Behind the Scenes

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Behind the scenes....

I do not claim to be neat, but I will say I know where EVERYTHING is!!!

I also love the organic nature in which I create. I can have a number of items in the pipe-line at any one time! I have become VERY aware of not to go beyond this though...or I tend to not finish them!

I call this free style applique!!! Yes, I have come up with that myself!

Mathilda's Market 26th May 2012

Mathilda's Market



TO market, to market....

Breezy, cool, crisp winter morning...

The sun came out, & wow what a gorgeous building the Eagle Farm has!



Pollen & Cultiver (Ipswich)

A new friendship began this morning....

Like two little girls sitting under a tree, sharing make believe cups of tea!

'Cornflower' Ladies tops.

Up-cycled ladies tops.

'Poppy' Wrap Around Skirts.

Ladies Tie Waist Skirts.

Thanks Bec & Kyla <3

Pollen Clothing at Mathilda's Market Brisbane

The count down is on for the 26th May Mathilda's Market.

25 DAYS and COUNTING!

Please come and visit our stall at Mathilda’s Market at the Brisbane Racecourse at Eagle Farm, Ascot on Saturday 26th May, from 9am to 1pm. Entry and parking is free. With over 70 stall holders, yummy food and kids’ entertainment on offer, Mathilda’s Market is undoubtedly Brisbane’s finest shopping destination for our littlies. For a sneak preview of what’s in store, head to www.mathildasmarket.com.au, or check out their blog at www.mathildasmarket.blogspot.com. We really hope to see you there! (Oh, and if it’s a little too far to travel, you might be happy to hear that Mathilda’s Markets are held regularly in seven cities around Australia). More info at: www.mathildasmarket.com.au

 

Ikea TRIP!

Two babies & two adults....it was like a mission!!!

I was on a path to find shelving & display options for Mathilda's Market Stand.

I have an idea in my brain...well a few idea's to be truthful:)

This can bring trouble at the best of times....enter IKEA & a million idea's, options, colours, themes start bouncing around.

I was focused to not purchase that which was unnecessary, & that which was steering away from this particular image in my head!!!! OH MY!! HOW HARD!!!!

Let's just finish with, we adults went to the WRONG paying counters, thinking the quick exit is needed-two babies crying, over tiered, sick of sitting, over stimulated, WAY TO CUTE! & attracting attention which was distracting to us adults! YOU CAN NOT pay with CASH at a CARD ONLY counter! Dummies were being thrown, bum grope, pointing & THANK GOD we have mobile phone's & phone banking!!!!

We yawned the whole way home, babies slept:)

ADVENTURE had...thank you dear friend for experiencing IKEA with twins.....& I thought I'd go on my own one day!?!

CHEEKY MONKEYS.

One last thing.....Ikea children's cutlery works really well:) xoxo

MATHILDA"S MARKET

Pollen's GOING to MATHILDA'S MARKET

26th MAY 2012

I set this goal a while ago now. On a whim I thought I'd fill out the application form...this is what can happen when God goes before.

So in my excitement there is nerves, questions to myself (can I possibly do this? Am I GOOD enough? Will POLLEN sell? etc. etc.)

Let me tell you, that list of questions to oneself is LOOONNNGGG!!!

So, if you live in Brisbane or surrounds, PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE visit Pollen at the Mathilda's Market!

It is a wonderful Market in a beautiful place.

Strawberry Shortcake Shorts

Blue Flower headbands

Oil cloth Children's Apron's

xoxo

'Snowdrop' Shorts

"Snowdrop' Shorts...the making in photo

Why 'Snowdrop'? I hear some of you ask...well, the ballooning to the leg reminded me of a tiny snowdrop. Elastic in the leg cuff has added to the ballooning effect.

If I could add a strawberry scent to these almost edible shorts I would.

In the photo above the curvy pocket is attached & ready for stitching.

Stitching.

Two legs with the pockets stitched on.

Curvy little pocket goes all the way from the front to the back!

'Snowdrop' is ALL about the POCKETS.

Leg cuff, elastic, & pockets all in place.

New 'P' & blue button tag is on.

'Snowdrops' Shorts.

Pollen_Sheila Higgins Photography

02.03.2012

Pollen

&

Sheila Higgins Photography

"spreading joy through whimsical creations."

Hayley, Mary & Ava

wearing Blue Birds & Blue Flowers

Girls Tie Waist Skirt

&

Blue Bird applique tee's

Time for Tea...were are they all hiding?

Pink Rose Girls Tie Waist Skirt

Girls Tunic Top

Circus is Coming to Town

&

Blue Birds Tie Waist Skirt

Sun Drenched afternoon in the sun...

Girls Tunic Dress

Boys long shorts...

find me a sailing boat

&

lets sail away...

left to right

Boys Long Shorts,Knicker Bocker Shorts, Slim-fit Shorts

Slim-fit Shorts Pink Rose

Ladies Tie Waist Skirt

Paddy O'Furniture, Kalbar

'Crate' chair & table

typewriter & vintage book

glasses (models own)

Vintage hand crochet flower headband

(my great-grandmother made the crochet flower)

Vintage inspired head wear, crazy big & dramatic.

