Adored around the world for its bold designs and striking silhouettes, Valley Eyewear is not your typical optical range. Whether you were blessed with perfect 20/20 but need some new shades or you require a little added assistance, the brand-new flagship store in James Street Burleigh Heads is your new one-stop-optical-shop. more
If you were to tell us 20 years ago that the Gold Coast Airport would be the sixth busiest airport in Australia in 2024, we wouldn’t have believed you. But as our fine city continues to grow and more and more people are flocking to our sunny shores, it makes sense that our airport is flourishing. To mirror the natural beauty of the coast, Gold Coast Airport is undergoing a significant glow-up, welcoming delectable food offerings, thirst-quenching bars and the crown jewel – the domestic airport’s new world-class luxury shopping experience, Heinemann Australia. more
In the words of Shirley Bassey, diamonds are forever. If you like the idea of permanent jewellery, get along to Sarah & Sebastian's pop-up at HOTA this month and have a ten-karat gold chain seamlessly soldered onto your wrist. The pop-up is part of the brand's SOLDERED ON THE ROAD tour, which is making its way around Australia. more
2022 has been a big year, folks, and (thankfully) it's almost time to kick up our heels and enjoy a few weeks off in festive bliss. If you're still yet to start your Christmas shopping, are already mapping out your plan of attack for the Boxing Day sales or are keen to indulge in a little retail therapy, then we've got some goss for you. Perched on the golden shores of Surfers Paradise beach is the newly-expanded dining and shopping destination - Paradise Centre. With retail and fashion options that will quench the shopping desires of GC locals and tourists alike, Paradise Centre is set to be the best place to get your shopping steps up and give the credit cards a workout this summer. more
Whoever said there's no such thing as a free lunch was probably right, but we think we've found the next best thing. Destination Gold Coast has just launched its Play Money Rewards vouchers, which are designed to stimulate the local economy while giving you a little more bang for your buck – or a free lunch, so to speak. What's the deal, you ask? Boy, we're glad you did! All you have to do is head to the Destination Gold Coast website, select your desired retailer or restaurant, and you can purchase a $100 Play Money Reward voucher for only $50! The only hard part is trying to decide where to spend your free money. Lucky for you, we're here to help ... more
Perhaps one of the more obvious calling cards of becoming a 'proper' adult is when you start to host dinner parties. Food, drinks and good friends usually make for a perfect combination for a dinner party but perhaps the most special ingredient is the table setting. Woefully, this can also be the most time-consuming and difficult aspect to perfect – and that's where The Box/d Society comes in. This fresh-faced company is taking the stress out of party planning with gatho-ready tablescapes delivered straight to your door. more
There's no doubt that the last couple of years have caused some serious upheaval in our daily lives, but many people have used this as an inspiration to change paths and follow their hearts – because who knows what could be around the corner? This was the case for Sally Wood, who alongside co-owner Jo Hetherington, decided to forge a new path away from the corporate ladder and towards something she was passionate about. Joining forces with talented crafter Jo, the duo created @ The Curated Space – a shop allowing inspiration to flourish with a focus on fun, sustainability and community connection. more
With the days of plastic bags (mostly) behind us, our collection of reusable shopping bags seems to be ever-growing. If your tote collection is looking a little flimsy and worse-for-wear, then we've just caught wind of a reusable shopping accessory that is anything but. Designed with careful attention and sustainability in mind, olve. bags are made with antibacterial protection that is woven into the fibres to keep you and your food protected from bad bacteria. more
I feel so grateful that I have the opportunity to reach so many people with knowledge that they may have never had learned at school or through conversations with others ...~ Chantelle Otten more
Plastic has emerged as one of the greatest man-made environmental disasters of our time. Synthetic pliable polymers made from petrol have transformed the way we live – it's cheap to produce and long-lasting. Unfortunately for planet Earth, it is those very attributes that have cursed the eco-system as nearly every single piece of plastic ever created still exists in some form today. It has infiltrated every aspect of modern life – from the devices we are using to bring you this article to the cars we drive, the bottles that house our shampoos and cleaning products to the cling film that is keeping your lunch fresh in the fridge – it's all plastic and it will outlive you by a few hundred years. In a perfect world we would all pledge to go plastic-free for good, however, the reality is that it may not be possible to do all at once. Anne Marie Bonneau aka The Zero Waste Chef said it… more
