Shopgirl Visits The Finders Keepers
Hello decor8 readers! This is Jillian with another Shopgirl Visits column. Today I’m taking you with me on a market visit that you’re bound to love. Have you heard about The Finders Keepers?
This design and art market supports emerging designers, artists & musicians. The markets, which were started 3 years ago by Sarah Thornton and Brooke Johnston, are held bi-annually in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne and are a huge hit.
My own introduction to the markets was a bit circuitous. I saw some of Kylie Johnson’s ceramics on Pia’s blog a few years ago and I was enchanted. I bought some of her work and soon started following her blog, Instinct and Grace. Kylie mentioned on the blog that she’d be in Sydney attending the Finders Keepers. I’d not been to Finders Keepers before so I decided to have a look see and whilst there, I found the Paperboat Press stall. I summoned up the courage to approach Kylie and I’ve been an annual visitor to the market since then, camera always in hand. You can see some of my earlier Finders Keepers images here on decor8 from 2010.
The Sydney Winter Finders Keepers were held on a cold, wet windy day in Sydney. I put on my boots, picked up my camera and firmly placed my ‘Shopgirl visits for decor8’ hat on my head and made my way over to the lovely Carriageworks building in Eveleigh.
The Sydney Finders Keepers is always a bustling event. What a better way to wile a way a wet Saturday than with a spot of shopping? The beauty of the markets is their ever changing nature. The line-up of stall holders varies with every market so you never quite know what to expect.
What did I find there? A beguiling mix of old favourites and some new discoveries. Some of my old favourites were there – Paperboat Press, Attia, the Storybook Rabbit and Bespoke Press.
And my new discoveries? The spare ceramics designed by Haydn Youlley, the funky Las Vegas style lighting from Fromage La Rue, some beautiful furniture from Ply Candy and a great pop up stationery shop, the Super Cool.
Did you see anything in my photos that caught your eye?
To check for upcoming markets and stallholder line-up you can check the Finders Keepers website.
See you again later this month with another Shopgirl Visits! – Jillian
(images/text: jillian leiboff)
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August 1st, 2012 at 1:38pm
as an Aussie creative, I can tell you the Finders Keepers is hands down the best market in Australia. Love it!!
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August 1st, 2012 at 1:39pm
As an Aussie creative, I can confirm: Finders Keepers is the best market in Australia. Always come out of those with a lighter wallet!
August 1st, 2012 at 1:41pm
My favorites: the vintage tea cups and the colorful wrapping papers.
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August 1st, 2012 at 1:52pm
That market looks really amazing! I’ve been doing craft markets for nearly 5 years and I love it ( it changed my whole life and allowed me to become self employed).
I think it would be dangerous if I went shopping at that one, I would want to buy everything(including those giant letters!)
Ruth Crean´s last [type] ..Maeve Binchy Quote-Free Printable
August 1st, 2012 at 2:33pm
Such a fabulous market in the very cool Carriageworks! Photos are ace! Thanks jillian & decor8!
August 1st, 2012 at 2:40pm
That looks like a place where I´d LOVE to be – maybe one day..! :-)
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August 1st, 2012 at 2:56pm
I am so jealous! Want, want and want.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:24pm
what a great market!!
Maria´s last [type] ..tidny.
August 1st, 2012 at 3:48pm
What a wonderful Market. Cool location. Amazing things.
Must be dangerous to walk through…
Yna´s last [type] ..Like No. 10
August 1st, 2012 at 4:05pm
Yes, the cloud broches of Paperboat Press caught mine… ;-) I immediately listed their website in my favourites. And what a fantastic market that looks! Wish I could be in Australia to experience it…
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August 1st, 2012 at 5:19pm
These photos are beautiful! Looks like an amazing experience. Thanks so much for bringing us along! ;-)
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August 1st, 2012 at 8:48pm
Mr Fox and Mrs Rabbit are soo cute!
April Louise´s last [type] ..Julia Kostreva
August 1st, 2012 at 10:34pm
Loved the generous look at the market through your quantity/quality of the photos. Thanks!
I was particularly taken with the photo of the b&w photos – were those printed on the canvas, or a regular print just mounted on a stretched canvas?
I really liked the light shining through. ?Chloe
Chloe C´s last [type] ..OMG I went to a Free People in real life for the first time.
August 1st, 2012 at 11:12pm
Oh my goodness. what a yum post!
