I haven't really done any new stitching since my revelation that stitching while somewhat drunk is not the best idea. I'm not even game to look at the poor little piece I sabotaged.
What I have been doing this weekend is going to markets. Lots and lots of markets! Well okay THREE markets but that's a fair effort in my books.
#1
Saturday 7th December
Nagambie market;
8.30am - 12.30pm
Saturday 7th December
Nagambie market;
8.30am - 12.30pm
Nagambie is a small (but exceptionally scenic) town about 90 minutes from Melbourne. It has the most incredible lake and hosts regular rowing regattas. Also if you're interested in horse racing it's the home of Black Caviar.
My sister and I were driving by on our way the Shepparton and decided to stop in for a rest and have a look at the market while we were there.
Rowing was on, weather was lovely and the market was small and cute - much like the impression the town gives.
Some general craft stalls, the usual market bulk goods (socks/dvds ect), a few fruit and veg, goat meat, olive & goat milk products and the local scout group had on a sausage sizzle. There was also some music in the form of a busker - she was very good and added an nice element to the whole thing.
We brought delicious apricots for ourselves and the grandparents. Before I came home today our share was already mostly gone.
Basically a sweet little country market. If you're passing by or headed that way for some rowing stop in and waste 30 minutes or so browsing.
Love it! This is a regular weekly event (every Saturday and Sunday) I'm ashamed to admit how often I DON'T make it. In fact it may actually have been a year or more since my last visit.
As it says it the name this is an artists market so a fair bit of locally created higher end artist work and creativity. It's only small but has a very diverse mix of items that never fail to satisfy.
There's also the draw of Brubswick street itself with its many cafés and quirky shops.
The market was as sweet as I remembered. I purchased some photo prints by a local photographer Esther Frieda. She had a lot of Melbourne but I liked her nature shots more. The three I purchased felt very calming when I looked at them together.
There was so many nice things. I kind of regret not buying some sweet Melbourne made soap - it smelt so yummy. There were several stalls with jewellery but all different styles so keeping it all diverse, I was tempted by a couple of pieces but held back from spending due to the fact I don't wear enough jewellery to warrant the purchase. I was also seriously tempted by a mixed media artist working with iconic Melbourne images, looked so nice like home but interpreted through someone else’s eyes - someone who loves it just like you.
I plan to repeat this soon; go in early, have breakfast at one of the multitude of nice cafés, check out the market and maybe have a coffee at the café next door then spend the rest of the day browsing along brubswick street! Through vintage and alternative fasion, spaciality shops and just plain interesting stuff. Yay.
Probably lunch at Bimbo Deluxe ;) or may go rebel and eat healthy 0.O at the Vegie bar? So much to choose from.
I had no idea this market was on until I saw a postcard for it at the Rose st market, it was on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I'd had the vague idea to check out what was on at the Royal Exhibition Building on the way back from Rose street but finding the postcard cristalised the thought.
Wasn't going to miss it :)
Wow, big. Lotsa stuff, not too much duplication. Though I ask all out there what's with the ugly chunky resin jewellery? and I don't understand the 'bespoke drinking jars' by Rainy Sunday at all. Really not at all.
There was a lot of interesting stuff to browse. I saw a lot of people sporting bags from 'Tomorrow Never Knows' and yes I was tempted to buy one of their tshirts as well. Quirky.
There was also some nice Melbourne inspired works but they came with 'Australian' prices which meant they were way overpriced and oustide of what I was willing to pay. Nice to look at though. Tempted again by a really nice screen printed pillow but it was a 'limited' edition. I don't want a limited edition pillow I want one I can use.
I ended up with a lama brooch from Kimono reincarnate. Hehe. LAMA :)
And lastly lets all look at the ceiling.
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