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Market Displays, Questions

As you all know I go to the markets often. I go to look at the different ways all the items are displayed, what other stall holders are selling, and the selling price of items are at the markets here in Melbourne area of Victoria. Melbourne has so many wonderful markets. While I was going through the literally thousands to photos my husband has taken over the years, I realized I have been going to markets for most of my adult like. I found some amazing photos of of markets in Hong Kong, Thailand, and of course many places here in Australia. I thought this week I would talk about some of the advice I have been given by some of the people I have talked to who have market stalls. There are so many ways to display your items for sale, but the question I always have in the back of my mind is, what makes the items stand out? What catches my eye as I walk past? I asked a few questions of ...

First Love, What inspires me

Have you ever been somewhere, done something that make you say "Ahhh" and feel like spreading your arms out wide and dance a little happy dance? I decided to take Saturday, last week, off from making all the Mother's day cards I have to make for a womens group I belong to. I belong to a women's breakfast club and every year I make at least 20 Mother's day cards to sell to the group. Some Mother's Day Cards I have been making This past weekend, my husband and I went on our usual market scouting. We went to Red Hill, Market, Melbourne's, "Grand Dame" of markets. I have always liked to visit the craft markets to get creative ideas and to ensure what I am making is unique. Of course I love to do my "grandma shopping" at the markets. I think by buying handmade items at the markets I am supporting other artist and I also like buying one of a kind items. ...

Why The World Would End Without Art Communities

Thanks to my husband's constant encouragement, we happened upon a new exciting project in, Yackandandah, Victoria. We went there by accident, in April 2014, while on one of our many trips exploring the Alpine area. Yackandandah, Victoria is an arts paradise with cozy cafe's, Art Gallery's, Antique shops and a main street with vintage style architecture. While having a coffee in one of the cafe's in Yackandandah ,Victoria, my husband saw a flyer advertising the Yack Station creative space. Yack Station is just on the edge of Yakandanda. It is a work and gallery space for Artists and Craftspersons. Yack Station Website As I am frequently looking for creative spaces, I thought I would have a look at this space and artists are always keen to have you admire and maybe purchase their work. So, we went for a visit to the Yack Station. Original " Yackandand...

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