Sunday 20th October: All the brands taking part in our Battersea Power Station market
After a number of hugely successful markets there, which saw hundreds of you shopping small in luxurious surroundings, we’re thrilled that we’re going to be hosting another market at the South London icon that is Battersea Power Station! We’ll be popping up inside the historic Turbine Halls this October, bringing with us 30 different small brands each day! This is a unique and exciting shopping experience spanning everything from handmade jewellery to art and ceramics all under one roof and below you’ll find a more detailed description of every single one of the makers taking part. Remember there’s a totally different line-up for Saturday 19th October which you can find here! And for more info about the event in general, head over to another blog post here.
Live Activation
NEW! Dogs by Jeff: Live dog portraits! If you love your dog just as much as I do, then you'll want to memorialise them forever in a special piece of artwork to hang proudly in your home! And who better to complete this wonderful piece than the absolutely amazingly talented artist Jeff who we are ecstatic to welcome to the market for the first time. Capturing your beloved pet using ink, these pup portraits are absolutely amazing, so fully of personality. A wonderful gift.
Eleanor Joanna: Eleanor will be offering live portraits on market day for £20! Sit for the artist while she creates your special and unique piece of artwork in just a few minutes using pro-market pen and pencil in her whimsical, soft and fairytale like style. This is a one of a kind and original piece of artwork completed while you wait, how incredible! Commemorate an anniversary, birthday, new pet or special day out. Portraits are £20.
Puzzle Design: Make your own dream charm necklace or bracelet! If you’ve seen videos of custom charm necklaces all over your FYP but wondered where you can go to make your own, then you’re going to love Puzzle Design. Pick ‘n’ mix your perfect line-up of charms from hundreds on offer, and Cris will make it up for you then and there, ready for you to take home on the day. Chains start from £17 and charms from £5. Expect to queue; we’d recommend coming early.
Fashion
Aff & Jam: Founders Kelesi and Jaymie have a magical aura that draws me in every single time! They’re so lovely and so gorgeous and so talented, and as well as all that they create the most original, cool and sustainable fashion pieces together. One part African (Aff) and one part Jamaican (Jam) the pair’s roots not only formed the name of their label, but are a profound part of their personal and brand identity too. This is something they continue to explore through their work, creating wearable art by hand-painting vintage and recycled items with their signature line drawings.
Handbags & Accessories
Scrunch by Stais: It wouldn’t be a good market day without the cutest most colourful frilly and chubby scrunchies for you to treat yourself to! So we’re absolutely chuffed and buzzing to welcome Scrunch By Stais back to Salad Days. Entirely handmade by maker Anastasia and her small team, these gorgeous hair accessories are available in a wide selection of colours, trims and patterns (Brighton Blue and Mountain Dew are two of my faves) you’ll be sure to find one or two that are perfect for you. Available in 3 sizes, baby scrunchies are £15, standard scrunchies are £20 and the amazing new double ruffles are £30.
Jess Game Knit: Handmade accessories made especially for you AND your four-legged friends! We are absolutely obsessed with the really original and cute pieces from Jess Game Knit, in particular her little lambswool knitted neck scarves! Just the cutest little thing, easy to keep in your handbag and add to any outfit now the season has changed - or lend to your pup instead. So so cute. Find the most amazing brightly coloured striped cushions alongisde a brand new collection of the bestselling knitted neckerchiefs and scrunchies at our next market.
Jewellery
NEW! Forage & Find: NEW! Join us as we jump up and down excitedly! We are thrilled to welcome the amazing Forage and Find to our market line up for the first time ever. Known for curating THE most spectacular selection of vintage and antique jewellery. Every piece is solid gold, carefully chosen and equisitely amazing. Expect to find many special, sparkly and beautiful treasures, all, of course, one of a kind. Wow.
Ray Makes Things: Your favourite pearl girl Ray handmakes all her stunning jewellery pieces in London and usually has a crowd at her table, so arrive early if she’s the reason for your visit! This pearly queen is bringing a whole host of delightful styles for us to browse and shop at our market inside Battersea including favourite bestsellers and an gorgeous brand new collection of treasures you’ll never have seen before. So classic, so beautiful, always delightful.
Alba Jewellery: It was the incredibly special Fish Pendant that first made me fall in love with Alba Jewellery and every wonderful piece jeweller Jacqueline Dawson makes by hand in her garden workshop. Often inspired by nature, the artist works exclusively with recycled metals, and her collections feature lots of striking texture and chunky organic looking pieces. Special, but always wearable. Jacqui's market stall is always an abundant joyful place to shop on market day!
