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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!

Alit Cosmetics: Back to Basics to Enhance Your Beauty, Not Cover it.

Nov. 9, 2022

Alit Cosmetics is a 100% Australian-made & owned natural makeup and skincare brand that is real, down to earth, pure & honest, with a passion for creating natural products with no nasties or fillers. Just the good stuff for real women.

Barbara Cavalli Facial Therapist and Makeup Artist: World Renowned Aesthetician and Skincare Enthusiast

Nov. 9, 2022

Healthy skin is beautiful skin, and healthy skin needs a healthy mind and body to allow it to flourish. Barbara Cavalli has dedicated her career to the beauty of skin, and caring for the people within it.

‘More than just a moment in time’ – Aneta Wnek & Charcoal and Champagne

Oct. 13, 2022

What is now a thriving business, hosting award-winning workshops and social pop-up events, once had humble beginnings in spontaneous travel sketches and hosting hens drawing parties for friends. For Aneta Wnek, the artist behind it all, the genesis of Charcoal and Champagne has been the result of a collection of experiences that serendipitously came together.

Art by Anne-Marie Bloor: Passionate Artist, Animal Lover, Detail Focused Painter

Oct. 4, 2022

Art by Anne-Marie Bloor started many years ago and grew into an incredible small business boasting photorealistic art pieces focused on nature, botanicals and on our beloved furry friends.

Shenae Lange: A Crystal Clear Passion

Oct. 3, 2022

Shenae Lange is a local Perth Artist with a unique vision, colourful creativity, and a knack for using crystals in her pieces to add incredible texture and dazzle.

Hana Fry Art: “Be Brave and Follow Your Dreams”

Sept. 29, 2022

Hana Fry completed a degree in Fine Arts at UWA in 2009, however it wasn’t until recently that in her words she “had the courage to show my art publicly”. The inspiration and motivation behind this bravery were her two boys – Hana was, and still is, determined to demonstrate to them that you can “be brave and follow your dreams”.

Alice Linford Forte – “The Method Has a Mind of its Own”

Sept. 28, 2022

Using artistic observation to reflect the vibrancy of varying landscapes, artist Alice Linford Forte transforms oil and canvas into serene and mesmerising pieces.

“Like nature, each piece is unique” - Rivarossa Botanicals

Sept. 13, 2022

Silk pillow cases tinted by real gumtree leaves. Linen tote bags exploding with the colour of garden flowers. These are just some of our favourite things that Carly Catalano creates as a part of her business, Rivarossa Botanicals.

AnniesMix’dMetllez - a Journey in Jewellery.

Sept. 12, 2022

Meet Annie, owner of AnniesMix’dMetllez. Fun fact, she came up the name while sitting at the Lucky Shag!

Magnolia Designs: More Than Just Jewellery

Sept. 8, 2022

A pivotal point. A fork in the road. Magnolia Howard had a decision to make. Would she take the impressive, new job offer? Or turn it down and start her own jewellery business? She took the leap! And so began the journey of Magnolia Designs.

Spring Must Haves: Beautiful Products to Bid Winter Farewell

Sept. 6, 2022

We don’t know about you, but when we think about Spring, what comes to mind is Spring flowers, Spring cleaning and beautiful Spring colours. Our upcoming September 18th market will be full of products to help bring a “Spring” to your step. We promise you that the products showcased will be better than our puns. Our designers, creators and gourmets have got your Spring needs covered.

Shop Local This Fathers Day

Aug. 29, 2022

It’s that time of year again, Father’s Day is just around the corner! Are you scratching your brain for ideas of what to buy Dad? It’s no secret that Dads can be some of the hardest people to buy for, we’ve all been there. Luckily we’ve got a list of local Perth Upmarket creatives with a huge range of products perfect for all the different Dads out there. Whether you consider your dad the “Foodie” Dad, the “Footy” Dad, or the Dad who “already has everything”, we’ve got some brilliant ideas for how to treat dear old Dad to some original and exciting gifts. Ditch the old go-to “socks and jocks” gift and surprise Dad with something he won’t be expecting, all while supporting local businesses.