If you've just sat down for smoko and a quick flip through today's Weekly Times, you may have seen this: I was so excited when the editor of the Country Living section of the newspaper contacted me for an interview. They sent a photographer out and he snapped away as I peeked through a mobile … Continue reading Lucky me in the Weekly Times
I’m right, you’re wrong
We all like being right. Or at least not wrong. Arguments are usually the result of two of us trying to be right or perhaps one party being made to feel wrong. Anthony and I nearly have it worked out; we can usually identify when we both want to be right and can give that … Continue reading I’m right, you’re wrong
Lots of autumn sales at The Square
Yesterday Mum and I were at The Square - Bendigo's Handmade Market. The Square is our favourite market to take our things to; it's held in a beautiful venue (the Bendigo Town Hall), it has a great atmosphere, the girls who organise it are friendly, professional and efficient, the customers are great and there are … Continue reading Lots of autumn sales at The Square
Painting the town red
How cool that my red jersey pants were featured on madeit's homepage today amongst the 'Painting the Town Red Finds': And how cool that we posted this parcel today - a whole bunch of matching items for a new nursery: I had a request from a lovely group of workmates who wanted a special gift … Continue reading Painting the town red
Sneak peek in the lead up to The Square
I was so excited to see The Bear & The Whale featured in a sneak peek by the lovely and professional ladies (Belinda, Jodie and Bridget) in their lead up to The Square - Bendigo's Handmade Market: And now, my own sneak peek. Here's a pair of new pants that I'm looking forward to launching at The Square … Continue reading Sneak peek in the lead up to The Square
Dizzy with happiness
Sometimes you see, hear or read things that really shake you and make you start thinking just how good your life is. That happened to me this week. I was reading about a family and all they've been through and continue to go through with their children and it was just the shake up I … Continue reading Dizzy with happiness
The Bear & The Whale goes global
I had my first international sale this week. A New Yorker found my website and contacted me to request a custom order. She wanted fabric elephants in pink, orange, yellow and aqua. Making custom orders is such a cool way to find new colour combinations and see colours I wouldn't have thought to put together. … Continue reading The Bear & The Whale goes global
Cool shorts for autumn
I'm very excited that we're having a stall at The Square - Bendigo's Handmade Market on 17 March, and amongst the new things I'll be taking are these long polkadot shorts: Cool huh? I've just added them to the shop. Feel free to purchase here
Be for others
I learnt a lesson from Elsie today. I was trying to channel my inner housewife but there was so much I would rather have been doing this morning than trying to thicken runny relish (like sticking pins in my eyes). But I really love eating relish and so I’d vowed to turn this 10kg box … Continue reading Be for others
Writing by Larissa Patton 