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Sour 🍒 raw chocolate is surprisingly tasty…

Sour 🍒 raw chocolate is surprisingly tasty...Now I'm going to have to think up of another way to combine them.

Wow. It's hard to find the words to describe what

Wow. It's hard to find the words to describe what it's like to go to an art exhibition of a friend who is STILL locked away in detention here in Melbourne...and while there bumping into another friend me and my daughter used to visit every week who is now FREE.So many mixed emotions 💔The only piece of art I have hanging in my room is Naser's...from when I used to bring in cards & crayons for us to draw during our visits.If you're interested to go along it's open until this Sunday at 4pm at the Mercy Hub on Nicholson street, Carlton North.

Awwww..it's always so lovely finding a Forever Hom

Awwww..it's always so lovely finding a Forever Home ❤

I haven't written my usual blurb about Hanukkah th

I haven't written my usual blurb about Hanukkah this year because to be honest it's hard to write about a festival of light when things feel really dark.Buuuuuuuuut...that doesn't mean that I don't bake (as you already know I'm a big believer in bake therapy). So today I decided to try making gluten free donuts for the first time. And silly me didn't really think about my coeliac daughter being at her dad's house so she can't try one.
Thankfully this is just a practise run for the delayed Hanukkah dinner we're having this year 🙃They're not perfect but who is right??

So many beautiful handwoven blankets!Honestly,

So many beautiful handwoven blankets!Honestly, if you've got someone special in your life and not sure what to buy them for Christmas...look no further!These are perfect all year around and dyed with natural colours that don't contaminate the local waterways in Cambodia 🐢www.happilymade.com.au

Every year Simon buys a monkey each for his family

Every year Simon buys a monkey each for his family member...and one for himself.Be like Simon 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽(Which meant that Simon gets a hug from Sabay)

Monkey Temple is OPEN!! Today & tomorrow (Saturda

Monkey Temple is OPEN!!
Today & tomorrow (Saturday)
From 2 to 6 💛Please message me for address on Nicholson Street, Brunswick East 😎

I have nooooo idea what the weather gods are up to

I have nooooo idea what the weather gods are up to today but I'll be at the Monkey Temple from 2 to 6PM rain, hail or ridiculously humid 😬I'd love for you to visit and to tell any likeminded friends who appreciate all things handmade & ethical 💛I'll also be at the Monkey Temple tomorrow (Saturday) in case your Friday is already jam packed 🙃Just message me for the address here on Nicholson St, Brunswick East 😎Lots & lots of gorgeous treasures that are made to last! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐www.happilymade.com.au

Cat: Is it Friday already?? Me: It is. Cat: So y

Cat: Is it Friday already??
Me: It is.
Cat: So you're going to be in that dog forsaken Monkey Temple all day?
Me: First of all you don't need to be rude and secondly, it's not all day. It's 2 to 6 that I'm there.
Cat: It feels like all day.
Me: Remember that you have a tendency to cat-astrophise.
Cat: It's called trauma. From being neglected.
Me: You're not neglected. But yes on Fridays and Saturdays from 2 to 6 I'm in the Monkey Temple.
Cat: And not with me.
Me: You're ok.
Cat: I'm not ok and there's absolutely no reason why you can't just go back to how things were during the glorious lockdowns and sell online.
Me: People like touching things before buying them.
Cat: Humans are weird.
Me: Well yes. But it's also about connecting, chatting, having that face to face interaction.
Cat: Which you clearly don't mind withholding from me.
Me: Ugh.
Cat: The truth hurts.

I've had a few people ask me for my gingerbread re

I've had a few people ask me for my gingerbread recipe so I think this might be a good time to remind you of my @patreon page where I pop down recipes every so often 🎅🏽 And yes, gluten free recipe too!It's also where you can find the chapters I've written for my second book (there are some readers who couldn't wait until I get it published (or finished for that matter🙃)You can find the link here:
bit.ly/HappilyMadeAlso I'm trying to decide if I should sell some gingerbread this year...there seems to be enough people asking...who knew that gingerbread that actually tastes good was so sought after 😄

Are you able to come along?

Are you able to come along?

