Yes that is grass growing out of my dress! This is Stewart & I at the Premier's NSW Export Awards where the theme of the evening was 'sustainability'. The room was decorated 'green' with herbs and plants for the table settings wrapped in hessian (burlap) and wooden crates. It looked fabulous! We didn't win our category on the night, but that didn't stop us from having a lot of fun. We were given the plants and herbs to take home too (hence the greenery in this photo!)
On our table was the owner of Scuplture By The Sea, an outdoor exhibition of sculptures that, you guessed it, are lined along the beaches of Sydney. It's on right now, so if you're in the Sydney area, make sure you check it out! Also on our table were the editorial staff from Dynamic Business magazine.
The following night Stew & I attended the Hunter Manufacturing Awards, where our business Darkroom Door was a finalist in two categories: Marketing and Export. Those awards went to other well deserving businesses and again, we had an amazing night, this time with Moulin Rouge entertainment! The evening had a French theme, we all received berets and black feather boas. Half way through the proceedings a Can Can show started up, full Moulin Rouge style! It was fantastic!!
We are so proud that Darkroom Door was a finalist in both awards. Our business is thriving and we have so much to be thankful for. To all of you who support us and continue to use our products in your artwork - we are so grateful!
(and our new herbs are growing perfectly out on our side deck too)
- Rachel
