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December and the festive season

We are almost at the last month of the year and getting ready for December and the festive season.  We have so many wonderful things to help you celebrate. Our gold baskets is just the total bling needed be bright and sparkly. There are so many markets coming up with all our range of table wares to make the perfect festive gathering.  Visit us at one the markets to see our lovely tablecloths  –  see all the details for the markets below. We are super excited to be back at the Wahroonga Village fair this year and will have a few treats on offer for our lovely clients.

Big News

It is with an equal measure of excitement and sadness that we announce that next year we are moving to France.  We are following our hearts and are fulfilling a long held dream to live permanently in France and our gorgeous little home @la_grange__drome. We will also be much closer to our son in the UK.

We have been busy with 2 duck trading for over 16 years – which has lead to the most amazing friendships, exciting travels and wonderful connections with our stockists, suppliers and customers. Running a small business is the most varied work, that truly means that no two days are the same. While we won’t miss waiting for containers of baskets, or getting up early for markets,  we will miss the warm and special relationships we have made with all of our customers. We have been so grateful for your support of 2 duck and our wonderful baskets.  
For now we are still selling all our current stock until March when we will  say adieu to Australia and bonjour to France.  We still do love our baskets and will look at ways we can operate in France. Stay tuned.

Baskets of the Month

We just can’t go past some glitter for the festivities, get our full gold basket to celebrate over the summer! Our gold basket is completely covered in gold sequins and has the handy double strap carrying options for a perfect day out. See this basket and more over on the shop  https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/gold-basket/   Remember we have free shipping until 19th December.

Wholesales

We are still sending out wholesales orders every week so don’t delay as the delivery cut off dates will start in early December.  We will be open in early January for top up orders too.  As soon as the delivery services open again we can re stock you for the summer.  To make your first order contact us via the contact form https://2ducktrading.com.au/contact-2duck/

Markets

  Carriageworks Farmer Markets –   In December find us on Saturday 2nd December and then again at the Christmas market extravaganza on the 23rd December.   Carriageworks Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8am to  1pm. We will be back in January on the 20th.

 

 EQ markets-    For December we will be at the market only on Saturday 16th December.  This will be our last market at EQ after 19 years so do come and see us for the last time.   We will have our full range of baskets, St James tops, linens and more. The market is from 8am to 2pm.

 

Le Marche – Willoughby –   Find us at this gem of a Sunday market on Sunday 10th and 24th December.   We will have all our favourite baskets, St James tops, fab raffia hats and great table linens and a few of our French vintage linens finds from our time in France.  We had this lovely write up in Time Out this week https://www.timeout.com/sydney/shopping/le-marche?fbclid=IwAR1KbHV9zxS99dYkk1leJtfsQelG-ypzvDJ1Jztf6MPnkl9zW0Iv696LUrY.

 

Dates for December

Bastille Market: Paris to Manly Xmas market:  Saturday 2nd December  St Paul’s College Manly,  from 3-8pm. French food, shopping,  a few bubbles what more could we want!

Wahroonga Village Fair : Sunday 3rd December,  In the Wahroonga Village in our usual spot.  Event is from 9am to 4pm. We are in the same spot on Railway Ave. We will have a few sale baskets and some French vintage  sheets on sale too.

Double Bay Christmas Fair:  Saturday 9th December Guilfoyle Park  from 10.00am to 2pm.  A new boutique Christmas market with lots of Xmas fun for all.

 

Stay safe and happy this December

2 duck trading co x

 

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November at 2 duck

I think I say this every year, but really how can it be almost November and getting to the pointy end of the year.   Please find the update of all our goings on at 2 duck trading co for November. It is a busy one.

We are just back from a fantastic 2 days in Wagga Wagga at the annual CMRI fund raiser. I love the chance to get out of town and visit our wonderful country clients. Happily we get to do it a few more times this month with trips to the Iris Country Fair at Frensham school, Mittagong and also Popped Up at Kimo just out of Gundagai on the  gorgeous Kimo Estate.  All the details below.

Baskets of the Month

One of my favourite styles and a basket so practical, it is a must have! Our medium rustic basket with short handles.    This baskets is woven in a rectangular shape for the rustic palm leaf – it super practical and very strong. Pop over to the shop for this and all our styles –    https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/medium-rustic-basket/

Saint James tops

We have great stocks of the Saint James tops too, perfect for all the French events coming up.  https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/galathee/ We also stock the long sleeve Minquier Moderne  – perfect for chaps as well.

