Long time no Blog!

I am the slackest girl around. Really. The last time I updated this blog was in March, after my first market. Apologies!

I'm going to try and get back into the swing of things. We're gearing up for the Mathilda's Market on August 6th in Brisbane, and I'm incredibly excited about that! I think it's the biggest (and most expensive) market I've ever done. I really will be attached to my sewing machine for the next 2 weeks.

So this was just a little update to say hi! ruby&lo are still very much in action, and you can find us at various markets around Brisbane and online here.

I'll leave you with my favourite photo from the Suitcase Rummage on July 3rd - button earrings! These aren't available online as of yet, but they are extremely popular at the markets.

Stockist: Bloomsville Florist

It was an honour when Marcello of Bloomsville Florist emailed me and wanted to stock ruby&lo pouches in his store. As this was my first wholesale order it was definately a learning curve but I could not be happier with how things have turned out! Here are some pictures that Marcello has sent to me of the ruby&lo pouches in action.

Doesn't it all look great!? I am so thrilled to have my pouches in an interstate store, and it would be great if all of you Victorians (or people visiting) could check it out!

Bloomsville Florist

7/70 Doncaster Road

Balwyn North

VIC, 3104

Australia

Our First Market!

Hi all, sorry I have been so slack at blogging. Work has been kicking my butt and I was sewing frantically for the Suitcase Rummage that was held three weeks ago (I know, SO SLACK!). I bought along some friends to help me out and the day went off without a hitch - I made my first sale before we'd even finished setting up!

I was so nervous but obviously there was no reason to be! I had an absolute ball, and made lots of new friends. It was great to meet so many new people: especially Danielle of Once I Was and my friendly neighbour Sarah of Love and Two Guns!

APRIL MARKETS

Our next market is the Suitcase Rummage on Sunday April 3rd and the Marky Markets on Sunday April 17th.

Also, if you want to win a whole heap of awesome stuff, check out the My Girl Thursday March Giveaway, where you have the opportunity to win a ruby&lo Babushka pouch and Floral coffee cuff!

Mailing List

I have been thinking about starting a mailing list for months now, and today I have spent tweaking the benefits and bonus' that subscribers will benefit from!

- The email newsletter will only be sent out once a month (no spam!)
- A monthly special or discount for subscribers only.
- First looks at new ruby&lo products - before they even hit the stores.
- Tutorials!
- Interviews
- And my favourite - each subscriber will receive a ruby&lo product within the month of their birthday!

Come on, free stuff!? That should be enough incentive to sign up to the mailing list. Add your details in the box below.

Click here to sign up for our free newsletter!

(Drawn) February Giveaway

Using a random number generator (random.org) the two winners of our February giveaway have been drawn!

In first place.....comment number 21 - Zoe from A Giraffe In A Scarf!

In second place....comment number 42 - Michelle from Michelle Art and Photography!

Congratulations to the both of you. If you could please send me an email to rubyandlo@gmail.com and we can go from there!

Thank you to all 47 of you who entered - stay tuned for my March giveaway!

The Three People I Owe My Life To (My business life, that is)

When I first started ruby&lo, I had no idea what to do. I was selling from an eBay store (rip off much!?!) and was managing to do everything with my business while completing year 12. I went head first into everything, and while it seemed okay at the time, I really wish I had done things differently. But it was with the help of three lovely ladies that I managed to stay on my feet and run my business!


1. Jessica Van Den

Jess runs a bunch of successful stores, has her own zine, and has too many awesome websites to name! It was Jess' free Crafting a Business series that really helped me get things moving & to do it all properly. My favourite (and most helpful!) post from Jess was her amazing wrap up on how to keep your crafty business organized. Jess is also speaking at the BrisStyle Social Media event this April, and I am SO excited to learn so many new things. Every post on her website is helpful and inspiring - I encourage everyone to check out this talented lady!


Follow Jess Van Den on Twitter! 

2. Dannielle Cresp

This lady is my savior. Every single time I have a problem or rant on Twitter, Dannielle is there to answer my questions, pat my back and tell me to get on with things! Dannielle has posted a number of great reviews on a number of great books that help with starting a crafty business. You can view these posts here, here and here! It is with these posts that I have vowed to invest more time into reading into how I can grow my business, and not just from the internet! Dannielle features indie businesses on her blog every Thursday (and secretly it's my goal in life to get in there one day!) Dannielle never fails to post 5 days a week on her blog, and you are sure in for a good read!

Follow Dannielle Cresp on Twitter!

3.Tricia McKellar of Wonder Thinking

Tricia is the only person out of the three that I have never spoken to. Her website Wonder Thinking was great for me when I decided to take the plunge and grow my business further. Her post on writing a business plan has helped me to really sit down and write goals and dreams for my business. The all important time management is written to perfection in this article that really inspired me not to procrastinate and waste so much time. Every article Tricia writes makes you really think about what you are doing with your shop; from finding your niche, or learning the secrets to etsy, she has it all. A very worthwhile blog to check out!

Thank you to the three women who have helped me grow my business so much. Three lovely ladies, three very valuable people.

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Wordless Wednesday

xxH