Creative Lane

Creative Lane has ended few days ago but I am even more busier than before the market started! There are so many things I have to do. Booking venue for the next market, updating photos, blogs, facebook, changing application form, evaluation and plan for the next event, etc etc. Unlimited tasks with limited time. There are so many things that I want to do better for next time and I can't wait to see the next event happen! Stay tuned coz I'll be announcing who's the lucky winner for the show bags soon!!!

Colours of Autumn

Hunter Valley

My parents are here for a visit (for a month) and we went to Hunter Valley last week. I always like hunter valley. Compare to most of the tourists spots, I like Hunter Valley the most. It's just a bit different from the beaches and parks in the city. Anyway, this trip is a bit different, coz my dad left the key in the car while he played golf and we have to borrowed a harmer from the hotel and broke MY NEW CAR'S WINDOW to get the key back!!!!!! I was going to get NRMA but my dad said it would take them 2 hours to come here and at the end they may need to break the window, so why don't we break the window by ourselves....

Don't forget to turn off the light!

SERIOUSLY

(photo from http://www.biketours.com.au/en/carconnection/rental-cars/rental-cars.html)

Wow... seriously....

to market, to market

"The markets gave us direction and taught us to sell and relate to the customer – it also taught us that lots of small customers are better than a few big ones. "

Some high-profile businesses reveal how their market beginnings helped them launch into the big time.

It's a little-known fact that distinctive Australian resin jewellery and homeware business Dinosaur Designs didn't start out primarily as a jewellery designer. The business began at Sydney's Paddington Markets as a fashion label, and made jewellery on the side to accessorise its clothes.

Alexandra Cain from The Age has written a very inspirational article about how small labels turn into giant brand .To read the full article, please click here.

random firework

I heard this is the wettest December we have ever had! I really hate it. Hot and humid, exactly like Hong Kong. I haven't experience this kind of weather for more than 9 years! Anyway, even though it's been raining all week, this sunday after the Wollongong market it just happened to be clear sky.... and very expectedly, somewhere around my home had big big big fireworks!




I always like firework. We went to grandma's home to watch firework every year when I was a kid. I used to go to Sydney Opera House every new year's eve to watch firework. Firework is expensive and it only last for 2 seconds. But when the firework explode in front of me, my world freeze with happiness and I feel like I am the center of the world.

PYD designer market

Pyd design markets is all about ‘three dimensional designs for living and giving’ with fashion, art, homewares, gift wares, children ware, jewellery and more.
It is the perfect one-stop-shop for ticking off your Christmas gift list!

On the day, FBi Radio's maverick music maestro Mr Jack S*%# will spin sounds each morning from 10AM before lanky beat providore DJ Soup takes over from half 1 - slicing and dicing with a percussionist co-conspirator in tow, live until 5pm

Lo-Fi bar will have drinks in hand and snags on the BBQ so you can make the most of a day.

Spread the word and bring your friends. See you there!

crazy weather

photos from SMH
Oh my god... the weather in Sydney... why does it feel like a winter + summer + no idea what that is... I want my summer back!! I want to go to the beach!!

TV addict...

Junior Masterchef Aus - Episode # 3 / Part 2
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Have been a real TV addict recently. Seriously, Australia is getting so much better this year! Remember those days we have to watch old movies again and again between year end till the Australia Open? This year seems to be a bit different. There are still a few options on TV and also thanks to the digital channels, we don't have to keep ourselves alive on DVDs...

Anyway, did anyone watch Master Chef Junior? Those kids are unreal. Usually I don't like kids overly mature. I really don't like kids talking like adults... but these Junior Chefs are really really cool... some of the stuffs that they cook arn't easy at all... among all of them, I really like Lucy, she's really really cute and I LOVE to see her smile!!

Long weekend

My friends and I went to Port Stephen for the long weekend, and apart from working on our website and blog, it's such a nice and relax holiday! I wish it will never finish. We spend most of our time eating... we ate a lot of everyday and Lucy said we may not be allow to go into the spa because we look like we are all 4 months pregnant....

restaurant: Shoal Bay Resort and SPA.

Melbourne has....

changed a lot in the past 2 years!! If I knew Melbourne would be this good I think I would never have left 6 years ago...



Excellent food....






Fancy Southern Cross train station



Cozy cafe that allows people to chat and chat and chat and chat...... I remember when I left melbourne, Starbucks was the only place that we can go for a drink, to meet friends or to study, whatever you need to do, Starbucks next to the Nike shop or the Starbucks at the corner of Collin street were the only two places you can go otherwise you have to go to South Yarra or St Kilda, or other suburbs....



