Happy Mondays for us!

We are super excited to have been nominated for the 2014 Eat Out Zonnebloem Produce Awards for the Most Outstanding Market.
Winners will be announced on the 12th April.
Wish us luck!

Spread the love.

Support the Open Door Crisis Centre by buying a I heart market raffle ticket and stand one of 2 chances to win a crate load of fabulous market goodies sponsored by our i heart traders!
Spread the love this festive season.

How cute are these?

Totem Teepees have expanded their range to kiddies dress up costumes and craft aprons.
Think First Nation kiddies outfits and ingenious up-cylced denim kiddies aprons.
We love them!

Come and find them at the I heart Market this Saturday! 

I heart Market - November

It's that time again!
Hope to see you there.

Concept and design by Dominic Strauss. 

Dates to Remember!

The end of the year is fast approaching and we don't want you to miss out on any I heart market fun. 

So, here are the dates for what is left of 2013. 

2nd November 

17th November - World Day of Remembrance at People's Park

7th December 

14th December 

21st December

We hope to you you all there! 

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I heart Market - October

Hope to see you all at the next I heart Market on 5th October! 

Another great design and concept by Dominic Strauss. 

In fact, this might just be our favourite market poster!

September i heart market date change!

Hi all.
Due to a National soccer game being held at the stadium on our usual market day, we have had to change the September market day to
14th September 2103
Please help us get the word out and tell all your mates!
See here for the Facebook event.

Hope to see you there.

Design and concept by Dominic Strauss - dom@d3online.co.za

Something for the Men!

For a while now, the I heart Market has been lacking in products for men. 

Slowly, but surely we have been seeing more Menswear traders at the market. 

We are excited about this and hoping it will attract more and more. 

Whether it's a funky cap, a dapper bow tie for a function or just some more vinyl to add to your collection, I heart market is the place. 

So bring your mates or your girlfriend and browse the aisles. 

If you are a creator or designer of Menswear and interested in joining the i heart market, please mail us on thejoyteam@gmail.com 

Photos by Caelin Roodt. 

Our wonderful market stalls.

Photography by Caelin Roodt. 

New Trader: Oak and Willow

New traders, Oak and Willow will be joining us at the next i heart market on 3rd August at Moses Mabhida. 

Oak and Willow make beautiful headboards and art pieces out of reclaimed wooden pallets with inspirational phrases and great colour scheme.

This is the story of how the business started. 

"It all started when I got married. I wanted decor and my dad said he'll make it . At the wedding, everyone loved the decor so we decided then that wooden decor could be a feasible business and that we'd start a small business producing hand-crafted wooden decor. All our wood is recycled and we love transforming "scrap wood and nails" into something pretty."

"This is just the start and we already have had numerous orders. My dad makes the wooden boards together with a local from the valley of 1000 Hills. I'd love to see it grow and have the opportunity to employ local underprivileged people and empower them when Oak and Willow grows bigger. I have a huge heart for community and empowering the hopeless through developing their gifts and talents. Through empowerment I really think we could help alleviate poverty and I'm just one in a million doing my part to serve the community and help make a difference in the lives of others particularly the underprivileged." - Janice MacMillan

Follow Oak and Willow here: 

Blog

Facebook

Instagram

Pintrest 

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Durban Vibes.

Tav from Dirty Indigo makes some awesome Durban inspired men's T shirts.
He has aslo souped up a rad little VW beetle which he will be selling his T's out of.
Check out his new video...

Dirty Indigo from Nusshaus on Vimeo.

Wake up Wake up its a beautiful day

Coffee Culture
Everyone loves a cup off coffee or tea to get going in the morning or even just to relax during the day. 

Specifically, coffee culture in South Africa has grown substantially in the last few years making more and more taste buds craving the taste of roasted goodness. To meet this demand, cafés have popped up everywhere offering a warm and creative atmosphere for social gatherings and coffee enjoyment. This enjoyment isn't only limited to hot coffee delights though as iced coffee and tea and hot artisanal teas  are also often part of this wonderful parcel.

So where can one go to experience such wonder one may ask? Some of our favourite places are right here in Durban and The Factory Café is one of the cafes at the top of our list.

Housed in the Colombo Tea and Coffee factory building on the Gale street (number 369), this café is one to visit.

The wonderful atmosphere will sweep you off your feet and take you down a friendly and delicious road. The Factory Café also hosts events showcasing the creations of artisits, fashion and furniture designers and musicians. We often pop in there on Saturday morning and durning the week form time to time, it is definityle a place to visit.

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Images thanks to The Factory Café.

My Granny's Pantry - A Kitchen Memoir by Margaret Wasserfell

‘All my life I have enjoyed nothing more than baking a batch of scones or a gorgeous cake. My granny gave me those skills and so I picked up her battered recipe book and started a small baking business.’ – Margaret Wasserfall

Margaret Wasserfell sells her delectable cakes at I heart market every month. In July, she will be selling and signing her latest cookbook, My Granny's Pantry - A Kitchen Memoir.  
Be the first in the country to get your hands on this wonderful cookbook.

This charming memoir-cum-cookbook, written by Margaret Wasserfall, well known as former editor of SA Garden and Home and SA Country Life, tells of the influence of her redoubtable Scottish grandmother as she grew up, not least in teaching her about food and cooking.

