pass it on.

I don't know about you guys, but after many days of rain, I end up a little flattened out. A little rumply and not quite so zingy. All I'd like to do is curl up somewhere warm and snuggly and READ. Here's my entire collection of Dumbo feather, pass it on, pretty much what I'd like to being doing now is perusing articles about guerilla gardening in Tokyo and field feasts prepared by people with a genuine respect for the produce.

After every single article over the last 5 years since it's inception I've

been INSPIRED. (It's nice too that the articles aren't rudely interupted with ads.) That whole deal about putting your head down and getting on with it. So many people have done/ created marvelous things, empowering and courageous things and genuinely followed their hearts. So refreshing to read uplifting and proactive stories.

Kate (the founder and editor) got the ball rolling when on a rainy afternoon she couldn't find anything in the local newsagency she'd like to read. So she started a magazine filled with inspiring interviews and beautiful art direction. As you do.

Do yourself a favour - buy, borrow or read over someone's shoulder - see what the fuss is about and why they have an international and very loyal extended family.

Happy January!

I've already bent my first New Year's Resolution - oops! This entry should have happened a little while ago...But in saying that January has been a fantastic month. Loads of time with my family kicking off with 4 days of camping at the Peats Ridge Festival. A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all- public art from pre loved items,organic meals, music from around the globe and swimming in the river every afternoon - yay!

I've also been spending time contemplating product design and how to run a small business in a way that gives and inspires.

We had fantastic feedback from our Positive Produce exhibition and some beautiful comments from people at the recent Illawarra Folk Festival in regards to our range and the stories behind our goodies. (the entire festival is organised and run by volunteers!) What do we really need? If we do need stuff - where does it come from, who has made it and what is the embodied energy in our latest purchase? Does any of it really improve the quality of our lives. This train of thought was opened up again by reading the interview with Emily Pilloton in Dumbo Feather, pass it on (issue 18).

If you're wondering about the photo, it was taken whilst walking home after reading said article with Emily and really looking around.

Keep your eyes peeled, as we will be, tracking down more artists and makers doing/ creating fantastic things to feature on EcoDepot. Anyone you think we should know about, please drop us a line!