So many beautiful things to see there.
Would anyone be able to tell me what the company / maker is called who make those beautiful leaf print cushions (the pitcure above the animal mask image)
I’d also love to find out the company name / maker name of the peeps who make the gorgeous lit lettering.
Thank you in advance.
xxx
August 2nd, 2012 at 12:05am
Pretty much everything here caught my eye, so sad to realise it’s in Aus!
Becky
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August 2nd, 2012 at 2:50am
I had a stall at this market, and it was a wonderful experience – being able to meet other designers, and also the lovely visitors & customers! :)
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August 2nd, 2012 at 12:28pm
@Chloe C:
Hi Chloe,
the print was part of the Ply Candy display. It’s a light box with photo embedded in perspex. There is a link to their website in the text and they have a section on their products there.
J
August 2nd, 2012 at 12:32pm
@Heather:
The little letters were part of the Super Cool pop-up shop. Try the link to their website as they have an online store. The letters may be on sale there,
J
August 2nd, 2012 at 12:39pm
@Heather:
Hi Heather,
the cushions are by Maya Muse textiles. Here’s the link to their site http://www.mayamusetextiles.com.au/
J
August 2nd, 2012 at 6:51pm
Oh wowowow! looks soooo inspiring. Why do I live in Montreal! ;)
stephanie @ Baba Souk´s last [type] ..Papers
August 3rd, 2012 at 12:01pm
Oh how i want a market like that here in Europe, either Barcelona or Stockholm if i may choose ;) Absolutly a dream!
August 3rd, 2012 at 12:09pm
This event looks so amazing. I want to GO!! Gorgeous photos, too, really captures the essence of the event.
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August 3rd, 2012 at 4:52pm
Bookmarked this. Just in case I ever end up in Australia. It looks INCREDIBLE, and dangerous for my wallet.
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August 3rd, 2012 at 6:57pm
OH MY! I live for those neon letter signs!!
XO-mo
August 5th, 2012 at 2:58pm
Thank you so much for both links Jillian. I really appreciate it.
xxx
August 5th, 2012 at 3:02pm
Ps. I just checked out your blog… it’s really lovely. Beautifully crafted photography and interesting content too.
I’ll definitely be following from now on.
Heather
x
August 6th, 2012 at 8:29am
WOW! lovely post Holly! thanks so much I love to see emerging artists and their wares,, Australia has some very talented young people !
Lyndsayx
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August 6th, 2012 at 12:39pm
@Heather:
Thanks so much Heather. It’s always nice to have new readers,
J
August 6th, 2012 at 2:16pm
I like those vintagey-looking bunny plates and the animal mask cards. Zoinks now I want to draw cute animals!
Finders Keepers looks like a happy place to be :)
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August 7th, 2012 at 4:12pm
Oh, this post makes me so greedy! I especially like the cups, beeootiful. I wish I could’ve been there.
Esther.
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August 7th, 2012 at 6:34pm
Omg, who is making the fabulous drawings on the very first picture of this post?? I tried looking trough the list over artist at thefinderskeepers.com, but no luck..
From Ellen Sofie – Norway
August 7th, 2012 at 8:05pm
one of the best markets in australia!
enjoyed the atmosphere in the carriageworks as much as i enjoyed shopping, meeting people and having fun. it is such a vast space so each stalls seem to have enough space to spread their creative display.
August 7th, 2012 at 9:56pm
Oh wow. This market is a dream world! I am so so inspiredjust looking at all those stunning items…
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August 8th, 2012 at 7:16pm
Wow, those Aussies sure know how to do it! What an AMAZING fair, all around. Everything is so visually edible…wow!
August 8th, 2012 at 8:05pm
Who makes those wonderful bunny plates and porcelain? I want some!!!
August 8th, 2012 at 11:15pm
Oh thank you for this tour of the market, I have heard of Finders keepers and always wanted to see what it’s like. There’s some totally yummy things! I wondered who made the blouse that is hanging beneath I sign saying Alice?
The storybook rabbit have beautiful beautiful things. Oh it’s making me wish I could visit for real Jillian!
Kat x
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August 8th, 2012 at 11:19pm
Ps, just been across to your blog and found the answer about the top(Alice nightingale) there Jillian, thank you!