Even better, the government gives you free bike to ride around the city (half an hour) HOW COOL is that!!

17 august 2010

19 august 2010

Winterland Festival Continue

To be honest I think I am really lucky that....

I have a group of friends that helped me all the way from start till the end of the market. Teresa and her sister and Lucy all came to the market to help me to set up the stalls. Teresa picked me up from home coz she knew I have lots of things to bring along. Lucy came to help after work. Julian drove me home every night and I didn't even ask him to do that.... Margarita came to see me at the market. Lucy also came to help on Saturday... I am so lucky to have them all.

a group of artists who trusted me and agreed to put their stocks at my stall. Without their supports, the market won't be a success. I sincerely thank Ceeb Wassermann , Heather from Ollie & Ruby, Julian Gallardo, Diana Chen and Amanda Hunt for their generous supports and encouragement.

the weather was so nice on Saturday which helps to draw everyone to come out and soaked up the sun and came to the market! I was very worry about the weather coz this Winter, the weather has been horrible! I am so blessed that the weather turned out to be fine on Saturday.

I think I really really lucky. To hear all those lovely comments from everyone, from young kids to elderly people. Thank you very much for dropping by and chat to me when I was so bloody bored !!!

We'll have another market next month. I'll put all the details here soon and I hope to see you soon.

winterland festival

Hello everyone! Just want to drop a line here to say THANK YOU to everyone who came to my stall this week. And BIG THANKS to all those people who said I am clever and like my works.

The Winterland festival was a success and thank you very much for coming and taking my cards. My friends and I had a very good time and I enjoy all my time there knowing my customers.

I will upload more photos and writing later today! Just want to say thank you to all of you before my day actually start.... back to bed now...

winterland festival @ CarriageWorks, Sydney

MIAO will be having its first market exposure at the Winterland Festival this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We are featuring artists Ceeb Wassermann, Olive and Ruby, Julian Gallardo, Diana Chen and myself. Feel free to drop by if you're around the area, mind you, this is the last week of the Winterland festival !

winterland festival @ CarriageWorks, Sydney

I am very happy and excited to announce Tamptation will be having a stall at Winterland Festival at CarriageWorks from 29th to 31st July. Market days & times are: Thursday & Friday evening 6pm – 10:30pm & Saturday 11am –10:30pm.






welcome to winterland

This July, experience all the magic of a glittering European winter in the heart of Sydney’s inner west. Come to CarriageWorks for our first ever Winterland festival!

Our beautiful foyer will transform for a winter festival boasting an dazzling indoor ice rink, live music and hot new bands, a design, arts and craft market, fabulous food stalls serving alpine cuisine, dancing, karaoke and activities for everyone to get involved in.

Admission into Winterland is free.

Ice Skating is the centrepiece of Winterland. Entry onto the ice-rink is inexpensive, and you can pre-book your skating session. Evening skating and live music is perfect night out with friends or colleagues, or the perfect date. Click here to book an ice skating session.

Thursday nights are a showcase of emerging and established bands, including; Alt Country, Acoustic/Folk, Jazz, and a night devoted to new and unsigned presented with 2SER 107.3.

Friday Nights are all about fending off the cold with a little disco fever! A Disco on Ice, complete with giant disco ball, and music from Future Classic DJs.

Saturday afternoons are filled with family friendly entertainment, including a traditional dancing Gypsy band, and a hands on Crafternoon.

Saturday Nights showcase a range of Sydney’s best bands and live acts., presented in conjunction with Feral Media, Music For Trees, and Oxfam Australia.

Peruse the unique art and design stalls of the Winter Market, curated by The Finders Keepers.

The Bay 16 Bar and Cafe, operated by GG Espresso, will be open throughout Winterland serving a special gourmet winter warmer menu.

During School Holidays, the indoor ice rink is a cool, all-weather activity to keep the kids happy. Rug up and get on the rink – awesome fun for kids and adults of all ages. Click here to book an ice skating session.

Winterland is the newest, coolest event on Sydney’s social and school holiday calendar. Winterland offers fun, fresh, low-cost winter activities that will keep visitors of all ages warm and fuzzy throughout July.

Got more questions? Check out our FAQ.

Invite your friends through Facebook.

Saturday @ MCA, Sydney