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!

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

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

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

This Thursday the 25th to Sunday the 28th of Feb, we will be exhibiting at the very exclusive Kids inStyle.

Kids instyle is part of  Life inStyle  and is the premier trade event for kids and babies fashion and accessories in its region. The freshest and most exciting brands are being launched and positioned into the kids market at this industry acclaimed event.

eco peko will be showing our range of organic clothing, including our organic denim jeans, transeasonal bamboo hoodie, organic cotton happy daks and super long, organic cotton bibs. Our stand will be a display of indoor/outdoor eco delight, with recycled cardboard cubbies and house stands all atop our ‘green’ grass.

I’d like to thank The Arts and Cultural Dept. for the Research and Development grant that they awarded eco peko, to help attend Kids inStyle (thankyou, thankyou, thankyou xoxoxo)

Look out for us on stand k101, Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, Sydney

this just in……..

TCF WA and TCF Australia to expose emerging Australian designers in Sydney fashion event

The Textile, Clothing and Footwear Resource Centre of WA (TCF WA) in conjunction with TCF Australia, designedge  Fashion Incubator and Fashion Exposed will be sponsoring 6 emerging Australian fashion businesses to exhibit at Fashion Exposed in Sydney this month.

Fashion Exposed is Australasia’s premier trade fashion event, and is being held from the 14^th to the 16^th of February 2010 at the Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour.

With a reputation for launching new labels, cutting edge designers and showcasing the big brands, the February 2010 fashion event will showcase more than 1,500 new ranges in womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, streetwear and more.   This year Fashion Exposed will be co-located with the Australian Shoe Fair and the Bags and Accessories Fair

Exciting Australian designers that will be showcased in the TCF Australia showcase include:

v  Jacinta Catherine, Jacinta Catherine, Richmond, VIC

v  Kirsten Ingemar & Anne Leon from Wrapture, Byron Bay, NSW

v  Justine Davis, eco peko, Roleystone, WA

v  Sue Fantini & Deb McDermott, Juju Imports, Forster, NSW

v  Manush Farhang, Enviart, Spit Junction, NSW

v  Kim Bailey, East of Grey, Runaway Bay, QLD

wow!!!! Yes its very exciting. For those of you in Sydney, that are looking to go to Fashion Exposed, drop by our stand (2010 to 2016) and say hi! For appointments contact Justine on 0448 218 135 or info@ecopeko.com

Whilst taking photo’s (thank you the very talented Kiely !!), for up coming trade show’s (more on that soon)…Kiely took a wonderful snap of Frankie in the Frankie Say Recycle (take off from the Frankie Say Relax shirts of the 80’s) shirt and our new organic denim jeans. I just had to share

xx

……tomorrow, the 16th of December, between 1:30 & 3:30, we are having a private sale at 66 Ellesmere St, Mt Hawthorn…it will be big!!

For 2 hrs we are selling organic clothing (including last season, this season and….next seasons samples) for between $10 & $25 and cardboard play equipment for between $10 & $35.  Our cardboard cubbies, castles & furniture are of very high quality and will never…ever, be this price again. This will be a great time to buy unique eco presents for the little greenie in your life..

We will have lots of room and toys for the kids at a wonderfully relaxed house….follow the signs around the back..and feel free to tell your friends.

I am forwarding this to everyone, as its something I’m very passionate about.

Help your kids eat food grown by farmers (or themselves), not scientists.

PLEASE HELP KEEP WA GM-FREE BY SENDING THE ATTACHED XMAS CARD TO REDMAN AND FORWARDING TO YOUR NETWORK – TO BE SENT BEFORE 14^TH DEC – Thankyou!!

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Terry Redman Email: Minister.Redman@dpc.wa.gov.au

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….and the winner of the blog – let your friends know comp is …Michelle Tremain!!!!! yay for you…and the winner of the castle (from the UpMarket competition) is…..Charlette Taylor !!! I will be sending your wonderful gifts tomorrow, just in time for chrissy!!!:)

As another chrissy gift from us at eco peko we are having a sale (lasting only 2 hrs), only for Perth residents……..merry christmas everyone

cheap eco pressies for Christmas!!

come to 66 ellesmere st, mt hawthorn next Wednesday 16^th of December 1:30 to 3:30pm

for a private sale for friends & members.

on offer will be organic tee s (from current collection), last season stuff & cool organic clothing samples (from the 2010 collection) & some amazing cardboard furniture, castles, cubbies & rockin cradles (you will never find this quality of cardboard toys cheaper…I know for sure!!!).

For 2 hrs only, you can get eco peko clothing and cardboard cheapy cheap (a lot below cost!!!!), prices start at $10 and go to $35!

nibbles & coffee will be on tAP AND LOTS OF PLAY ROOM AND CUBBIES FOR THE KIDS!  call jus for more info..0448218315