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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;

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

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

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

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

*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

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

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

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

COME MEET THE CHEESE MONGER Everyone knows the Swiss are famous for their incredible cheeses. The most popular cheese in Switzerland is Gruyère, although the Appenzeller, Tilsit and D’Alpage also enjoy a delicious reputation.   Another is Snake Bite. This is an aged (10 to

DOODLED CARDS OF LOVE Lisa Bowes is one very busy lady. Her days are filled manifesting all her childhood dreams as she spends many hours doodling, drawing, sticking, stacking, and sorting. She also juggles life around her 30 year banking career. It was this passion

Storytelling. One Stitch at a Time. Denise Powell is a professional Pattern Maker and Designer of 40 years. She studied and refined her craft through embracing life experiences and love of country. She is an advocate for the richness in culture synonymous with ‘Dreamtime’ storytelling,