fine and sunny..

What a great name for a shop and look at those herbs in olive tins - what a fresh window display! This new shop in Mildura is run by sisters Annie and Shell who say 'Mildura is actually a VERY fine & sunny place & we have lots of clear blue sky days..... sounds great hey!'

After meeting the girls I'm convinced the name also reflects their personalities as they are both lovely, sunny, happy souls. Congratulations on the shop Annie and Shell xx

fine & sunny
Shop 7

141 Eighth Street

Mildura VICTORIA

Trading hours: Mon to Fri 9.30-5, Sat 9-3

printers trays and creative displays...

Look at this clever display by Sue Bailey who loves printer’s trays – her grandfather bought one for her when she was little and she had her collection of treasured whimsy ornaments in there for years.

Sue recently opened her lovely shop in Richmond Victoria called 'Lily and the Weasel'. A lovely old shop front and stained glass features are just a couple of the appealing characteristics which Sue has mentioned. I'm so excited that hot toffee is now available here and can't wait to visit when next in Melbourne.

If you are in Melbourne why not take a peek inside:

Lily and the Weasel
173 Swan Street
Richmond
VICTORIA

Opening Hours

Tuesday - Friday 11am -6pm

Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday: 11am - 4pm

*beautiful photo courtesy of Sue Bailey

new stockist: the style emporium

what a gorgeous shop..

dedicated area for ribbon - sweet!

We are excited to say that the style emporium now stocks some hot toffee goodies including our new bird necklaces, magnets and gift cards.

Owner Kerist opened the shop in 2004 to fulfill Canberra's lack of independent stores and the store has evolved to represent a simple aesthetic of quality products. She said it's been an exciting learning experience for both herself and her staff as they share with their customers the value of choosing quality products with purpose and story. Wherever possible the style emporium stocks handmade, fair trade, sustainable, australian made or all of the above and have a great trading relationship with their suppliers, many of whom are enthusiastic small (or micro) business' such as themselves.

corky saint clair.

A selection of hot toffee studs are now available at corky saint clair in degraves street subway Melbourne. I met owner Chris at the recent life in style where he was also exhibiting. The little bird above is one of his designs. Isn't it sweet!

coming up roses.

sweet entrance

lovely window dressing

dotty washi tape added to my collection

Yesterday after enjoying morning tea and giggles with an old friend and her little people in the park I stopped by coming up roses* to take some photos. (I was so excited earlier this year when coming up roses* became a hot toffee stockist and have desperately been wanting to photograph the shop before sharing the news here.) This is one of the loveliest shops I've ever been in. Managed by Lorraine and Sarah it has such a beautiful selection of products which are just so exquisitely displayed. From the price tags to window displays the tiniest of details are lovingly given the attention they deserve. I highly recommend a visit!

Oh and just in case you are wondering.....yes, I did come home with my very own copy of Pia Jane Bijkerk's AMSTERDAM: MADE BY HAND.

*coming up roses

118 bilyana street

balmoral Q 4171

coffee at honeybee...

I so want to sit in that colourful courtyard with a friend and enjoy a coffee. Yesterday I sent a package of hot toffee to Wyan and the gorgeous girls at honeybee in Newcastle. Looks like a lovely shop to find that perfect gift for someone!

Funky Homes..

I'm so excited that a selection of hot toffee goodies can now be found in Hobart at Funky Homes in Liverpool Street. The second photo makes me feel like walking in and doing some shopping!

new stockist...

I am so excited to announce that hot toffee is now available at cocoon in Launceston, Tasmania! I have had some really lovely conversations with owner Suzanne over the last couple of weeks. She is an avid supporter of handmade and is so passionate about stocking Australian designers - yay! A quick peek inside her gorgeous store through photographs already has me wanting to see more and checking flight prices to Tasmania...

cuff links available at Wiss Emporium...

Historic Wiss Emporium* in Kalbar now has a selection of hot toffee cuff links in store. The Wiss Emporium is heritage listed and has been lovingly restored by Kristine Markwell who won a National Trust heritage conservation award for doing so. The building itself is very impressive and stocks designer label clothing, fine arts, ceramics and more!

Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday and well worth a visit!

*101 George Street, Kalbar

nook...

I'm so excited to be stocking at the recently opened 'nook' in West End. It's filled with gorgeous handmade & eco friendly products by Australian and overseas designers...it also has lovely hemp wool, string and some kits to make yourself all sorts of goodies from tote bags to fabric baskets. I was in store yesterday chatting to lovely owner Michelle and it was like a dream seeing so many awesome products in the one place. It's great to see the work of so many local designers like Chi Designs, Jellygnite , Little Jane St and Paper Boat Press just to mention a few! I couldn't help but bring one of edward and lilly's sweet bunnies home with me. If you love handmade, are looking for a special gift or simply love shopping then pop into this little store - 19 browning st, west end (open Tues - Sat from 10am)