It's been 3 months since my last blog...

Yes, I've been a little absent this year BUT I finally feel like things are ramping up again (and yes, I know it's March already!!)

It's not for lack of 'wanting' to get deeply buried in all things Pili Pala, but other things got in the way.  We've had camping trips, both sets of parents/grandparents stay, friends stay, school holiday craziness and hectic summer swimming and BBQ schedules.  Alas, I'm back and new designs and products are in full swing with the lovely haze of the 'designing' process completely consuming me.

Oh yes, I also undertook a short course to equip me with a few new skills that will come in handy down the track this year.  I've attended several Salamanca Markets, a few Cruise Ship markets and also coordinated the first Barn Market for the year.

So, I've been silently busy and just forgetting to update you about it all.  Alas, in the next few weeks I'll begin to unveil some new products and new designs for some of your favourite products as well.

Also, keep an eye on our market page on the website, as we're starting to get booked up for what is gearing up to be a BIG year of markets.

Meanwhile, these clouds just keep popping up all over the place....

1. Clouds on display at Ballyhoo Art. 2. Clouds on display in childrens room designed and styled by Petite Vintage Interiors 3. Clouds on display at Finn and Dash

'Til next time... 

Helen x

Bowerbird, Barn and a Bonus!

Here are 3 B's:

Bowerbird Bazaar in Adelaide this weekend was amazing!  It was an epic event with thousands of people flooding to the show grounds to view the wares by over 100 talented stallholders.  It was a blast and I can't wait until I get the chance to do it again.  How I love the community of like-minded Makers/Designers that get a chance to hang-out at events like this: so much fun!

Onto our next event: this Saturday we'll be at the The Barn Market at Rosny Barn.  It's their biggest ever market with stallholders jam-packed right throughout the inside and outside of the venue.  If you live in Hobart, this is one NOT to miss!

And finally, a little bonus for those who have signed up to our mailing list. There will be a special code to use on the website right up until Christmas.  If you would like to sign up, there is a link in the top right hand column of this blog.  #wink wink#  If you've already done so, keep an eye out at the end of this week.

Over and out!!!  

Helen x

An awesome affair: Tasmanian Craft Fair 2013

Another amazing year at this truly spectacular event!  Run primarily by the (ever-supportive, 'nothing's-too-hard') Rotary Club members of Deloraine, the Tasmanian Craft Fair is the biggest craft fair in Australia: which is quite a feat for little ol' Tasmania.

I had such an amazing time, met so many new/return customers and 'made great friends with'/'met up with existing' fellow stallholders.  I love being apart of this amazing community where Makers and Designers support and understand each other.

Another bonus was that I also decided to stay in Deloraine this year at the fantastic Bonney's Inn where I, along with a beautiful bunch of other stallholders, were thoroughly looked after.  I loved it so much, I'm already booked in for next year.

Here is a little look at how the Pili Pala Pieces stand turned out this year!

I love that it looks like God is shining down on my clouds in this shot!  

It needs sound effects: cue big booming organ sound 'wwwaaaaaaaahh'

I found some cute little boxes to highlight each of my products.  

The NEW smartphone wallets were a hit!

Thanks to everyone who came along, and for your support, kind words and enthusiasm for my work.  I'm already counting down until the TCF 2014.  Put it in your diary now and make sure you don't miss it. 

Helen x

P.S - This is my 100th blog post and last week I reached 1000 likers on facebook. Round numbers like that make me smile!    Thank you for your part in that. xx

Very Pintresting....

3 of our Pili Pala Pieces Pintrest boards

Personally, I've been on pintrest for a while, but it struck me that perhaps Pili Pala Pieces should pin 'pintresting' things as well.  (How many 'p's can I fit in one sentence?)

Some of what we've been pinning this week.

Since Pili Pala is such a visual brand with underlying values placed on our unique take on style, trends and creativity, it seemed obvious that we should create visual boards that share the things that inspire us.  Not only that, but by pinning Pili Pala products, we can share our pieces all around the world.

I'd love it if you could help us spread a little Pili Pala love and also follow our boards for your own inspiration.  A warning - for those of you not already on the Pintrest bandwagon - it is addictive.

For personal Pintrest accounts, you can make your own boards about interiors, fashion, style, kids activities, tips and tricks, make-up know-hows, etc.  It's a visual place to store all of the things you've seen on the internet and wished that you could retain.  By following other peoples boards, you'll find the most amazing things and tips and prettiness.

For businesses, it's a perfect place to show your customers your style, your taste and your branding undertones.  It shows in pictures what you can't describe in words and helps explain a little bit more about who you are and what you are about.

I hope to see you over there - come follow us!

Helen x

Follow us on Pintrest here.

NEW LOOK!!! Spunky!

It's high time we had a bit of a revamp here at Pili Pala Pieces - it's been a while coming.  So, with the very creative, patient and supportive help of the AMAZING Tabitha Emma, we have redesigned our website and blog; a little facelift if you will!

What do you think?

The old blog - blergh!!!  

Website: from drab to.....

Fab!!!  (actually, *insert word that means 'a zillion times better than fab' here*!!)

It's a little too small here to get the full effect, so hop over and check it out now.  Click here.

Oh, and make sure you keep an eye on our facebook page, because we might just be having a sale to celebrate this VERY exciting occasion.

It's that time of year...

It's that time of year when all of the boutique, artisan markets start up again.  Apart from our regular appearances at Salamanca Market, we'll be participating in the first Barn Market of the year and it's set to be a biggie.

We'll be there with a lovely range of new goodies to show off as well as all of your favourites.  Plus, another run of our overwhelmingly popular wallets have been completed, meaning ALL of the designs are now back in stock and available at markets or online.  

I hope to see you soon happy people. x 

Life Instyle countdown...

STAND 3246

With only 1 week to go until Life Instyle things are a little chaotic around here - but it's a good thing!!  Everything is slowly starting to come together and it's time to make everything work in harmony!  We've been busy sourcing and creating props for our stand - which should come up looking rather spunky I must say!!  

Keep an eye on our facebook page and the blog for a sneak peek of the stand set-up as well as a look at our BRAND new products - can't wait to share them with you.

In the meantime - if you have a boutique store near you that you think our Pili Pala products would suit, why not tell them about us!  If they become a stockist and comment that you referred them, you will receive a lovely 'thank you' gift from Pili Pala (make sure you are a liker on facebook so we can contact you).

Back to it...

Some of the props for our stand!