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

out of the studio...

love this!

looking in..



fresh flowers

Since finishing teaching I have been very strict with my hot toffee working times and so far it's going well. Set times for checking emails, cutting glass, packaging, morning tea, lunch etc mean I'm working more efficiently than before. It's very easy when working from home to procrastinate.very. very. easy and I'm determined not to fall into this trap. So, Wednesdays are my day to get out of the studio (and home) to visit stockists, suppliers and the odd coffee shop :). Yesterday saw me dropping some stock into Province Modern Country in Ipswich and having a lovely chat with store owner Naomi. It's always a pleasure to visit this store. Fresh flowers greet you near the entrance as treasures from near and far lay within.

You can visit Province Modern Country at 197 Brisbane St, Ipswich.

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!

hot toffee now at Redcliffe Gallery shop...

I'm pleased to announce that a selection of hot toffee products are now available at the Redcliffe City Gallery shop.

Redcliffe Gallery 470 - 476 Oxley Avenue, Redcliffe QLD.