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!
Aug. 17, 2022
From a friendship between fellow creatives, Mr Poppins + Co was born. Terri and Dory had both experienced successful careers in design – between them they worked in graphic design, jewellery design, and interior design. When motherhood, and associated child wrangling, happened they felt compelled to put their design heads together to create “the mother of all bags”. The teeny, tiny bag trend is officially OVER! It’s all about the tote.
Aug. 4, 2022
Christine Gillougley, the founder of Hector Books, has always loved to tell stories. When she and her family made the move from Scotland to Australia, she had more time on her hands and decided to write the adventures of Hector, Hamish and Morag, her three little highland cow characters.
June 15, 2022
Back in January 2019 Natalie’s husband’s birthday was just around the corner. She wanted to buy him a piece of art to celebrate, but it was out of her price range. So, ever the optimist, she decided to have a go at painting him something similar herself! And the rest, as they say, is history. She had found her passion, and threw herself wholeheartedly into creating art.
June 10, 2022
The team at Perth Upmarket are passionate about doing our bit to help the environment. With this core value at our forefront, we have partnered with Go2Cup to provide sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics at every market.
May 26, 2022
It’s no secret that Perth evenings are starting to get decidedly chilly! Our upcoming June 19th market will be full of products to warm your body and soul. From cosy scarves to nourishing soul food, our designers, artisans, and gourmets have got your Winter needs covered.
April 27, 2022
Unique resin art and more, hand made with love in Western Australia by Shenae Lange.
April 1, 2022
Born from a desire to feel good and do good, Innuendo by The Paramour creates luxury products that facilitate self-care, comfort and healing.
Feb. 22, 2022
First at Upmarket is an initiative to give new creatives a helping hand and provide support for their first Upmarket. Held in Hackett Hall, this incubator concept launched in 2021 to encourage new creative small businesses to test the market and has since been very well received by both customers and retailers.
Jan. 31, 2022
The season of romance is upon us. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching—in exactly two weeks!—that doesn’t leave much time for shopping. This gift guide features some stunning selections from the talented retailers of Perth Upmarket; best of all, they’re all locally-designed products — what better way to spoil your loved one than to treat them with some Western Australian creativity?
Oct. 5, 2021
Growing up in the bush left Dongara artist Jayne Rolinson with lasting memories of places, colourful characters and a deep love for nature. Jayne is now making sure everyone can have a piece of WA bushland through her Cossack Art Awards win and as a selected artist for new apartment developments and gallery openings across the State.
Oct. 4, 2021
Three artists from the western suburbs of Churchlands, Subiaco and Mt Claremont have been filling the artistic demand for unique and local creations by art collectors, corporate bodies, developers, and galleries around WA and nationally. Collectively, they now will exhibit new and original artworks at Art Upmarket on Saturday 16 October at UWA.
Sept. 28, 2021
When South African born and now Ellenbrook resident Hayley Krüger left her hometown for Queensland in 2006, she was not anticipating economic downturns, moving 13 times and undergoing back surgery. But when she finally settled down in WA, Hayley found her calling as an artist and now her native botanical art is being sought around the world!