ATTRACTIONS BALMAIN NSW

duckeggBLUE & quintessential duckeggBLUE are the brainchild of the hip UK retail & marketing executive, Leanne Carter-Taylor.

duckeggBLUE was launched in September 2003 and instantly became the destination store for all Sydney stylistas’ who covet great style, design and individualism.

Leanne’s flagship chic Sydney boutique, duckeggBLUE, showcases a super stylish collection of ceramics, candles, soaps, books, and of course houses an impressive selection of covetable Womenswear labels. Unashamedly top end, you will find beautiful clothes and handpicked accessories as well as international labels from Paris, Copenhagen, LA and New York.

To shop as nature intended, fill up your bags at The Source Bulk Foods in Balmain, a heaven for those looking to nourish nutrition, health and the environment. Over 350 raw products line the walls of this eco savvy store, unpackaged and stored in bulk containers for you to browse and buy to your convenience. Re-use bottles and select from one of the many drums of oil or nectar, indulge with chunks of organic dark chocolate and discover the benefits of diversifying your diet by scooping jars full of ancient grains, protein powders and nut butter. Over half of the products stocked at The Source are organic, with many goods grown and made in Australia. Unsurprisingly, the concept of this bustling bulk food store has the Sydney crowds crazy for more!...

At the Balmain Markets browse amongst the second hand books, recycled art, contemporary galleries and jewellery plus sample home made vegetarian snacks from the multicultural food hall. There are 140 stalls offering: high quality original arts and crafts, jewellery, bric-a-brac, books, clothing, footwear, antiques and collectables, organic fruit and vegetables, nursery, unique hand-made items and more. Weather permitting, the market will be open every Saturday from 8:30am until 4:00pm....

This harbourside suburb is one of Sydney's coolest shopping neighbourhoods with the highlights scattered along Darling Street. On Saturdays travel on foot from Balmain to Rozelle markets, passing Alfie's Store, fabulous fashion at duckeggBLUE, Leona Edmiston Vintage and stunning hand-made jewellery at Juel. Love shoes? Check out European imports at Shoes in the Attic or funky designs at Children of the Revolution. An eclectic mix of women's designer wear is at Strelitzia and Bella Emporio. At Balmain Markets hunt for great recycled fashion, pre-loved books and music, antiques and collectables. ...

One of Sydney's oldest working-class suburbs, Balmain is a 10-minute ferry ride from Circular Quay. Today this harbourside suburb is home to some of Australia's best-known writers, actors, film directors, musicians and artists. Balmain has some great cafes, bistros, pubs, restaurants and produce stores. Food connoisseurs should head to Darling Street to taste Adriano Zumbo's renowned macaroons or feast on a middle-eastern brunch at Kazbah. On weekends, Balmain Markets and Rozelle Markets offer an eclectic mix of fashion, food, and bric-a-brac. Explore Balmain on foot. Arrive by ferry at the harbour end of Darling Street and wander through pretty streets where harbourside mansions are next to old pubs and quaint workers' cottages. Balmain's nightlife is a magnet for a cosmopolitan crowd who enjoy partying with DJs, live music and jazz bands at local pubs. Hit the 3 Weeds, one of the inner west's original pubs, established in 1881....