Ooh La La Part 2!

Here's a copy of the article written about being a crafty mama working from home!
Click on the photo to read.

Ooh La La!

Check out these three crafty chicks on the front cover of our local glossy magazine. We've had a fantastic write up in the magazine outlining how it is possible to be a successful work at home mum running a crafty business.

Left to right: Carolyn Cattrall of Belly Bottom, Kate Du Bois of Red Ted and myself.

Note to self...... deflate hair for next photo shoot so my hair doesn't have a postcode of it's own...

Off to market

Tomorrow I'm off to market again to share a stall with my Red Ted pal Kate. This time we are off to Fullarton Plant and Craft Market, on the corner of Fullarton Rd & Fisher St, Fullarton, SA. Kate and I shared a stall last year at the fabulous Prospect Food and Wine Affair. It was so nice to meet customers in person and I'm looking forward to meeting some new customers tomorrow.

And continuing the red theme, I've been busy sewing again and have come up with a few new items for the Silly Gilly store. One of them is a sunhat called Rosy Retro. It's a lovely deep-brimmed hat which is quite adjustable using the ties at the back. Made from fab retro styled cotton. Perfect for any 2 - 4 year old.

Off now to take more photos of new aprons and bags I've been creating! Have a fab Friday everyone!!

Red Ted Said....

We had a bit of a fashion shoot today with the fabulously creative Kate of Red Ted children's wear.

Kate works from home and creates original handmade and individual pieces of very wearable clothing for children. Sizes range from size 0 - size 4 and include items such as gauchos, pants, skirts, pinnies, jersey pants and scarves. No frills or flounces here, straight forward, funky and fun items of clothing.

Here are some pics of the gorgeous items Kate has for sale on her new website.


1. Dolly Skirt - Size 3
2. Bright Spark Gaucho Pants - Size 1



3. Hop Dick and Jane Pants - Size 3
4. Jelly Baby Jerseys - Size 0

Now I just need to find someone silly enough to make me a pair of those pink pants with the blue trim or the rainbow ones. They are so cute!!

Back from the market!!

Wow, what an amazing and fun day I had today!

Today I had the chance to sell my wares at the Prospect Food, Fashion and Wine Affair today. I shared a stall with my neighbour and friend Kate, of red ted, who is a work at home mum like myself making funky and unique children's clothing. I thought I'd share a couple of pics of the stall and our things on display.

If the stall looks a little bare, it's because I took the photo at the end of the day after so many people had visited! Kate makes gorgeous clothing for children to size 4 such as skirts, pants, appliqued singlets and more. It was such a hit today that Kate and I are going to head to Fullarton Plant and Craft Market next weekend to see how we go there!

What blew me away though was having the opportunity to meet my customers face to face and overhearing their enthusiasm when looking through my products. It was a definite motivator and a great opportunity to get some direct customer feedback.

And to top off a wonderful day, I'm sitting typing and watching a glorious hot pink/orange sunset unfold. Life is good. Be happy all.