Prue has out done herself once again! How gorgeous is this poster??!! As we speak (so to speak) 100 of these are being printed on glossy A3 paper. Volunteers to help get these posters out and about would be much appreciated.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Poster perfect!
Prue has out done herself once again! How gorgeous is this poster??!! As we speak (so to speak) 100 of these are being printed on glossy A3 paper. Volunteers to help get these posters out and about would be much appreciated.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Ballarat prettiness
I love Tea & Jam photography, I really honestly do! Kate and Nathan are such lovely people and they take spectacular photos, a perfect combo as far as I am concerned. Here are a few ace photos they took of the very first Ballarat Sugar & Spice and you will find a lot more on our facebook page.
For those of you in business, you should also check out Kate and Nathan's other baby, Tiny Agency
For those of you in business, you should also check out Kate and Nathan's other baby, Tiny Agency
And so it begins again!
Hello everyone! I hope you are all safe and dry after the torrential rain falls we had over the weekend .... is it safe to declare the drought over yet?
I hope that you had a lovely Christmas and New Year with your families! My little family spent a lot of time packing our belongings into boxes because we moved into our lovely new home in the Macedon Ranges and we are loving it.
School has started again which also mean back to work for me (boo) and Mr O is back at school too, though he did inform me that he needed another holiday! He was super excited when I told him he could have 2 days off (the weekend of course).
Of course our lovely markets are back on too with Ballarat the first cab off the rank this year. We are back at the lovely St Alipius Parish Hall at 78 Victoria Street (see the map for a bit of assistance) 9am - 1pm, with a lovely array of stall holders to browse : ) Here are just a few of them!
I hope that you had a lovely Christmas and New Year with your families! My little family spent a lot of time packing our belongings into boxes because we moved into our lovely new home in the Macedon Ranges and we are loving it.
School has started again which also mean back to work for me (boo) and Mr O is back at school too, though he did inform me that he needed another holiday! He was super excited when I told him he could have 2 days off (the weekend of course).
Of course our lovely markets are back on too with Ballarat the first cab off the rank this year. We are back at the lovely St Alipius Parish Hall at 78 Victoria Street (see the map for a bit of assistance) 9am - 1pm, with a lovely array of stall holders to browse : ) Here are just a few of them!
Bridie-Jane
Our ever popular goody bags, packed this time by the Goody Bag Exchange, will be available at the market! HOWEVER, to get your hands on of the 50 bags you will need to bring in a Sugar & Spice ad that we have running in this weeks Courier newspaper. There will be just to two ads this week so you will have to keep your eyes peeled!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Merry Christmas everyone
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Congratulations Chantell
Calling Chantell Brooks you are the lucky winner of our gorgeous Christmas giveaway.
Many thanks to all of you who entered our giveaway there was over 100 forwards which is fantastic. Also a huge thank you to all of the businesses that contributed to the giveaway:
Many thanks to all of you who entered our giveaway there was over 100 forwards which is fantastic. Also a huge thank you to all of the businesses that contributed to the giveaway:
MoonmuM
Giggleberry
Little Kitchen
The Cupcake Wrapper Co
Tiny & Little
Little Sooti
MissRuby May
Ah Tissue
Style Me Gorgeous
Mini Envy
And just incase you missed it Sugar & Spice will be closed from this Friday until the 17th of Jan next year. Retailers need to have their applications to me by this Friday to secure your retail space at 2010 prices.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Better late than never .....
Honestly where is my time going these days? I feel like I am living in some sort of a time warp!
Anyway here is the retailer list for tomorrows market. Better late than never as my gran would say!!
Anyway here is the retailer list for tomorrows market. Better late than never as my gran would say!!
Picanniny rugs
ByeBye Birdie
So make your list and check it twice ... I know I am going to be shopping up a storm tomorrow! There will also be coffee and free face painting, sadly no cupcakes this time around : (
The weather is going to be lovely, but even if we get a shower do not panic, we are an indoor market!
Friday, November 26, 2010
They say a change is as good as a holiday!
Well this change has given me a few early grey hairs in the last couple of days, but "they" might just be right!
Due to safety issues the Ballarat market will no longer be held at St Patrick's Hall this Sunday. But the very lovely, determined and resourceful Kate from Tea & Jam refused to let me cancel the market outright and tracked down a wonderful alternative location, the gorgeous St Alipius Parish Hall. It is rather lovely isn't it, dare I say even lovelier than the original location?
So just incase you missed those details here they are again in bold!!
Sugar & Spice Ballarat
St Alipius Parish Hall
78 Victoria Street (right next to St Alipius Primary School)
9am - 1pm
Make sure you tell your family, friends & neighbours of the venue change too!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Visual Merchandising tips by Kristine Bryce
Tonight I have a special treat for you. The very lovely Kristine of Adorning Al has very kindly agreed to do a guest blog post with some awesome tips on how to make your retail space beautiful.
Visual merchandising is the art of presentation and an integral part of any business’ marketing plan – no matter how big or small your business! To build long term brand loyalty and maximise sales, projecting the right image is crucial.
As a visual merchandiser for 10 years I have worked on and seen many effective and beautiful displays, and just as many bad ones. Draped satin fabrics and fake flowers are just some of the bad props I’ve encountered on my travels.
This December, I am delighted to be attending Sugar and Spice Market showcasing my brand, Adorning AL. Here are some of the tips I consider when planning a display:
1) Graphics and signage: use attention grabbing, yet clear graphics to communicate your brand. Forget fancy fonts or too much information - get straight to the point. Use computer graphic signage or a designer to help you with signage and price tickets. Do not scrimp here, it is all part of your image and reflects what you’re about.