Momo Creatura: Momo Creatura is the physical embodiment of maker Momo’s passion for art and jewellery. Inspired by European old artefacts, natural history, and the world of storytelling, her magical creations are like portals to another (more beautiful!) world. Each piece is carefully designed to tell a story, and is handcrafted using recycled silver and gold at her atelier in the heart of London’s Jewellery Quarter, Hatton Garden. Especially for market day Momo will have special Halloween pieces, an entirely brand new collection.
At Last Emporium: A love letter to her Venetian heritage, maker Virginia works with exceptional glass artists across Venice, Murano and Florence in Italy to produce show-stopping glass accessories and jewellery, all of her design. Available in a selection of vibrant colourful shades, some featuring inspirational words or just beautiful patterns, the Millefiore Pendants are a personal favourite. Alongside the jewellery you’ll also find buttons too! This jewellery collection is totally unlike anything else we have at the market, which is so exciting.
Skincare & Beauty
NEW! Afroani: Afroani was created by full time mum and natural hair content creator Anita, who didn’t always have love for her own natural hair growing up in Italy, where she felt her curls made her different. Once becoming part of the natural hair community online she realised how many women just like her were in search for the perfect clean hair care products and accessories, that not only suited their curls but really celebrated them! Find the collection of hair care, and gorgeous combs, pins, claw clips, bonnets and other silk items that are designed to suit natural hair at our next market for the first time.
Ceramics
NEW! Katie Kingsley: Katie describes her gorgeously cute and handmade ceramics as 'pals with personality' which is just the most adorable thing I've ever heard. Perfectly imperfect wobbly plates, mugs charms and trinket dishes all feature little smiles and happy faces. Total crowd pleasers, we're chuffed to welcome Katie to the market for the first time! Prices start from just £6 for a decoration.
NEW! Sally Guinness: I love these gorgeous handmade ceramics from maker Sally Guinness because of the gorgeous painterly glazes she uses to decorate each piece with. Big bold brush strokes, splatters and blobs adorn each textured one - the handmaking and finishing process makes each one entirely unique too. Apple green, indigo blue and earthy browns create the most delicious seasonal colour palette that I can't wait to see in real life. Items are mostly wheel thrown in stoneware. Shop the collection of mugs, jugs, platters, plates, garlic graters and more at our next market.
NEW! Kalina Woods: Maker Kelly creates colourful, beautiful and unexpected objects from clay. These are ceramic pieces unlike anything we've ever seen before, combining very unusual shapes with playful and artistic decoration, that make her just as much of an artist as a potter! Alongisde gorgeous platters, large plates and more practical items, find decorative homeware like candle wall sconces and plant hangers alongisde a brand new collection of treasures too. Just amazing!
Eloise Rose Design Studio: We always want to bring you something special to market day, and I have fallen head over heels in love with talented maker Eloise’s new initial pendants, handmade from ceramic and individually handpainted and finished with 24 carat gold! Inspired by our ultimate Tudor Queen, Anne Boleyn and her iconic pearl B necklace, wear the initial of your loved one, your pet or yourself! Find these along the collection of handmade ceramic pieces like mugs and platters all inspired by classic European heritage. As seen in House and Garden.
Rose Nisbet: Whimsical, playful and full of personality; Rose Nisbet specialises in creating slab-built ceramics, a technique that allows her to craft unusual organic shapes which she finishes beautifully with hand painted patterns. The decoration is completed in a special way using liquid clay mixed with ceramic colour stain that leaves strong and bold colours, each piece is then fired in a transparent glossy glaze for a brilliant shine and finished with gold lustre. How spectacular! As seen on the wonderful Nadia Hussein’s latest TV show.
Art, Prints & Paper Goods
NEW! The Drum: Declared a 'Name To Know' by Sunday Times Style, we're incredibly proud to welcome The Drum to our market. Maker Flora collects Irish seaweed which she cleverly presses in to beautiful artworks and homeware. At the market you can find new original pieces framed in walnut veneer frames, limited edition giclée prints, new pressed seaweed baubles and paperweights too.
NEW! Milk & Honey Days: Mindful, timeless and luxury stationery for the old fashioned lover of traditional pen and paper. If, like me, you prefer to still use an analogue shopping list, weekly planner, notepad and journal to write on by hand then you’ll absolutely love this new addition to the market. Just as beautiful as they are practical! As seen in Tatler magazine.
