Wednesday, 31 March 2010

Shopping The Day Away In Brisbane


By Kathy Smith

From food to designer clothing, if you enjoy to shop the markets in Brisbane are the place for you.

Rocklea Sunday Discovery Markets have a variety of bargains such as second hand books, handmade soap, cupcakes and gourmet dog treats. It is all undercover and includes a large selection of breakfast options. Other stalls include: Plants, antiques and collectibles, homemade goods, second hand clothing, toys, CDs and DVDs. This is a great way to spend a relaxing Sunday morning with the shopping bargains and the live music.

City Farmers Market, located outside of Reddacliff Place, in front of Brisbane Square takes place every Wednesday from 11am till 6pm. Here you will find bread, freshly made pasta, rich quiches, frittatas and pies. There are also many organic and gluten free items. They also have divine selections of cheeses, dips, olives, and cupcakes, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables.

The Young Designer Markets is an addition to the Sunday Lifestyle Market in South bank precinct on Ernest Street. It features some of Brisbane's best up and coming designers and artists who sell a range of locally designed and made goods including fashion, home wares and accessories. The standard of the market is high with many ambitious designers applying for the coveted 40 stalls. Designers to watch are Mike Harris from SUGOI. He uses natural cotton in an electric mish-mash of prints inspired by Brisbane's summer months, music and love of the surf; Sasha and Troy Strebe from DEBRIS BLANC, a label created through their love of all things vintage. They have personally handmade over 1000 pairs of one-of-a-kind jeans and all their items ate exquisite. You never know, one day a piece you buy at this market for a bargain price may be worth hundreds when the designer finds fame in the world.

On the second Sunday of each month, at Showground's, you can enjoy the Mount Tamborine Market. With plenty of space to browse and a performance stage it is the perfect atmosphere for all. It is also family friendly, offering pony rides and a children's play area. Here you will find fresh produce, plants, herbs and flowers, arts and crafts and clothing for sale. Witches Chase Cheese Outlet and Mount Tamborine Boutique Brewery are also not too far, so you can visit them after the market and make it a great day out with friends and family.

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