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Mikes In Your Neighbourhood?

June 13, 2008

Lots of activity in the Land of Mike this week! Dotting ‘i’s and crossing ‘t’s, pressing hems and choosing fabrics, attaching clasps and hammering snaps! Cam and I are very excited about launching our very own range of Meet Me at Mikes products! After 3 years of playing shop and keeping Mikes all to ourself, we’ve decided to spread our wings a teeny bit! We’re sharing the handmade love a bit further afield, you could say!

We’ve designed some super-cute things that will make the perfect gift for your favourite crafty girl! We’ll be showing to the nation’s best retail buyers at the upcoming Life in Style Show in Melbourne in late July/early August. It’s a trade only event – and I’m so very thrilled to have been invited to exhibit at the Lark and Friends stand – alongside Lark and Sew Your Own – some of our very favourite friends! (It’s nice to be under the wing of a lovely Lark!! Way better than going out on a limb on our own!)

This means that you’ll be able to see a little bit of Mikes in a store near you… which is a teeny bit like having a Mike’s in your neighbourhood, dontcha think?!

Do let me know if your work will bring you to the show – I would love to catch up! Perhaps you’re considering coming, and you’re not sure if you should? YOU SHOULD! There are some really lovely, crafty people showing their wares this year – I attended the show last year and it’s definately one of the best trade events I’ve been to. Be sure to register quick smart!

Tonight, I’m planning on a hot bath and I’ve started reading this book. I’m really interested in the diversity of Home Schooling families – and although it’s probably not something I would do myself – I admire the committment of families that do! Cam’s made a really delicious Italian Potato and Tomato Soup, so it’s crusty rolls and open fire and something foodie on the telly tonight! It’s pouring with rain, which I do think is nature’s little sedative on a Friday night! It’s cosy town, you might say!

I’d like to say hello to our lovely new readers too – I can see a whole lot of you popped over for blog tips and have kept returning – so thanks a bunch! Do say hello so I can click over to you too! It’s only fair, and it would be nice to know you better! I’d love to know if you are planning on posting a Sunday Supper recipe too! Then i can be sure to check in on you! Feel free to post ahead if you are having a busy weekend! I’m off to the Printing Museum on Sunday!

I’ll chat to you later – I have a few things to upload for your viewing pleasure!

xx Mikes

ps THANK YOU michigirl for talking about us yesterday – and THANK YOU Whip Up for your constant lovely support too! It is nice. It means a lot. Thanks.