The good people at Will and Bear aren't just satisfied with making some of the most aesthetically pleasing hats going. Will & Bear's newest products, the Earth Hat and Earth Cap, have been developed with the aim of not only looking good, but doing good, too! more
Finding day-to-day products that aren’t harmful to the planet is a simple concept, which can be tricky in practice – Burleigh’s new zero-waste marketplace The Good Lane is coming to the rescue! more
Buying the perfect gift for your friend/mother/other can be a laborious, but also rewarding, endeavour. Get it right and you’ll be earning praise for years to come, but get it wrong and you’ll probably still be hearing about it for years to come – just not quite for the same reasons. If the thought of enduring yet another endless search has you breaking out in a cold sweat, you need The Damn Good Store in your life. The quaint retail space is here to help you level up your gifting game, doing a little good in the process by encouraging small changes that have a big impact. more
Rather than being selfish with their hidden gems, the founders of The Village Markets have a new way to share the love with their newest concept, Virtual Village. more
This big old slab of sun-cracked earth may stretch us out into the far corners of the continent, but it doesn’t mean we’re disconnected. Aussies have copped our fair share of struggles of late, but we’ve proven time and time again that we’re ready to lend a hand when the going gets tough. As the 2020 gifting season approaches, give twice this Christmas by choosing to Buy From The Bush. more
Halloween is just around the corner and there's no better way to celebrate the spooky occasion than playing dress up. Thanks to Big W, your dogs can now get in on the action too, as the retailer has just dropped an adorable range of Halloween-themed petwear. Your four-legged friend is about to get freakily fashionable. more
If the swooping birds haven't given it away, it's officially spring, which means one thing – picnics! Rolling out a rug and whiling away the afternoon with a plethora of cheese and a cheeky pet-nat is undoubtedly one of our favourite past times. But somewhere along the line, someone made the executive decision that all picnic rugs had to be plaid. Well, to that The Somewhere Co. say nay. The brand is here to save you from the status quo with a stunning range of pretty picnic rugs, cooler bags and miscellaneous goodies. more
It is widely understood that fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world (the first is oil, just in case you were wondering) but what isn't as straight forward is where or how to start your conscious shopping journey. One of the reasons for this is that the term 'sustainable fashion' is inherently loaded and to borrow from the beloved green ogre Shrek, it's like an onion in that there are many layers. To help you navigate the minefield, retailer David Jones has joined the likes of Net-A-Porter and The Iconic to launch a platform dedicated to share the stories behind conscious brands and makers to make it easier than ever to shop better. more
If you're a dedicated dog parent with a passion for fashion, then it's safe to say your four-legged friend probably has a winter wardrobe that rivals Mariah's. Furry coats, waterproof jackets and chunky knits all make an appearance in the colder season, but sometimes this can leave your dog resembling a small lumberjack rather than the très chic look you were going for. That's when you need to get your paws on some canine-approved accessories. Enter dog-accessory label Moo+Twig, which is slinging fully customised bowtie dog-collar kits so you can channel your inner designer. Your pampered pooch will be strutting its stuff in the dog park in no time. more
Reusable bags have become a (welcome) part of life but let's be honest, we still have a long way to go in the area of reducing, reusing and recycling to rid our precious planet of harmful plastic. Well, we have some excellent news – yes buddy. is here to ease the burden of carrying your things whilst also doing a little good in the process. more
Hey all you cool cats and kittens! Regardless of whether you identify as a dog person, a cat person or any other kind of pet person – we have a PSA coming your way. Big W has upped the ante on pet products and dropped a delightful range of bedding and apparel that will make your pupper pal feel every bit the king/queen they are. more
