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NEWRYBAR MERCHANTS Housed in an 1890s Queenslander in the hilltop town of Newrybar, 15 minutes’ drive from Byron Bay, this is a collective of local artisans, with each room dedicated to one of the talented creatives, including a florist, leather worker, artist, book dealer, rug trader, bedding, and my own hardware range under The Society Inc., as well as a delicious Food Story caravan out front serving up wholesome and delicious meals. newrybarmerchants.com
BISQUE TRADERS If you have fallen hard for the gypset lifestyle of Byron, you can create your own interiors based on this vibe and keep your travels alive by shipping a few Bisque pieces home. This beautiful interior and furniture store conjures up the romance of peace, love and the free-spirited 60s vibe that lives on here. Lots of floaty whites and neutrals, super comfy sofas, weathered woods, linen and soft renders to transport you back to holiday mode, wherever you are. bisquetraders.com.au
MCTAVISH If surfing is your thing or you want to give it a go, head straight to Mctavish to rent a board or better yet, custom design your own. These really are the best looking and performing boards in the business, for all levels of surfer. The recently converted factory now offers coffee, clothing and food in an uber-cool setting with the essence of founder, Bob Mctavish alive and kicking. mctavish.com.au
WORN A perfectly curated selection of objects, furniture and clothing are on offer in this beautiful shop in the hub off Station St reet, Bangalow. Their philosophy encapsulates timeless key items that will never date, ‘a whisper of good taste, of careful decision making, earnest ly acquired’. wornstore.com.au AHOY TRADER Owner, Jai Vasicek is an artist creating large paintings and plaster-embellished crosses and portholes as well as furniture and lighting. His works are inspired by his years travelling the seas aboard the family boat Malachi and living the coastal life. ahoytrader.com
FOSSIL VINTAGE As close as an Australian store can get to a European brocante, this sells large wooden tables for your hinterland farm, metal oyster buckets, slubby linen, wire baskets, zinc tubs, industrial lighting and loads of other things you can’t live without. fossilvintage.com.au
JATANA INTERIORS These hills are alive with all kinds of workshops. In the town of Federal is Jatana Interiors whose owner Sonya specialises in importing vintage salvaged tiles from around the globe as well as her own encaustic tile designs. Her inf luence can be seen throughout Byron Bay and beyond in cafes, restaurants and houses. Make an appointment to view her sample shed in the garden of her home. Warning: this is the kind of place that can spark a renovation. jatanainteriors.com.au PAMPA These handmade rugs are sourced and made by artisans in Argentina, community and reviving lost arts being at the core of Pampa’s ethos. These rich, tactile pieces are beautifully styled among settings of Pop & Scott’s range of homewares and furniture. pampa.com.au; popandscott.com
6 YOLI & OTIS This is a must-stop for the cutest kids’ stuff in plant-dyed neutrals, muslins, linen and all those good things. A large airy shop that makes you want to always be on holidays. yoliandotis.com
ISLAND LUXE Two locat ions encourage you to empty your pockets on the coolest of cool clothes from around the globe. Here it’s about the whole lifestyle, from how you look to the furniture you live with. info@islandluxe.com.au
COVEN SHOPPE Exquisitely curated crystals, incense, vintage pieces, cult body products and essential oils such as Ayu are found here. They host workshops on ancient ‘women’s work’ and support products made ethnically. Stop in next door at Punch & Daisy for a bite to eat. covenshoppe.com
THE FARM A cluster of buildings with a bakery, providore, florist, restaurant and bar surrounded by produce fields, this has a warm Australiana, woolshed kind of vibe that entices you to stay put under the festoon lights on a balmy evening. Three Blue Ducks run the bustling restaurant serving local fare, or grab a takeaway from the slow-cooked BBQ and have a tour of the working farm. The ethos here is about where your food is from and with the extensive workshop programme and guided tours you can educate yourself and family. thefarmbyronbay.com.au
SPARROW If coffee or chai is your ritual then hole-in-the-wall Sparrow is the place the locals go. It is at its busiest on opening at 6am, and the flaky croissants made by mother business, Harvest, can sell out in minutes! @sparrowcoffeeco
HARVEST A great first stop is Newrybar and Harvest. Visit on Saturday or Sunday morning from 8am for pastries and coffee but never fear if you are paddle boarding or catching one more wave, lunch and dinner are also memorable here