The ‘eco peko news’ Category...
King & Queen of the Vegie Patch
18 August, 2010
Something that I am very proud to sponsor is the unique King & Queen of the Vegie Patch Competition.
This is a photo entry competition for babies (up to 18months old), who have been photographed with a vegie patch theme (love it!!). Think baby holding some vegies or even popping bub into your very own vegie garden.
We know growing your own food is a great learning step for nutrition & understanding food miles for kids (which in turn helps us understand so many important enviromental issues), so its got points already. I love that the competition isn’t for the best photography, or even a beauty contest, but for a bub in a vegie patch scene.
The prizes are eco fantastic, with eco peko supplying bamboodies, organic tee’s and happy daks for the King and Queen, as well as prizes from Agoo, Bowtique, Love Bytes (we are talking an amazing photography shoot of the winning bubs…I love this girls work, its colour saturated and really unique..this will be worth winning alone..the picture above is an example of her work), Modern Cloth Nappies from Bonnibuns , Lil Rockers, About a Boy & La Toriana
There is also prizes for the 6 runner up boys and 6 runner up girls (there are only 6 entries so far!!!) Of which all the sponsors are popping something in (we are adding a super big organic bib, valued at $22.95 to each runner up, so even the runner up prizes will be good)
So if you or someone you know has a little eco baby that loves to get photographed (must be 18 months or under and have a vegie themed photo), enter now as its still anyones game. The final date to enter is next Monday the 23rd, so get your skates on…click on the link King & Queen of the Vegie Patch , and away you go 
sale, sale, sale
12 July, 2010
To get ready for our new t-shirts, we are discounting, discontinued stock.
From today until next Tuesday the 3 prints ’100% organic & natural..no pest inside’ , ‘earth baby’ and ‘gimme ABC’s not GMO’s’ will be on sale.
These super soft, high thread count, organic cotton tee’s, come with a little organic cotton library bag and a little packet of organic veggie seeds and are only $26 (RRP $39.95)…great savings for your little greenie!
We have limited amounts of each so… first in, best organically dressed
Its win, win
28 June, 2010
Sunday’s Upmarket, was so busy, that I just couldn’t run the competition I was planning. So I have decided to run it online
To win an ‘eco baby pack’ comprising of a bamboodie, organic happy daks, organic super big bib and an organic tee (all valued at $152.80), just invite your facebook friends to the eco peko facebook page and post a comment about it on the eco peko wall…On Thursday, I will pick a winner…..good luck
Junior Upmarket
20 June, 2010
This Sunday the 27th, will see another Perth Upmarket grace our shores (well… heritage listed uni).
This one proves to be bigger and better, with the inclusion of the Junior Upmarket, more lovely gourmet food & loads more retailers (there is even a whisper that there may be a wine bar thingy…how civilized).
The timing is absolutely perfect, as our new range arrives this week.
Comprising of organic denim jeans, bamboodie (it’s a trans-seasonal bamboo hoodie), organic happy daks, organic cotton super big bib and our ever popular organic teeshirts, with a cute eco bag.
To celebrate the new release, eco peko is giving away a ‘baby eco pack’. Consisting of bamboodie happy daks & super big bib, The prize is valued at $115.To win, all you have to do is pop by the eco peko stand in the Junior Upmarket Hall and join the email membership base (current members can still apply, just pop your name and email into the competition box).
The winner will be drawn at 3pm.
Little One Baby, baby
25 May, 2010
If you have been lucky enough to pick up the latest issue of Little One Baby (3rd issue May release), you may have noticed eco peko, peeking through the pages:)
You also may have noticed a different format to other parenting mags…..
Woven through the………
- kids products and fashion
- the compassionate and moving stories
- the party tips
- the baby massage instruction
- a fantastic twin special
- some travel & cafe friendly tips
- and even how to make a baker boy cap
……..is insight into 20 beautiful baby’s rooms from Australia & New Zealand. Here you meet the family, learn of the birthing story, the story behind the room, tips on room nessesities and see some truly amazing design ideas.
If you are looking for inspiration for your little ones room, or have a friend that may be giving birth soon, check out the big glossy magazine, Little One Baby.
Also, something that sticks with me, is Amy’s (the publishing editor) word’s of wisdom about having her first child…it’s addressed to all the super-mums out their (maybe me, maybe you) and reminds us of the important things (you have to buy the mag to read it and finishes with…”This is life – messy, not what you thought it would be and really, really wonderful.
we likeee
4 May, 2010
Its been along time between blogs, but a couple of very cool things have caught my eye…
The latest (thats 5th folks) issue of Peppermint is totally rocking. Australia’s very own eco fashion mag has some tips on having a green wedding, a tablecloth to skirt pattern, some wonderful interviews and insight into eco artists world wide, some very cool eco fashion…and this gem from the naughty corner, which blew me away
quote ” It seems of late, Lucas Paw Paw Ointment has attained semi-cult status. You would be hard pressed not to know at least one person who has that little red container lurking in the bottom of their handbag. But here at Peppermint we heard some worrisome whispers. We couldn’t rest without knowing: could it be that precious little paw paw product is filled with petroleum jelly? Well yes, beauty sleuths, I’m afraid its true”………they go onto recommend some beautiful organic lip balms, that more then replace, what was once my favourite product! Get this latest issue at (which is carbon neutral, printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper and donating proceeds to ‘Save the Children Haiti Earthquake Emergency Appeal’) your favourite newsagent, and if its not there ask for them to get it in!.
