Monday, October 13, 2008

The Everton Park Hotel

Suburban Everton Park is blessed with one of the family friendliest hotels in Queensland, if not Australia, with wonderful staff and facilities including the amazing million dollar Children's Playcentre, complete with Carousel. The hotel also offers a great value bistro, function facilities, a lounge bar and a sports bar, gaming room and motel-style accommodation. The hotel was built in 1975 but was fully renovated in 2005 into the incredibly popular venue it is today. Bar - The laid back Lounge Bar is situated adjacent to the bistro, and offers light meals and a fun tasty cocktail list, while the livelier Sports Bar features all the excitement of the big sports on the big screens, a selection of beers on tap, 4 pool tables, Keno and the relaxing front deck. The Sports Bar is connected directly to the TAB. Food - From the moment you glimpse the unique open kitchen, you know that the bistro at the Everton Park Hotel is not a standard pub bistro. The venue offers an affordable a la carte menu, with a refreshing selection of light meals and salads as well as the signature hotel dishes such as the steaks and delicious seafood. There are always daily chef's specials as well to tempt your tastebuds even more. The bistro offers indoor and outdoor dining. The outdoor courtyard is situated next to the Children's Play centre giving parents easy visibility of the children'sactivities. However, another great feature of the bistro is that the Children's Play centre is shown on closed circuit television inside the venue, so no matter where you choose to dine, you can still monitor your young ones. The Children's Play centre is something special and is designed to provide a safe and happy environment for kids of all ages. The spacious playground and fun rides, including a Carousel which operates daily, ensure that all children will have a memorable and active time at the hotel. The area was built in 2005 and has won numerous awards since. The hotel often, especially during school holidays, offers extra entertainment for families as well such as clowns, face painters and even kids karaoke. Children's parties can be organised at the Children's Play centre simply by calling the hotel or asking any of the hotel staff.
Gaming - The Gaming Room is an enclave of bright lights and jackpots with 40 of the latest machines, two link jackpots, a loyalty program, members draws and daily promotions and giveaways. Functions - The Everton Park Hotel is perfect for other parties, dinners, weddings or meetings as well, with function facilities available for 30 to 200. There are three rooms available, and AV equipment, decorations and special menus are all available by contacting the hotel's Functions Coordinator. The hotel also features Dinner Theatre shows at least once a month (Bookings are essential).

Friday, October 10, 2008

Ento Art

Janine Clark has always had an interest in things that creep and crawl and a natural inquisitive nature and scientific bent; this combined with her interest in arts and crafts has led her to combine her two passions and create Ento Art*. Ento Art is not just about artwork. Janine is very interested in maintaining local populations of her beloved insects, especially butterflies. 
Janine studied at Griffith University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies, majoring in Land and Water Processes. Her interest in entomology was developed during the mid 1990s when she worked for a period of several years for the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries in a couple of their insect identification projects. Ento Art is about appreciating the beauty of insects as enduring pieces of artwork. On this site, you'll find a range of pinned insects that have been framed on hand painted backgrounds that bring out and enhance the colours of the specimen. Each piece is unique. The insects framed are either caught or hand reared by the artist. Looking for that perfect gift for the 'difficult-to-buy-for' person at an affordable price? Why not consider some Ento Art? Prices start at as little as $30.00. A range of gift ware is on offer including framed insects, poetry and paintings. Pieces can be duplicated, although because they are hand made each one is slightly different. Requests for particular butterflies can be accommodated, however, the specimens may have to be sourced form external contacts by the artist if they are not in stock. For information contact Janine via email. 

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Summer is here!

Brastrap Pizzaz....Be free to wear anything you want this summer - you will flatter any outfitwith these elegant bra straps. We look after your skin: Metallic bra-straps are plated with gold or hypoallergenic nickel-free silver. We want the wearer to appreciate receiving our products:
• Prestige & Diamante bra straps are supplied in velvet lined clear plastic display cases
• Signature bra straps are packaged in soft, white drawstring bags • Beaded and Daisy bra straps are supplied in hard plastic packs ....so ... they make beautiful gifts! SPECIAL OFFER - FOR A LIMITED TIME. Bra Strap Pizzazis offering any customer who purchases $25 or more worth of product a complimentary $20 Gift Voucher to spend at Simone Perele Factory Outlet stores at DFO Jindalee or DFO Brisbane Airport. Offer valid until 31st December 2008.

bring on the fun....

One of our most popular retailers, LAUGH LAND has on offer an extensive range of gorgeous items perfect for your little one. For Imaginative play LAUGH LAND has a fabulous range of children's costumes including capes (princess, performer, magician, superhero etc), skirts (fairy, princess, dancer), vests (cowboy, police, animal handler, transport driver etc), coats (hairdresser, doctor), soft butterfly/fairy wings, performers' tail jackets, clown outfits (also clown pants), aprons (fabric and vinyl), pirate gear. For kindy or school age children, LAUGH LAND carries a range of handmade library/drawstring bags, lined craft smocks, plus a fabulous range of cushions, beanbags with filled insert, giant 1m x 1m cushions, shopping/tote/swimming bags, felt hand puppets and covered coat hangers. LAUGH LAND also sells custom-made sheet sets through many local kindies and preschools, these are also available to order - just pop down to the markets and see Anne to place your order.

Gorgeous Girly Gifts.....


Little Diva's unique toys, gifts and accessories are mainly for girls but there are some for boys too. All are original designs and are lovingly handmade with very few ever made the same.

You will find lots to choose from including cuddly soft toys, gorgeous handbags, funky felt wall art, kids craft aprons, art hangers/name plaques and more.....
The newest addition at the November markets will be fabric covered wall art where you'll also be able to purchase a matching 36cm cushion for the bed (watch this space for some pics coming soon).
There's also some funky "Amy Butler" fabric on it's way for the wall art & cushions and these one's might not just be for the kiddies !!!

++SALE NOW ON++
Click here to go to Little Diva's website.

Monday, October 6, 2008

Nature play

Toys made from wood and natural materials for boys and girls. Constructive, Imaginative and creative playthings, educational and discovery toys - Toys that foster the imagination.Our online toy store is designed to help parents, grandparents, relatives, friends and teachers to select appropriate toys for individual children, from babies to teenagers.
Simplicity and beauty, selected from nature comes our range of traditional and modern toys lovingly created to encourage your children to play freely and creatively. Shop securely for a wooden toy, doll, dolls house, art supplies, farm toy, nature craft, wooden car and truck , certified organic baby wear, fair trade products and lots more. 

Based in Brisbane, Australia, we send our unique toys to customers around Australia and internationally. 
For more information or to order, come along and see us at the ma

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Tantalising the tastebuds....

The October 5th markets sees the launch of the Peachy Keen, who's creator Leah will be tantalising the taste buds of our customers with her range of delicious home baked goodies! 
Selling truffles, melting moments and other lovely biscuits and of course....herfabulous cupcakes! Peachy Keen's gourmet delights are filled with all the love and devotion found in the baking styles of years gone by - bringing back memories of yummies that your granny used to make. 
So stop by her stall when visiting our markets and treat yourself to some good old fashioned cooking. Grab some biccies to take home to have with your cuppa, or some cupcakes to send to school with the kids for a special treat. 
No-one will ever know that you didn't bake them yourself! **wink wink!