Above: Kristy Robertshaw.
Above: Abbi Webber
Talking shop Photography by Jason Porter.
Charlie & Jack, Victor Harbor Owner: Kristy Robertshaw (a.k.a Crazy Plant Lady)
Elliot & Me, Port Elliot Owner: Abbi Webber
Specialising in? Indoor plants, leather goods, ceramics, planters, baskets, homewares, jewellery, beauty products and more.
What do you sell? Women’s fashion, shoes and accessories.
Shop ethos? There’s no such thing as too many plants!
Shop ethos? To provide a carefully curated selection of ethical, sustainable, local and Australian brands to our community. We want our customers to always find something different and allow them to celebrate their personality through conscious fashion.
Why have you chosen the brands you have? Because I love them! I stock a majority of Australian brands – amazing artists who are passionate about their products. Favourite products coming in for autumn? It’s always exciting to see what’s available each plant shopping trip. I’m always looking for new products, it keeps it exciting for my customers and myself! Our customers say? They love that my plants have names and stories. Trendspotting... what do you see that you love? I think we are moving more and more into wanting to buy products that we believe in. Products that promote wellness and sustainability, that have businesses behind them who care and have a story with values that we believe in, and to build our sense of community.
Specialising in? We are well known for our Turkish leather shoes!
Sustainable brands? Elk the Label, Nancybird, Torju, Olga de Polga, Frock Me Out, Woodfolk accessories and JASKA earrings. Why have you chosen the brands you have? Firstly, our brands have an ethos that is aligned with our store vision. They work with sustainable manufacturing practices from the fabrics they utilise, the support they provide to villages where their factories exist, right through to their packaging. Secondly, most of our brands design their own fabric, have amazing cuts and offer such a great point of difference from mainstream, fast fashion brands. Favourite products coming in for autumn? Nearly the entire autumn/winter collection from Elk the Label. Our customers say? I can always find something unique in your store, there is nothing like this in town! Trendspotting… what do you see that you love? GREEN! Green will be everywhere this winter, and we can’t wait.
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