Or Ginny and Ed’s cute farm 20s wedding! soooo nice!

Vintage Vamps and Vixens is in Freo at the Town Hall. There is SO much going on! Yes Winifred and Bance will have our very own stall there. Prizes to be won, fun to be had, fashion parades, swaps and more! For more information head to the Vintage Vamps  facebook page.

After you’ve checked our the Vamps and Vixens in Freo why not head over to the Two Bucks Til Wednesday gig in Mount Lawley and pick up a bargain! Vintage items go from between $2 – $20. All proceeds go to the Australian Cancer Research Foundation.

I have a litte tip for you. The Karrikesh. A new holiday accomodation in Karridale. It’ll make you feel like a princess from Marrakesh in no time! Originally a church, it has been re-born as an open living plan space featuring its own kitchen, two bedrooms with queen beds, a verandah overlooking natural bush and a daybed on the deck. Perfect for that luxury weekend getaway!

Obnoxious Owl is here and its Launch Party Time!

Saturday 27th February from 7.30pm.

All proceeds go to Haiti earthquake relief.

To read more of Obnoxious Owl and her musings head to www.obnoxiousowl.com

Here are a few good links to some GREAT gift ideas for your loved ones this Christmas without breaking the bank!

Do it Yourself Christmas Gift Ideas

Not Made of Money: 50 homemade gift ideas

63 Gift Ideas for Under $10

You can also buy a GOAT or perhaps a DUCK on behalf of your friend for someone less fortunate this Christmas from Oxfam Unwrapped.

Let us know if you have any other ideas!

4th Dec – oooh i just came up with another idea. HERBS! I bought my friend four lil punnets of herbs and a terracotta pot from Bunnings. The herbs were $3.99 each and the pot about $7.50 I think. The gift that keeps on giving

Lavendar linen spray can be used on just about anything and smells divine! Spray on your sheets and laundry as a linen spray, spray around the house as an air freshener or use as you iron!

Ingredients:

1 tsp lavender essential oil (or any other essential oil you prefer)

1/4 cup unflavoured vodka

3 1/2 cups filtered water

In a small bowl mix lavender oil and vodka together. The alcohol works as an emulsifier, allowing the oil and water to mix evenly. Pour the lavender/vodka mix into a clean, fine mist spray bottle, add the water and shake well.

NB – For an alcohol-free mixture omit the vodka, but make sure to shake rigorously before spraying, since the oil and water will separate.

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Chocolate Heaven Cake

Put everything into a big bowl and mix it all together thoroughly, but don’t beat it too much – just enough so that everything is well blended. Bake at about 150degC for about 1hr and 20mins – it all depends on your oven. Nothing worse than a dry cake so test to see how its going.

Some of our favourites…

Belmont Markets – held in the carpark of the Belmont Forum every Sunday from early. Gold coin donation. Many different items for sale from plants to books, second clothing to car stereos.

Distracted Little Market Day – head to www.distracted.com.au to learn more about their yearly crafty bastards market including an array of different vintage things, foods, crafts and nicnacks.

Karinnyup Markets – held every Sunday undercover at the Karrinyup Shopping Centre from early. Gold coin donation. Car boot sale style. Every week there’s something different!

Made On The Left markets – created to support independant designers, this market showcases WA designers and independant labels. The next ones are being beld at Hyde Park but head to www.madeontheleft.com for more deets.

Mathildas Market – stuff for kids! Homemade, handmade and many beautiful things all for the lil ones… www.mathildasmarket.com.au

Melville Markets – held every Sunday on Canning Hwy in the carpark of Coles, Melville from early, early, early…the earlier you get there the better! Gold coin donation. Car boot sale style. One of our faves!

Miss Johnson’s Vintage and Handmade Market – the first one is being held 30th & 31st October at the Guildford Town Hall. For more information head to www.artisticjourney.com.au

Oxford Street Markets – local designers, vintage & collectables, home decor, baked goods and much, much more. Check out www.oxfordstmarket.com.au for more details

Perth City Markets – held every weekend in the city at the Perth Cutlural Centre with a range of different stalls yes including vintage things! www.theperthmarkets.com.au

Retro markets – upstairs at the Burlesque Lounge held once a month. Fabulous vintage with feathers and sequins for all! Head to www.sugarblueburlesque.com for more details

Rock n Roll Car Boot Sale – held once a year at The Bakery. Keep an ear close to www.artrage.com.au/bakery for further info. Keep your ears peeled!

Unwrapped – more emerging Perth designers and crafty capers! www.unwrapped.com.au

Upmarket – a quarterly market showcasing Perths original designers and handcrafted wares. check out www.perthupmarket.com.au

Winifred & Bance – yes we too have our very own market day! Our first market is on Saturday 5th Dec 2009 and starts at 10.30am. Its at the shop in our front and back yards at 850 Beaufort Street, Inglewood. 14+ stalls with retro, vintage, clothing, bits and bobs for your perusal!