The look book AND a pick-up promo!!

Fa, la, la, la, laaaaaa, la, laa, la, laaaa!  The festive season is certainly in full swing with Christmas trees and decorations going up everywhere and so far the weather feels very Christmassy too!!!  I love this time of year.  Oh, and the Christmas carols - how can you not love them when they make you feel like you are in a wonderland of cheerful, warm fuzzies.

If you missed out on this on facebook last week, you might like to check out our look book.  It contains photos of all of our products/designs in the current new range.  Click here to view it; I'm so chuffed with how it turned out.  

Click here to view the look book.

And, now - thanks to the suggestion of one of my lovely customers - I am offering a Salamanca PRE-ORDER, PICK-UP service for the next 3 weeks.  This means, you can peruse our look book, place your order and simply swing by on one of 3 Salamanca dates to grab your order.  It's quick, it's simple and it gives you time to thoughtfully and strategically tick off your Christmas list and make sure you have everyone covered.  Ho, ho, ho!!

To place your order, ready for pick-up at Salamanca, click here!  

image from here

Over and out for now!  Enjoy the festive season!  

Helen x

P.S. For those who have signed up for the newsletter, there was a special code to use for online shopping.  I'll be re-sending the code next week, so if you're not already a VIP, you may want to jump on board.  (see top right hand corner).  

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

Prepping for a stall set-up!

The presentation of my stalls is VERY important to me.  And people ask me all the time what inspires me and how I come up with a display.  The simple answer is that it has to fit these 3 characteristics:

1) A touch of vintage

2) a splash of 'on trend' colour 

3) a little bit of whimsical magic.  

I'll let you in on a little secret.... I'm heading to Bowerbird Bazaar in Adelaide this weekend (hip hip hooray) and I'm quite nervous about my stall presentation.  It will be the first time I've ever attended an event without jam-packing my van full of the usual Pili Pala props and display pieces.  Thats right - no meat safes in sight!!!!  I can hear you gasping from here!!!!  I'm relying on a few crates sourced from my parents' friend, a spray can and some flowers to do the trick.  Gee I hope I can pull it off....  

Here's is a mood board of what in my head..... wish me luck! And if you live in Adelaide - definitely check this event out; it's going to be HUGE!  If you can't make it, you can always do a spot of ONLINE shopping here...

(Images from here, here and here)

Bye for now.  I'll let you know how I got on next week.

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

Pili Pala Picks: Christmas Gift Guide 2013. Part 1

It's that time of year, and with a long list of markets lined up right through until Christmas, I thought it was time to give you my Pili Pala Christmas Gift Guide 2013.

All products are available at markets, and most of them are available online.  If you see something below that you can't find online, please email me and I'll organise to get it to you.

Happy shopping.  May your days be merry and bright!

Helen x

Here, there and everywhere....

It's here!  That crazy, full-on, cheerful, but oh, so ridiculously busy time of year for Makers and Designers everywhere. The Christmas countdown has begun. 

There I said it - 'Christmas'.  I noticed several customers mentioning their Christmas shopping list 2 weeks ago at Salamanca and others have begun ticking off their lists since. And here at Pili Pala, it means I step up the already crazy production line and market appearance schedule.  

Within the next few weeks I'll be releasing a new range of designs for our pendants and earrings as well as some cute Christmas decorations. Plus, I'll be heading to a few different locations to attend various events in the lead up to Christmas.

Along with our regular appearances at Salamanca, you'll also find us at the Tasmanian Craft Fair in Deloraine again this year. This runs from Friday 1st November - Monday 4th November. We'll be located at the Showgrounds this year.  

Tasmanian Craft Fair: Deloraine.  Definitely worth the visit!

After that, a few more Salamanca attendances and then, drumrollllll.... I'll be off to Adelaide (helloo family and friends) to participate in the amazing Bowerbird Bazaar. This runs from Friday 22nd November - Sunday 24th November and you have no idea how excited I am about that!

Bowerbird Bazaar: Pili Pala does Adelaide!

And, to finish off the year, there will be another Barn Market on 30th November (set to be absolutely massive - their biggest event ever), more Salamanca attendances and possibly one more market to add to the list (waiting on confirmation).

So, it's a hectic time coming up but fun at the same time and the icing on the cake is that it's time to crack out the Christmas carols - the cheery ones though please!

Helen x