Kat´s last [type] ..Instagram love – naturals
August 10th, 2012 at 11:02pm
@elise:
Hi Elise,
I’m pretty sure the bunny plates are from Storybook Rabbit. There’s a link to their etsy store in the text,
Jillian
August 10th, 2012 at 11:06pm
@Ellen Sofie:
Hi Ellen,
the drawings are by Emma Leonard. Her website is http://www.emmaleonard.com
Jillian
August 11th, 2012 at 6:44am
Love it…any chance of starting up in little old Perth wa?
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August 12th, 2012 at 2:30am
Yes, yes, and yes! The double sided gift wrap has the most marvellous colours on it. Then there are the cushions (and I think perhaps a table runner) with the knotted rope print, and finally the industrial letters that light up – they are super cool.
I’ve heard about your blog quite a bit before, but this is my first visit. Don’t worry – I’ll be back! :)
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August 13th, 2012 at 3:48am
Looks like a lovely market, they have so many nice ones in Sydney. Love the plate with the rabbit in the middle!
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August 13th, 2012 at 5:33pm
Thank you for sharing! Wish I lived there and could go and get lots of things, I loved the parcel packing kit, it’s lovely!
August 14th, 2012 at 2:37pm
oh my, lovely things… the little shy rabbit is so cute I can hardly stand it, thanks for the link to the shop. and all the rest is gorgeous too, what a great market! i think i need to start planning my next vacation ;)
Marusa´s last [type] ..monday music. anywhere in the world.
August 14th, 2012 at 7:40pm
This is so fun! So wish there was something similar in the U.S. : )
August 17th, 2012 at 1:10pm
I reallly need to go to one of these, i’m sure theres some like this in Canada. too cute
Jillian Xenia´s last [type] ..Test Shoot
August 17th, 2012 at 11:30pm
Oh! I want to go there!
Tracy A.´s last [type] ..“If you’re afraid of butter, use cream.” ~ Julia Child
August 20th, 2012 at 5:42pm
Jillian, you’ve done a beautiful job documenting this market! It’s chock full of handmade wonderfulness!
I’m sure you must have heard of Renegade Craft Fair, which takes place in several locations, but it was started in Chicago and is now celebrating it’s 10th season! The summer Chicago RCF is coming up (Sept 8-9th) and is always the biggest and the best.
You should come!! Maybe I’ll see you there :)
http://www.renegadecraft.com/chicago-info
Shayna, Steel Petal Press
August 23rd, 2012 at 7:15am
@SteelPetalPress:
I’d love to be there in Chicago if only my day job in Sydney would allow.
Now if someone could suggest something wonderful for me to photograph for the shopgirl column when I’m in NYC October 8-13, that would be just great.
J
Jillian´s last [type] ..NYC, here I come
August 23rd, 2012 at 11:41am
Jillian – can you shoot Michele Varian? She is lovely!
August 24th, 2012 at 3:06pm
@Jillian:
You should check out the Brooklyn Flea!
It’s part vintage, part handmade. And it’s held every weekend throughout the year. In the summer it’s held at an outdoor venue, and then it moves in doors for the winter. It will probably still be outside at the time you’re there in October.
more info on their wesbite: http://www.brooklynflea.com/
Be sure to stop by Kate Durkin’s booth.
She’s a very talented artist and an old friend of mine from high school: http://www.etsy.com/shop/katedurkin :)
Shayna SteelPetalPress´s last [type] ..Summer Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago 2012
August 24th, 2012 at 9:59pm
@Shayna SteelPetalPress:
Thanks for the ideas.
Jillian
August 26th, 2012 at 1:28am
Look so fun! Was there any furniture at this event?
August 26th, 2012 at 6:38am
Oh wow, I am so out of touch. I didn’t even know finders was on. I get so excited when I see creative talent like this. I love Kylie’s ceramics- adorable!
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August 27th, 2012 at 1:03pm
@Cathy:
Hi Cathy,
ply candy had some furniture (http://www.plycandy.com.au/) but they were the only ones at this Finders Keepers.
Jillian
August 28th, 2012 at 9:25am
I’m beyond smitten with this market…I’m head over heels with so many of the items. The geoid style brooches in resin really caught my eye. If I ever find myself on a plane to Australia, I think I know the first place I’ll visit!!
Beautiful photos!
XO Megan
September 3rd, 2012 at 5:50am
Too many to name them all but I love the ceramic LOVE hearts. Thanks for putting me onto this market as this is right up my alley. Cheers