frank & myrth, suite 2/113 brighton rd, sandgate

my clever designer friend, mady dooijes, introduced me to this gorgeous shop in sandgate recently.  some of mady's clothing & accessory creations are sold @ frank & myrth amongst other local artists & designers.

tahnee crowther set up frank & myrth 1yr ago with the ethos that each garment sold has a story, is unique & a creative alternative to chain stores.  she said many garments sold are "one off pieces"....and her customers love that!  

tahnee is also starting a school initiative inviting students to feature their artwork/designs & receive a gift voucher.  also built into the shop space of frank & myrth is a small room soon to be offering vintage finds from sivad (sivad is also based in nundah @ travels with my aunt, buckland rd).....vintage finds seem to blend beautifully with tahnee's selection of local artists & designers.
frank & myrth can be hard to find....it is up a ramp that runs off brighton rd, if lost, call 07 3269 1613
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Frank-Myrth/275657263823
http://madydooijes.blogspot.com/

drift, mintee st, point lookout, nth stradbroke

have you ever walked into a shop & loved everything?  Drift is a gorgeous store & has me so inspired.  on our recent holiday to stradbroke i visited the store 3 times....also buying my birthday present there!  jennie (long time resident of the island) opened the shop & sources handmade treasures, art, gift & jewellery from locals & afar......i have used plenty of the pics for you to see as the shop is so unique.  also the shop has amazing views of the coral sea.....jennie is living the good life!

treasure trove in nundah, 99 buckland rd, nundah village

3 clever ladies have filled a gorgeous old building in nundah with 3 separate businesses that blend beautifully together.....(1) panda pearls australia (wholesale priced pearls & a collection of antique enhancers), (2) travels with my aunt (vintage ladies finery & artisan treasures) & (3) sivad designs (fabric wall art & home decor)....when i first visited the store i loved the concept & wanted to browse for hours.  i recently revisited, took photos & wanted to share them with you.  the care taken to present this store is apparent the moment you enter & the ladies are wonderfully warm....i seem to leave with something each time + i love the newspaper recycled bag i got when i purchased my wooden paisley printed plate.
open 10am-4pm Tues to Sunday

high street vintage, high st, stanthorpe

high street vintage is seriously a wonderful shop!  my sister & I could have easily spent half a day in there....after chatting to rosy (shop asst) we learnt that kath from olga & agnes (just several doors up) owns it....kath is one very clever girl & the store is such a credit to her.....some amazing finds in there & all beautifully presented & cared for.  i purchased a childrens vintage dress for my eldest daughter & it is proudly hanging in her bedroom & she plans to wear it on her 7th birthday + i bought for myself a happy yellow & white gingham dress.  also i do love old tiles & the floor in this store is gorgeous....as well as the sales counter - it is fabulous...& the vintage glasses amazing & the cushions (esp the owls) & the hats!  kath keep doing what you are doing for stanthorpe....it is fabulous & just makes the beautiful town even more enchanting!!!

nature bub launch in true organic style!

my lovely friend kris & her mum lucy love organics so much that they have created their own business focusing on organic kiddy clothes & alike....to help launch their business & new website i offered to host a morning tea party & we all had great fun.  we served all things organic including, carrot cake, orange & almond cake, fruit platter, paris creek cheeses, breads, wine, various teas etc......i bought 2 gorgeous dresses for my girls which i can't wait to dress them in. visit their website www.naturebub.com & pass onto anyone that love organics.....or kris' blog is www.naturebub.blogspot.com