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Season of love

 

I know it is cheesy, but how cool is a love heart basket – practical and pretty, ethical and lovely!!

For 2 weeks our love heart baskets are on special!!! Ready for the festival of love Valentines Day!!

We have our famous red heart basket or silver bling heart basket to choose from.  Pop on to our shopping page and let the love flow…

    

 

Markets For February

The Market @ EQ –  Moore Park every Wednesday and Saturday (away  Saturday 24th February only) from 8-2pm in the Showring Entertainment Quarter.

Saturday 10th February from 8-1pm @the Carriageworks Precinct

Northside Produce Market on Miller Street North Sydney   Saturday 17th from 8-12pm midday.

 

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Holiday January

Holidays

We are having a lovely break for part of January – much needed after the busy few months of October, November and December.

We are back at the markets from Wednesday 24th January – at Moore Park produce market and Carriageworks on Saturday 27th January. then pall our normal markets in February.

 

Baskets will still be available online during that time!!

 

See you at the end of Jan!! Happy holidays.

 

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November

They are here!!! Our new baskets have arrived and we will be updating the site with all the new styles. Happy dancing!!

 

We are busy busy busy with all of the wholesale orders, online and of course extra markets and events. Tis the season ….

 

Pop Up Shop

Back again our 2 duck pop up shop in the French school in Paddington 18th – Sunday 24th December

All our wonderful vintage linen, French market baskets and more!!

 

Markets in November/ December

 

Moore Park Foodies market: Entertainment Quarter every Wednesday and Saturday 8-2pm until December 23rd!! ( away Saturday 18th November only)

Carriageworks Farmers market: Saturday 11 & 25th Nov  and 9th & 23rd December

Northside Produce market: Millar Street North Sydney 2nd and 16th December

 

Extra markets and events

 

Iris Country Fair – Frensham School Mittagong Saturday 18th November 9-4pm

Nargoon Pop Up market – Gundagai Thursday 23rd November 10.00-3pm.

Cambridge Christmas market – Watson Bay Sunday 26th November 10 – 4pm

Wahroonga  Fair Day – Wahroonga Village Sunday 3rd December 10.00-4pm

SLM Hyde Park Fare – Hyde Park Barracks Thursday 14th December  4- 9pm

Hard to find Xmas market –  Entertainment Quarter 17th December 10- 3pm

 

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September

Spring and don’t we love it!!  While we wait for our new shipment of baskets to arrive  we still have plenty of great baskets to enjoy getting out in the spring conditions.  All our rectangle baskets are great for picnics and our classic baskets just swing over the shoulder and away you go!!

We are lucky enough to be off to France at the end of September for a month. More work on our little country house, some sourcing of product and a bit of holiday. We are back 22nd October. Our online sales and wholesales will be continuing as normal with a little help from our friends.

 

Basket of the Month

Large double handle basket – one of our favourite classic baskets.  This and all our others over on the My Shop page.

 

 

Markets

We are in the season of spring fairs and special events – here is what is coming up this month!

Shore American Tea: Friday 8 September 8-2pm at Shore School North Sydney

Sydney Grammar Prep Family Fun Day:  Saturday 9th September 1.30-5

Wenona Fair Day: Saturday 16th September, 10 -3pm, Wenona School North Sydney

Cambridge Market  Sunday 17th  Watson Bay.

 

Regular markets: 

Moore Park Foodies market: every Wednesday and Saturday in the Showring at the Entertainment Quarter until Wednesday 20 September.

Carriageworks Farmer Market: Saturday  9th September 8-1pm At the Carriagework Precinct.

 

Away in France from 22nd Sept to 22nd October.  Back on deck 23rd October. Just in time to head down to Wagga Wagga for the annual CMRI Christmas fair 27th and 28th October.

 

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August

As plastic bag free July draws to a close how wonderful to see some movement from our large supermarket chains regarding single use plastic bags. I can’t believe it has taken so long!!

