Piccadilly Christmas Market and Free Shipping!

 On Sunday, Mum and I headed down the freeway to the Piccadilly Markets in Geelong (Vic). We had such a lovely day. Our stall was right by the window, so we had waterfront views all day!! We met such lovely customers and stall holders and the building itself was amazing. I do hope we can return next year for the markets. Thank you to everyone who purchased on the day. 

Until November 30th, I am also offering free shipping on all Christmas items in my online stores. Please enter code CHRISTMAS11 in the Big Cartel Store to redeem free shipping. No need to enter a code in the Made It Store, it will be automatically calculated at checkout. 

If you want to shop in person, I will be at The Square in Bendigo (Vic) on Sunday December 11th. I am looking forward to that!

Thanks so much.

Lest We Forget....from a 5 year old's point of view

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Today marks Remembrance Day in Australia. Remembrance day marks the anniversary of the armistice which ended World War I (1914-1918). Every year, Australians observe one minute silence at 11am on 11 November, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts.

The Australian War Memorial website has a wonderfully detailed explanation of Remembrance Day and its significance to the life of Australians.

My boys have their poppies, given to them by my Mum. Mr 5 is excited about taking his to Kindy. My Grandpa, their Great Grandpa, was in Papua New Guinea during World War II. 

Mr 5 told me the most gorgeous story a few months back. He told all his Kindy friends that his Great Grandpa George was a "superhero" because he went to war for his country. I must admit, I had tears in my eyes as he recounted his story, as my Grandpa meant the world to me (Mr 5 is named after him). I think it is just such a wonderful and childlike interpretation of what all these wonderful men and women do for our country. 

Lest We Forget....

The Ribbon Driveway!

 

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I have one of those 70s driveways, you know the ones with the grass strip right up the middle. There is a patch that never grows as the car is always parked on it! I am not really a lover of my driveway! I have contemplated replacing it, but would not be a cheap process!

That was until I came across this article on Apartment Therapy. Apparently, my 70s driveway is actually called a 'Ribbon Driveway' and Ribbon Driveways are very popular and pretty in parts of the US!!! Perhaps I will stick with it a little longer!!!