G.Vie coloured rock necklace

& loads of LOVE

LOVE.PEACE.HOPE.

**POLLEN**

Huge thanks to my gorgeous little MODELS...they ROCKED it

& made us LAUGH & GIGGLE.

xxxooo

mary, solomon, hayley, ava, eric, luke, zane & esther

xxxooo

dear sarah, i can't forget you MMMWAAAHHH!!

Pollen MEETS Paddy O'Furniture

Type writers come in all forms, this is my favourite...

Found at Paddy O'Furniture in KALBAR, Qld. My love affair started when I first layed eyes on her...

Here she is being lovingly used in my first ever photo shoot for Pollen. The little yellow 'crate' table is also a gorgeous table from Paddy's too. Oh, I couldn't leave the 'Practical Typewriting' book, it is so eccentric.

The Parade

I call this The Circus is coming to Town...Parade

Beautiful 100 % cotton, so soft & the colours pop of the clotted cream background. Bunting, bicycles, balloons & bunnies all are part of the parade..oh & girls & boys are skipping & riding all the way, having so much fun.

Girls Tunic Top.

Adjustable sleeves which tie at the back neckline.

Roomy to run, skip & jump all day in.

Your gorgeous girl will have so many complements in this divine top.

Team it with a tee or long sleeve top, even a blouse would make this a winter must have for layering.

Peony Night Dresses

Welcome to Pollen

When asked by a Pollen liker on fb, if I ever thought of making nighties. My answer, yes, it is on my future "TO DO" list...

Because this lovely person asked so nicely...I bought it forward on 'To DO" list:)

After many hours of thinking & drawing, sewing & inspiration flowing.

I introduce to you the 'Peony Night DRess'

A nightie which can be worn with love & happiness.

Comfort, softness of fabric, simple lines & my past (present) love of nighties (grandma & mum made many for my sister Cindy & I).

xoxo

TIME WARP.

New/old, for typing up some labels!

I am really having to learn how to type when it comes to this baby.

It is lovely to type on, yes more of a finger work out & BRAIN  gymnastics as mistakes are hard to fix. There is no 'delete' button. When it comes to trying to type OVER a mistake it still shows through.

My two older boys had NO idea what it was, I told them it was a VERY old COMPUTER!

No, I explained what it was & they thought it quite clever.

xo

LOVE

Never did I think we would have four gorgeous, happy, fun, cheeky munch kin children.

Paul always thought one would be nice! 

This husband and these kids are so VERY loved by me.

This is who I am creating a legacy for, this is what motivate & inspires me the most.

This is who puts a smile on my face, laugh until my sides hurt & brings a tear to my eye!

These are my LOVESxo

Web site

 NEW LOOK WEB for POLLEN!

Thanks goes to Evan, all the time put into working on this project called Pollen!

It looks very DIFFERENT to the first look Pollen had. Easier to navigate & the images should stand out & be the focus. All to make it super easy for customers to purchase & look at all the original Pollen clothing & accessories. 

The birdcage, bee & blooms will all be appearing on the other merchandise, I love them too much to say good-bye!

POLLEN...spreading joy through whimsical creations

Enjoy.....xo

WEB SITE

Pollen website was not a prioity over the Christmas/New Year time.

In my own words, 'sit ideal for a while till life settles a little.' Hmmm.....hasn't really settled, was silly to think it might with two children to prepare for school, & twins to bath, cuddle,feed,cuddle, play, cuddle, entertain, PUT TO BED, & cuddle!

Two older boys are settled in for an exciting year of Prep & 2nd grade. Twins & I are getting into a lovely routine of Pollen revolving around the family...yes, Pollen has to fit into our family. The Lord has helped me through an immensely harrowing 2011. On many levels of life.

Today the web site has had some time spent on it. Much needed & I think it is going to pay off. It is beginning to look how I have visualised it. I have much required help....


A lot more professional & smart! I am excited. I have been busy designing & sewing for Autumn/Winter & there are so many beautiful things which are soon to grace the web site. www.pollenclothing.com


xxAmanda

 

Christmas & Cutting Room at Pollen!!

 My Mum & sister, Leanne & Cindy, with Christmas turkey & pavlova!



Well, HEEELLLOOO after the Christmas joys & visiting & holiday season. I had a wonderful break, copious amounts of food was eaten & many memories made. Also celebrated our dear little twins 1st Birthday, with us celebrating this weekend with family & friends.

Here is a sneak peak at what is being cut out for Pollen's 2012 Autumn/Winter. There will be 4 dresses in this colour combination, all with hand embroidery, vintage doilies & ruffles.  This STYLE will be available in both a dress & top. I'm fixated by unusual & interesting necklines. On this style the shoulder straps wrap around & over the shoulder to tie at the back. Comfort is always number one, & versatile for cool & warm weather.