406 – Bowerbird Design Market 2024: A Guide to Meaningful Gift-Giving
In a thoughtful exploration of gift-giving’s evolution from prehistoric tools to modern consumerism, Bowerbird Design Market founder Peggy Byrne reveals how curated, thoughtfully-designed items can bridge the gap between mindless consumption and meaningful acquisition, offering a path forward for those struggling with clutter. In our main interview, Peggy Byrne discusses the 15th anniversary of Bowerbird Design Market, exploring the tension between consumerism and thoughtful acquisition while showcasing how handmade and thoughtfully-designed items can add value without contributing to clutter. In the SA Drink Of The Week, we taste Victor Harbor Gin from Heaps Good Spirits, featuring local coastal daisy bush botanicals that create a unique savory profile. And in the Musical Pilgrimage, we finish with a festive splash of song, with Dino Jag’s uplifting Christmas track, celebrating South Australian musical talent. You can navigate episodes using chapter markers in your podcast app. Not a fan of one segment? You can