in da capital

Again, I bring you tidings of change.

It seems the only time I get round to writing this blog is AFTER all the interesting stuff has happened. Shouldn't it be the other way around? Document the process etc? Apparently not...

So, you know.

I live in Canberra now. (!!!!!!)

Yes. I have packed in my old (day) job with the and have moved to our nation's great capital.

Loving the 9-5 life, I have to say.

Also loving being out of Sydney. Canberra is just the right amount of city for me, I think. We'll see, I guess... I could end up eating those words.

But for now I'm loving it. No noise, no traffic, lots of trees, and there are kangaroos outside my office at work. I don't think it gets much better than that, actually.

Craft-wise though, I am feeling quite sad. Moving to Sydney has meant the end of an era, in terms of marketeering in Newtown.

Can't just rock up to Newtown markets whenever I feel like it anymore. Takes a three hour drive. Also, I am missing my crafting buddies. Once I'm settled I plan to hike to Syd about once a month. But June has been a quiet month in terms of craft and markets.

On the upside, being so far away might force me to get cracking with the online side of things. Anne has set a up a Corazon Collective store on Madeit.com.au. Not up and running yet but on the way.

As far as crafting in Canberra, I have been putting out feelers for markets and opportunities.

Here are the findings of my covert market hunting mission:


The Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston, a suburb on the south side of Canberra. I've been there two weeks in a row now (the first time with my camera, to take some sneaky pictures) and they get a massive turnout. Our stuff would do well there I think. Got to look into the cost though...

Also, have discovered the Handmade Markets, which happen less frequently (every few months) but seem very much our style.

Many opportunities to be had.

You'll be pleased to know I haven't been slacking off completely. I have still been creating critters. These owlish creatures are what I'm really excited about at the moment. Making lots of them.




Right now I am sitting in MacDonald's, blogging using their free wifi. LOL. I still have no net connected at home. Gah...

Have to say - I feel fucking dedicated to this blog, sitting here amidst the Cheeseburgers and McFlurries.

Stupid MacDonalds....