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Tuesday, 27 May 2014
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Double Bay's Double Feature!
We always love markets and more especially NEW markets at that! And we are above and beyond excited that the first Double Bay Twilight Markets kicks off with a bang on Thursday 28th November 2013!!!!
What's so fabulous about these particular twilights we hear you ask? Tis simple!
It's like having your own personal double feature on a Thursday!
Let's explain this to you in easy peasy lemon squeezy terms.
Let's explain this to you in easy peasy lemon squeezy terms.
Firstly, you get your regular Thursday market organic fix
chat with your favourite stallies about what's in season and how best to prepare those all important purchases
stock up on the depleted pantry additions
and get those pre siesta wiggly jigglies out
Once rested, you return at 4:00pm for some cool family happenings like sharing some incredible food
kick back and listen while the muso plays some crowd pleasers
before going on the hunt for the all important Christmas gifts
whichever way you look at it, it's a win-win so make sure you put the dates in your diary and we will see you there!
Tuesday, 8 October 2013
Paddo Kids
Can you give us a little bit of background behind Paddo Kids and when it was born
Paddo Kids was created 5 years ago. I felt there was room in the market for high quality French inspired kids fashion at a fantastic price point. Why should good clothing be limited to people with a big income!
So I decided to launch Paddo Kids and I've never looked back!
Why kids clothing
As a mother of 2 girls and life long fashion aficionado, I wanted my kids to be well dressed, but was horrified at the cost of kids clothing. Let's face it, they grow so quickly and as seasons change they often wear items for 6 months max. Judging from the amount of repeat customers and lovely compliments about the quality, price and style of the clothes, Paddo Kids has definitely found a niche in the kids clothing market.
As fashion is not just seasonal but also always has trends, can you give a brief outline on when (for example) you start to think about upcoming Summer Collections and how you know what is going to be "hot" or not from the mini-me perspective
I like to keep abreast of new fashion trends but I don't want kids to be mini-me's. There's enough time for that when they grow up! I know kids love to run, jump, and have as much fun as they possibly can. Paddo Kids clothes are designed for comfort & movement with maximum style. All Paddo Kids collections start with quality fabric (predominantly 100% cotton).
This Summer, our colour palette features Teal Green, Aqua Blue, Violet and our signature colours of French Grey and Blush Pink. Not forgetting that girls love to dress up, we also have some wonderful tulle party dresses for the festive season.
You are now a firm favourite where you have a seriously cool and (what could be deemed) almost "interactive" display, where the noticeable absence of the DON'T TOUCH catch cry is a pleasant change. What makes market life "real" and varied as opposed to the shop front
We've got a great range of Paddo Kids accessories and toys. I'm happy for kids to come and touch things. It reminds of of the joy of being young.
I love meeting people and market life allows for that easy, relaxed interaction which you don't get in traditional retail shops. It's great when kids and adults feel welcome and happy to browse our full collection.
What is it about Double Bay Market (in your opinion) that sets it aside from other markets, most specially from a kid friendly aspect
I love being a stallholder at Double Bay Market. It's got a fantastic laid back vibe; it's a smaller more intimate market with top quality hand picked stallholders well suited to the area.
The jumping castle, pony rides, animal farm and great quality food make it a perfect outing for young families.
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And with that we thank Paddo Kids for not only being a much loved stallholder at Double Bay Market and giving us a little bit of fashionista insight, but most importantly for sharing some of her love for all things kid-friendly with enthusiasm, chic and interactive heavenly clothing!
Tuesday, 24 September 2013
Thank to all quarters
As not everyone on the planet shares their love via stgram land, we felt it was 100% overdue to do a thank you to those who share their Double Bay Market love via other social media outlets!
It makes us proud to see these comments flowing in, and trust us, hand on heart, without a word of a lie, the stallies MORE than love to see them too!
So to all our shoppers, our fans and everyone else out in Double Bay Market land we say THANK YOUUU.
Wednesday, 4 September 2013
Hands Across The Andes
As you know we are firm supporters of Fair Trade and Double Bay Market is fortunate enough to have Hands Across The Andes as a trader at our markets.
Their products are stunningly colourful, appeal to big kids and little kids alike and have a range as high and as wide as the mountain range they are named after.
So we thought why not share a bit of what Hands Across the Andes' (or HATA) story is about and gain some insight in to Fair Trade and the important role it plays.
For those who may not have heard of Hands Across the Andes, can you give us a little bit of background and history as to how it came in to being and your involvement with them
Hands Across the Andes was established in October 2010 to create a sustainable market for Peruvian handcrafts in Australia. It was founded by us [Phil Pittman and Gilda Salazar-Leon (Gigi)] to promote the artisans' skills and ensure they receive a fair price for their products.
Hands Across the Andes (HATA) is a member of the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand.
Gigi's Story
Gigi is a professional artisan and business owner with 14 years experience in the industry. Over several years she learned to appreciate colour and composition by working alongside experienced artisans. She loves the quality of Peruvian natural fibres and the way in which artisans create beautiful products from them. Gigi wanted to promote her knowledge of Peruvian handicrafts by bringing them to the international market.
During her time in the industry, she noticed the effort invested by the artisans came with very little financial return. She felt she could help them by advising them on not only how to design and present their products, but obtain a better financial return for all their hard work.
