It's no secret that we love love love everything about Etsy and the way that they support independent artists and designers, so we thought we'd bring you a little bit of sunshine to brighten your day. My Sweet Prints is an Etsy store with some lovely prints by Janette Baker. The new mum keeps herself busy with bub as well as specialising in creating original art, kid's prints and interior loveliness. A sure way to chirp up any room and any mumma.

One of our lovely friends, Sally Shand is having a little show opening tomorrow night in Wellington with fellow artist, Rose Mckie. If you can make it along, the girls would love to see some friendly faces and we're pretty sure you would love to see some beautiful pieces of art. Expect water colours, pastels and childhood dreaming, Fly Away and Ming Fling will be on show at Thistle Hall on Cuba Street until September 5.

Stop swinging on your chair, young lady! Did I hear someone whispering? Stop that! Now turn to page 65. I do not allow gum in my classroom. What a filthy habit. Tuck in your shirt. And for god's sake, stop chewing on that pen! Well, no more biro chewing for us, we have something even better, a pen-pendant (hehe) made of sterling silver by the very talented people at Chewed By Tuesday. Nice nice nice and a little bit cheeky. Now behave yourselves and don't go smoking behind the boys toilet, now...

There's nothing like some pastel sweetness to get us through the week. Illustrator, Bindi Booth has just launched her new website, we highly recommend you check it out, it's chock-a-block with eye-candy and drawings so sweet, it'll have you wanting to pay a visit to the candy store.

Yay, free music and good times are coming to Brissie this month! We couldn't be more excited about this year's Valley Fietsa and all the great things that come along with it. Musical niceties include Courage, Dan Parsons, Seja, Dead Shades, Parades, Polaroid Fame, The John Steel Singers and Yacht Club DJs to name a few. Also, we're super excited for the Ann Street Party, where one of the most iconic streets in The Valley has shops like Blonde Venus and The Outpost turned into a canvas for art, film, exhibitions, fashion, performances and music. There's also a little Nine Lives Gallery collaboration and an after party at Club Fiesta.

Yay! We have gotten together with some of our fave artists like Catherine Campbell, Mel Stringer, Sean Morris and Beci Orpin to make this lovely-as handmade quilt. A big thanks to everyone who got involved, especially Brother and the ladies from Kate's Sewing Centre in Melbourne. What's better, you can place a bid on this piece of frankie-ness and have it sitting proudly on your bed! Just email us at quilt@frankie.com.au with your highest bid. Bidding closes on October 19 and the final winning bid will be donated to The Salvation Army.