With Easter weekend upon us and the markets across Sydney popping up everywhere to lap up the bank holiday trade, I joined my co-worker to help sell her handmade candles at the Lindfield markets.
Arriving at the crack of dawn on this sunny Easter Sunday, we got to work setting up and playing around with different layouts to display the candles best. Her collection of scented candles are exquisite with a range of aromas from sweet and fruity to the more floral and woody.
Also in the collection are the three Dosha candles inspired by the Ayurveda energy theory. This Sanskrit teaching is derived from the belief that there are three primary energy patterns in our body; Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These energies move about the whole body producing good or ill effects according to their normal or aggravated states. Once you understand your own Dosha you can keep your energies in balance by burning the required candle.
As it was her first time selling at the markets, she was pleased to have a helping hand and company throughout the day. Being Easter Sunday we even laid out buckets of mini chocolate eggs and a jar of marshmallows to attract customers.
On the whole it was a successful first go at the markets and we already have more booked in the diary which I am keen to be on board with. My friend was so thrilled to have my support and gifted me my favourite scented candle ‘citrus zest and coconut’ as a thank you. It was an honour to be there for such a talented co-worker who is not only a great friend and makes me chuckle, but inspiring mentor who is full of wisdom.
Dani Aneka 