As much as I often think, oh I wish we lived out of the city. It’s days like these, I think… damn I love our city. I love having the opportunity to go to things like this. A community fair in celebration of all things sustainable- it was a great morning out.
The Eco- living Fair just keeps getting bigger and better each year. More stalls, more demonstrations, more information being passed around and most importantly, more people. As without people…well, it’s not going to be quite so good is it.
Some snippets from the day…
Have you thought about joining Slow Food Sydney?
Paint your own umbrella for the kids.
Food Co-op spreading mandarin love
Urban Bee Hive Honey is all from Sydney urban hives.
A very knowledgable little friend of Monkey Boy’s who explained this (rather awesome) renewable energy concept that is awaiting approval in Australia. Monkey Boy then explained it all to Mr Chocolate a little later, (and that’s how enthusiastic information gets passed on, kids!)
colourful stilted entertainment
valet bike parking and free bike maintenance
a free plant for anyone that wanted one from the local council nursery
and everyone needed a hat.
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What have you been up to this fine weekend?
Any eco-living action?
cityhippyfarmgirl 
Looks like a glorious day out, Brydie! We spent a lot of the weekend in the garden – wasn’t it lovely weather! x
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Gorgeous weather Celia, and perfect for pottering in your lovely garden.
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Looks fab, we have a sustainable lvivng fair up here next month, looking forward to checking it out…new herbs in my pots this weekend 🙂
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I think it’s always exciting planting something new in Jen. I hope they flourish for you.
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We spent the weekend trying out fancy restaurants and going for walks and drives around town. What a lovely day you guys had indeed 🙂
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Yay! I kinda like the sounds of yours though!
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It was our anniversary, so I definitely DESERVED a day of spoiling for a change 🙂
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Thanks for sharing your day out. We spent the weekend hiking Lamma Island and celebrating 3 family birthdays. Busy busy!
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That is busy Bam, but good busy 🙂
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We were asked to have our Fairtrade stall at the Eco-Living Fair. But unfortunately (or fortunately) we are already committed to a monthly market on this Sunday of the month – so we were at that today. Otherwise we would have loved to be there. Looks like it was a fab day!
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What do you sell Jen?
It was a great day, lots of things to listen to and look at.
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I can imagine!
We sell fair trade goodies – tea, coffee, chocolate, handicrafts – we’re onsellers for Tribes & Nations at local markets.
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Oh I just had a look at some of the things online…cool stuff!
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look at that beautiful girl in the hat – delish xxx
me? walked the dog by the sea – then watered the garden – then tried to do some work – drank a beer with a friend instead 🙂
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Sounds like just the way Sunday’s should be spent, lovely lovely.
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How fantastic for a hippy city girl. What a great day
http://www.mykitchenstories.com.au
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It was indeed 🙂
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That looks like a great day out. I love the look of that urban honey. I wonder where the hives are. Sorry, but I haven’t done anything eco friendly except hang my washing on the line!
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The hives are in quite a lot of places apparently… and the honey smells absolutely divine!
http://www.theurbanbeehive.com.au/
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I picked tomatoes and jalapenos and make a salsa- stayed home and did homely things- haven’t used the car all week- that is pretty eco-friendly. Also made bread – an apple pie and a pasta dish all in the same oven at the same time- no wasted space or energy!
Love that little girl in the hat- she’s really growing fast!
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She is Heidi, she certainly is.
And that all sounds like a wonderfully productive week.
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How fun to gather and see new ideas and meet new people. Hooray for your city and such thoughtfulness too.
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A lovely photographic record of the day Brydie. I went into the city (Brisbane) yesterday and had a great time. The atmosphere is quite different at the weekend, more relaxed.
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What a fine day out! Love days like this with feel-good vibes. Being in the city is definitely advantageous for getting to these types of events. Loving the stilted fellow! 🙂
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PS – the hat is VERY cute! x
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Oh, this seems FANTASTIC! Where was it on…I seriously need to keep my eyes peeled for more things like this.
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sunshine, free bike maintenance and paint your own umbrella – sounds great – I know what you mean about being thankful for the city when you find a great event
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What a perfect day! We spent it with John and Gabi, the newly web. Had a BBQ.
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Looks like a great event 🙂
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Oh, how wonderful! I wish Perth did this…or maybe they do…I shall check 🙂
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We have a similar fair happening in October, the Groat St Festival, in North Beach, being put together by our local transition town group, Eco Faeries and supported by the local permies 😃 I am thrilled more and more of these sustainable events are happening.
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