I lived in France in the 90’s and single use plastic bags had been phased out many years before, so that a visit to the hypermarche saw shoppers arriving with their baskets and a collection of reusable bags to do their large shop. Of course the use of baskets is very common at the markets and in many village and towns across France. We need to do the same here in Australia!  At 2 duck we are doing our bit!! Our baskets are very strong and do last – so you can shop at the super market or farmers market and carry all your shopping. You may need 2 baskets to fit it in!!   Make the change if you haven’t already and get a basket. Use it, help stop the use of unnecessary plastic.

 

Basket of the Month

 

 Stylish, strong and covered in a layer of jute – with long thick leather handles and leather trim – this basket is great. Perfect for a shopping. Fabulous rustic style!

 

Life Instyle Melbourne

We are exhibiting this year in the Royal Exhibition Building Carlton at the August top boutique trade event. We can be found at Stand 1554 – in a very similar spot to last year. We will be featuring our new range of baskets but will have our classics on show too.  The event is every day from Thursday 3rd to Sunday  6th August. For all our  wonderful stockists pop in and say hello and see the baskets.

 

Markets for August

 

  As we are in Melbourne we be back at the market from 9th August – every Wednesday and Saturday there after. From 9-2pm in the Show ring at the Entertainment Quarter Moore Park.

  2 duck with be in attendance at the Carriageworks Farmers market  12th and 26th August  from 8 to 1pm.

 

A day of beautiful Things

Club Rose Bay –  Thursday 10 August from 10 – 3pm. Join me and a small  collection of beautiful retailers with our wonderful wares. Find us just past the Lynne Park tennis on the corner of New South Head rd and Vickery Ave.

 

Rose Bay Farmer Market

15 August in Pannerong Park Rose Bay for this lovely market. From 8 til 2 pm.

 

  2 duck will be at Northside Produce market the 19th August. From 8 til Midday. Millar Street North Sydney.

 

Ascham Tennis Day Sunday 20th August – at Ascham school from 11 am until 4pm. School fete day and fair.

Loreto Kiribili Spring Fair Sunday 27th August – at Loreto School, Kiribili from 10 to 4 pm.

 

 

See you at the markets

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Vive la révolution!!

 

July will be a busy month in the  2 duck trading calendar. Normally we are in France but this year we are here get to be part of the Bastille Revolution Festival and we are soo excited. We have lots of new St James styles coming for the festival.  http://bastillefestival.com.au/bastille-festival-sydney-2017/

 

Basket of the Month

One of our favourite styles is our basket of the month. The medium rustic rectangle basket.  A perfect size for shopping or even a mobile office. This is the basket we use for all our market admin.  Made from the rarer dwarf palm leaf with short strong leather handles. This basket stands well and is the perfect size for daily shopping, a sport run or a trip to the bank. Visit this basket and the rest of the range over on the shop page.

 

Markets for July

Moore Park Foodies Market at the Showring at the Entertainment Quarter – this month we will be attending on 1st, 5th, 8th. Then 19th, 22nd and 26th July.

 

Carriageworks Farmers market

 Saturdays mornings 8th and 22nd July at Carriageworks from 8 to 1 pm.

 

Bastille Festival

  The festival is from 13th to 16th July in the whole Circular Quay precinct.  2 duck trading can be found at the French Emporium village in Scout Plaza right down near Circular Quay. We will bring our full range of baskets, St James tee shirts, hats, table linens and more.

 

Back to Newington Day:  At Newington school, Stanmore –  29th July from 8am to 4pm. For our full range of baskets, St James tee shirts, hand  crochet raffia hats and our beautiful table linens.

 

Up and coming:

August is coming around soon and 2 duck will be exhibiting once again at Life Instyle Melbourne. Visit us at our same spot Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th August in the beautiful Exhibition building Carlton for our new range of baskets for this coming Summer.

 

Merci et à bientôt

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Already June

Wow it is already June  – where does the year go!!!!