Gigi is driven by a strong social conscience and not only wants to help the women and children who create these beautiful pieces with limited resources, but more importantly guide them in to making choices which will enable them to continue production in a positive and financially viable way.
She believes that HATA can become the vehicle that allows her to support her fellow Peruvians.
Phil's Story
After spending a substantial amount of time in Peru, which included visiting Gigi's artisan store (located in the Indian Market which is part of Miraflores tourist district in Lima) he began to notice how tourists were completely unaware of the negative impact their bartering had upon the livelihoods of those local stallholders (ie. the artisans).
While many tourists don't think twice about haggling for a "better deal", the knock-on effect to the stallholders and their community is enormous. It could mean literally mean the difference to the family eating a meal or not. Given there are literally hundreds of stallholders at these markets, the prices are already competitive so that additional barter really can impact in ways the ordinary person may not fully appreciate.
While visiting the homes of the local artists with Gigi, Phil observed the difficult conditions that they had to contend with, most especially the length of time and skills involved in creating a single item.
Inspired and determined to do something that was "right" for these wonderfully creative people, ie. finding a path so that they received a fair income for all their skill and effort.
As HATA is Fair Trade, where do you source most of your items from
HATA source our baby alpaca, silk & merino wool garments and accessories from family operated business in Peru.
The key criteria we use to select businesses we work with includes the quality of skill and ensure that all products are produced under Fair Trade principles.
What makes buying Fair Trade so important
The knowledge that you are buying an item that was sourced from an artisan who is receiving appropriate financial recognition for their time and skills. This then enables them to control their own future and improve not only their working conditions but also their quality of living standards not just for for themselves but for their families and communities.
Buying Fair Trade products also enhances the buyer's understanding of who and where the items were made which is not usually available if buying retail; from that it hopefully garners a deeper appreciation and understanding of time taken and skill required to produce such pieces.
What is one of the more satisfying aspects of selling Fair Trade at Market
Market life allows us to take the time to get to know the shoppers on a more personal level, so they become more like friends. We especially love it when the children come up and start asking questions, like where do the dolls come from or what animal is that "big one", where one little girl tried to feed him so he wouldn't get hungry!
Initially it's the children who are attracted to all the bright colours and when their parents come to have a look, that's when the magic starts to happen.
If you could sum up the world of HATA in one paragraph what would it be
Increasing the economic value of artisan skills and creating mutually beneficial cultural and economic exchanges
During her time in the industry, she noticed the effort invested by the artisans came with very little financial return. She felt she could help them by advising them on not only how to design and present their products, but obtain a better financial return for all their hard work.
Gigi is driven by a strong social conscience and not only wants to help the women and children who create these beautiful pieces with limited resources, but more importantly guide them in to making choices which will enable them to continue production in a positive and financially viable way.
She believes that HATA can become the vehicle that allows her to support her fellow Peruvians.
Phil's Story
After spending a substantial amount of time in Peru, which included visiting Gigi's artisan store (located in the Indian Market which is part of Miraflores tourist district in Lima) he began to notice how tourists were completely unaware of the negative impact their bartering had upon the livelihoods of those local stallholders (ie. the artisans).
While many tourists don't think twice about haggling for a "better deal", the knock-on effect to the stallholders and their community is enormous. It could mean literally mean the difference to the family eating a meal or not. Given there are literally hundreds of stallholders at these markets, the prices are already competitive so that additional barter really can impact in ways the ordinary person may not fully appreciate.
While visiting the homes of the local artists with Gigi, Phil observed the difficult conditions that they had to contend with, most especially the length of time and skills involved in creating a single item.
Inspired and determined to do something that was "right" for these wonderfully creative people, ie. finding a path so that they received a fair income for all their skill and effort.
As HATA is Fair Trade, where do you source most of your items from
HATA source our baby alpaca, silk & merino wool garments and accessories from family operated business in Peru.
The key criteria we use to select businesses we work with includes the quality of skill and ensure that all products are produced under Fair Trade principles.
What makes buying Fair Trade so important
The knowledge that you are buying an item that was sourced from an artisan who is receiving appropriate financial recognition for their time and skills. This then enables them to control their own future and improve not only their working conditions but also their quality of living standards not just for for themselves but for their families and communities.
Buying Fair Trade products also enhances the buyer's understanding of who and where the items were made which is not usually available if buying retail; from that it hopefully garners a deeper appreciation and understanding of time taken and skill required to produce such pieces.
What is one of the more satisfying aspects of selling Fair Trade at Market
Market life allows us to take the time to get to know the shoppers on a more personal level, so they become more like friends. We especially love it when the children come up and start asking questions, like where do the dolls come from or what animal is that "big one", where one little girl tried to feed him so he wouldn't get hungry!
Initially it's the children who are attracted to all the bright colours and when their parents come to have a look, that's when the magic starts to happen.
If you could sum up the world of HATA in one paragraph what would it be
Increasing the economic value of artisan skills and creating mutually beneficial cultural and economic exchanges
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So keep your eye out for that Llama at our markets cause it is a sure sign that HATA is in town. We thank Phil and Gigi for sharing their story with us, for their tireless work and to enlighten us all about not only Fair Trade but why it has become an integral part of theirs and our lives.
ps: click "here" to read more about HATA
Tuesday, 28 May 2013
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