GreatGreenGoods

Just a quick thank you to Liz over at GreatGreenGoods for her years of ongoing support. She was one of the first bloggers to support me, and has done so ever since. So thanks again Liz, it is very much appreciated.

Congratulation to Reg for winning the Knitwit necklace too!

Makeover

It feels like it's time for a makeover! I'll be taking a good look at my business over the coming weeks and am planning to make some changes. Some big and some small. I'll be looking at my website, online shops, blog, flickr, newsletter, designs, customers, and all the other things that make up the elements of running a successful business.

I've decided not to feel overwhelmed by this apparently mammoth task. Instead I'll be taking my vitamins, drinking lots of water, and starting with one piece at a time. I think I'll start here! Blog overhaul will be task no. one...

Bangle Boys

I like boys that wear my jewellery.

Boy wearing a mangle pictured above

OzBushfireAppeal

Many people have been helping out those affected by the recent Victorian Bushfires. As in life every little bit counts, and can all add up to something significant.

One example of this is the OzBushfireAppeal etsy shop which has seen a few local girls putting their heads together and coming up with a way to help. Australian etsy sellers have been donating items to the shop and many wonderful people have supported this by buying them. Having reached over 500 sales, several thousand dollars have already been raised. All funds go the Australian Red Cross. Please check out the shop and support it if you can.

Roller Derby Girl

I am so making roller derby our family sport. That's what I have been telling my girls for a while now. I'm probably not that keen to play, or to have them play, but I am super keen to go to a bout. This keen interest has increased since listening to a roller derby girl, aka Evil Doll, talk at Wednesday night's Pecha Kucha. I found her inspiring. She obviously loved what she did, but also had a real enthusiasm and commitment to giving back local communities. It was also to the sport's apparent inclusiveness that I responded to. It seems like they'll welcome all women.

Brisbane Roller Derby events

Road Trip Score

I went on a little road trip yesterday on the hunt for supplies. Some days you score, and some day you don't. That's just the way it goes. Yesterday was one of those rare days when I found more than I had hoped for! It is great when this happens, and it is a nice balance for all the time spent looking with little success. I think I sometimes forget how much time this side of things can take.

pictured above less than half of the days find!