Mathilda's Market Blog: January 2011

Monday, January 31, 2011

Melbourne

jolie petite chose "pretty little thing"....

is a range of beautiful mobiles and cushions lovingly handmade in Melbourne.

As well as being exquisite pieces that add a special touch to any nursery,

mobiles are an effective and appropriate way to support a child's development.

These beautiful creations are timeless and unique.

Have a look on market day at these stunning keepsakes!

Friday, January 28, 2011

Sydney

Today's feature from Sydney is the seriously funky 'Furious Kingston'

- handsome boys clothing and accessories in dapper fabrics, with a vintage hoodlum influence inspired by everything from thirties gangsters to psychobilly, acid country and bare knuckle boxing!
The little man in your life will love being this cool.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Adelaide

Party time!!

If you're after some fantastic cakes for your next party head to Lulu's Cupcakes

....makes me want to eat one right now!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Brisbane

Just quite simply....

lovley!!

Head to MeTutu for all your little girls wishes come true

at Mathilda's Market in Brisbane March 12th.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Melbourne and Canberra

Do you love animal prints?

We sure do, and these treasures are just too cute for words!!

If you're in Melbourne on February 27th,

you must check out these adorable cuddle blankets and happy quilts from

Sky Livingston.

Then, if you are in Canberra March 6th,

you can see these utterly adorable cloth nappies from

Cushie Tushies.

Have fun :)

Monday, January 24, 2011

Getting to know

Today we're finding out a little more about Rachael Zelensky - the new owner of Mathilda's Markets!

I am passionate about … believing in a fabulous idea and never letting anybody stop you from achieving it! Taking chances and never saying never…..

I get frustrated when … my mobile goes to message bank before I have time to find it in the bottom of my handbag!

I started my business because … I am passionate about providing small business a platform to showcase on a big business level. This process began with my market in Brisbane the Boutique Markets and now extends nationwide to Mathilda’s Market.

My favourite TV show is … anything that I can watch without the kids interrupting. I would like to say by the end of 2011 my aim would be to one day watch the news from start to finish! Actually I would be happy to just get through the weather report…and now I sound like my mother!

If I could be anywhere right now I’d be … sitting in a movie theatre zoning out, watching a girlie flick with close friends.

I am most proud of … never taking life or myself too seriously.

I think the biggest obstacle our kids will face in the future is … keeping up with the fast pace of technology.

My favourite item from our product range is … You know I am visiting Mathilda’s Market around Australia this year and I am going to be like a kid in a candy store. Ask me at the end of the year – but I’m not sure I will be able to narrow it down to one.

I love listening to ... the silence in my house at 1am when I am up on the computer working, and late at night before I go to bed I creep into my kid rooms and sit down beside their beds and listen to them breathing…. I love those little sighs they make when they sleep…..

My heart sings when … when people are acknowledged for the little things that no else notices.

The hardest part of running my business is … juggling the balance between work and kids and family, and accepting that some nights it’s cheese on toast for dinner and other nights it’s a 3 course meal!

I love sipping on … good coffee and pink grapefruit tiro's.

The best part of my day is … I’m a morning person, I LOVE mornings, and I love my morning coffee!

My favourite food is … Anything Asian. My husband is from the Philippines so we eat predominantly Asian style food in our house. My all time favourite dessert is Pavlova, but I don’t eat it much as my daughter has an Anaphylaxis to Egg so we don’t make it at home. I might treat myself to it when I go out with friends sometimes.

I struggle with … stopping still long enough to get all my thoughts and ideas down on paper.

Friendship to me means … being able to laugh so hard your belly hurts

I just can’t live without … hugs and kisses from my family and work. I love my family and I love my job!