MAGILL ROAD, STEPNEY, SA
WE VISIT AUSTRALIA’S MUST-VISIT SHOPPING DESTINATIONS AND UNCOVER THEIR HIDDEN GEMS
THE STEPNEY
end of Magill Road in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs has long been a haven for preloved finds – but since 2000, it has also welcomed covetable furniture, gorgeous giftware, unique homewares, slick design studios, fresh flowers and buzzy cafes. Home Beautiful first popped into the area four years ago – today, the bustling main road, just three kilometres from the CBD, brims with even more interiors inspiration, making it an ideal place to lose an afternoon. Botanica Boutique ‘Biodome’ Carrara marble terrarium, $329.90 (with plants), Aura Home.
STOP 1 Aura Objects
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Authentic and progressive are just two words to describe Magill Road’s latest furniture showroom, Aura Objects. Directors Simon Zappia and Lesley Williams, who have a long-established design cred in Adelaide, have joined forces with consultant Richelle Martin to create a 300-squaremetre gallery-style store. It has creations from international brands such as Vitra and Normann Copenhagen, as well as Australian labels Mr And Mrs White and Nonn. Visitors can find ceramic vessels from Studio Twocan, digital artwork by SA’s own Lisa King and Simon and Lesley’s brand, Botanica Boutique (botanica.boutique) – a range of planters and terrariums.
Must-haves: Nonn ‘Phantom’ sofa in Instyle ‘Atelier’ velvet, $8200 (top, far left); Lisa King digital prints (left, on shelves), from $175 each.
Open: Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm. Visit: 99 Magill Rd, 0400 956 881.
Bookmark: auraobjects.com.
STOP 2 Little Love Co
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The charming ambience at florist Little Love Co is best described as rustic-chic. Think crisp white walls, chandelier lighting, wooden floors and vintage tables with stunning blooms in rainbow gradations. Pre-prepped bunches are available, but the team pride themselves on creating bespoke bouquets. Choose the colours and styles you like and they will whip it into an arrangement designed to impress. For those looking for something a little offbeat, there are kokedama (Japanese moss balls), body products, candles and eclectic jewellery to choose from.
Little Love Co also hosts floral workshops in nearby cafe The Libertine By Louis, only three doors along from their shopfront.
Must-haves: Kokedama, from $40; Koala N Fox miniature Little Love Co candles, $25 each. Open: Mon-Sat, 9am-4.30pm.
Visit: 127 Magill Rd,
(08) 8363 7443.
littleloveco.net.au.