Like so many others, Covid19 has meant that the Events industry as a whole has taken a huge hit which of course means Markets, especially those that are Indoors. Market Operators and all the Makers have really suffered and we can't wait to be back as soon as we get the green light.

For now, Piccadilly will be popping up for one month only in North Geelong at a great little space located within a very cool warehouse, courtesy of the amazing business Ninedots Build Advocates.

There will be 45 Makers in residence and the store will be run by Janina, Piccadilly's Creator and Boss Lady.

We urge you to SUPPORT SMALL, SUPPORT LOCAL, SUPPORT NON MASS PRODUCED GOODS and come grab some goodies for you and for gifts.

A lot of people making one small purchase can go a LONG way.

There will be the usual mix of Clothing, Jewellery, Homewares, Wall Art, Gourmet Food, Candles, Children's Products and more

Social Distancing requirements will be in place, sanitisation station and constant cleaning.

Would absolutely love to see you there.

OPENING 10 JUNE - 11 JULY

WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY

10 AM - 3 PM

@NINEDOTS

9 DOURO ST

NTH GEELONG

Hands up if you get overwhelmed keeping up with all your social media posting!! 



For me my main ones are Facebook, Facebook Event, Instagram, Instagram Story and I am trying to get back on top of my blogging. 

It is even more important right now to get seen online which is where everyone is during this crazy time. People are spending money so it may as well be with you. If you can't show off your creations in person, show them on your pages.

Be Innovative. Be Yourself, Be Authentic.

I am a very organised person, my 16 years of being a travel agent was the best training a gal could have. I use a physical planner for mostly everything as it is what works the best for me. I have lists coming out my lists, both written and digital. I am also a self confessed excel spreadsheet addict. My events all sit on spreadsheets with loads of tabs that I can jump back and forth on.

One of the areas I fell down in was planning what, when and where to post my socials. I would do it on the fly but then it always sat on my shoulders as something I had to get to. I tried a few plans out there and nothing quite suited so I designed my own and would love to share it with you.

You can download your free copy by clicking on the image.



It starts on May 1st (today) and runs through till the end of the year and will have you planning like a boss. There is a HOW TO USE area on the final tab to help you get started.

I schedule out as much as I possibly can directly from Facebook or by using Hootsuite which is the easiest way to deal with scheduling Instagram as well Facebook at the same time. I use the free version and it is super easy to use. There are lot's of choices out there but that is my favourite.

Wondering what you can post about? Here are some ideas to get the ideas flowing. 

• Seasonal and Special Occasion Posts i.e   Christmas, Mother’s Day, Winter 
• Promotions, Specials and Sales
• New product releases
• Product Showcases
• Behind the scenes photos / videos / lives
• Promoting Events you are attending
• Posts highlighting reviews and feedbacks you have received
• "How To" videos / lives
• Inspirational Quotes
• Shoutouts to fellow Makers you love

Our tenth birthday market is not quite what we had planned this year, but the show will still go on!

Whether it be for Mothers Day, Birthday or just a pick me up gift for yourself, you can now view all the Makers who were supposed to be there in person for you this past weekend.

Get to know, and shop from your local makers all in one spot. Like many industries the events sector has been hit hard. These makers all have incredible products and nowhere to take them. Support small and keep our community going.

At this stage we have 30 makers involved.

They are all offering a generous 15% off all purchases made over the next 2 weeks by simply using the code PICCADILLY at check out

There will be some great Instagram Lives you can tune into where I will have some casual chats and you can see what goodies they are working on and have for sale.

You can follow the event on Facebook where you will be meeting all our amazing Makers taking part.

Best thing is you can shop from the comfort of your home in your Pyjamas.

See you here from 7pm tonight

NOT QUITE THE 10TH BIRTHDAY I HAD PLANNED

You don't have to be productive when you're at home, quarantined.

"Don't think of introversion as something that needs to be cured... spend your free time the way you like, not the way you think you're supposed to."— Susan Cain

I have put together a list of things you can do or not do.

Right at the beginning of Isolation I bought my girls journals to record their COVID experience in for future generations and then stumbled across this the other day from LONG CREATIONS.

How could it possibly be nearly Christmas!!!!

We will have 100+ stalls of amazing goodness

You will find unique gifts for you and your family, friends, teachers, colleagues etc.

You will be supporting small local businesses who will be doing happy dances

You get to speak to the makers /designers themselves

You get to shop ethically and reduce your footprint a little further

You get to eat delish foods from our food trucks and the venue cafe

and much much more

You can keep up to date with everything by following the Facebook event page

Mt Duneed and Piccadilly Market are so excited to once again be co hosting an indoor / outdoor event.

What goes together better than wine, music, cheese and shopping!!!!

This will be an outdoor event with a "FAIR" atmosphere, featuring 80 plus stalls of market goodness showcasing an exceptional selection of modern independent design, including jewellery and accessories, art, fashion, candles, illustration, home decor, children's clothing and products, skin care, lifestyle products, gourmet food and more.

There will be 20 stalls inside and another 60+ outside on the big field.

We will have market umbrellas, tables and picnic blankets set up on the lawn where you can laze the day away listening to some tunes, eating some amazing goodies from the food trucks and tents whilst enjoying a wine or a beer.

The kids will be entertained with a jumping castle, animal farm (entry fee), giant games and lots more fun. An awesome family day out.

Located just 15 minutes from Geelong and the Surf Coast (or an hour from Melbourne), Mt Duneed Estate offers something for everyone.

The Barrel Hall cafe will be open from 11 till 5pm where almost all the food is made in house by a team of chefs. They love pairing food with their wine and craft beer. There will also be some great take away cheese boxes that can be eaten out on the lawn, weather permitting.

We would strongly encourage making a reservation if you would like to eat in the cafe area. You can call on (03) 5266 1244

We are so excited to make this happen so grab some friends, come support small and make a day of it.

Mid last year out of nowhere I had a thought that I should go to a silent retreat. No one had put the idea in my head, it just came as a calling. I did not act on it until a few months later when again the idea reared its head. I had a trip planned to Bali, so I googled Bali Silent Retreat and that’s exactly what came up. I loved the look and sound of it, but fear got in the way again and I did nothing. Earlier this year, after a few really difficult months I finally bit the bullet, changed my flight to Bali and booked my stay.