By drawing together the food memories of her childhood, cooking with her Scottish granny and making trips into town to shop for food, Margaret reflects on how different life once was. It was a time when a 25 litre paraffin tin of crayfish cost 2 shillings and sixpence. It was a time when the kitchen cupboard held a collection of tins filled with homemade cakes and biscuits and crunchies for the household to snack on.
Margaret also examines, through anecdotes and personal observations from the time, how a family with strong Scottish roots gradually changed their lives and their cooking to become a South African family. In these pages you will find recipes that you remember from your childhood and will also recall a time when the way we ate and the way we marked the passing of our days was completely different from today.
When Margaret retired, she re-invented herself and turned to one of her favourite pastimes – baking. Margaret is now an artisan baker working from home and baking a range of cookies and cakes and supplying a range of select customers. 

I heart market features in Fairlady magazine

A big thanks to Fairlady magazine for featuring Anna Savage, the lady behind the i heart market. From the initial conceptualization of the market, to managing the market on the day and everything else in-between - she is the heart of the market.
As well as a great interview with the lovely Nadia van der Mescht - the poster child of i heart market success stories!

Yesterday's Treasures.

We would like to welcome Vintage Rose to the I heart market! 

Vintage Rose specializes in selling previously loved retro and vintage clothing as well as unique accessories and knick-knackery. 
They stock a diverse range of genuine items dating from the 1920's to 1990's including; furs, dresses, blouses, skirts, jackets, trousers, jewellery, handbags, bow-ties, shoes, typewriters, pens and much more! 
The Vintage Rose shop a delightful store located at Rosehurst Cafe in Pietermaritzburg. 
If you are ever in the area pop in for some of the delectable desserts, browse around the shop and you can even play a spot of croquet. 

Vintage Rose will be joining us for our Winter Suitcase Showcase at Spiga with a special collection Winter coats and goodies. And they are will also be at the July I heart market with their full collection. 

Foreva Candles.

With the shorter days of Winter here, what better a way to spend these fresh evenings than sharing big hearty meals by candle light or warm fragranced baths with the flickering of candles. 

Foreva Candles fragranced candles are all hand crafted and unique. Made from the best quality fully refined wax, they will last you all Winter as they are specifically made to last for 130 to 150 hours. 

Foreva Candles have been trading for us for 2 years now and will be taking part in our Winter Suitcase Showcase at Spiga on the 29th June. 

So why not warm up your Winter with these lovely candles. 

Stitchin'

At this time of the year, when the urge to frolic on the beach in the sun is less appealing, it can be quite delicious to snuggle up in your bed or on the couch with a cat and get your stitch on.

Whether it's knitting or crochet that is your vice - the wonderfully methodical weaving of wool and needles is therapeutic and satisfying.

I heart market and Spiga Restaurant have banded together again for our #share a square campaign.

We are collecting 12cm knitted or crocheted squares to create beautiful blankets for underprivileged children. We are encouraging all you crocheters and knitters out there to polish up your skills and make us some squares.
And if you would like to learn or would like some solidarity in wool - we are having a Knitting and Wine Session at the Upstairs (above Spiga) on the 26th June. Do join us!

The squares can be delivered to Spiga on the 29th June when we will be having our I heart market Winter Suitcase Showcase in the courtyard at the back.

For some fantastic inspiration for crocheters try Attic24 blog or Crochet with Raymond for step by step instructions. 

Photos from Attic24 blog. 

Yum Yum!

We found this delicious blog post from Cuizine blog featuring all the lovely i heart market food. 

Go take a look see and salivate! 

Sweet Saturday

Treats and coffee

The May I Heart Market held last Saturday was a wonderful success! We had such a great time seeing everyone perusing through the stalls and socializing wirh friends and traders.

The day was chilly but the atmosphere was still amazing and we thank all those who stopped by. We all warmed up with coffee from the Coffee Guys and munched on delicious muslie with fresh fruit and yogurt from our new trader Juice up. 

We also indulged in some homemade crunchies, a favourite in the I Heart Market office and loved by our team. There are always a few stashed in our bag to snack on so here's the recipe. They are oh so delicious and a must for every kitchen. So bake up a storm everyone and fill those jars with these tasty treats that are close to our hearts.

 

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Image thanks to Pinterest

To make:

250ml cake flour

250ml sugar

500ml oats or muslie

100g margarine

30ml syrup

5ml bycarb

5ml hot water

 

Mix all the dry ingredients together.

Melt margarine and syrup in a pot.

Mix bycarb with the hot water, then add to the syrup mixture.

Pour the syrup mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well unitl all the dry mixture has been incorporated.

Grease or line a baking tray with foil or wax paper and empty the mixture in.

Tighly pack it in, pressing it down.

Bake for 4-15 minutes. Test if it's ready by pressing gently on the top, if firm, remove from the oven.

Cut into squares, wait 5 minutes then remove from tray onto a cooling rack.

 

Our secret tip:

Melt some dark chocolate and spread or drizzle it over the top once the crunchies are cool.

Simply delicious. Enjoy.

 

 

Creativity, crafts and cake

Lets get creative kids

Today's the day, I Heart Market for the month of May and we are rather thrilled. 

Come visit us at the market, held at the Imbizo Lawns opposite Nino's at Moses Mabhida Stadium. Bring friends and family for a wonderful day of crafts, clothing, trinkets and tasty delights with a whole host of fun activities and good music.

Speaking of activities, make sure you bring the kiddies along to have an afternoon of enjoyment with one of our new stalls, Your Mum's Cakes for some cake decorating.

Icing, icing everywhere. But what a fun way to spend the day! Make sure you keep a look out for Your Mum's Cakes today and get decorating.

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