The Finders Keepers Markets are Coming to Sydney! And We’ve Already Picked our Wish Lists…
- Words by Peppermint
All the good things are coming to Carriageworks! Why, you ask? Because The Finders Keepers market is returning to Sydney for three trinket-filled days, starting 15 November 2024. And being the last Finders Keepers before the festive season, you know it’s going to be a big one. We’re talking 160 stalls, Azteca Margaritas, local DJs, a communal art mural with illustrator Beau Wylie and three-minute portraits with Eleonora Arosio.
And so, so many goodies. In the interests of simplifying your festive shopping (and, you know, daydreaming), your friends at Peppermint have perused the stallholders’ goods to present you with our wish lists. May you find some inspiration in these very much considered and reconsidered picks…
KELLEY, PUBLISHER
I’m a sucker for ceramics so this Posy Ceramics fruit mug is at the top of my list, thanks Santa. My other weaknesses are linen dresses and sourdough bread – this lovely linen Poppy dress from Evyie looks perfect to wear during the silly season while devouring some freshly cut bread using this handmade bread saw from Little Bread Winner.
SAM, EDITOR
Anything that can be enjoyed by house guests will be on my wish list this year, and I’m also loving a fruity theme for summer. A handmade blood orange and mandarin soap from Calico Soap Bar would bring a holiday vibe to the bathroom, and some tangy condiments from Ziggy’s Wildfoods – think Davidson plum jam and pineapple hot sauce – wouldn’t last long in my kitchen. Lastly, the peachy pastel mugs from Deliclay Ceramics are the perfect vessels for serving iced chai in the garden.
EMMA, DEPUTY EDITOR
I’m aiming for a very consumable Christmas this year; I’m gifting good olive oil and fancy granola – special stuff that gets savoured. For myself, I’d love a bottle of Jimoto Lemon Myrtle & Yuzu Ponzu with a couple of oysters, a tub of Sacred cacao (the one with rose petals!) and a bottle of Peach Liqueur from Scylla. If you’re looking for me this festive season, I’ll be in the kitchen – sipping bellinis and downing oysters.
LAURA, SEWING COORDINATOR
I spend a lot of time working and making in my studio – it’s my little creative haven! You know what would make it an even lovelier place to spend time? A seaglass wall hanging from Suddenly Seaglass, a native flower lino print from Little Rowan Redhead and a fabulous twist vase from House of Nunu! Fingers crossed these treasures find their way into my stocking this Christmas!
MANDY, NATIONAL ADVERTISING MANAGER
If it’s Christmas without a cheeky margarita, I don’t want it. For myself, I’m wishing for a Classic Lime Margarita Mix and Badass Salts from Azteca Margarita. My three kiddos would love the Classic Doodle Mats from Hey Doodle (that will keep them entertained over the LONG summer holidays) and for my mama, I’m loving the gorgeous vases at Objects by Phoebe.
KELLY, COMMUNITY MANAGER
As an artist, I’m coveting Gazalceramics’ palettes. And Leah Ramage’s watercolour paintings of coastlines and swimming pools make me want to dive right in. I also love a summer staple that will go from the beach to an Xmas party, and the upcycled shirts from Myrtle & Dove hit the spot.
THIS ARTICLE WAS CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT THE FINDERS KEEPERS. SYDNEY’S SPRING SUMMER 2024 MARKET RUNS FROM 15 TO 17 NOVEMBER AT CARRIAGEWORKS, EVELEIGH, WITH A LOW SENSORY HOUR ON SUNDAY FROM 9AM.
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