With the fantastic autumn days of late, the markets have been so wonderful to visit. Hoping for these beautiful days to continue. Soon the harvest of the date palm will begin in Morocco and the cycle of basket making begins again. We are currently working on our new collection to be unveiled later in the year. Some surprises coming! Here is sneak peak. Love the X details. This baskets has it’s origins in Tunisia.

 

Basket of the Month

 

Celebrating our buckle basket this month! We are doubly excited about this basket as it also features in this months Country Style market ready feature! This is a great basket – strong and durable with the leather trim and handles but with the added security of the leather strap and buckle. See this basket and all our others over on Our Shop. June sale on this basket too – special treat for you.

 

Markets for June

 

Every Wednesday and Saturday 3rd, 10th, and 24th June you can find us @mooreparkproducemarket in the Showring at the Entertainment Quarter from 8am to 2pm.

Visit us on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month (10th and 24th) at the Carriageworks Farmers market from 8am to 1pm. Baskets only at this market.

 

Northside Produce market is on on the first and 3rd Saturday of the month. You can find us at the 3rd Saturday  17th June from 8am to midday.

 

Hope to see you at the market.

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Flash Mother’s Day May Sale

Last minute pressie for Mother’s Day?? We have some fantastic baskets for you!!

We have some great classic baskets on our $5 off sale – until Friday 12th May.

  

 

Visit our shop, we will be posting all week to get the baskets out to you!!

 

Markets for May

We can be found every Wednesday and most Saturdays at Moore Park Produce market in May. This market is on in the showering at the Entertainment Quarter  from 8am to 2pm. Join us for the Mothers Day market 13th May – there will be raffles, prizes and giveaways.

 

2 duck will be at Carriageworks Farmers market Saturday 13th and 27th May from 8am tip 1pm for baskets only. We have lots of specials for the May 13th market too.

 

Rose Bay Farmers market  Tuesday 30th May Pannerong Reserve from 8am to 2pm.

 

 

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April update.

As I write the rain is pelting down and I am thinking of friends and stockists living and working on the East Coast – wow it is wet. This is from Sydney and I am sure it is much worse elsewhere. Seems like we have had unprecedented rains of late. This is giving new meaning to being wet ducks!!  My thoughts are with those with roofs blown off and gardens and homes in turmoil!!

We will be away for part of April visiting Cambodia but our onlines will still be processed as normal. See the dates for all our April markets below. Of course it is Easter and we will definitely be at the Burrawang Easter Fair. Rain or shine for this favourite market.

Remember too Mothers Day is coming and there isn’t anything better to get a busy Mum than a French market basket! So many options to choose from on the Our Shop page. http://2ducktrading.com.au/product-category/market-basket/

 

Basket of the Month

 

A classic basket with leather trim and long handles.  This basket is an variation on the original classic basket with leather trim as it has an extra woven rim and base for extra strength and stability.  A medium size basket with long thick comfy leather handles it is perfect for all the carrying we do!! It is on special until the end of April for the fête des mêre. 

 

Markets for April

We will be at Moore Park produce market Wednesday 5th and 26th and Saturday 1st, 8th and 29th of April. For baskets, fine French food, St James tee shirts and all our great table linens.

For Goodness Sake – Fair Farmers market at the Royal Randwick Racecourse Sunday 9th April.  8 am to 3pm.  With our baskets, St James Tee shirts and a selection of table linens.

 

We will be at the market only on Saturday 8th April. For baskets.

 

Burrawang Easter market

Saturday April 15th from 8am to 3pm in the main street of the historic Burrawang Village. We are in our same spot as last year just across the road from the Burrawang Pub. We will have a big piles or 2 of baskets, our great St James tee shirts and plenty of lovely linens. See you there. Check the website for all the info there are some changes for parking and traffic.

http://www.burrawangeastermarket.com  or check their Facebook page @burrawangeastermarket

 

Keep dry.

Miriam