Friday, November 19, 2010

Mmmmm....

it's been a busy week here at Chez B and I for one am looking forward to the weekend! Today I thought I'd leave you with some reading matter courtesy of the fantastic Sweet Paul who's latest magazine has just hit the web.

Here are some images to muse over -



Images via here
Very moreish, don't you think? You can check it out via the Sweet Paul site here.

And now some music for your listening pleasure -



This is one of my most favourite songs for this year by a pretty amazing band. The clip is pretty cute too - enjoy!

I will be seeing the latest Harry Potter Movie over a glass of bubbles this weekend. I hope your weekend is a little bit magical too,
Stephie x

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

"M" is for.....


Hello and Happy Wednesday!

Just reminding you all that I have two lovely markets coming up in December. The first one is Mathilda's Market at Lane Cove on Sunday,  December 5th, followed by Kirribilli Art and Design Market on Sunday, December 12th.

Both are such a lot of fun, I hope you can make it to one (or both!) of them! There are more details over in the sidebar if you want to have a look.

 Now that being mentioned -


it's time


 to


 get busy



 Making!

Made by me, StephieB!


See you soon,
Stephie x

Monday, November 15, 2010

StephieB is bought to you this week by...

 the letter "M"!

Images from here and also by me, StephieB!

"M" is for Monday and for " Magnolia Square" which is where I visited yesterday with friends.

Held a couple of times a year in Sydney, Magnolia Square is a "pop up" shopping concept which brings together artisans and designers from across the country and puts them all under one roof for your shopping pleasure. As you can see from the images above, everything is truly beautiful. It really is a slice of retail heaven!

You can go to their site to get more details and next year's dates
( next year already?!).

We had such a great day and bought home some lovely goodies. My good friend Lise even won the raffle - how exciting!

Hugs to you,
Stephie x

Friday, November 12, 2010

Happy Friday!

Image via here
Hello there! Is it really Friday already?

To wrap up my "owly" week, I would love for you to check out this  Owl Lovers Calendar from the lovely Shivani, the author of My Owl Barn. Shivani has assembled some beautiful "owly" images from some very talented artists to allow you to create your very own 2011 Owl Calendar.

The best part of all? It's FREE. So what are you waiting for? Get busy customizing your new calendar here! Thankyou so much Shivani! What a wonderful idea.

Last but not least, this owl is my favourite...


 ... made especially for me by my mum!

Have a HOOT of a weekend,
Stephie x

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Owly shopping goodness...

for your Wednesday!


















Top row from left to right:  Hand Screen Printed Owl Toy in Teal, Tree with Owls fabric decalOwl on a limb art print

Middle row from left to right: Set of two reusable sandwich bags, Tape Owl Pincushion, Red Owl Cushion

Bottom row from left to right: Owl gift tags, woot OWL diecut letterpress card, Number 6 Nerdy Owl poster


Lots of owly loveliness at your shopping fingertips. So what are you waiting for? Start your own parliament today!

Stephie x

Monday, November 8, 2010

This week....

Image via here
 will be dedicated to all things "owly"!

First up on the homefront, my latest "owly" acquisition -


Imagine my excitement when I spotted this at the entrance to one of my favourite sourcing destinations. I could hardly contain myself!


Isn't he fantastic? He looks good with or without flowers and  I'm thinking that he would look great incorporated into a Christmas display. At $20.00, he is a truly wonderful find - WOO!HOO!

Stayed tuned for Wednesday's "Owly Shopping Guide".

Happy, happy  Monday to you!
Stephie x

Friday, November 5, 2010

As of this weekend....

There are only seven weeks left until Christmas. Yikes!

If you are anything like me, the thought of having to venture out into the land of the shopping centre, fighting the crowds and scrambling for a parking space is a major source of angst, causing many a sleepless night just thinking about it.

FEAR NOT!  This week the wonderful Ez of Creature Comforts has launched Gifted. This is a truly beautiful online publication not only full of Christmas decorating inspiration and special freebies but it also  includes a "Mega Gift Guide"  - very handy!



Just some of the loveliness waiting inside -





Images via here


So what are you waiting for? It's time to start shopping!
Hope your weekend is wonderful,
Stephie x