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Torrential rain, strong gusts of wind and a very icy "Yes this is definitely winter" temperature welcomed my very first market stall at Bondi on Sunday. Despite how crazy the weather was it still didn't deter us from setting up, and to be honest I was amazed to see how many girls actually braved the weather to come down and visit (even I struggled to get out of bed once I heard the pitter patter of rain on my roof!). Against the odds we managed to keep everything dry with the tent quickly filling up with girls eager to sift through the hundreds of vintage pieces I had somehow managed to squeeze into one little van the night before. I was so nervous to see how it would go but all I can think about now is why I haven't done one sooner? Vintage furs, poncho capes and knitted cardigans literally flew out of the stall and I was so happy to finally meet their new owners in person and see each of their individual and unique sense of style. Highlight of the day? Handing out "free love" in the form of little red love heart lollipops and fresh white daises :)

A big thank you to everyone who came down to visit, and for turning what could of been a miserable day into one full of warmth, laughter and colour. It was so lovely meeting you all and it made the day in every way worthwhile, it was actually the only reason I decided to stay! This definitely was a tiring and whirlwind adventure, and I'm sure once I've recovered it will be one I will do again soon. I can tell you right now markets are not in any way easy. They might even be as exhausting as running an online store!

65 comments:

  1. your stall looks so pretty! i wish i went :(

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  2. thank you for all these wonderful photos! Due to the awful weather and a big Saturday night out, I'm afraid I didn't have the chance to stop by. Disappointed yes, but I'm secretly wishing you will hold another one soon because I literally can't get over all the amazing knits I can see here. Will you by any chance be selling any of these pieces on your online store in the near future?....

    x Lauren
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  3. Great photos, love the bondi markets! x
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  4. so cute and beautiful! I would like to come to you next time, but I live far away - in Russian

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  5. wow you're so lucky to have kept everything dry! i could envision flying tents & water destroyed clothing so you're incredibly lucky :D so glad everything went so well for you! i totally want to head down & check out bondi markets sometime soon. & loving your boots/heels in the last shot.x



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  6. Oh how I wish I could have been in Sydney for this, so glad it was a great experience for you :) That textured camel and black jumper in the 3rd last pic is to die for and I'm loving your ensemble too!

    Aleena x

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  7. so cute! i wish i could have flown to sydney to be there! x

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  8. wow that looks like such an amazing stall!! wish i lived in sydney then i would come visit :)

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  9. there is amazing pieces.... very nice pics ;D
    you're so lovely

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  10. Hun this looks amazing! Wish I could have been there to snuggle up in the cold with you. I love how you've colour coded it all too!

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  11. You should come over to Perth sometime! :)
    xx cindy
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  12. Beautiful set up Nicole! Yes, markets are exhausting, I feel your pain!! The Schmooks jewels look great! Thanks xxx Claire / Schmooks

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  13. Amazing! I've never seen so many gorgeous items in one place before. Wish I could of been there! I know how you feel, markets are exhausting! Love the photos, adorable!

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  14. Your stall looked utterly gorgeous, so colourful, welcoming and full of lovely little treasures, sounds like it turned out to be a successful day : ) x

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  15. Seeing this makes me sad. sighhh. IF ONLY I LIVED IN SYDNEY!! Your stall looks wonderful <3

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  16. So pretty colourful, remember me at lovely bonbons! That is as cute as much. ;)

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  17. When are you doing it again? Please tell me that it will happen :P

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  18. awesome stuff! wish i didnt have exams and had time to go say hi to you!

    helen xx

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  19. Wish I could have gone! looks amazing.


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  20. Oh I miss Sydney! I used to frequent the Bondi and Glebe markets pretty much every time they were on... Sounds like it was a huge success congratulations.



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  21. Looks like a vintage treasure trove! Glad you braved it through the weather. The Totoro plus and brooches are super cute, and especially adore the last photo of you.

    ♥, Jamie
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  22. Very beautiful things. Great pics!

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  23. Oh, how I wish I could have been there! =)

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  24. Nicole! theres such a vast variety of colours and textures here everything looks so preety and perfectly place! what an amazing stall set-up! well done! it would've been great to have been there!

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  25. Ah..tis looks so much fun..so pretty clothes n jewelleries.hpe u hd a grt time:-)
    much love
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  26. amazing event!:)

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  27. it's so beautifully bright! glad to hear it went well. i did rozelle the other week and it was tough! xo

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  28. amazing pics! Love that colourful market atmosphere!

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  29. The stall looks amazing! Please have another one soon, I couldn't come this weekend.

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  30. I LOVE IT!
    X

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  31. Oh no I wish I knew about this! The stall is so pretty. Will you be setting up again at Bondi sometime soon? <3

    x

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  32. I love that kind of street markets! When I was in Ireland last year I went to every market :)
    It was rainin g but I am sure that it doesn´t mind you too much because I think taht very girl can buy what she want even raining :)

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  33. if i lived near u and not on the other side of the world i would have bought everything. haha

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  34. It looks like a success despite the weather! I wish I could have checked it out but alas I live in NYC lol.


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  35. Omg I love your stall, totally wish this was in NY!! Please bring it to NY! I braved the rain this wkend and went to an outdoor craft fair, totally worth it ;P

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  36. LOVE this post and your blog... wish I could go!!!


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  37. Lovely clothing <3
    Thank you for sharing :)

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  38. what a wonderful coloured photos!!!
    kisses from your follower ♡

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    With love Little Sable

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  39. Oh my goodness. SO many goodies here. Agh. I can't get enough of it.


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    xo

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  40. The booth looks FABULOUS!!!! Wish I were there. Waaay to far from me!

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  41. Loving all the colors and sweet trinkets!

    xo-Julie
    Peace. Love. LOL!

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  42. i wish i lived in australia!! i definitely wouldn't have missed this! you have so many beautiful pieces -- congrats!! xo

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  43. ou, it looks like great store!!

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  44. The stall looks so pretty, lovely pieces too xoxo

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  45. I wanna go there :) beautiful pictures!

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  46. Gorgeous pics! You are living many a girl's dream, including mine! fabulous xx

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  47. Would have definitely been there if I lived anywhere near Bondi. Come up to coast next time!

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    x.

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  48. am sure it all went well (: i will be makin my next visit in July...would love to meet you for a coffee if you are free.

    ✘leonie

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  49. This all looks pretty amazing! If I lived in Sydney I would have been there in a heartbeat - torrential rain and all!

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  50. thanks so much for these great pictures!i like everything!

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  51. I wish i was there :(

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  52. Such gorgeous pieces! I love everything! Especially your little Totoro!!

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  53. i love love love all that colour. wish brisbane had some amazing markets like this.

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  54. WOW so many cute items!!! <3 Congrats on Cosmo too! You totally deserve it!

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  55. I love how beautiful and co-ordinated it all looks - so pretty! If it hadn't been a continent away i would have been there with bells on!

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  56. So lovely... still craving a hair bow of yours!

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  57. I would have burnt a hole in my pocket if I was there!

    x claudia
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  58. L O V E L Y POST!!!! BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES!!! www.pulsacoesplanetarias.blogspot.com

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  59. Oh my goodness this is a vintage delight!

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  60. ha, i see a scarf that i have, a chanel one. wats the difference btw a bondimarket and a flea market?

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  61. I'm glad it went so well... :) I hope you're doing one when I come to Australia next! :D

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  62. Beautiful pictures! i wish i was there, it looks so cute.

    Love.

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