Wholesales

There is still plenty of time for wholesale orders in the lead up to the festive shopping season. Don’t delay though as those baskets are better in your shops than my warehouse!!  We have excellent supplies of all the classics  plus a few of the fun ones too –  https://2ducktrading.com.au/contact-2duck/ If you have never ordered before drop us a message and we will get you set up for wholesale ordering.

Markets

  Carriageworks Farmer Markets –   For November find us on Saturday 4th November.   Carriageworks Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8am to  1pm and we are usually there, the first and third Saturday, but are exceptionally away on 18th November for a special country event.

 

 EQ markets-    For November we will be at the market Saturdays 11th and 25th November.  Find us under the market canopy area near the vegetables or flowers.   We will have our full range of baskets, St James tops, linens and more. The market is from 8am to 2pm.

 

Le Marche – Willoughby –   Find us at the Sunday gem of a market on Sunday 12th and 26th of November.   We will have all our favourite baskets, St James tops, fab raffia hats and great table linens and a few of our French vintage linens finds from our time in France.

Events Coming Up for the calendar.

FANS French market –  Sunday 5th November at Killarney Heights school  for the annual celebration of all things French in the North! Incredible French food, shopping, entertainment it is all total festival of all things French. Not to be missed.

Iris Country Fair – Frensham Campus Saturday 18th November – we are delighted to be taking part in the Iris Country Fair – normally a once in  5 years event  it has been quite a while since the last one.

Popped Up at Kimo – Thursday 23rd November at Kimo Estate Gundagai. A fabulous country shopping day in the grounds of Kimo Estate. Open from 10-3pm this is a beautiful event.

Dates for December

Paris to Manly Xmas market:  Saturday 2nd December  St Paul’s College Manly,  from 3-8pm.

Wahroonga Village Fair : Sunday 3rd December,  In the Wahroonga Village in our usual spot.  Event is from 9am to 4pm.

Double Bay Christmas Fair:  Saturday 9th December  Guilfoyle Park  from 10.00am to 2pm.

 

See you at an event soon.

2 duck xx

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October update

For this October update,  I am taking refugee in my office away from the searing heats we have been experiencing this mid September. Wow it is incredible that we are already facing such extreme temperatures. Thankfully I am getting back into swimming most days and my trusty 2 duck basket comes with me every time.  October is really the start of the busy season and we have quite a few special events coming up. We are also away at the beginning of October celebrating my Mum’s 80th birthday,  so there are few markets missing early October.

 

Morocco update: in the wake of the devastating earthquakes near Marrakech and in the Atlas Mountains we have been reminiscing about our visits to this wonderful country. We were lucky enough to spend a day trekking up to a gorgeous berber retreat, having lunch and and then come down through a number of hill villages. These are such special memories so we were so sad to know that these areas had been badly affected. To our relief all the artisans based near Marrakech, who do the leather work on the baskets, were unharmed during the quake.  Whilst the city of Marrakech may be bouncing back, the surrounding areas will take some time to recover. Our thoughts are with the people of Morocco.

Baskets of the Month

A perfect basket for Spring – our single strap basket.  A great option for those that aren’t required to carry for the multitudes! This is a small/medium basket with long strap handles that go so easily over the shoulder. Perfect for a Turkish towel, water bottle, sun block and your favourite book. See this and all our baskets –  https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/single-strap-basket/

Wholesales

Don’t forget to  stock up on baskets, as we head to the festive and summer season. To look at our full wholesale range send us a contact request https://2ducktrading.com.au/contact-2duck/

Markets

  Carriageworks Farmer Markets –  find us in October on – Saturday 21st.  Carriageworks Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8am to  1pm and we are usually there, the first and third Saturday, but exceptionally away the 1st Saturday – 7th October  (got to celebrate my Mum’s 80th after all).

 

 

 EQ markets-   Whilst there may be a change in management at the markets at EQ,  you will still find the same market traders at this favourite market. For October find us on there Saturday 14th. We will be away exceptionally on Saturday 28th in Wagga Wagga.  Find us under the market canopy area near the vegetables or flowers.   We will have our full range of baskets, St James tops, linens and more. The market is from 8am to 2pm.

