Markets vs. Shopfronts: What Every New Business Should Know – With Amelia Hooper

Why I Chose a Market Stall at OEM and How It Changed My Business When I moved to the Sunshine Coast, my life was in flux, I needed a fresh start—one that felt meaningful and true to me. That’s when I decided to go all in on Hooper Ruff, my dog business that had been […]
Guide to a getaway in the Noosa hinterland

Shop Local & Quality Handmade at the ORIGINAL Eumundi Markets. Look out for the swirl rainbow branding to know when you are in the handmade part of the iconic Eumundi Markets. Supporting the local Sunshine Coast businesses is integral to our local economy, look to shop small when you can. It’s often the little things […]
Slow and Stylish Fashion at The Original Eumundi Markets

The heart and the start of slow fashion can be found at The Original Eumundi Markets. Carlie Wacker shares the experience of shopping small to make a big fashion impact. In a world of fast food, fashion and living, there is a slow and soulful escape in our very own backyard that is, quite simply, […]
Oh, I love that lamp!

OH, I LOVE THAT LAMP! A warmly lit lampshade in your favourite room, creates the sensation of wanting to just relax and snuggle. The fabric of the shade is central to that overall feel. The choice of lamp can lift the decor of a room; soften the tones; or fill the space with a vibrant […]
Beginners guide to market stalls

The journey to starting a small business is an exciting time, but it doesn’t come without a lot of questions and confusion. You’re probably asking yourself, where do I even start? Here is a list of our top tips to set you up for success in the market world! Have an Eye Catching and Cohesive […]
Traditional serves of delicious

TRADITIONAL SERVES OF DELICIOUS Around the close knit community of market stall owners everyone knows her as ‘Feb’. ‘It’s easier to remember than my traditional Indonesian name of Febyola’, says Feb. Feb Lubis is right at home in this bustling atmosphere of tourists and sun seekers all surrounded by colourful wares and merchandise, handmade with […]
Pass the nuts please

PASS THE NUTS PLEASE In the early hours on most market days there is one stall holder who is busy setting the scene for his day, with an incredibly mix of aromas reminding him of his homeland of France. As he stands over his heated cauldron he tosses, mixes, and blends to create the most […]
Dots to destiny

Dots to Destiny. Donna Taylor is a new face at the Original Eumundi Markets. Her market stall ‘Dots by Donna’ is fast becoming a drawcard of fascination for visitors from all walks of life. But Donna is not a new face on the scene of creative talent. For the past decade, Donna’s artistic pieces have […]
Commercial Art Drawing: An Artist’s Process – Art by Simone

*Repost from Art by Simone* In last month’s blog I mentioned a new commercial art drawing project about to begin. While it’s still in progress and the final art isn’t complete, I thought I’d share my journey so far. What is my new project? I was contacted by the management of the Eumundi Markets and asked to […]
No appointment needed

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED Your prescription reads – ‘Walk up to better health at the Medicine Room’. There is a wealth of wisdom, knowledge and potential health and healing products at your fingertips at the free community based clinic right in the heart of Eumundi every Saturday. This clinic, in Original Eumundi Markets terms […]
Colour me up in sunnyblue!

COLOUR ME UP IN SUNNYBLUE What is a ‘Surface Designer’? Well Elaine Styles is one of Australia’s most talented. Very few of us would go through our everyday life without seeing or touching a product of a Surface Designer. These incredibly talented people have a keen eye for detail creating artwork that adorns surfaces of […]
The stroke of a woman

THE STROKE OF A WOMAN Andi. Kuri. Dawn. Freyja. Dakota. Azara. Farah. Etta. These beautiful names are but a few of many that have become part of the engaging ‘Sisterhood’ art collection at the Original Eumundi Markets. Separately they are artistic creations in their own right where personality has met brush stroke. Each painting comes […]