Eco Shop Blue Mountains

Zuri is the place to shop if you are visiting the Blue Mountains in NSW. As a new outlet for Thea & Sami homewares, I can now happily share images with you, with thanks to lovely owner Vanessa Smith.

Everything in the store has been carefully chosen for its minimal environmental impact, ethical production and usefulness, allowing customers to select products that uphold their environmental and social values.

Hooray to Vanessa for supporting local and ethical businesses!

If you look closely, you can see a peek of our linen placemats on the bottom shelf.

Zuri is located at 67 Katoomba St in Katoomba. More information is available on their website along with on-line shopping.

Images are courtesy of Zuri.

Melbourne Ceramics and Cool Shop

I came back yesterday from a wonderful weekend in Melbourne but unfortunately am now battling a head cold. But I have been dying to share these wonderful images of Shelley Panton with you, my newly favourite Melbourne shop.

Shelley Panton is also the name of the talented ceramic artist who owns the store. Besides being an outlet for her hand-made stoneware, the space has a beautiful selection of natural homewares and furniture made by local artisans. I feel privileged to be included among such talent as you will now find a selection of Thea & Sami hand-printed tea towels and organic cushions here.

My daughter and I spend over an hour in here and Shelley was so generous with her time. Thanks Shelley!

Unfortunately, she was too busy on Saturday to give us a demo on the potter's wheel situated in the shop but if you're lucky, you can catch her at work. You will be pleased to know that Shelley takes custom orders.

We did witness Shelley sign one of her dishes that was waiting to be sent to the off-premises kiln for firing. The log book you see in the 2nd image is a more accurate record-keeping system than mine.

I adore the organic nature of these small dishes and had to buy them for myself. I think they will be a lovely way to serve natural sea-salt and herbs on the table, Mediterranean-style.

Shelley's friendly shop assistant Jessie will greet you when you visit.

Bountiful eye candy.

A spinning wheel is part of the decor.

Silver birch votive candle holders - each one is unique.

Hanging lights made from bent branches.

There is something to delight all ages.

Hopefully when you visit, there may be Thea & Sami tea-towels in the window :)

I suppose you want to know where this gem is? Visit Shelley Panton at 88 Park Road, Middle Park. You can find out more about Shelley over at her website.

I would also like to announce another of our new retailers located in the Blue Mountains. Zuri Homewares specialises in eco-friendly products. Unfortunately, I don't have any images to share with you but you will find them at 67 Katoomba Street, Katoomba NSW. More information on the Zuri website.

Do support small and independent businesses and let me know if you visit.

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