Some Photo's...

I have been on a photo shooting spree today so thought I would share them with you. The main one is the gorgeous wall hanging that my beautiful and talented Mum did for my eldest son Jordan.

I have the day off today with my 2 cherubs and have also been on a cleaning spree with their bedroom and toys... and here is the end result.. what do you think???

Just had to share...

Micky

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The Ipswich Cup!

Hi All,

As you know it's been a while since I have blogged... however, I thought I would post and let you know about a couple of hot designers that I wore to the Ipswich Cup on Saturday and I wanted to share it all with you.

The first one is Sandra-Ann Millinery ... the designer of my gorgeous fascinator. I was lucky enough to see Sandra-Ann at the Handmade Expo in May... She was extremely helpful and made my decision a very easy one. I recommend Sandra-Ann for any head piece and for any occasion.

My hot ring that I am wearing (the massive round button) is all thanks to Kellie Christie, Jewellery Designer and Creator. She has the most gorgeous button jewellery EVER and the amount of comments that I had on it was incredible. Thanks Kellie.

My dress, unfortunately is not handmade, however it is a Wayne Cooper designer dress which I just love and will wear it many more times.

We had a marvellous time at the Ipswich Cup and would recommend it to anyone after a really fun day out and a chance to dress up...

Now while I have got your attention... just a reminder about the next Handmade Expo.. next weekend (Saturday 26th June) at the Ipswich Turf Club.. head over here for more information.. See you there.

Micky

xxoo

Ipswich Show - Shout Out!

Hi Everyone,


Just wanted to give a quick shout out to our local annaul Ipswich Agricultural Show held from Thursday 6th May to Saturday 8th May (next week)... Soooo much happening with new entertainment and the much loved oldies too...


Great family entertainment including sand sculpting with workshops, Humphrey B Bear Shows daily, Camel Racing, Fireworks, Monster Trucks, Demolition Derby, Rodeo, Miniature Animals and Animal Nursery, Australiana Village, Ipswich City Council 150 Display, Rocket Truck, Reptile Display, motoring expo, full trade pavilion, sideshow alley, showbags, candle making, face painting, Dog and Duck Show and sooooo much more - the biggest show yet!

Don't forget about the golden oldies - the cooking, craft, farm produce, horticulture, pigeons, poultry, the biggest pumpkin and much more!


They also have a facebook page - so head over and join and keep up to date with what is happening...

If you wanted to visit - the address is Ipswich Showgrounds, 81 Warwick Rd, Ipswich.

Thanks for tuning in..

Micky
xxoo

MOTHERS DAY - Handmade Expo Tomorrow

Hi all,

Just a quick small post to remind everyone about the Handmade Expo tomorrow from 8am to 2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Rd, Bundamba (Ipswich). Free Parking and Free Entry, steam train rides for the family, upto 100 stallholders of quality handmade wares , gourmet fresh, local produce and so much more...

Come and enjoy your cupcake and coffee before you start your browsing, local produce shopping and gift shopping.. Don't forget about Mothers Day which is just around the corner.

See you there.

Micky
xxoo

Not Long To Go UNTIL.....

The Handmade Expo... that's right everyone back on again this Saturday (17th April) from 8am to 2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club (Brisbane Rd, Bundamba, Ipswich). Come and enjoy the delights of all handmade... from coffee and cupcakes to jams, pickles, the best Woistershire Sauce in the WORLD, local fresh farm produce and even plants... don't forget the gorgeous country craft, children's clothing and toys, jewellery, greeting cards and much, much more... too much to list here.

With upto 100 stalls that will delight all your senses... you can even jump on the Steam Train for a scenic ride (or send the husbands and children while you shop - just a thought)!

Free Entry and Free Parking make this day out an affordable one.

So mark it in your diary and we will see you there..

Micky
xxoo

Happy Easter...

Hey Everyone,

Happy Easter, I hope you have a lovely and safe time over the break.

Micky
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Kate Cook's First Music Clip Release!!!

Hi Everyone,


I had to share this with you.... Kate's first music video has just been released on youtube and here it is. Can you see my Mum and I... It's a beautiful song about her Mum and being close to Kate's sister it really gives me goosebumps and brings tears to my eyes... I hope you enjoy the song as much as I do!


Micky
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Handmade Purchases

I also spoilt myself and bought a new gorgeous clutch at the Handmade Heaven party... isn't it just beautiful... I think I will use this at the Hens Party that I am going to next month and it matched swimmingly with this fabulous skirt that I bought from Handmade Heaven...

