Guestpost: Sydney's best vintage markets

Hi everyone, I'm Jessica from Little Henry Lee! While Liv and Dave are busy moving their lives halfway around the world I've been asked to share a little guest post with you. As you all know, theyíre moving to Sydney, and being a local I thought I'd share some of my favourite second hand and vintage markets that I think are worth paying a visit if you ever find yourself in the area.



1. Sydney Alternative & Rock N Roll Markets





When: every second month, the next one is on Sunday, 2nd December

Times: 10:30am - 5:30pm

Where: Manning Bar, Sydney University, Camperdown

What You'll Find: some vintage and a lot of vintage inspired new clothing and jewellery, as well as live music

My Thoughts: this is a great little event that I've been to several times in the last couple of years. It's very much geared towards rockabilly and 1950s fashion and because there's live music and a bar it makes for a really great day out.





2. Glebe Markets





When: every Saturday

Times: 10:00am-4:00pm

Where: Glebe Public School, corner of Derby Place & Glebe Pt. Road

What Youíll Find: new and second hand clothing, records, books and bric-a-brac

My Thoughts: I've only been to these markets once before but they're in a great location, right on the edge of the city. Bonus points for having a large Salvation Army store a few minutes walk away, and I highly recommend brunch at Badde Manors CafÈ on the same street as well as a general wander down Glebe Pt Road.





3. Rozelle Markets






When: every Saturday & Sunday

Times: 9:00am-4:00pm

Where: Rozelle Public School, 663 Darling St, Rozelle

What Youíll Find: second hand clothing, records, books and bric-a-brac

My Thoughts: these markets are deceptively large as they actually spread all the way to the back of the school grounds and you can't see most of the stalls from the outside. Rozelle and the neighbouring suburb of Balmain are really lovely for walk around in the sun, and while you're there it's definitely worth popping into either of the two Adriano Zumbo patisseries for some of his famous macarons.






4. Gordon Markets






When: the 2nd Sunday of every month

Times: 8:30am-3:00pm

Where: Wade Lane, Gordon

What Youíll Find: second hand books, records, bric-a-brac, clothing and fresh baked goods

My Thoughts: My local markets! They're about a 30-40minute train ride from city but perfectly easy to get to if you're willing to travel (you can see the markets from the train station) and dead easy for me as I live a 5 minute drive away. I've found so many great things here over the years, though I'll admit I don't think I've ever bought clothes here. It's mostly people's second hand things with one or two dedicated book sellers and a fresh cake stall or two, but itís also undercover so you can count on these markets going ahead rain, hail or shine!






5. 50s Fair





When: Annually, next year's date hasn't been announced yet

Times: from 10:00am

Where: Rose Seidler House, 71 Clissold Road Wahroonga

What You'll Find: live music, vintage fashion shows/modelling, vintage and vintage inspired clothes and bric-a-brac

My Thoughts: I've been to the fair the past two years and it's definitely worth a visit! There's quite an expensive entry fee and it's more of an event than just markets, and you also have to wait a full year for it to come around again, but it really is a wonderful day out. Everyone is dressed up so beautifully and it's the perfect excuse to do the same yourself! It's also in my local area so it's super easy for me to get to, but people come from far and wide for this fair and they bring their vintage cars with them.






6. Love Vintage Show






When: Twice a year, next year's dates not announced yet

Where: Cantebury Racecourse Function Centre, King St, Cantebury

What You'll Find: vintage and some vintage inspired fashion, jewellery and bric-a-brac, live fashion shows and tips

My Thoughts: a fantastic vintage event that I went to for the first time this year. There are so many beautiful things to look through and prices range from the very cheap to the very expensive. I went expecting everything to be out of my price range but I did manage to come away with a few things and enjoyed just looking at the rest of it.

