Don't miss out

We have another new stockist, which is always exciting... Breakfast and Beer are in Daylesford, and we love this place.  It has great atmosphere, awesome food and friendly staff.  And now you can buy great magazines there, too ;-)

In other news, it's not long before we go to print for Issue 7.  This weekend we are shooting one of the fashion shoots, and are excited that this issue will include not one, but two separate fashion spreads.  I might post a sneak peak of one, soon.

If you were interested in submitting something for our Secret Love piece in the next issue - don't forget submissions close this week.  Get your stuff published! Send them in now. 

Thanks to those of you who submitted work so far.

Cheers,

Kim

Little Helper

For those of you who order you copies of Thaw online, and receive them in the post - I hope you don't mind an envelope with a little extra character.  I have a very persistant 4 year old who likes to help Mummy when she is in "work" mode.  Sometimes stamping can be a little tricky ;-)

Secret Love

Do you have a secret love?  Is there something that you love doing, collecting, looking at or creating that you feel just slightly shy about owning up to? Some people collect tea towels, love crocheting or can't take their eyes off clouds. We don't really care what it is, we want to hear about it!

In our next issue - out 1st March - we are including an article about secret love.  We already have a couple of writers to tell us about their hidden passions, and now I want to hear from you.  If you are interested in submitting your article, it needs to be just 300 words, and you can email it to editor@thawmagazine.com.au or post it to Thaw Magazine, PO Box 346, Ballarat, VIC, 3353. There is a free copy of the magazine in it for you.  Don't be shy. Get writing. 

Cut-off for submissions is 1st Feb.

More new stockists

Yesterday I had an eventful day, with a visit to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs.  I met the lovely Connie and Kyla of Portal 108, had a look through the shop, and bought a couple of things for myself.  They have some wonderful stuff in there.  Many items are hand-made, and they have a simple motto... they only sell things that they love.   Their theory is that whatever doesn't sell, they get to keep for themselves, so it's a win-win.  Clearly they love the same stuff that I love.  I found it hard not to buy one of everything.  And now you can find Thaw on their shelves, too. 

Cheers,

Kim

I couldn't resist picking myself up one of these cute sets of babushka measuring cups from Portal 108.

More fun stuff to be found at Portal 108

Back into it

Well, we are getting back into the swing of things now that the Silly Season is coming to a close.  I don't think it officially ends until the new year begins, but I have had to get ready to face the new year, as we have a magazine to get ready for the 1st March, and we have taken a nice break over the past couple of weeks.

I have been clearing my desk of about 6 months' worth of mess, and now have a perfectly tidy desk that is ready for action.  It's amazing how this can change one's outlook and make the prospect of working so much more exciting.  I have dropped the girls at their Pa's and I am free to get some stuff done.

So the desk is tidy - check. Now I just have to work my way down the list of about a million other things.

Oh, and other news - we have just picked up another stockist. Emma from Ballarat Patchwork will be selling the magazine from this afternoon. Yay. They have lots of lovely stuff in there. Check it out.

Cheers,

Kim

Growing bigger

I am excited to tell you that I am in the process of getting quotes for additional pages in Thaw. We have been getting to the stage lately, in the planning process, where we have too many ideas to fit in the pages we have.  So I think it's time to add some more pages.  Lots of people have been telling me that they wish that we came out more often, but since we simply can't create more time in the day (which is what we would need), I hope that more pages will be some consolation to those people.

We are also in the process of planning lots of competitions, giveaways and freebies for the next issue, so looking forward to the next couple of months.  Stay tuned.

Kim x

Daylesford Makers

Recently we had a stall at the Daylesford Makers Market.  We are sponsors of the market, and happy to be a part of something that promotes regional makers.  With lots of beautiful wares to buy, it was easy to buy something from every stallholder.  I got to check a few people off my Christmas list, and meet some wonderful people.  Check out their blog for details of next years markets, and stallholders.  Well worth a look.