What a lovely day for a market...

A BIG Thank you to everyone who came to visit my little market stall yesterday.  It was wonderful having so many people stop and have a chat (and even purchasing a thing or too).  I had so many people go "Oh is that crochet, I remember when my Nanna/Mum/Aunty used to do that.  But it looks so different to what they used to do".  I like to think of it now as funky Nanna crochet, still the basics but with a bit of funkiness added. 

Photos still to come.

Anna
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Esme Rudy at MUMSnBUBS Family Market Sunday 20th March

I like to help out and support local ventures.  I am a big fan of our local farmers market and when I saw the advert for this I couldn't help but get a little excited.  All my reasons of excitement seemed to revolve around what I could possibly buy for my little man and then it came to me...maybe I should do another Esme Rudy stall.  After all the positive feedback I received regarding the stall I did at the Maroondah Federation Estate celebrations, why not do it again?  I did enjoy the last one.  So the decision was made, my fees have been paid and I am busily getting prepared for Sunday.  And what a great charity to support.

I hope to see you there.

Anna
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Goodbye Summer, Hello Winter

I am not a summer kind of person.  My summer's are spent making sure I cover every inch of me in sunscreen and when I go out that I have a hat and either have a long sleeve shirt on or am able to sit in the shade all day.  I am one of those fair skinned, freckle kind of people.  You won't find many of us out in the hot sun, we are mainly indoors trying to get away from the sun.  I hardly ever venture to the beach (there's very little shade there) and I have an aversion to sand (but that's another issue for another time). 

So now that summer is officially over and the weather has cooled down quite a bit, I am in heaven.  My ideal day (weather wise) is when you wake up in the morning and the day is bright, the sun is shining but it's cool, and the morning dew is still all around.  You dress warmly, putting on layers and making sure you have the most important accessories, your scarf and beanie. 

What type of weather person are you?

Anna
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Esme Rudy at Maroondah Celebrations

I would just like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came and visited me yesterday.  I started the day a bit nervous as this is the first time I have done something like this (one, having my work on display to people that I don't know and two, doing a market stall) and by the end of it I was pretty buzzed.  So thank you to everyone who came and visited and said nice comments about my work. You made my day.

Anna
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Maroondah Federation Estate 10th Birthday Open Day

Maroondah Federation Estate is celebrating its 10^th Birthday and is having an open day this Saturday 26^th February (for more details see below).  As part of their celebrations they are having an art & craft market, and my stall “Esme Rudy” will be there.  There will be lots of children’s toys & children’s bedroom decorations, all handmade by me.  Come and join in the celebrations, I hope to see you there!

Anna
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10th Birthday Open Day Maroondah Federation Estate

Saturday 26 February 2011

12 noon to 4.00pm

Maroondah Federation Estate
32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood
Melway Reference 49 H10

Maroondah City Council invites you and your family to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Maroondah Federation Esate.  This  free community event will enable families to meet their local ward councillors, participate in activities and enjoy a sausage sizzle.

There will be a range of activities including:

• croquet
• life drawing
• children's circus skills
• interactive music workshops
• magic show
• face painting
• live music
• artist talk in the Gallery
• art and craft stalls
• displays by Ringwood Historical Society.

The Maroondah Art Gallery will also be hosting two exhibitions- Silent Feathers, and Animal Magic which is designed specifically for children.

Please come and celebrate Maroondah’s community spirit and the 10th Anniversary of Maroondah Federation Estate .

http://www.maroondah.vic.gov.au/PicnicPark.aspx

·         croquet

·         displays
 

It's all in a name.

Esme Rudy is dedicated to three very influential women in my life. My Grandma Esme, my Nanna Ruth and my mother Wendy. I have grown up with each of them sharing and teaching me their crafts. I have always dabbled and made things for my family and friends, but now with my own little O, I have been inspired to share them with you all.

Anna
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