Thanks Jessica! It's great to have you as a guest over here. It's so helpful while moving.
I will check these places out when we are getting there.
Packing, boxing and having our leaving party, (sob!)
If you want to keep up to date with us in the meantime follow me on instagram
to see what we are up to until we are back to regular posting soon! Take care.

catching up, designs & pancakes

Dave is back and catching up never felt so good:
Pancakes, hugs and hanging out.
I felt super efficient and kept myself so busy, while he was gone
that by the end of the weed, I ended up having a twitch on my right eye, a sore stomach and a few other stress symptoms:
I just have a tendency to not stop working, if I don't get stopped.
And although I got a lot done, it feels much better to have a healthy balance back.
Of course it's the only long term way of staying productive as well.
To catch up properly we had a wonderful day off together, starting with a good lie in, pancake breakfast and loads of chatting and cuddle time.
In the afternoon we where productive again, getting my new business cards done
(so excited, can't wait to see the printed result).
Dave created a wonderful new logo, and we adjusted it together.
We had a nice walk to the printers, chose paper and foil and colours.
Right now we are in the process of updating my new Sydney makeup artist website.
It feels so good to prepare everything. And having little breaks too ;)
One more week at work, then packing, waving goodbye to my family and off we are...

Because we are going to be super busy moving to the other side of the world,
we scheduled some awesome bloggers who will share their guest-posts about Sydney and Australia.
So excited to feature them.
We are going to fill you in with little updates from us as well, but need a little more breathing time for the move. We will catch you soon.

happiest birthday, pumpkin soups and dog dreaming

We celebrated Dave's birthday with the traditional birthday apple pie (recipe here), a birthday party at the Clapton Hart with our friends and Dave's brother Adrian who's birthday is on the same day.
Thanks everyone for joining in, it was such a good night.

After all the celebrations our week was filled with real Autumn treats like pumpkin soup, hot-water bottles and ice cream in bed, as well as plenty of work.
Now Dave is off one week to Portland for business, which probably means even more ice cream in bed for me.
And while I am actually focusing on my career, I can't stop myself from watching dog videos, checking out different breeds on my phone while waiting for the bus and day dreaming about dogs.
I grew up with dogs and before I came to London a few years ago I have never lived without one.
I know long term we will get a dog, but I also know too well, how much time you need to invest when getting a puppy to train it well. We won't rush it, but a girl can dream...

Celebrations, Autumn walks and Design

This weekend was full of celebration time. 
The best news of the week and reason for extra celebrations was that Dave got a fantastic design job confirmed for Sydney! I am so excited and happy, it's just the best start!
It was his birthday too, and we will fill you in soon with a birthday party post.
I took him out for a big Autumn walk along the river and across Tower Bridge to the Design Museum. We got some great inspiration.
It was exciting to wear my new Autumn wardrobe out, and enjoying the chillier weather.
It just felt so good to be outdoors.
I got a new lightweight burgundy coat, a gorgeous birdie print (head-) scarf and a tan leather bag all sponsored by the Swedish clothing company Ellos, which are just perfect for this season.
Now that Dave's job is confirmed we are now busy planning my freelance career: Updating my Portfolio, working on new business cards, organizing photo shoots.
There is plenty to do. Fingers crossed things will fall into place for me as well.
Ideas keep buzzing through my head, there is so much I want to realize and am looking forward to start working in Sydney.
Every day I am falling more and more in love with this man, planning everything that lays ahead of us, brings us even closer together. Nothing makes me happier then working on creative projects together.

Guiness cake, folk music and tea cups

The week started with an amazing little event put on by the lovely owners of the wonderful Storm In A Teacup vintage boutique. They made yummy Guinness cake and served drinks in beautiful teacups, while they had amazing musicians at guests. I am so in love with the interior of the shop.
I joined with my friend to hear the talented and inspiring Sam Lee, sing his folk songs, and telling stories. It was a nice little getaway from the usual fashion week events. 
The coziness that this time of year brings with it is so beautiful.
Please excuse the blurriness and quality of these photos, I will try and perfect my photography skills
in low light.

This week has been busy, filled with preparations and makeup for exciting photo shoots and more prep for the move.
We took photos of our room, which will be missed.
We finished clearing out and made plenty of space for all new to come.
Thanks to Skype, I spoke to Dave every day and he had a very great time on his business trip to Sydney. He came back today with so many good news, and great job opportunities.
Fingers crossed. We are so excited. A few weeks of Fall and we will be back into Spring.
A little wardrobe challenge. It's getting cold over here.
Candles & tea time, snuggle-blanket-on-the-couch-time, colourful tights time, noodle soup time,
pumpkin time, socks in bed time, pretty leaves time, scarf time...
What do you like about Autumn?