2) Trends: When you next go shopping at a large retailer, take note of what makes you stop and look at their window, then enter and spend $$. The story the retailer has created has silently led you in and before you know it, a sale is done. So, jot down these steps and review… whether it was a catalogue, poster, price point or display prop, these are the points you need to consider when creating your own display style.
3) Space: Think about the total space you have for display. Use the space above and behind your stand, as well as the space on your trestle table or in front of you. Get creative and practise your display well before market day – it will mean less stress on the day and a quicker set-up time!
4) Synergy: Incorporate visual elements like a colour scheme, material type, use props like flowers, ceramic or glass bowls, build height and create levels by using boxes, use backdrops, the list is only as limited as your imagination! Group similar items to make it easy for the buyer to purchase and make sure there is flow. Group items together by size, colour, or product type. Make sure any props used complement, not distract your product.
You have only have a few seconds to catch a buyer’s eye… so remember you want to make it as easy as possible for customers to view and buy your product. Keep it clean and simple. Create your own style and be passionate about visual merchandising!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
A drum roll please!
The dates for next years markets are ..........
Ballarat - St Patricks Hall
13th February
31st July
27th November
Woodend - St Ambrose Hall
6th March
5th June
4th Sept
4th Dec
Mornington - RSL Memorial Hall
20th March
17th July
20th November
TA DAAAA!!!
Does anybody know how to add a calender to blogger?? Anyhow .....
The online booking form will me modified asap so you can start applying for next years markets if you feel so inclinded : )
The other exciting news for the market is that there will be 100 goodie bags to giveaway at every market and even better, I will not have to pack them YAY!! The Goodie Bag exchange is a new business that offers affordable advertising for mumprenuers. If you are thinking about how to spread the word about your business but your budget is on the modest side, then you should seriously consider The Goodie bag exchange. They distribute goodie bags through out Australia but you also have the option to select which bags your material appears in .... retailers with Sugar & Spice will be able to place material in our bags at a discounted rate.
Did you get a copy of our gorgeous new newsletter yesterday? I have received such positive feedback but I can not take all of the glory for the newsletter, Prue from Gigi & Lulu made it pretty and the contributions from Nat (tiny & Little), Jo (Little Melbourne - or Little Melby as I like to call it now!!), Jem (Little Eats) and Sabrina (Little Kitchen) were so incredibly awesome!! And you will be seeing more of their fabulous work in the future! Make sure you spread the love by forwarding the newsletter to your friends and gain yourselves an entry for our awesome Chrissy giveaway for each person you forward the newsletter to!
How gorgeous is this photo of just some of the chrissy goodies to win by Kim Selby?
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Have you met .........
Rebekah, the maker of the most lovely upcycled rabbits in the world? Also otherwise known as the creative force behind Dandelion!
Are you more Sugar or Spice?
Definitely more sugar, I'm a lover not a fighter!
How did your business Dandelion come about?
I have always enjoyed sewing & making things for my five children and this led me into starting up a small business from home. I also have a passion for op shopping and vintage fabrics. On a visit to the Creswick Woollen Mills I fell in love with their amazing alpaca blanket offcuts & saw huge creative potential. I wanted to create a toy that combined a variety of recycled materials and that is how my Blanket Bunnies were born. My mum helps out by knitting the girl bunnies gorgeous little cardigans using Australian wool from the Victorian Tapestry Workshop in South Melbourne. I am now making boy pirate bunnies too. Since Dandelion began I have made hundreds of bunnies who have gone off to loving homes all over Australia & the world. Knowing that one of my bunnies is part of someone's life, a part of their childhood, is the best feeling ever!
What is the number one thing you can not leave the house without on market day?
My eldest daughter, Charlotte, who is the best helper in the world!
What has been your best purchase at a market?
It would have to be my super ace sky- blue flowery leather purse that I picked up at Paddington Market this year. It always makes me smile.
Where else can we catch you?
You can visit me at my blog www.dandelion-beck.blogspot.
How could you say no to taking one of these home?
Monday, November 8, 2010
Have you met .........
The very lovely Jane of Janey and Kipp?
With the help of Jenny from the Letterbug we are asking Jane the tough questions that you all want answered!!!
Are you more sugar or spice?
Sugar- what you see is what you get with me-I'm def not spicy!
How did you catch the market bug?
I think I was born with the' market bug' , as a kid I tried to sell lotions and potions I made from my herb garden on the side of the road- not one car stopped? I only have started doing markets though since some fantastic one have come to Ballarat.
What has been your best market purchase and where did you bag it?
My best ever market purchase would be some bamboo pj's for my little boy Kipp at Mathilda's market in melbourne.
What do you think is key to creating an enticing and gorgeous stall display?
I think an exciting display consists of a theme, height and depth and clearly marked prices.
On market day, what is the one thing you can not leave home without?
One thing I couldn't leave home without on market day would be food!
I am super excited that Jane will be retailing at the Ballarat Market on the 28th of this month, there are quite a few of her items that have made it onto my wish list. Take a peak at her gorgeous goodies in her etsy store and also on her blog. But I will leave you with my favourite, the divine bird houses she creates.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
I've been naughty!
I get a beautiful new blog thanks to Gigi & Lulu and then I ignore it.
It's a bit rude really.
In my defence I have been busy. 2 kids. 1 husband. 1 part time job as a teacher. Sold 2 properties. Brought my forever home (and it is truely gorgeous). Being ill ........
Busy is actually an understatement but not an excuse! So I promise to try and pay my pretty new blog the attention that it deserves
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