Top 5 Finds Of The Day

Hi All

When Anna sent me a mail to ask if I'd be interested in writing some guest posts I was super excited. The market is so full of such lovely stuff that it was really hard to decided what to blog about first.

As I had seriously limited time on Saturday, I flew around  like a mad thing and I picked the 5 things that really stood out immediately. Without further ado here are my top 5 finds of the day.

These pegs are super handy for organising things in the office, they're perfect as little gifts and stocking fillers for Christmas time. 

I always love Gen's stuff but these rings are amazing. I'm torn between the bunny and the anchor so I'm waiting a month to decide which one to get.

These scarves are beautiful. The fabric gets softer and softer with each wash and they have some lovely delft looking ones. It's my favourite shade of blue.

I'm not sure where I'd put one of these but they're so well made and each one is totally unique. I like the one with the dalmatians in the middle. 

Food glorious food. I've got a fat person in me just waiting to get out and if the market was on every day it wouldn't take that long. These muffins and loaves are delicious. Along with all the other food on offer the market is heaven for me.

Kathy - Cherish online
www.cherishonline.co.za

5 Things by Bella Ruffles

1. I love Terry Angelos's artworks... have 2 of her artworks... just adore the boxed Vintage Doll pic in Sophie's room

2. The Wardrobe always has something I just love and "have to have"...

3. And Corrie Hook & her daughter make the most beautiful pottery.

4. Dandelion by Sarah Stone is a fav too.

5 Things by Thrift Collection

1. that we can park our caravan outside and trade like gypsies.
2. that it's pup friendly so our little Bulldog Clementine is always welcome
3. the scrummy food that we nosh on while we chat with our shoppers and passerbys
4. its new home under the beautiful trees of Moses Mabhida
5. The vibe: everyone's happy and content to shop, eat, chat and relax.

5 Things by Malva

1. The people trading and shopping are some of the coolest, most unique creatives in Durban.
2. The music is the best! I have to restrain myself from dancing at my table!
3. The food is delicious. I love the gourmet sandwiches with aubegeine and feta - amazing!
4. Terry Angelo's Art and Natasha's drift wood items from the shack are two of my favorite traders
5. I love being at the i heart market so much that one week, I decided not to trade so that I could just come and hang out there and do some proper shopping.

5 Things by guru girl

1. We LOVE your marketing and advertising and stuff
2. The I heart customers know what they are looking for and buy straight away
3. There are no cheap junk stands allowed at I heart market … you have set the bar and kept to it mwah!
4. The venue that you have secured for us attracts all the peeps from north and it’s just too grand for words … 5. thank you Anna and Saki

5 Things by Livvi Lou Art

1. Absolute originality of products!
2. Craftmanship superb!
3. Diversity of products!
4. No junk!
5. Friendliness of other stall holders, Wonderful vibe, Our new home !

5 Things by Dandelion

1. I love doing some shopping myself-so as I make my money I spend it :o)
2. Awesome vibe
3. The originality of all the stores
4. The new venue
5. FUN FUN FUN

5 Things by Congo Rose

Being new kids on the block and only having attended one market we are sure to discover many fantastical things, but at the tip of the iceberg:

1) The enormous talent, creativity and imagination on display shows that Durban can proudly complete with any market countrywide
2) The friendliness and camaraderie of the stall holders means we already feel like we’re part of the family
3) The extremely delicious food stalls means we have to use all our self control not to eat our profits!!!!
4) From a stall holders perspective, the people-watching is awe-inspiring (and we thought the beachfront was good!)
5) Finally, that grass underfoot has got to be some of the finest lawn in Durban. To see people chilling out under the trees after a successful day’s shopping ... ahhh, that’s the life.

5 Things by Barky Bark

1. THE DJ AND HIS MUSIC !
2. Genevieve Motley's Jewelry.
3. The Coffee with the chocolate on the inside of the cup.
4. I heart handmade local only rule
5. The customers who burst our laughing when they see our bowls and the ones who sample our dog biscuits......

5 Things by Angelica Lee

1. I love to see all the local talent.
2. I love being apart of this amazing group of people.
3. I love how it's grown from a tiny market to a major success and it's still the same two ladies that started it, it's very inspiring.
4. I love meeting the different kinds of people there. On my first market I met a wonderful lady and her daughter that were selling items made by less fortunate people. They were so kind and amazing and they touched my heart with their amazing warmth and they made me feel confident to keep trading.
5. My favorite food item has got to be the champagne flavored macarons - wow they're friggin' good!

5 Things by Whimsy

1. the enduring ethos of the market's reputation for showcasing high-quality handmade or vintage merchandise.

2. the happy & hip vibe created by both the marketeers and market-goers, not to mention the great music mellowing the atmosphere

3. the cheerful smile of eb + am's Cindy Armstrong, the intricately presented corsages of Nadia van der Mescht of Cupcake Couture, as well as the powder-blue trailer, puppy and spunk of The Thrift Collection, all are good friends and stalwart i-heart-marketeers!

4. food too delicious to resist - from sardinian flat bread to gem-like macaroons!

5. the new venue at Moses Mabida, under the trees and surrounded by green slopes. a perfect setting for such a special-hearted market

Visit the Whimsy stall for stationery featuring her beautiful illustrations. Don't forget to pick up a Whimsy 2012 calendar for someone special on your Christmas list (that's you, of course...)!

5 Things by Cupcake Couture

Nadia has been hard at work making the I Heart Market blog look fantastic. Thank you Nadia! We love it. We thought it fitting that Nadia's contribution introduced our new series: 5 Things I Heart About Market. These are the things that our stallholders say keep them coming back to market, even on days when they aren't working... Check back every day for a new 5 Things post.

1. The new venue
2. The Hey Cherry Stall
3. The Posters
4. Seeing the wonderful handmade work of my friends and fellow stallholders
5. Spending time with friends (pic from here)