500th Market Stall Last Sunday was a milestone in my 11 years of market stalling. Having charted my first market stall ever since I decided to embark on this journey over a decade ago, I was able to mark this rather significant number at the Busselton Foreshore Markets on a gloomy, cloudy
I've mentioned this before and I say it again. Autumn is one of the best seasons! Being in Western Australia, I have started to value the six seasons rather than the familiar four, that our Aboriginal community attribute to the year. It makes so much practical sense as a gardener. As a result, I
My 2021 start hasn't gone according to plan! January was meant to be my break and a month for rest it but ended up being exceptionally busy due to family commitments and obligations. I barely had time to make and restock items that had run out or were running low. So come February and
My free postage deal for purchases of $50 and over has been working a treat for many. After some thought, I have decided to keep this on for at least until the end of the year. It is something I intend to review as time goes on. Along with my customers, I have also
The past few months have been a mixture of a strange and interesting ride, as I am sure it has been for most of you. Thankfully, a lot of it has been on the positive side for my business. I've had plenty of time to complete tasks that I had pending in my studio.
I'm feeling very thankful. Online sales have increased in the past week and I am ever so grateful to have the support of my customers through this amazing world of internet shopping. It has been exciting to see customers making use of the free postage and
It is now established. No more markets for the foreseeable future until this current crisis is over. So where does this leave me and my business? I’ve had the luxury of free time to mull this over. Suffice to say that I am in a place of quiet rest and creativity. The cash flow
There are some key words that are foundational in my business. Local is one of them. A major portion of products at handmadeandmarina depends on raw materials from local sources and outlets. As I have often reiterated in the past, no local resources, no handmadeandmarina! So it follows that my