NEW! Elsa Eleni Art: Elsa is an interdisciplinary artist based in London. Her practice is rooted in self authorship - writing and illustrating books and producing autobiographical artworks. She loves drawing figures in motion, bright and bold interior scenes that feel so homely and welcoming, and botanical illustrations like giant bouquets of colourful flowers, so expect to find lots of these in her beautiful artwork. Elsa has a really unique style which feels so original and different, which is always very exciting to see.
Pippa Smith: Pippa Smith is a self-taught London based artist selling original paintings fit for any colourful and quirky home! Taking inspiration from her Spanish heritage, Pippa evokes the warmth and serenity of the Mediterranean with whimsical seafood still-life works that are joyful celebrations of her grandmother's fabulous cooking. Lobsters, oysters, sardines, tomatoes; these would be fit for any kitchen and are so reasonably priced for original pieces of artwork.
Homeware
NEW! Curator & Source Vintage: If you absolutely love to hunt down special, unique vintage pieces for your home then can I recommend a browse of Curator and Source market stall at our next market! Founder Jas hunts down the best pre-loved items you'll absolutely love. Things like colourful ashtrays, handpainted cocktail glasses, retro coat hooks, Swedish candle holders and other interesting ephemera. The nature of shopping preloved and vintage means things are often much more rare, unusual and better quality too, to have stood the test of time and survived all these years.
Marla & Primrose: Featured by Country Living, SheerLuxe and Grazia to name a few. If you’re looking for colourful and artisanal homeware for every corner of your home, then look no further than Marla & Primrose who source pieces that are small batch and sustainable but full of personality and charm. Especially for the market lovely founder Stephanie will have some extra special prices for us, including 30% off plates, murano and crystal glassware.
Kids
Conkers Handknits: I can’t think of anything more perfect to gift the little one in your life this Christmas than these children’s knits which are each handmade in London by lovely maker Katy. Take your pick from tiny soldiers, lobsters, robins, dinosaurs and more! All are made using 100% cotton wool so they’re machine washable and soft on young skin, no scratchy knits here.
Deli Items
NEW! Third Culture Kat: These premium condiments are all inspired by Pakistan’s rich culinary heritage, made by Le Cordon Bleu trained chef Saliha Khan. The Third Culture Kat philosophy embraces celebrating diverse food cultures, supporting local farmers and providing an authentic taste of South Asian flavours. Shop the selection of artisanal sauces and chutneys, made with high-quality and locally sourced ingredients. Their goal is to elevate everyday meals, while honouring traditional flavours and bringing a taste of Pakistan to the world.
Mys Sweets: For the sweet-tooth in your life (that could very well be you!) a giant jar of pick and mix from Mys Sweets is all they could ever hope to wish for, so we’re chuffed candy Queen Rochelle returns to Salad Days Market with her yummy selection. Named after her lovely daughter, there’s novelty, vegan, halloween and halal sweet options alongside old school bestesellers to choose from, and gift packs available to take home if your shopping for someone else. Yummy.
Dot Dot Teas: The trend for bubble tea is going no where fast, and we are absolutely thrilled to welcome award winning Dot Dot Bubble Tea to our market again! This is the first ever UK-made and ready to drink bubble tea in a bottle, that’s made with the finest ingredients but is still low in sugar. Flavours include lychee rose, mango passionfruit or yuzu lemon; delicious. These sold out last time so come early to get yours!
Bakery
NEW! The Female Glaze: The Female Glaze is a vegan, feminist bakery based in London who make brownies, cookies, pastries and cakes using ingredients sourced from other local small businesses run by women. How wonderful! Each product is named after a famous woman from history and the business also works with intersectional feminist charities. The perfect spot for a delicious sweet treat on market day.
& Sweet: Find rich and delicious brownies, cupcakes and cookies all lovingly and freshly handmade in London by &Sweet founder and baker Nathan at our next market! The new Matcha Bakewell Cupcake and the Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies look out of this world. This 5* rated bakery is a must visit for a little sweet treat on market day. Available till sell out.
Winnies Baked Goods: If you want the best cookie in the world, don’t miss baker Caitlin’s stall; you’ll smell her homebaked treats a mile off! Oozing with yummy choccy chips, get at least two of these bad boys all for yourself, you really won’t want to share. Find cookies, brownies and more all freshly baked in South London till they’re sold out.
