Word games. I love them! In fact, I just love words, full stop. It’s the reason I’m so happy working online with Think Tasmania. Combining the right words in the right ratio and the right order for the Internet is a true challenge, and one I’ve embraced wholeheartedly. So whenever I see a clever play on words, like those used by Brooke Archer, I’m impressed. Brooke is the CEO, maker and designer at Bee’s Tees and the coordinator of the brand new Hive Market.
Bee’s Tees: Hive Market
Hive Market: Coming Soon to Bellerive
The Hive Market is in fact so new, it hasn’t even been launched yet. But social media has been buzzing (get it…!) with activity, and stallholders for the inaugural event have just been advised of their successful applications. The big reveal will no doubt be made to the general public in due course.
You might wonder why I’m telling you all this. In one of my articles promoting the Flourish Handmade Market, I spoke of my introduction to Brooke Archer…
When Brooke Archer from Bee’s Tees needed a tag line for her business, she asked her Facebook fans for ideas. I love word games, so I contributed quite enthusiastically to the conversation! Brooke chose “bee a little unique” from the suggestions she received, and it portrays her unique children’s clothing line perfectly.
Bee’s Tees: Flourish Handmade Market
Bee’s Tees: Bee a Little Unique
At Flourish Handmade, I talked further with Brooke about her career journey. Back in 2009 she left managerial and administration roles in the corporate world to pursue her passion for creating fashionable clothing and accessories for children. Such has been the success of Bee’s Tees, Brooke has now employed an assistant seamstress.
Children’s clothing: handmade in Tasmania
The business was started in a bid to balance rewarding work with the rigours of family life. Brooke has two young children, the inspiration behind a career switch-up. While still dreaming of owning a ladies fashion boutique, Brooke started making original clothing for her own son and daughter. It soon became apparent that other mothers were equally frustrated with a lack of good-quality yet affordable designer gear, and a gap in the local market was filled by Bee’s Tees.
Brooke Archer from Bee’s Tees: Hive Market
Brooke has ten years of experience in retail management under her belt, and a variety of other skills and aptitudes. It seems logical then, to think she’ll make an excellent market co-ordinator. I said as much during our chat at Flourish, and that small prompt was the final impetus needed to spur Brooke into action. She sent me a lovely email to acknowledge our meeting, and share news of her exciting plans. Which brings me back to the Hive Market, just in case you thought I’d wandered off track completely!
A Hub for the Handmade
The very next day, The Hive Market blossomed from wishful thinking into a real project. It’s now being promoted as “a hub for the handmade” to showcase some of Tasmania’s finest talent, all under one roof.
The popular eastern shore of Hobart will be the venue: Clarence PCYC at 10 Scott Street, Bellerive to be exact. The very first Hive Market will be held September 8. That’s a Sunday, and I have a note in my diary already for a 10am kick-off. I’ll probably eat brunch there, because they’re promising hot coffee and baked sweet treats. A follow-up Christmas market is planned for November 24, with a range of locally handcrafted jewellery, clothing, children’s goods, home-wares and beauty products to browse.
If you’re one of the excited stallholders granted a space at the Hive Market, please leave a comment below with details of your business and the products you’ll be offering customers. We’re happy to provide information like this to all our readers, so they can plan in advance to visit and do a little market shopping.
You can follow Bee’s Tees on Facebook for more information. Brooke Archer also writes a blog about food, family, craft and handmade clothing under the Bee’s Tees banner. Follow the Hive Market on Facebook for details.
I’m Meika from Wee Threads and I will be at the September Market. I sell handmade children’s clothing. Dresses, overalls, rompers, bibs etc.
Well done to Brooke for setting up The Hive Market. Sunday’s Child will be at the launch market on Sunday 8th September with my range of stylish, unique, handcrafted children’s clothing & accessories. You can visit my website at http://www.sundayschild.com.au or find me on Facebook for more information on my products. Sonia 🙂
Lovely article Tania and I’ll be at The Hive Market with a stall in September so I look forward to catching up then. 🙂
Fabulous job so far Brooke and She Sells Sea Glass is excited at being chosen for the launch market on Sunday 8th September and also the Christmas Market November 24. I’ll be there selling unique sterling silver & sea glass jewellery and quality stainless steel & sea glass serving ware. Find me on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pages/She-Sells-Sea-Glass/130365920444125
What a great article! Spark Creations is excited to be a part of this new market 🙂
Inspired by Nicki is thrilled to be a stallholder at The Hive Market launch on 8th September. I’m excited to showcase my handmade greeting cards, gift cards and tags and other papercraft items, alongside many other talented local artists. You can see my creations at http://www.facebook.com/InspiredbyNicki
I’m so excited to be part of the launch at ‘The Hive Market’ ,thank you Brooke for allowing me to share this adventure with you and congratulations on getting it off the ground,you can find my little treasures for young and old at https://www.facebook.com/ifeltlikeitbylaura, I will have a few little hobby horses trotting along with me for the day!
Bravo to Brooke!! I’m excited to be part of the very first Hive Market with my business Love Cupcakes, selling yummy cupcakes, cookies, rocky road and Frecklepops! You can find me on Facebook at https://facebook.com/pages/Love-Cupcakes <3
Little Lissa Loo is excited to be joining Brooke @ the Hive Market in November for the Christmas Market! You can check out my range on http://www.facebook/LittleLissaLoo to pre-order anything you might like to pick up on the day. I make a great range of Reversible Sunhats, Dresses, Baby overalls amongst other things. See you there!