Supplier Spotlight: EnviroTrend Designer Bags

Last week when I was away on business in Adelaide I went to buy a few of my fav Bridal mags to read – when I asked for a bag they said they didn’t have any as they are now a non plastic bag city.

So I had to buy a really ugly shopping bag..... I missed my designer EnviroTrend bags (which were safely tucked away back in Brisbane)!

So in case you haven’t seen these fab bags here is a bit about them.

* PS these bags also make great gifts for any occasion.
EnviroTrend® is leading the fight against damaging plastic bags with their fashionable and affordable range of eco-friendly designer shopping bags. The bulk of our products are made from 100% recyclable non woven polypropylene.

First product, the EnviroShopper™ was designed as a stylish alternative to supermarket green bags. Our philosophy is to reduce unnecessary waste by spreading the environmental message through creative design and quality environmentally friendly products.

Use an EnviroTrend® bag wherever you go and help make a positive contribution to reducing plastic bags in style!

Janina Byrne and Celina Jorgensen came up with the Enviro-Shopper concept over a bottle of champagne in 2006 and have not looked back.

Close friends for over a decade, the duo's combined backgrounds in law & business and design & marketing made for a perfect partnership.

Both women have small children and run their own respective businesses as well. EnviroTrend is a business they are building in their "spare" time after spotting a gap in the market! While being environmentally conscious is important to both women, neither were fussed on toting around ordinary green bags - especially outside the supermarket!

These eco-friendly reusable bags were an instant hit and our first shipment of 6000 bags sold out in just three months. The EnviroShopper™ bags are lightweight, have long handles and fold flat. Each one holds the equivalent of four supermarket plastic bags thanks to the reinforced seams.

The EnviroTrend® range now includes a wide range of EnviroShoppers™, EnviroCinos™ and Roll&Fold™ bags. All come with blank gift tags so they make a perfect eco gift!

Our customers use our eco bags to carry anything from groceries, university books, sports gear or even as nappy bags.

The philosophy of EnviroTrend® is to reduce unnecessary waste by spreading the environmental message through creative design and quality environmentally friendly products. The next time you give a gift, think about using one of our bags – they make a great alternative to gift wrapping. You’ll be giving a gift that keeps on giving.

They are continually adding to our range of recyclable carry bags and love receiving your feedback, so please contact us with any comments or suggestions you have.

Remember to take an EnviroTrend® bag wherever you go and help make a positive contribution to reducing plastic bags in style!

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Article: Tea Time Etiquette from Queenie’s Traditional Tea House

I found this article on Tea Time Etiquette on the Queenie's Tea House website.

Queenie's is a fab tea house located in Nundah.

Here are some great tips....

1. DO MAKE A RESERVATION: The very first thing about taking tea at Queenie’s is to make a reservation. Too often guests arrive at our door without first making a phone call or reservation. Imagine the embarrassment all round when we can’t accommodate the request for a table for you.

2. DO BE OPEN TO TRYING SOMETHING NEW: Our trained staff are equipped to make informed suggestions on tea. Please trust them. We are not here to tell you what to drink but simply to recommend a brew.

3. DO FOLD YOUR NAPKIN: Upon completion of a dining experience, fold your napkin with a crease and is best placed to the left side of your place setting. Are you a folder or a scruncher?

4. DO HOLD YOUR CUP WITH ONE HAND: No ‘pinkies up’ necessary and do hold your cup with one hand.

5. DO ENJOY YOUR TEA: Sip your tea, never slurp. Tea is not used to wash down food. If you usually add milk to your tea - Julie recommends you try the first couple of sips black so you can taste the tea in its best form. Milk does alter the flavour of the brew.

6. KNOW THE DIFFERENCE: Low Tea vs. High Tea. Please do not refer to your morning or afternoon tea as a high tea. Low tea is more of a morning or afternoon tea consisting of petite cakes, biscuits and slices, dainty ribbon or tea sandwiches. Low tea was taken at the ‘low’ or coffee table. It is a lighter alternative to a high tea. Remember, traditionally a high tea is served in the late afternoon or early evening taking the place of dinner and served at a ‘high’ or kitchen table. The foods are heartier and consist of salads, one or two hot items, cold meats, tarts and fruit. Never sandwiches. Queenie’s upholds this tradition and recognises the difference on their menu.

7. DO ENJOY YOUR SCONES: It is deemed (by those who know) improper to slice a scone then slather it in jam and cream. The correct way in which one eats a scone is the same manner in which one eats a dinner roll. Simply break off a bite size only piece (or break it in half), place it on your plate and then apply, with your small knife, the jam and cream. A fork is not used to eat a scone and please no dipping.

8. DO RESPECT OTHERS: They’re paying too! When dining out be mindful of others. Turn off your mobile phone or set to 'silent'. Also be aware of the volume of your conversation and laughter when in public. If you are taking a very young child or children into an adult environment be aware that they will soon tire of sitting still and quiet for any more than 5 minutes. It will be appreciated if you make alternative arrangements for your child, so you (and those round you) can better enjoy the experience.

It's always tea time at Queenie's.

Queenie’s was created by Julie Clifford over 6 years ago when she found the need for a ‘nice place to go with friends’ where you could get a good pot of tea along with delicious home cooked ‘real’ food.

Queenie’s offers over 130 different blends of tea (and yes we serve coffee too). Menu starts at $5. As long as you exercise the social graces of consideration of others, then there is no reason why anyone could not enjoy the unique tea drinking experience Queenie’s offers.

My Fav Wedding Movies

After coming down the dreaded flu today, I curled up on the lounge and watched Sex and the City The Movie.... It got me thinking about what my fav wedding movies were. And seeing as we are coming into the Wedding Season I thought I would do a post on it for a Hen’s Night ideas.

The Princess Bride (1987)

Steel Magnolias (1989)

Betsy’s Wedding (1990)

Father of The Bride (1991)

Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

Muriel's Wedding (1994)

While you were sleeping (1995)

My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)

The Wedding Singer (1998)

Runaway Bride (1999)

The Wedding Planner (2001)

My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

Sweet Home Alabama (2002)

Love Actually (2003)

The Wedding Date (2005)

Wedding Crashers (2005)

Mamma Mia (2008)

27 Dresses (2008)

Sex and the City Movie (2008)

Made of Honour (2008)

Bride Wars (2009)

The Proposal (2009)

These movies are available from any good store or DVD hire shop.