I love red and black at the moment and there is sooo much that you can buy to match in, so I am very excited. I know Liesa from Handmade Heaven has some more skirts and clutches, so you are definitely not missing out - just send her an email.

Anyway, thanks for tuning in... I love keeping up to date with all your blogs - even if I don't comment, I still read them all.

Here are some photos:-

Gorgeous fresh bananas from the Handmade Expo Farmers...

My Clutch from Handmade Heaven created by JK Creations

My beautiful new red and black skirt... GORGEOUS...

Micky

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My Handmade Heaven Party...

Sorry everyone, it's been a week since I held my Handmade Heaven party but I have been soooo busy and really wanted to have some photo's for this post... which I have for you now.

It was a very successful day, all my lovely lady friends were at my home to witness the first ever party and they loved it :)


Liesa did an amazing job and she bought so much variety that my guests were spoilt for choice, we had a lovely morning tea of cupcakes (of course :) and other nibblies, but just a great morning of handmade loveliness, friends and coffee... what more could we ask for..

Here are some photo's... look at all the gorgeous handmade heaven loveliness:-

So, if you would like to hold a Handmade Heaven party, I highly recommend it - contact Liesa on 0422 876 154 or email handmadeheaven@optusnet.com.au you won't be dissapointed...

Thank you Liesa, you did an awesome job :)

Micky
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The Handmade Expo... and other Stuff!

Well, the March Handmade Expo has been and gone and what a great day had by all. The steam train rides were full, the Turf Club was full, everyone's tummies were full (with yummy bacon and egg burgers, coffee, cupcakes and more yummy gourmet fresh food) - what more fun could someone have for a day!!!

I personally wasn't at the Expo (except for the early morning set up :) however, I was elsewhere promoting the Handmade Expo and Handmade Heaven... that's right everyone, I was at the Ipswich City Mall at the Lifestyle & Hobby Expo.. promoting, promoting, promoting. Sending everyone down to the Turf Club to experience the biggest and best quality handmade only market in town... and what a great response we had.

So many customers that came to our table told us "we have just come from there"... so that was good to hear and put a smile on our faces.

We were also at the Ipswich City Mall today as well - being a 2 day event, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to put the Handmade Expo and Handmade Heaven on the Ipswich map.. so there you have it... 2 days of Expo and Heaven this weekend.

We also have to put a big shout out to Mayor Paul Pisasale who also mentioned us on Saturday morning to the ever growing crowd in the mall, also a great promotion for the Expo knowing that Paul and the Council support us 110%. So thankyou.

So everyone, the next expo is on Saturday 17th April, same time, same place... see you there :)

Micky
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Only 3 Sleeps UNTIL....

That's right everyone only 3 more sleeps until the Handmade Expo with such an array of stallholders this month, gourmet fresh, gorgeous handmade loveliness plus steam train rides, bring the husband and the kids for a fab day out..

So here are the details again:-

Saturday 20th March from 8am to 2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club, Brisbane Rd, Bundamba.

Free Parking, Free Entry.

See you there. :)

Micky
xxoo

Guess What I am Having.....

A Handmade Heaven party... you guessed it - imagine this... 30 woman all together, coffee & cupcakes and shopping for handmade loveliness.. That's what Liesa (my wonderful twin sister) will be doing at my house on Sunday.. and I can't wait!

So I will let you know all about it and how it goes... but if you would like to hold a Handmade Heaven party at your house with all your girlfriends then shoot Liesa an email handmadeheaven@optusnet.com.au and book in a date... What a great way to spend a Sunday.

Micky
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Date Claimer - 19 days to go.... until....

Hi All,

OMG, I can't believe there is only 19 days to go until the next Handmade Expo... it has come around so quickly... can't wait to see you all again - 20th March - 8am to 2pm... Same Place!!!

Micky
xxoo

MY PIC OF THE DAY.... YUK!

Hi All,

A couple of weeks ago my husband was very "lucky" enough to catch the tiny rodent that has been taking up resident "inside" the house... yes, that's right inside! So we caught the little bugger... and here are some photo's.

The boys loved it, kept it, fed it, gave it water but unfortunately it ended up running away to find it's mummy and daddy!

Enjoy!!!! EEEEK!

Micky

xxoo

The February Handmade Expo... Wow..

