Market Love in Newy!

Ahhhh! I can't believe it's the start of May! I seriously don't know where the time's gone, and sometimes how to account for it... me and time are not good friends of late!
But I'm taking control this month and breathing in deeply and heading full steam into May. With lots of different and hopefully exhilarating changes in the midst for Elkhorn and me and, an exciting but scary presentation ahead(which I'll fill you in on if I'm brave enough). But for now I'm happily preparing for this Saturday's Olive Tree Markets... that I can do!

Jo Dyer

These are a few images from last month Olive Tree Markets. We have been continually lucky with the weather, the last market was particular warm with the sun blazing down on the Elkhorn stall. I was on my own so I didn't get a chance to venture out but I did manage to head two stalls down to Little Papercup, where Jo Dyer resides. I stood and oooh and aaah at one of her beautiful original art works she had modestly displayed... wow that is one talented lady!! (that's not Jo in the back ground but one of her friends I caught off-guard, it looks like she's waving but I think she was just pausing inbetween texting someone.. hello friend)

I've been slowly working away on a few new designs and one-off pieces to keep things interesting. The nautical rope print as shown on the tank top, is one of them. This has since been further developed and printed onto our Wrap scarves. Personally I think they turned out wonderful(not that I'm biased) the print is quite bold and the knotted rope detail looks like it's even more intertwined when worn. I'm lucky to have 'Elkhorn Mother' back on board this market(after her wee hiatus). She'll be modelling one of the nautical knots wraps for your viewing pleasure! Hopefully they will give you the sea-worth touch of nautical that day-to-day life requires! I'll try and post a photo of them later today!

The Terrariums have been a huge success! They have created so much interest(selling out at the last couple of markets) while also giving the Elkhorn stall a fresh feel. There's just something so wonderful about plants, especially when they are suspended in a glass globe! I hope I've made enough to keep up with the demand this weekend. There will be quite a few lovelies for you to choose from!

Anyway I better get back to it! I should of mentioned this earlier in the piece so hopefully you have made it this far... if you haven't already seen it The Design Files has been having a week extravaganza on all things wonderful & inspiring in Newcastle! Their post today features a guide to the best in the city, The Olive Tree Markets and our Elkhorn Stall being one of them!! So chuffed to see us included with a photo to boot! Make sure you pop over and have a look here!!
See you Saturday!! xx Great spot of Mother's Day shopping to be had!!

Saturday to-be at Olive Tree Markets

Grove Totes- mustard

Elkhorn Mother's Sweet Pin Cushions

Bunting Bunting Bunting! to be unraveled

Cute Purposeful Pouches

Hello! Just wanted to share a few Elkhorn goodies to entice you to Saturday's Olive Tree Markets in Newcastle. Come check out our new purposeful pouches with nautical drawstring, Elkhorn mum's hand embroided pin cushions, colourful bunting and our large market totes. Plus our full range of hand screen printed table runners, cushions & tea towels!
It's going to be a long but full day of great Christmas handmade shopping from 9am, wrapping up at 6pm!  First up on my shopping list is those delicious Macarons!!! Yuo have to get in early for those. My favourite is the Lavender & honey!

Enjoy your weekend... Hope to see you there x

Market to Markit!

There's only a couple of days till I pack up the car with all things Elkhorn. I'll be road tripping to Brisbane for a very fun & eventful Finders Keepers Market!
I have been very consumed lately with Elkhorn and thinking about our last markets of the year...
so I thought I better let you in on what & where we will be...

Here's the Elkhorn Express line-up

Brisbane - The Finders Keepers
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 November

Melbourne - Markit - Fed square
Sunday 27 November

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST...

Newcastle - The Olive Tree Market

Saturday Dec 4
&

Saturday Dec 16

Hummm I think that nearly covers all bases.. well close enough.
Look out Brisbane, Melbourne & Newcastle ;)
Hope you can make it to one if not all of these.
There will be some great Christmas shopping all round! xx 

Emily Rose

One of the things I love most about attending the markets is you get to meet & spend time with all sorts of wonderfully creative people. Everyone has such interesting backgrounds & live very full lives. Emily Rose is one of those!(sorry bout the rhyming) I was first taken with her knitted fox scarf and friendly smile and was intrigued as to what she created. I finally got to see her work at the recent Olive Tree Market and treated myself to one of her unique illustrated prints.

Many of Emily Rose's illustrations were inspired by a recent European trip...

and a love for doggies! How sweet are these. There's so much character and individual style in everything she creates.

I'm so glad I came across her. You can find Emily Rose at The Olive Tree Market in Newcastle. Make sure you pop by and say hi and see her work for yourself. Thanks Emily Rose for letting me bother you and take photo's of your beautiful stall x

Elkhorn at the Olive Tree Market this Saturday

This coming Saturday Elkhorn will be traveling north to Newcastle for The Olive Tree Market! 
I hope you can join us x