{FINDERS KEEPERS}

WOOHOO!  I was so excited to finally get to the Autumn/Winter Finders Keepers markets in Melbourne this weekend!  I had been waiting for months and let me tell you I was not disappointed! 

It had been two years since I was last at Finders Keepers and the buzz around the market was even more intense and busy as last time!  The market was held in the Royal Exhibition Building just outside Melbourne’s CBD and it is a magnificent space and packed to the rafters. 

The markets was FULL of gorgeous handmade artisans and creatives doing their thing in an amazing atmosphere that is so Melbourne.  There was lots of music and fantastic coffee aromas filling the 19th century building and although there were thousands of people it was a lovely crowd. 

It's a full day affair with lots to see and lots of food and drink options too!  A really great day!  There really were too many amazing products to buy but here are a few of my faves on the day…

Heidi McKinnon is Melbourne based designer, illustrator & creative director

Designer, illustrator and creative director Laura Blythman

Belinda Marshall is a Melbourne-based artist & surface designer. She works mainly with acrylic on wood and linen.

Nowhere Creek - Fashion Designer from Melbourne

HABITUE design

Urban Cartel is a producer of contemporary porcelain tableware based in North Melbourne, Australia.

Curious Tales

Correy & Lyon

Muscrats Vintage & Handcrafted

Now I’m really looking forward to the next Spring/Summer Finders Keepers markets coming our way in October / November / December (see below for dates).

Melbourne held at the Royal Exhibition Building:
Autumn/Winter - Friday (evening) 17th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July
Spring/Summer - Friday (evening) 2nd, Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th October

Brisbane held at the Old Museum:
Autumn/Winter - Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July
Spring/Summer - Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th November

Sydney held at the Australian Technology Park:
Autumn/Winter - Friday (evening) 8th, Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th May
Spring/Summer - Friday (evening) 11th, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th December