There are some key words that are foundational in my business. Local is one of them. A major portion of products at handmadeandmarina depends on raw materials from local sources and outlets. As I have often reiterated in the past, no local resources, no handmadeandmarina! So it follows that my
Can you believe it's the end of 2018 already? I've been having a great break catching up on a number of unfinished projects including my blog update. Time flies when you are having fun. It's summer here in the southern hemisphere and as we brace ourselves for another hot Christmas day (something that those
As a maker and small business owner, I've been market stalling for almost 10 years. I'm based in the south-west of Western Australia, an area of sparse population within a relatively low populated state and country by global standards. It has been crucial from a business point of view to find a space where
I've had a wonderful response to my naturally dyed botanical printed recycled garments in the past few months since the launch of my "earth- conscious clothing corner" at markets that I attend. The clothes I've featured are the ones that I've been able to source through various op-shops/second-hand stores around the vicinity, combining my
It’s hard to fathom that 2017 is nearly drawing to a close! I've had a good year balancing work, family, leisure and everything in between. Where to begin? There have been a few markets dropped and a few new ones added. I'm no longer at Gelorup Markets and the Stirling Street Art Centre Flea
In my family I’m generally the one coffee a day person. So suffice to say that I’ve come a long way from the days of instant brews to grinding my own beans and savouring the drink produced. Mark & Judie Fairweather of Australind Coffee Roasting came to our attention about three years ago when
As the year draws to a close, I'm pleased to say that I will now be a regular at the Busselton Foreshore Markets (Signal Park) every third Sunday of the month from January 2017. I attended the November one to a great start and was very impressed at how it was being run by the
These are just a few images of Vasse Markets - a regular fortnightly market held every first, third and fifth Saturday of the month at the Vasse Community Hall, 8 Kaloorup Road, Vasse, Western Australia from 7.30am - 12 noon. For more information visit the Vasse Markets Facebook page.
Gelorup Market is held every first Sunday of the month from 8 am to 12 noon. Located at the Gelorup Community Hall on Hastie Road, this market has indoor as well as outdoor stalls selling second hand goods and craft to fresh fruit and vegetables. It has been operating for nearly twenty years and