Le Marche – Willoughby –   In October we will be at the market on Sunday 22nd October.   We will have all our favourite baskets, St James tops and great table linens and a few of our French vintage linens finds from our time in France.

Events Coming Up for the calendar.

CMRI Christmas Fair Wagga Wagga  – 27th and 28th October, join us and many other wonderful stallholders at the annual CMRI Xmas fair at the Murrumbidgee Turf Club for this much anticipated event.

FANS French market –  Sunday 5th November at Killarney Heights school  for the annual celebration of all things French in the North!

Iris Country Fair – Frensham Campus Saturday 18th November

Popped Up at Kimo – Thursday 23rd November at Kimo Estate Gundagai.

 

Take care and keep cool

2 duck

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April news

With April, Easter is upon us and we do have some fun markets over the Easter weekend.  We are so delighted to be back at the Burrawang Easter Fair in the historic village in the Southern Highlands. We have missed three of these wonderful events due to Covid and the wild weather over the last few years so we are thrilled to back this Easter. For the info see below in this post. We also have the fabulous Le Marche Willoughby on Sunday which will be a real cracker for Easter.

We are counting down our markets until we head to France in late April.  See our list below.

Our online shop will be open while we are away in France and we will  be posting orders on a weekly basis  (or more depending on the volumes of orders).

Remember Mother’s Day is coming up too,  so order your baskets soon to have the best present ready for Maman.

We return from our adventures in France and to the markets in early August. No doubt with plenty of tales to tell.  We are so looking forward to being back in our house and reconnecting with  our village.   Most of all we can wait to see our son in Uk and spending time with with our French and Italian families. To follow our French adventures check us our on instagram @2ducktradingco or our house account @la_grange_drome      La belle vie!

Baskets of the Month

With the arrival of cooler weather, everyone turns to more cooking and the necessary shopping for fabulous home prepared meals. One of the best baskets is our rectangle rustic basket.  With short strong leather handles and the squared design it is perfect take to the market or shops to load with produce.  Also handy for school sports and all the toting of kids paraphernalia. So strong but stylish, pop over to our shop now to get yours https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/medium-rustic-basket/

Markets

Find us:

Burrawang Easter Fair – Saturday 8th April.  For all the info-   http://www.burrawangeastermarket.com

Le Marche- Willoughby – Sunday  9th April

Quay Quarter market –  Wednesday 12th April

Carriageworks Farmer market –  Saturday 15th April

 

 

Much love and see you at the markets when we return in August x

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Easter Update

Easter update

Easter is  coming and it is time to get ready. We have so many great little baskets – so perfect for Eater egg hunts.   Pop over to our shop page and see all the options or see below for all our markets. Here are a few great options.

A sparkly one

https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/baby-silver-heart-basket/

A cherry one

https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/baby-cherry-basket/

 

Classic baby baskets

https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/baby-basket-with-leather-trim/

Small rectangle baskets

https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/small-open-weave-rectangle/

Markets

Find us:

Carriageworks Farmer market –  Saturday 18th March &  April 1st

Cambridge market EQ – Saturday 25th March &  April 1st

Le Marche- Willoughby – Sunday 26th March  & 9th April

Burrawang Eater Fair – Saturday 8th April.

 

Enjoy the chocolate x

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January 2023

We have rolled into 2023, full of promise and with plenty to look forward too. We have so much on the ahead of us both personally and professionally. It is always a delight to have things to look forward too.

Markets are not back for us until the 21st January. Then we will be fully underway until late April when we take another trip to our beloved little house in France.  Online sales are still open and we are posting every other day. Still trying to keep that holiday vibe while we can.

Baskets of the Month

What better way to get ready for the season of love than with a red heart basket. This is a classic basket with long red leather handles and 3 red leather hearts sewn on one side of the basket.  It is a long standing favourite of 2 duck clients. For all the info on this and other baskets go to https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/heart-basket/

Wholesales

After a busy December season we still have many of our popular styles available for wholesale. To look at our full wholesale range send us a contact request https://2ducktrading.com.au/contact-2duck/

Markets

 

  Carriageworks Farmer Markets –  We  will back at Carriageworks on the 21st January. To celebrate the new year and start off in style,  we will be having a warehouse sale. We  have several  large  piles of 2nds baskets  ready to go.Cambridge markets EQ  We are back to the markets on Saturday 21st January from 8-2pm, and thereafter every Saturday.

