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Every few weeks we put out a great blog post to share insightful interviews with many of the makers who take place in our market!

Underwater photography that celebrates marine life

Nov. 9, 2017

Imagine diving and photographing beautiful marine life at every opportunity for work… Well, that’s exactly what award winning duo Bert and Chandy de Wit from WOW Underwater Photography do – and according to Chandy it is every bit as magical as it sounds.

Paddock to Produce – From the Paddock to your Plate

Nov. 6, 2017

Do you know what is really on your plate – where it was grown, what processing has happened along the way, what has been added to it? For Jenine O’Brien it is important, where possible, to know exactly what is in the food that you are eating and feeding to your family.

Fragrances inspired by Margaret River lifestyle

Nov. 1, 2017

For Jade Worall, creator of Luminessence, her range of candles, reed diffusers and soaps are about more than just beautiful fragrances. To her, they are about capturing the essence of the relaxed coastal lifestyle she enjoys with her family in Margaret River, WA and sharing it with others.

New to Upmarket: Perth Abstract Art Inspired by Nature

Nov. 1, 2017

One of the things we love most at Perth Upmarket is discovering Perth’s best creative talent, such as Fremantle artist Courtney Jane ArtLife, joining us for the first time at our November market. We caught up with her to find out the story behind her unique art pieces.

Become a Perth Upmarket partner

Oct. 24, 2017

Partnerships with other businesses help to keep Perth Upmarket growing, supporting local makers and businesses and bringing the community together to shop local.

Cliveden: luxury clothing celebrating slow fashion

Sept. 12, 2017

You may have seen the term “slow fashion” being used a lot but have you wondered what it really means?

Fresh Spring designs at Upmarket

Sept. 7, 2017

Spring is here and we are excited to see a fresh and vibrant colour palette featured across stalls at Upmarket this September. Whether your home décor could use a lift ahead of summer or you just need a simple way to brighten up your wardrobe, get some colour therapy at Perth Upmarket. Hues of blue are trending this season, as are statement floral designs.

Pure Home Body: helping families reduce their chemical load

Sept. 6, 2017

Pure Home Body is a pharmacist formulated household product range based on research into common health conditions such as allergies, asthma, eczema and autoimmune diseases.

Your Fathers Day last minute gift guide

Aug. 30, 2017

Fathers Day is this Sunday and there’s probably a few of us doing a last minute scramble to find an appropriate gift for our hard-to-buy-for dads / father-in-laws / husbands / stepdads! (Or you could be one of those who has gifts sorted well in advance – good work if this is you!)

Meet the Maker – Heidi of Spice Lily – A passion for handmade jewellery design

June 22, 2017

Heidi’s unique handmade jewellery designs are more than just a hobby. Like many ‘mumpreneurs’, Heidi has managed to create a full time business – Spice Lily – doing something she is passionate about while also being there to raise her two daughters. When her eldest daughter was two years old, Heidi’s fascination with the ‘beading’ trend began, and she soon found her passion in creating beautiful jewellery pieces.

Styling your photos for social media

June 21, 2017

Competition in the social media newsfeed has never been so fierce. With Facebook and Instagram now applying formulas to posts that determine who sees what, your images need to be on point to be seen. And it’s not just about views – to get social media working for your business, you need your fans to engage with your content. This may be a like, a comment or, even better, a share or repost. Having great, well styled photos is essential if you want to stand out in today’s digital world. You have your audience’s attention for a second and you need to capture them before they scroll onto the next thing. Poor photos can really let your brand down and even worse, see your fans lose interest and unfollow you.