Mathilda's Market TOMORROW in Canberra

Cue festive fever in Canberra this Sunday as Mathilda’s Market returns for the Christmas Market, and our last market in Canberra for the year. As a fitting end to a fabulous year of shopping and new discoveries there’ll be heaps of gorgeous items for littlies to browse and some great ideas for Christmas pressies. Remember there are only 4 more weekends before Christmas!!

Tis the season for shopping, and our stallholders have been pulling out all stops to bring you their best ever displays of beautiful handcrafted and unique kids and babies items. Politics will well and truly take a back seat as we turn our attention to all things festive and gorgeous with clothes, toys, accessories, homewares and stationary galore. There’ll be plenty to browse, buy, taste and try and we’re guessing you won’t be leaving empty handed!

Our Canberra stallholders have been handpicked for their unique wares and vision, which sets them apart from the mass produced children’s items found in many mainstream shopping centres. So you can expect a very different shopping experience and maybe even a spot of design inspiration. Whether you’re re-decorating a nursery, planning for a new arrival, re-stocking your toddler’s wardrobe or shopping for a pressie with a difference, this market is just the ticket.

Hot tip: if you're after some very cool gift wrapping, take a look here! The Giftbag House has it all covered and will be at our Market TOMORROW, so you can choose online now, and then drop by on Sunday and take it all home!

See you Sunday
Anne Lewis
Mathilda's Market Founder

Shopping heaven in Melbourne....

Melbourne had its last Mathilda’s Market on Sunday, which was a Christmas themed event, and I had a fantastic (and very productive!) morning shopping. I’m the first to admit I love a bit of retail therapy! As expected the venue at Caulfield Racecourse was packed by the time I got there and I was bowled over by the amazing displays and gorgeous stuff on offer. 

Browsing the aisles, it wasn’t long before I was doing some serious damage to my wallet, all in the name of Christmas presents of course. First up I bought my son some t-shirts from Oishi–m. It always seems so much harder to find cute stuff for little boys so thank god for these guys who have heaps of divine tees and jeans. Heaven for little men!

Then it was on to Wallallure to get a dinosaur chalkboard sticker for his room. He has recently moved to a big bed so I’m in the middle of re-decorating and love the fact that these are so easy to move around without trashing walls. Especially as the current dinosaur obsession might be short lived!

Next up was one of my favourites, Ensparkle Ceramics. So much gorgeous china to choose from and before long I was suckered in and ordered a super cute babychino cup with a red fire engine design for my little man and also a very gorgeous milk jug with a cow motif for myself.  This range is such a brilliant idea for presents as you can personalise each item with names and designs.

Feeling very happy by this point I moved on to Nog’n Piep, whose designs I’ve been admiring online for a while, where I picked up a very sweet toy owl for a friend’s upcoming baby shower and some Christmas decorations.  On the Christmas theme I bought some cards from Katy Jane Designs, which made me feel very organised, but with a very long list of friends and family overseas, I now just have to find the time to write them- fast!

Lastly I treated myself to an early Christmas present from the lovely girls at Koolaman Designs where I ordered a Kate Chain and pendant engraved with my son’s name and date of birth. I love the fact that you can keep adding pendants to these necklaces and when we welcome our next bundle of joy in February I’ll certainly be adding to mine.

By now I was feeling like I had given my bank balance a pretty decent work out so I headed home somewhat reluctantly with my purchases  - believe me I could have carried happily on until closing time.

Roll on 2011 and the next wave of Mathilda’s Markets, and in the meantime happy shopping for all of you that have Mathilda’s Market Canberra to look forward to this Sunday and then Sydney on Sunday 5 December. I’m jealous, I could do it all again!

Jenny

Mathilda’s Market Blogger

Christmas is coming early to Melbourne

Caulfield Racecourse is the place to be in Melbourne this weekend as Mathilda’s Market returns for its Christmas show-stopping finale. Our stallholders have been pulling out all stops to bring you something really festive and special. We can't wait to stock up on some gorgeous goodies, and knock over our Christmas gift list in one morning (we hope!), with heaps of stunning kids clothes, toys and accessories on offer, plus some very covetable homewares, stationary, home decorations and delicious food to appeal to us big kids.