 Quays Quarter Lane Market  Custom House Quay,  this market will be back February 8th.

Le Marche – Willoughby We return to Le Marche on Sunday 29th January and there after every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month.

 

Happy New Year, Bonne Année from 2 duck trading co x

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December festive update

A quick hello from 2 duck in the final days of the pre Christmas rush.

Express shipping 

We will be offering a free upgrade to express shipping until Thursday 22nd December.

Last markets for the year

Carriageworks Twilight Market Wednesday 21st Dec from 4 to 9pm.

Le Marche- Willoughby Thursday 2.30-7.30pm

Cambridge market EQ on Xmas eve,  8am to 2pm.

Markets in 2023

We will be back at:

Carriageworks Farmers market on the 21st Jan.

Cambridge markets EQ  on the 21st Jan.

 

Online shop:

Our online shop will be open right through Xmas and New Year and we will post on days that the Post offices are open.  Probably Wednesday or Thursday 28th  or 29th December and then after the New Year holidays.

 

Wholesale orders:

Need a top up of baskets. No worry! We  will be processing wholesale orders after New Year when Aramex start deliveries up again.   We will be closed for the public holidays.  Need to save up those holiday days for another trip to France later in the year.

 

We hope everyone has a joyful and happy Christmas and festive time then a restful and fun celebration of the New Year what ever it may bring.  Thanks for the continues support of 2 duck trading co and our wonderful baskets.

Merci encore

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December news.

 

Well I won’t pretend it has been an easy start to December  – didn’t plan on getting Covid to slow us down. It was such a disappointment to miss a few markets especially Wahroonga Xmas fair.  However we are on the road to recovery and will be back at the markets this coming weekend. There is still plenty of times to catch up with us until Xmas and the holiday season. For all our events and markets see the info below.

We will be posting baskets online right through the holiday season too.  If the Post office is open then, we will post.

Wholesales

For those who haven’t ordered it is not too late to do so.  We are packing orders most days and do our best to get them out as quickly as we can. Better in your shops than our warehouse.  Don’t delay though as the  delivery cut off times are coming.  If you are not on our list just drop us a line via our contact page https://2ducktrading.com.au/contact-2duck/

Baskets of the Month

 

Got to feel a bit festive now that it is December,  and you can’t go past a cherry basket!  We have 3 sizes of cherry baskets so there is is something for everyone.  https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/cherry-basket/ Pop over to the shop and check them out.  Especially for the super cute mini cherry baskets.

Markets

 

  Carriageworks Farmer Markets –  We are at Carriageworks on Saturday 17th December from 8am til 1 pm. As well as back  for the annual Xmas twilight market on Wednesday 21st  December.

We are attending Cambridge market EQ every Saturday til Xmas.  Find us there for baskets, St James tops, great saucisson, French linens, French gourmet treats,  hats and more.   Saturday from 8am to to 2pm.

Our last market will be Xmas Eve.  Then we taking a short break.

For the folks in the city Quays Quarter Lane Market  Custom House Quay,  will be back in December,  we will also be attending the 2nd market  on 14th December from 8am to 2pm.

Le Marche – Willoughby  This is another big month for Le Marche. We will in Willoughby for the Sunday 11th December market and for the Xmas Twilight market on the 22nd December.

 

 

 

Lots of love for the festive season 2 duck x

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Wow it’s nearly November!

Incredible, it is nearly November where has this year gone???

We are in the last few days of October so first thing to say is Happy Birthday to us at 2 duck trading co – we are 15 years old!! It was a quite a life changing moment when we took over 2 duck trading co from Chris and Tessa back in 2007 fitting in perfectly with our French inspired ethos and it has lead to amazing adventures to France and Morocco plus a wonderful time building our wee business here in Sydney. We have meet so many people, made life long friends and feel just as passionate about our wonderful market baskets as we did at the beginning.

To celebrate from today until 31st October we are offering free shipping on all baskets orders. Just pop FREE SHIPPING into the coupon section when you make your order.

November will see a return of many beloved and fabulous events sadly missed during the pandemic. Starting off the wonderful French fair at Killarney Heights school. See below for all the markets and events coming up.