Hi Everyone,

Once again a bit down on my Handmadies posts but slowly regaining my speed - I don't know what's happening - did I lose my MOJO???

Anyway on 20th February we held our first Handmade Expo for 2010 and what a fantastic turnout for stallholders and customers alike - it would have to be up from last year and what a great day. People must have missed us as they were lining up at the door waiting to enter... what a great feeling. We had a few showers throughout the day which didn't deter the customers coming through the gates.. more of an annoying rain then anything!

The Steam Train was a great hit with customers flowing in from that over the day as well - enjoyed by all that I was able to speak with... I know my boys had a great time and will be doing it again next month.. what a great opportunity.

A great big thank you to our wonderful farmers who came again this month - their fresh local produce a massive hit with the customers, oh and the stallholders (including myself)!!! Thank you and we will see you back next month - you might need to bring some more with you!

The day all in all was fantastic, it ran smoothly, the stallholders had their wonderful handmade, handgrown and handbaked wares for sale which were being snapped up quickly by customers.

Thank you all sooo much for keeping this wonderful specialised handmade only market going once a month... we are passionate about what we do and we hope that it shows.

See you next month... mark it in your diaries - Saturday 20th March - Same Time, Same Place.

Micky

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SEE YOU TOMORROW...

Hi All,

Hope to see you tomorrow for a lovely day of retail handmade therapy and possibly a steam train ride too... oh and don't forget a cupcake and coffee.

That's the Handmade Expo I am talking about.... from 8am to 2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club, Free Easy Parking, Free Entry... it's going to be fabulous.

See you there.

Micky
xxoo

HANDMADE HEAVEN - GIVEAWAY

Head over to Handmade Heaven for a fabulous giveaway.. I could think of nothing better than to win a voucher and spend it on handmade loveliness... Good Luck.

Micky
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February - The Handmade Expo

Hi All, I am sooooo sorry I have been an extremely slack blogger lately but thought I would cap it back off with letting you all know about the Handmade Expo starting back for 2010 on 20th February from 8am to 2pm at the Ipswich Turf Club. Free Entry and Free Parking.... The ONLY handmade only market in town!!!!

We are also welcoming the steam train rides which depart right outside of the gate of the expo, so come along, enjoy handmade, gourmet fresh, fresh produce and a steam train ride - make a day of it...

See you then.

Micky
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Bubba Cheille GIVEAWAY

Hi Everyone,

Well my mum has done it... she is doing a giveaway for her 200th post.. Congrats Mum. Head over to Bubba Chenille blog to find out how to enter - she has 2 giveaway packs.

Micky
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Ahhhh... Melbourne - I LOVE MELBOURNE

To all you Melbournians out there - I love your city, the weather, the public transport, the day light savings, love it all.

Mwa at a little patisserie in a Melbourne alleway.

Funky little solar powered bikes.

Lunch... with a soup coffee!!!

THE alleway enjoyed a number of time during our trip.

Dan and I at about 1am just outside the Casino!

Dan and I had a fantastic time in Melbourne on the weekend. We saw heaps, ate heaps, drank heaps, slept as much as time would allow and just had a down right fantastic trip. Always good to get home though.

I just love the little alleyways, patisseries, cafes, boutique shopping, shoe shops and the list goes on. I was a little unlucky to miss some fabulous markets and needed more time to be able to enjoy the handmade that Melbourne had to offer... however, we went, we saw and we conquered...

Micky

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HANDMADE HEAVEN... BACK OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

I had to let you all know that Handmade Heaven is back open for business... After 2 1/2 long weeks, it feels like forever, now I can go in and get my little slice of Heaven. Oh, and Di-Licious Cupcake Parlour is back open too... WAHOO!

Micky
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Melbourne.... HERE I COME

So, the hubby and I have decided to fly down to Melbourne early Saturday morning for a quick weekend getaway (no kids allowed) and flying back Sunday afternoon.... if you live in Melbourne we would love to know the things to see, things to do... We won't have a car and are staying right in the heart of Melbourne... so your ideas would be appreciated.

Will you be at a market? Which one and where? You never know, we might just get to finally meet face to face.

Woo Hoo... I love weekend getaways (especially to Melbourne)!

Micky
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Back on Deck!

I am back on deck tomorrow, back to work, back to blogging, back to everything really! Had a lovely time off and ready for 2010. Can't wait to catch up on everyone's blogs to find out how their Christmas and New Years celebrations were...

Micky
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