There’ll be over 100 stallholders all under one roof including all our Mathilda’s Market favourites, and some new names to discover. For a taster of what’s on offer visit the website, where you can browse at your leisure, but here are some of our faves for starters: Townmouse, Duckcloth, Little Snoring , Kawaii for You, Koolaman Designs, Sweet William, Pip&Co, Oishi-m,  Lambykins, The Cupcake Wrapper Co, Earthtribe, Babes in the Shade, And Me Too.

It’s quite a list but its going to be quite an event! Whether you’re after divine fabrics, Christmas cards and wrap, cute girlie frocks, cool boys clothes, kids accessories and pressies, or one of a kind homewares, it’ll all be there and guaranteed to spread the love on Christmas morning.

Truly shopping heaven in every sense and we can't wait!

Makes sure you come along to Caulfield Racecourse this Sunday 21 November from 9am – 1pm for the last Melbourne instalment of Mathilda’s magic this year.

In the meantime here are some pics to tempt....

Oishi-m:

And Me Too:

Kawaii for you:

Little Snoring:

Sweet William:

The Cupcake Wrapper Co:

Duckcloth:

Pick me! Pick me!

We're getting SOOOOO excited about our Christmas Shopping Market at Caulfield Racecourse on Sunday 21 Nov. Over 100 stalls (our biggest ever!!) of simply the best baby & kids wares. To celebrate, we're giving away 3 x $100 shopping vouchers! Simply email info@mathildasmarket.com.au who your favourite retailer is at Caulfield! Choose your favourite retailers from our line up right here.  Entries close Sunday 14 November.

Here is where I will be getting stocking fillers from (and I can't wait!): And Me Too, Babes in the Shade, Castlebox Melbourne, Duckcloth, Earthtribe, Ensparkle ceramics, Kawaii for You, Knuffle Kid, Lambykins, Lark, Little Snoring, Nog 'n Piep, Pip & Co, Sweet William, The Cupcake Wrapper, We Heart Books ... and I think that's all my wallet can cope with! I can't wait to see your favourites!

Cheers

Anne Lewis

Mathilda's Market Founder

Getting in the festive spirit at Mathilda's Market Brisbane

The historic Tote and the St Leger Stand at the Brisbane Racing Club at Eagle Farm will host a very special Mathilda’s Christmas Market this Saturday 6 November from 9am to 1pm.

This gorgeous spot has become one of our favourite market locations and we can’t wait to be back in the Sunshine State to dazzle shoppers with some Christmas magic. Our stallholders have been busy preparing for this last Mathilda’s Market in Brisbane for 2010, and what an event it promises to be! There'll be so many stunning stalls to visit, each handpicked for their handmade, unique and limited production clothing, accessories, toys, and homewares for babies and kids.

As well as a heavenly line up of shopping for little ones (guaranteed to help you complete your Christmas shopping list in record time!), there is also plenty of opportunity to soak up the festive atmosphere with free entertainment to delight your little angels, music, yummy food and plenty of coffee and other refreshments. 

With so much exquisite shopping on offer, why not visit the Mathilda’s Market website to check out who will be there before the big day. But we warned, it will seriously whet your appetite (we’ve already clocked up quite a few pre-purchases online!) Some of our local favourites include Tilly & Otto, Lil ludy, Poss & Wom, The Paper Tie Affair, Marshmallow Kidz, Sophie’s Lane, Bolly & Bear, Habitat Baby, Baby Goes Retro, Monkeytail & Wellington, we could go on and on…. There's so much talent being showcased on the day, you’ll be seriously spoilt for choice! 

Get the full lowdown here.We're getting in the festive spirit just thinking about it, and can’t wait for this Saturday to shop, shop, shop. See you soon Brisbane friends...

Jenny x

Mathilda's Market blogger