Wholesales

Since the arrival of the baskets (thank goodness) we are been furiously getting out wholesale orders to all our lovely patient customers.  For those who haven’t ordered it is not too late to do so. We are packing orders most days and do our best to get them out as quickly as we can. Better in your shops than our warehouse. If you are not on our list just drop us a line via our contact page https://2ducktrading.com.au/contact-2duck/

Baskets of the Month

What to choose for our basket of the month – it is just so brilliant to have them all back in stock.  In the end I just can’t go past our wonderful classic double handle baskets.  This is such a staple of our markets. The short and long handles makes this basket so versatile for every day use. We have missed them while we waited for the new order to arrive and they are selling like hotcakes! Pop over to the shop page for these great baskets plus many more  https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/double-handle-basket/

Markets

 

  Carriageworks Farmer Markets –  We are at Carriageworks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.  For November this is the 5th and 19th November. From 8am til 1 pm.

We are attending Cambridge market EQ every Saturday til Xmas.  Find us there for baskets, St James tops, great saucisson, French linens, French gourmet treats,  hats and more.   Saturday from 8am to to 2pm.

Cambridge markets  will also be holding the;

Quays Quarter Lane Market  Loftus Lane  and  we will also be attending the inaugural market on 9th November from 8am to 2pm.

Plumer Road Fair in Rose Bay is back on 20 November, Plumer Road from 10 to 4pm. A very small and select little market in the Plumer Road shopping precinct.

 

Le Marche – Willoughby  This is another big month for Le Marche. We have the regular Sunday market on Sunday 13th and 27th November at Laurelbank House in Willoughby,  plus we will have our fantastic Christmas Twilight market on Friday 18th November at the central courtyard of Macquarie Uni Campus. Plenty of space, parking for this great event.

Coming Events 

French market  Killarney Heights Public School – Sunday 6th November.

Popped Up at Kimo 

We are back at the Kimo Estate just out from Gundagai,  for this beautiful event – Popped Up at Kimo from 10-3pm. It will be a fantastic collection of beautiful small businesses and artisans showcasing their wares for a great cause. So happy to be going back to this event.

On for the diary

Wahroonga Street Fair Sunday 4th December. Back in the Wahroonga Village after 3 years!!

 

Phew I hope we are still standing after all this! Take care from 2 duck.

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September at 2 duck

Yippee September means Spring and hopefully some beautiful warm and sunny basket weather.  Please find our full update on September for 2 duck trading co.

We are delighted that our new baskets will be here any day now, so we can celebrate the beginning of Spring.  It is always a joy when we have new stock and styles available for you.  We also have lots of events and special markets coming up this month too.  Plenty of places to find us and get a basket, raffia hat or a St James top.

Baskets of the Month

It always feels a little like Xmas when the new container arrives.  This rustic rectangle basket is one of my favourites and the basket that I use every day.  So glad to have this back in plentiful supply and ready to send. https://2ducktrading.com.au/product/medium-rustic-basket/

Wholesales

 

Returning this year is the classic market basket with the red leather handles. We have missed you.

If you are not on our email list and would like to be, send us through a contact form and we will send you all the info regarding baskets and add you to the list. https://2ducktrading.com.au/contact-2duck/

Markets

 

  Carriageworks Farmer Markets –  We have changed our days at the market and will be coming to Carriageworks every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.  For September find us only Saturday 17th September with all our new baskets. We are also away 1st Oct back on the 15th October.

We are attending Cambridge market EQ every Saturday. In September/ Oct  there a few exceptions due to events and family matters. Our dates are  17th and 24th September.  We will also be away the 1st and 8th October.  Find us there for baskets, St James tops, great saucisson, French linens, hats and more.  Our range of  long awaited St James tee shirts has been expanding (finally) so do pop and see us for the perfect trans seasonal tops.

 

Le Marche – Willoughby  this month we will be at Le Marche  Sunday 11th and 25th September. Visit us for baskets, St James tops, French pates and foie gras,  French linens and French fun.

Events

Saturday 3rd Sept –  Bastille market Saint Paul’s College Manly  10-3pm. Postponed due to weather in July  this full French experience is going ahead this Saturday. Fingers crossed for the weather again!

Friday 9th Sept  – Shore school American Tea fete day 8.30-2pm at Shore School North Sydney

Saturday 10th SeptWenona Fair Day 10.00- 3pm.  Wenona School North Sydney.

 

All the best 2 duck