It costs $1 each to get in, amazingly good jam donuts at 60c each, a fabulous assortment of eccentrics and a glorious fruit and veg stall that consistently plays Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton as you peruse the green beans, butternut pumpkins and farm-fresh eggs.
Said market is my current fossicking ground, as I search for the ideal 'found objects' from which to create jewellery. Saleable jewellery would be fabulous, but for the interim, I am hoping to make something to wear to A & G's wedding, which is not too far away. I purchased a vast collection of industrial objects with which I filled my pockets. So much so that I have been referred to as Jackie Paper* for the last week! I have made two necklaces so far, which I will put up photos of soon.
On that note, I am particularly enjoying alot of the thinking that is going into working out other uses for stuff. Raiding sheds and markets, keeping my eyes peeled as I wander the streets, and exploring my local op-shop, alot of my energy is going into ways that these items can be used in new ways... UpCycling.
I have spend a bit of time at the local oppy's lately, hunting for something to wear to the wedding. (yep, I found something) In doing so, it has made me very aware of the sheer volume of clothing that I have, about 80% of which I rarely, if ever, wear. And so I have decided, that in the interest of a being as sustainable as I can, I am going to do my utmost to refrain from buying new clothes. The last time I bought new clothes was in Katherine, about 8 weeks ago. I bought three new pairs of pants, because the pants I had with me no longer fit. I'm happy to say that I have worn all three pairs of pants quite a few times. Even though this is the case, I have decided that I have enough clothes that I should not need to buy any more.
My self-imposed guidelines (note, these are guidelines, not rules - it's something I am aspiring to do!!) are:
- If I feel like I need something new, I will go home and search my wardrobe for something similar or alterable.
- I am allowed to buy clothes from op shops, garage sales, or markets, so long as they are not brand new.
- Should I need new underwear, then that's allowed.
I am very conscious of trying to be mindful of living a sustainable life. I'm working hard at trying to ensure that my clothes, jewellery, homewares, and food are as environmentally friendly and sustainable as they can be. Evie & Mae are going to be as green as they possibly can! (Aside, of course from the electricity needed to share my thoughts with you all....
*Jackie Paper, who found fame with the lines
"Little Jackie Paper, loved dragon, Puff
And brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff"
Ah hello? Why are you not sharing the address of your 'said market'? Or is it there and I can't find it at 4am? Yes. Awake! It's totally not fair to get me excited about a Melb market, then not tell me where it is 2 days before I leave the country. I want to go. TOMORROW. actually that would be today. And you're too hard on yourself - I agree with all your guidelines except not buying something from a second hand place that is brand new. That is the ultimate score! I paid a dollar for a brand new dress at an Oppy and it's awesome. People always comment on it!
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ReplyDeleteI think what I meant with the not brand new was like, hippy gear from a market... (which is always overpriced anyways). The dress I got for the wedding looks brand new! And as for the market.. it's not one I hadn't told you about before!! And it's not open TOMORROW. Or Today. You can come with us when you get back from Japan.
If you bring me a cool-design pack of cigs :)
Have an ace trip!