Next on the list is BeaDivine’s blog ‘from the blue shed‘. Their she talks about her latest jewelry creations (more on that soon), gives patterns and inspiration for a wide variety of very cool projects (reversible scrappy girls headscarf..with a peak anyone?) and some delicious healthy recipes, but my favorite is the transformation of an old derelict caravan into a gypsy wonderland for her girls..check it out!!!
Whilst surfing, have a look at Robins etsy site, she has some wonderful jewelry made from beautiful vintage china..tea party couture.
its the biggest one yet!!!
26 March, 2010
Oh me, oh my, its a very exciting change for Upmarket this week, with our move to UWA (lots of parking folks…lots…. [I had a market downer last weekend...no parking... hefty fines (200 bucks!!!) it was a 'no parking' market venue]).
Well after that ‘mother earth’ of a storm, UWA wasn’t looking that flash (lots of windows broken), so Justine (not me…Mrs Barsley…or as I like to call her Mrs Clever) and her team, organised marquee’s, to house the 100 odd artisans expected this weekend on the grounds at the very beautiful UWA
….late breaking news reveals that UWA has come to the ‘market party’ and fixed the windows in Winthrop Hall in time for this Sunday!!!
Other great news
- its the same day and venue (different area) as the Perth Sun Fair ( a renewable energy and sustainable living fair)…which I’m very excited about
- there are play areas for kids; including Storks Corner Store (story readers and craft activities)
- eco peko’s cardboard courtyard (we have a comp going on..)
- Phil from Unfurl will be the DJ crooner & teaching his juggling skills
- and 30 free bags of artisian goodness to pick up .
it gets better…ecopeko & Upmarket only specials….
Because of our year long unison and synergy with Upmarket, eco peko would like to offer these specials for the March 28th market
- the first 3 customers who buy 2 tees, will receive a free set of eco table and chairs (value $49.95)
- the first 3 customers to buy 1 tee, will receive a free, eco rockin cradle (value $ 15.00)
- order’s for super sturdy cubbies or castles are only $39.95 (on the day) excluding shipping.
- pre-ordered cubbies & castles for pick up that day are $39.95 (no shipping…must be pre-ordered through either info@ecopeko.com or 0448 218 135)
……….these cubbies and castles are the best on the market (confirmed by European design book ‘Cardboard Design’) , are made from recycled card and made in Perth..I have done lots of testing with my own 5yr and 3yr old children (Big hit at Levi’s (5) birthday) and are currently retailing for $49.95 (not including shipping), the discount offer is only for this weekends Perth Upmarket.
But wait there’s more!!!!!!!!……….every ecopeko sale at upmarket will receive free organic veggie seeds (and garden patch chatter..if you are keen..we love talking veggies)
It really is the biggest one yet!
Rock a bye baby
8 March, 2010
The very lovely Michelle, sent in a picture of her son Henry (5 months), being rocked in an eco peko cardboard cradle.
Though meant for dolls, this picture shows, bubba’s like to rock out in them as well (he’s so cute .
Thanks Henry and Michelle xx
Spencer Tunick
6 March, 2010
I had an amazing experience at the end of the shows…by being a part of Spencer’s artwork. I wasn’t going to blog about it, because I thought it not ‘eco peko clothing’…but in reflection, realized, it so is…
I was lucky enough to share a liberating experience with 5000 other people…though very cold, over time we all developed a tribe, under the careful instruction of Spencer. I noted people well over and under the 60 mark, and over and under the 60kg mark. Amazing tattoo’s and body shapes..with no judgement and plenty of comradeship…I didn’t take any photo’s, but googled this…if you ever have the opportunity, be a part of art.xxxxx
Life In style
4 March, 2010
What an amazing 4 days at Sydney’s Life Instyle last week!!! We were surrounded by some great exhibiters Miss Haidee with her vintage one off’s made by Nanna’s in Byron Bay, Aunty Ollie with her wonderful retro wear, Jazslings the practical one piece sling (no rings..I love it) and the very lovely Mally from Grasshopper a beautifully hand knitted range of baby wear by some amazing women in Zimbabwe.
Other wonderful products I saw were from Princess Ratbag (the most luxurious pettiskirts ever), with there new apricot / musk skirts (can’t say it enough…amazing) and as always clever, clever Jetti Spaghetti with lamps, chopsticks and blackboard placemats .
We had a busy time, what with all the trade shows happening at the same time, George Michael playing near the grounds and the Mardi Gras Parade on the Saturday, there was lots of colour and movement!
Surrounded by cardboard yet again, I wore my Mady Dooijes hemp/organic cotton dress (dyed with tea…very cool, check this designer out and talked eco peko until I was peko’ed right out…..
Thank you, thank you to my very talented sister for all her help…..until next year…bye, bye Instyle and…. hello Upmarket
