What better to do after a crappy week at work than go to a market? And in consideration for everyone's busy schedules 'the Finders Keepers' market was open this Friday 6pm -10pm as well as over the weekend. Which was perfect because my weekend's all booked out.
Had a lovely Japanese dinner with the bf at Bentoya @ 115 Hardware street. Nummy numnum sashimi plater and the Japanese beef salad. Was perfect. Not the cheapest but very very tasty.
Then off to meet friends and check out the market.
Located in the historic Royal exhibition building this place was packed out. At just $2 entry it didn't break the bank and the quantity and quality of stuff was quite satisfactory.
Promoted as a indie art and design market it mostly fit the bill. Though at a point towards the end you noticed some trends repeated that felt overdone (really cant get excited about some ugly chunky beads on a chain - particularly at multiple stalls) we still easily and happily got lost for an hour and a half.
A lot tempted me, in particular a seahorse necklace by Luke Maninov. But I don't wear jewellery much and couldn't justify the (quite reasonable for its quality) price tag of $130.
There was some interesting things, bizarre things and an excessive amount of stationary. And string, several stalls with string.
I did particularly like the giant knitting needles, as mentioned above Luke Maninovs work and one of the artist really nailed it with her simple but sweet designs. (No link sorry)
Managed to escape with only one personal purchase in the end. The panda brooches were too cute - and while I could have made them myself quite easily the question was would I have? Quick answer...NO. It was $10 each or 3 for $25 so we grabbed the robot one for bf's sister.
Hope she likes.
And bf brought a CD of the performer on the stage - Mind Maps. They unfortunately have no online presence that I can locate. (Creepy) And since they were only background noise to me I have no idea how the group/person sounds. I assume I would have noticed more if they sucked.
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