Hi 👋🏼 I'm Veronica and I think it might be t

Hi 👋🏼
I'm Veronica and I think it might be time for me to reintroduce myself.
So first things first. I never know where to put my arms in photos..so yeah, eventhough I'm getting better at standing in front of the camera...most photos of me are a bit weird 🙃
Anywayyyyyyys...I'm the person behind Happily Made. A teeny tiiiiiiny ethical business that I've been trying to keep afloat since moving to Melbourne from Cambodia almost 10 lifetim...years ago! 😬
I've mostly got the word out through market stalls but that of course all changed because of those lockdowns that kept rolling in 😷
I've taken the plunge and have started renting a seriously amazing place that I've named the Monkey Temple 🐒 💫
You can find me there on Fridays & Saturdays from 2 to 6...maybe one day I'll feel more comfortable about having the address publicly but until then please just message me 😎
I've got 4 spunky kids and 2 cats that give me unsolicited business advice 🙄
I love to cook & play in the kitchen. One of these days I'm going to go back to writing my second book. And I identify as a walker despite not quite hitting those 10,000 steps recently 🤫
I realise my social media posts are "eclectic" so if you ever get confused please don't hesitate to contact me...my phone is always on silent so I don't mind messages coming through 😄
Hopefully that gives you a bit of an idea and connects a few dots. I definitely couldn't do this without the help from the wonderful friends in the Happily Made village...so if you've shared, liked, commented or told a likeminded person about Happily Made I'm very very grateful 🙏🏽Much love, Veronica 💛

I just love how local businesses are taking me und

I just love how local businesses are taking me under their wing and helping the word spread to the peeps in the area ❤Thank you @bellboycafe for the good vibes...may the Karma return to you many times over 🥰

Looking for a little gift for someone who has ever

Looking for a little gift for someone who has everything? 🎁
Or maybe you like to buy handmade? 🧶
Or maybe this year the family Kris Kringle needs to be ethical and you have nooo idea what to buy? 🤷🏼‍♀️
Well look no further!
Our magnetic monkeys are adored by young & old! 🐒
They are made at home by women in Cambodia who are determined to create a better future for themselves and their families 💪🏾
These Limited Edition monkeys...or "Tinsel Monkeys" as people are starting to call them are NOT ON THE WEBSITE...so please MESSAGE me if you'd like to purchase. 🙊

Guilty 😬But tell me your Enneagram number alr

Guilty 😬But tell me your Enneagram number already!

Melbourne being sooooo Melbourne and doing one of

Melbourne being sooooo Melbourne and doing one of those epic four seasons in one day thingies..And speaking of epic...pretty epic having my friend snap such a good photo of the lightning..

3 months ago today we moved into this house!And

3 months ago today we moved into this house!And at least I can say I figured out how to fold out my bed 🤷🏼‍♀️

Cat 1: Don't touch my bed. Cat 2: I'm not touchin

Cat 1: Don't touch my bed.
Cat 2: I'm not touching your bed.
Cat 1: Move your leg.
Cat 2: I'm not moving my leg.
Cat 1: Just wait your turn.
Cat 2: It's taking too long. You've been dropping your hair off all day on the special jacket. It's my turn.
Cat 1: You can have the night shift.
Cat 2: Well I'm going to keep my leg here until you do.
Cat 1: So you admit you're touching my bed?
Cat 2: I'm not touching your bed.

Hurray for a daughter who loves stormy weather ❤

Hurray for a daughter who loves stormy weather ❤

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas! 🍊

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas! 🍊

Awwww…I just had the local winner of the #advent

Awwww...I just had the local winner of the #adventgiveaway pop over to collect their prize ❤I'm so glad that it's going to a naturopath who focuses on vegan food & gut health 💃🕺🤸Oh and the winner for the Facebook & Insta option is no other than Dan de Lion 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

I finally made some time to get a half decent phot

I finally made some time to get a half decent photo of the impossible to do justice to Pocket Bags 😄For extra effect I turned the bag inside out so you can see how the magic works when you buy lots more at the shops than expected 🙃Hopefully you can also get a better idea of how big the 5 pouch pockets are and how practical the zipped pocket is 😇And I've included the tag as well since I really want you to know the "why" as well as the functional aspects of these brilliant bags that really win some award for best Christmas present EVER 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽I know I'm not alone when saying this is a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ bag!!Oh and these are the colours I have in stock now:
Red
Bright Orange
Orange Sorbet
Light Blue
Lavender
Dark Navy
Black

It's always so wonderful to drop off more Pocket B

It's always so wonderful to drop off more Pocket Bags at @rhubarbrhubarborganics ❤❤❤🍉❤I just love the vibe there...so genuine & caring 🧡🥭🧡🧡🧡You know those businesses that just feel like real people? Yeah that's what they're like 💛💛💛🍌💛And now you have another excuse to pop in if you live close to @prestonmarketau ...not just for a delicious @monkschai but also to buy a Pocket Bag or two 💚💚🥝💚💚💚And now I'm just writing words to have a reason to use all the rainbow colours 💙💙💙🫐💙Oh and I'll share a photo next of the colours I've got left 💜🍆💜💜💜

And just like that it's December 1st!!!

And just like that it's December 1st!!!

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