Our own small piece of Salamanca Market!

It's official and it's been a long time coming!  After 4 years of being a casual at the fabulous Salamanca Market (meaning that our location week-to-week was unknown and actually gaining a spot wasn't guaranteed) we've finally taken the plunge and purchased our very own site.  Yeeehaw!!!

Starting this week, you'll be able to find Pili Pala at Salamanca Market every Saturday at site #294. You'll find us backing onto the Salamanca Arts Centre, down the silo end.  We're right next to the brilliant 'Mongrel Socks'.  Lets get this party started! 

I'd love to see you down there soon.  Helen x

P.S. Thank you to my amazingly brilliant Graphic Designer and friend (who took me to the very busy and oh-so-gourmet Jamie Oliver's restaurant in Canberra the other day, by the way!!!) - Donna - from Design Capital for making our own special Salamanca Map.  Love that chick!!!  

Market Line Up - Christmas 2014

The crazy whirlwind Pili Pala Christmas fun-bus takes off this weekend.  We've finalised our market dates for the last 3 months of the year and, 'gee willikers', are we spreading the Pili Pala love far and wide! Check out the dates below:

Hence, it's a little chaotic around here and we feel like squirrels stockpiling our goodies for Christmas. It's exciting!!! You can find the full details about market locations and opening times on our website. 

Will we be heading your way soon?  As always, we'd love to see you; do pop by if you get a chance.

And, stay tuned in the coming weeks as I introduce you to the lovely ladies helping me get this show on the road, keeping me sane behind the scenes and helping with the squirrelling efforts.

Helen x

Hello World!

NEW!!  Lots of pretty new things!!!

What a jam-packed year it's been so far.  I've been travelling far and wide this year as well as buckling down and working hard.  We've participated in many markets around the state already this year and are also focusing on attending several interstate markets in the coming months as well.  Exciting times!!!


In recent weeks, our brand new range of products has been released and there are lots of bright new colours and interesting shapes to add to the range.  All of our products are now online, but you can also view them in our brand new look book.  Click here to be directed.

Things will settle down a little for the months of August and September and give us a chance to build stock like little squirrels in anticipation for a big 3 months at the end of the year.  Is there a market you'd like to see Pili Pala at?  I'd love to hear from you - shoot me an email; helen@pilipalapieces.com.au.

Over and out, lovely ones!  Stay warm and I hope to see you soon.  Helen xx

Our brand new look book.  Click the above link to view it.

Muddled Male Mayhem

The final Saturday at Salamanca before Christmas is usually rather busy.  Along with the usual last-minute Christmas gift hunters it brings with it a collection of confused men.  I like to call it 'Muddled Male Mayhem'.  Yes, it's the day that many males have put aside to do their entire Christmas shopping, and they're often hunting for that one special gift for their significant other. 

As a consequence, there are a lot of completely bewildered men wondering around Salamanca, considering buying the first thing they see and running triumphantly back to the shelter of their cars, but deep down knowing that they should put a little bit of time and thought into their purchase.

In recent years, I've had many males arrive at my marquee, upon instruction from their partner, smile like they've won an award because they actually found the marquee they had been told to look for (thats quite a task with over 300 stalls) and then completely draw a blank on what it was that they were sent to purchase.  

So, if you (I'm assuming you are a female) would like your significant other to purchase a piece from Pili Pala this year as a Christmas gift,  I have a 4 step plan for making it happen...

1) Go to my 'look book' (click here) and print the relevant pages that contain items that you like.

2) Circle a selection of pieces that take your fancy.

3) Write 'Pili Pala Pieces' and 'facing Knopwoods Tavern, backing onto the grass' on the back of the page.  

4) Hand the above printed pages to your partner and give him the ol' 'nudge, nudge, wink, wink'. 

Voila and Ho, ho, ho!

We'll be at Site 169 tomorrow at Salamanca; yep, facing Knoppies and backing onto the grass.  Do pop by and say hello; we will be bursting at the seams with goodies. 

Helen x

Jolly and Bright!

What an amazing year for Pili Pala Pieces!! Thank you for your part in our ever growing and expanding business.  The end of 2012 means that Pili Pala has been operating for 4 years now and has been my full-time job for 3 years; and I'm so greatful, overwhelmed and proud that I get to do what I love.  It will continue to be my goal to bring you products that are unique, distinct and desirable and I already have a lot of ideas for new products that will appear in 2013!

I wish you and your families a very merry, safe and enjoyable Christmas.  I look forward to continuing to share new and exciting products with you in 2013!

Any purchases made in the online shop will be delivered in time for Christmas if purchased up until midnight on Wednesday 19th December.  Orders placed after this time will be sent on Monday 7th January.  We'll also be at Salamanca Market tomorrow and next Saturday (see details to the right).

The online shop will be closed from Sunday 23rd December - Friday 4th January.  

With love and joy, Helen

This little piggy went to market.....

4 markets in 3 weekends; I truly can't wait.  Yes, I'll be exhausted, but oh, the fun to be had!!   Whether you are in the south or the north of the state, you really have no excuse to miss out on a market fix.

First up, tomorrow I'll be at the ever-popular, overflowing Salamanca Market.  I wake up and drag myself to this market, still half asleep in the morning, thoroughly enjoy interacting with customers and lookers alike and by the end of the day I'm on a high; it really is such a lovely place to be;

Next up is The Barn Market next Saturday 5th May, 10:00 - 3:00; set in the most amazing historical building and courtyard. There'll be something for everyone as well as plenty of gifts to grab for Mothers Day.  A favourite market of mine (wonder why??).

The next day, Sunday 6th of May, its off to Designed; Made.  I've never been to this market but have heard many great things about it; this one is a little bit more designed based and features stunning and clever furniture pieces as well.  Definitely worth a look.  It's in Princes Wharf from 9:00 - 3:00.

And finally, a double whammy; 2 days at the spectacular Apron Design Market.  Set outside at Launcestons beautiful Seaport, it's the place to be.  What more could you want than to mix shopping and pizza on Friday night and then more shopping and bacon and eggs on Saturday morning. If my marquee is abandoned, you'll find me at one of the many tantalising restaurants only meters away. Mmmmmm!  This really is a high-calibre market so come prepared to fall in love with one (or 20) of the eye-catching treasures!