Life & Likes - Mini May

Its been a little while since I stopped by these parts for an update for a couple of reasons. I wish I could say it was because I was off relaxing on a tropical island with this guy but alas its all a little more mundane and normal. The truth is I have been working really hard and I can't do everything, so this little space has gone untended. But soon I will be able to share what it is I have been working on (eeppp!) and also get back to normal with this whole truthbetold website caper. 

In the meantime here are a few happy snaps taken over the last month. As you can see I didn't do much entertainment wise apart from eat and bake. Luckily I am quite fond of both or this would be slightly tragic.

Kitsche Pop up!

I'm a lucky lady. I have a bunch of super talented and inspiring friends who are constantly suprising me with all of the amazing things they make happen.

And one of these friends has done it again with a new pop up bar and resturant set to hit Melbourne for 2 nights only next week!

My friend Hayley together with the students she teaches at RMIT have put together this amazing event - check out their progress and inspiration over at their tumblr : http://popupkitsche.tumblr.com/

And here are all of the details:

Odessa creative space and the faculty of architecture and design presents KITSCHÉ - Pop up restaurant and bar, a temporary social platform, facilitating an immersive eating and design experience at an intimate scale.

Utilising experimental lighting techniques, a series of conceptual installations will challenge perceptions, constructing a new way to experience food and wine through creativity and design. The restaurant will feature a number of innovative installations by up and coming Melbourne designers. Throughout the duration of the evening the space will evolve, revealing a nuance of dynamic displays that will take guests through a series of sensorial journeys.

Chef, Francesca Woods has complimented this appetite for design with an array of complex fusion dishes to entice the pallet, accompanied by a wealth of Victorian sources beverages.

For those seeking a unique and visionary gastronomic experience, the faculty of Architecture and design are please to present KITSCHÉ – an ephemeral collaboration of the senses through the world of contemporary food and design.

WHEN: Friday 18th May -Saturday 19th May

WHERE: 395 Gore street, Fitzroy VIC 3065  http://www.odessacreativespace.com.au

TICKET PRICES:  

Bar tickets $60

Restaurant Tickets $100

To purchase/express ticket interest email: kitschepopup@gmail.com  

Image from http://popupkitsche.tumblr.com/

A little online love!

Thank you to everyone who has included truthbetold in their Finders Keepers Melbourne wrap ups! I'm still so overwhelmed and excited by the response to the new range - at the markets and afterwards too - so thank you!

Here is a little of the love for truthbetold - 

Paper Runway - thanks so much Marsha for including us and our new Best Ever card!

 Studio Home Online - big thanks to the lovely lady on the ground - Sally for stopping by the stall!

truthbetold A/W range now in store!

I'm so excited to finally have the new A/W range in store! The full range of truthbetold greeting cards, letter sets, note sets, recipe index cards and prints are now available online. 

Shipping is free too so what are you waiting for? Go and check it out - http://www.truthbetolddesign.bigcartel.com

Finders Keepers A/W Melbourne Wrap up

So if you follow truth.be.told on facebook, twitter or even instagram you will know that I have been focused on preparing for the Melbourne leg of Finders Keepers lately. And this past weekend the market finally took place!

It all went by in kind of a whirlwind. After quickly setting up my little island stall, it was time to begin on Friday and I must say the crowd was overwhelming and amazing. The atmosphere on both days was so happy and like a big ol’ party with a spot of shopping thrown in. Of course the amazing venue didn’t hurt either – as someone who studied architecture, spending two days inside that gorgeous old dame of a building was pretty spectacular.

I didn’t get a chance to get out from behind the stall to take many photos or have a look around because it was that busy – which is so amazing! I had such a great time and I’m especially happy with the response to all of the new designs and products that debuted at the Market.

And it probably goes without saying that the stallholders were awesome. It was great to catch up with some of my super talented friends – like Emily Green, So Little Time Co., Emma Leonard, Beattie Lanser, Able & Game , Jubly Umph , Lavallier  and The Professors Daughter. Oh and catching up with two of my fave ladies - Renee and Angela was awesome as always. And of course getting to meet lots of others I only know via twitter and instagram - like Alicia from Bespoke Letterpress and Sophie from That Vintage - was equally amazing! And I should also say - my neighbour on our little island Sarah Rothe was so lovely and super talented – check out her jewellery range over here. 

Anyone who drops by here often won’t find what I am about to say strange – but I don’t think I would have survived the Market without my dose of cupcakes from Mister Nice Guy Cupcakes. Seriously – I love cake and these are my all time favourite cupcakes. So thanks to the lovely girls behind their stall for being so great!

Thank you so much to everyone who came by and visited. It was great to meet you all and also finally meet some people I know from instagram and twitter too!

I’ve put together a few shots for you in case you missed the market or you just want to relive the fun like I do.

Oh and my online store is now fully stocked with everything in the truth.be.told range so pop over and visit!

The gorgeous venue - seriously, I love this buidling

My stall - the new gift tags range

The new business cards and my display plates

The very popular 'Best Ever' cards - now available in the online store!

The action at the stall!

New products - recipe index cards. Also available in store now

The styling of the veue was very cool indeed.

My lovely sister and myself on Day 2 before the market started - couldn't have done day 2 without her!

My lovely neighbour Sarah makes the most amazing jewellery - check out her site here

How great is Emma Leonard's  gorgeous stall? So much love for this! 

A little visit with my dear lady pal Angela who works for Etsy - coolest.job.ever.

Mister Nice Guy Cupcakes. I can't actually express how much I love these cupcakes or I might cry on my keyboard.

Beattie's stall! I love her designs - check them out over here

Awesomeness - as always - from my friends at Jubly Umph

Close up of the That Vintage stall - Sophie is so lovely & super talented to boot.

Finders Keepers Melbourne! It's Here!

 

After weeks of designing, folding and preparing I am super excited that Finders Keepers Melbourne starts tomorrow! If you are in town make sure that you come down and say hi. It is going to be an amazing 2 days with over 120 stalls, music, food and just general good times to be had. 

We will have our full range including a few new products and a whole bunch of new designs. I've included a few sneak peeks for you below - make sure to visit our online store too! As of Monday all of the new designs will be available to buy online.  

Oh and remember to bring cash to the market as there won't be an ATM on site and most stall holders won't have eftpos facilities (including us!) Hope to see you at the Market!

Finders Keepers Market Melbourne

Royal Exhibition Building Carlton Gardens 0 enter via Nicholson Street. 

Friday 20th April 6-10pm & Saturday 21st April 10am - 5pm

Best Ever greeting card! Fill in the blank and give it to your best ? ever!

Geo note set - 10 sheets of A6 note paper & 5 envelopes - $10

Lucky Star letter set - 10 A5 letter sheets, 5 postcards and 5 envelopes - $16 each

Sneak peek - new products & designs!

As you know by now,  here at truth.be.told headquarters we are busily preparing for our stall at the Finders Keepers Market that is taking place in Melbourne next week (eeeeekkkkk!!!!) 


For a while now I have been working away on some new products and designs for the truth.be.told range and at Finders Keepers I will finally be sharing these with you. All of the designs will be up in the shop before the market also and I have a series of posts planned introducing the newbies. 


But in the meantime I thought I would share a little sneak peek of the action in the studio at the moment and some of the new card designs while I am at it - spot them if you can!