4 minute read
Retail Therapy
The shopping hubs of Sturt St and Bridge Mall cater for almost anything you could need, but delve a little further and you’ll find some hidden gems. Ballarat’s shopkeepers bring colour to our streets in the form of beautifully curated spaces. Pay them a visit and find out why residents of our city love to #buylocalballarat.
41
Advertisement
Map1i5
Nicola Cerini creates nature-inspired products for Nicola Cerini creates nature-inspired products for the body and the home. Our collections emphasize the body and the home. Our collections emphasize beauty, practicality, high-quality, low impact and beauty, practicality, high-quality, low impact and durable materials. Bags, Floor Rugs, Fabrics & more. durable materials. Bags, Floor Rugs, Fabrics & more. Open Wed - Sun. Open Wed - Sun.
The Crafty Squirrel
Map2E6
The shop & studio of textile artist & designer Morgan Wills, stocking pieces from the designer’s label + vintage treasures, craft kits, gorgeous haberdashery & gifts from around the world. Open 7 days to 23 Dec. Closed Jan. Thu – Sat from 4 Feb.
Cnr Errard & Urquhart Sts 5331 4548 thecraftysquirrel.com.au
Playing in the Attic
Map1D5
32
Hattie and the Wolf
Map2E6
A burst of colour that is the whimsy and quirkiness of Playing in the Attic, a curious extraordinarium of all wondrous things, sourced locally and globally, to encourage creativity. At the entrance of the iconic Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute. Open Wed – Sat 10am – 4pm.
119A Sturt St 0428 580 309 playingintheattic
Hattie and the Wolf offers a carefully curated selection of giftware, clothing, accessories and homewares from independent designers and makers. A ‘must visit’ creative hub for the social and eco conscious shopper. Open Wed–Sat, check website for hours.
33
Map2F2
• CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGNED & CRAFTED • ART DECO, MID-CENTURY & ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION • RESTORED PIECES ALSO AVAILABLE
7/903 DOVETON ST NORTH, BALLARAT • 0491 704 108 • FURNITURE@PAMOINDUSTRIES.COM WWW.PAMOINDUSTRIES.COM • BALLARAT'S EXCLUSIVE STOCKIST OF OSMO FINISHES
Three Times Blest
Map2E7
We are a small boutique specialising in clothing & homewares, located in Buninyong. Sourcing only the finest Australian labels, we personally select every item in store. We look forward to welcoming you! Open Tuesday – Saturday.
Sweet Fern
Map1B7
A treasure trove of luxurious fragrances, exclusive perfumes, Sarah Murphy, Leif Body and the complete Aesop collection in the heart of Ballarat. A unique & contemporary perfumery which celebrates the artisanal, the unique & whimsical. Open Wed – Sat.
114 Armstrong St Sth 5332 9297 sweetfern.com.au
Rocket and Belle
Map1E3
Rocket and Belle travel far and wide to find antiques, decorative vintage, farm and industrial pieces. Interesting new stock arrives weekly and best of all, prices are low. Open Friday – Saturday 11am – 4pm.
The Shed on Mair 37 Mair St 0402 032 088 rocketandbelle.com.au
A visit to Studio g.a.s is a must. Brilliant coffee (really!) and mouth watering homemade gluten free cakes. A gorgeous quaint little store with gifts, clothing and shoes from basic to Italian deluxe. Come in, say hi and experience our genuine customer service. Go on, spoil yourself.
37
Map2E4 Tue–Fri 10-5 Sat, Sun 10-4 207a Creswick Rd 5338 8202
G.ifts A.pparel S.hoes & Café
studiogasballarat.com
Alison Cole Embroidery Map2E1
Specialising in Goldwork and Stumpwork embroidery and carrying a large range of specialty threads, beads, fabrics, kits, accessories and books – we have your needs catered for! Open Monday – Thursday or by appointment.
32 Silverwattle Dr, Invermay 5333 1476 alisoncoleembroidery.com.au
39 Map1i5 THE Dressing RoomRECYCLED
VINTAGE PRE-LOVED FORMAL • RETRO CHIC
A treasure trove of quality pre-loved vintage from by-gone fashionable eras. 20 MAIN ROAD • BALLARAT • 0439 614 095
40
Map1i5
We sell beautiful books!
The Known World Bookshop has earned a reputation over 20 years as one of country Victoria’s most fascinating second-hand bookshops. Visit our beautiful new bookshop in the Main Road Vintage Precinct.
