EcoDepot HQ

The loveliest thing about the Eco Depot studio is the cosy factor. I think some afternoons I'd like to move in permanently.  After a particularly taxing time with MYOB, the computer generally / writing / planning / organising (and yay!) packaging, I can look out the door and see green, which is pretty cool. I consider myself blessed. 

A little history of Eco Depot HQ....

The building itself was built by my beautiful husband from recycled materials whenever he could lay his hands on them. The french doors - came from a mates house, the yellow table - a neighbour moving away (the table used to be teachers issue at a local school), the ply panelling was a Ducati case (thanks to a friends husband working at a motorcycle showroom), cushion - one of many in Eco Depot store (not yet up!) made by a local lady from reclaimed fabrics, cushion insert, zipper & where possible thread! Basically, all the goodies have their own history and that's exactly what makes it such a great space to work in.

Makes it all the more important that everything that we source for Eco Depot lives up to this human feel. Knowing the stories makes it all the more fun.

To Market to Market

Coledale Markets are on this Sunday from 9am at Coledale Primary School - yay! It has to be one of the most pleasant ways to spend a Sunday in the Illawarra. Georgous foods, fresh coffee, local (Berry) sourdough breads and treasures of every type. One of the (many) highlights is the school playground where the little ones can wear themselves out, whilst the big kids take turns to check out the stalls.

So for the better part of the day, I've been pricing all of our stock, trialling stall set ups in our studio and generally making sure everything is ready to rock.

I found a fantastic old projector screen to paint onto, so people know where they're at. The best bit, because the screen had the tiniest tear - the lovely gentlenman at the secondhand store gave it to me for free! I decided card tables would be the way to go as my market tables, as they are fairly light to transport & fit together. Up to my local op shop, fingers crossed - and score! There's my new card table, with barely a mark. Happy days. So I have my grandmas old table, a nearly newbie and my Dad is going to donate his barely used - sitting in the back of the shed - 20 odd years old table to the cause. I love pieces with history. Makes for more interesting stories.

Enjoy the week, and pulling on those layers as the temperatures slowly heads south.

Meet my new mate...EARL

Earl is my new mate. he makes me smile and helps me out. He used to help out with someone's transportation requirements, but now he's gainfully employed as my wardrobe assistant. You see, Earl is my new belt. Once he was a bike tyre (who knows what journeys he may have travelled?) and now to be reincarnated as a belt. Scrubbed up, pared back and fitted with a fantastic buckle - ready to rock. Produced in Sydney and arriving on our doorstep via the posts public transport system (Australia Post), Earl is a welcome addition.

A big thumbs up to all the lateral thinkers out there who hate seeing perfectly good materials being discarded.   Thank You!

(Check out our site to meet Earl's mates)

A Beautiful Day

3 Things that have made my day beautiful....

Our kids - waking up happy, reading & wrestling is always great.

Crystal clear mornings - always inspiring

Public transport - clean and punctual, gives me a chance to hang out with the muppets and have a 'mini adventure'

One of the best bits though is having morning tea in the front garden reading the latest on offer from Peppermint magazine. Coolest eco fashion, stories, communities and all round eco good guys based in Brisbane. Yay! The little Pipi bag is there because all little birds like their moment in the sun. These little guys are hand stitched by a lovely lady in Sydney who only uses reclaimed textiles for her creations. A little zipper ini their belly means you can use them for your camera, phone, cosmeticy stuff, jewels, notes, basically what ever you like. Check out the flock in the accessories department.

Have a lovely easter everyone, keep your eyes peeled for those Easter bilbies delivering chocolate!