www.facebook.com/sketchcoffeeandart
121 Towradgi Road
Towradgi NSW 2518
0491 083015

Sketch is a dreamy, breath-of-fresh-air beachside cafe with some of the best coffee in Wollongong (and I’ve tried a few!) Sketch is home to the talented local artist, Jaqueline Burgess, and her stunning surreal-esque coastal artworks. Alongside Jaq’s art, the gift store is filled with a diverse range of products from local artists and makers.

www.wollongongartgallery.au
Corner Kembla and Burelli Streets
Wollongong NSW 2500
02 4227 8500

A local landmark and one of the largest regional art museums in Australia, you’ll find White Clay Mountain in the gallery’s gift shop. Way back in 2000, I had my artworks shown in the gallery, and it brings me great joy to be back on display with my jewellery over 20 years later.

unishop.uow.edu.au
University of Wollongong
2 Northfields Avenue
Keiraville NSW 2522
02 4221 8050

On the most beautiful university campus in the country - a place I am proud to say I studied and worked at for 15 years - you’ll find the UniShop increasingly stocking a range of local artists and small business products. It’s also a one-stop shop for official UOW merchandise, study essentials, textbooks, and graduation memorabilia and gowns. As a UOW Pulse business, proceeds from everything you buy go toward enhancing the student experience on campus.

www.hellopetalflowers.com
Daisy Street, Fairy Meadow NSW 2519
& Gipps Road, Keiraville NSW 2500
02 4282 5831

Hello Petal Flowers is a contemporary eco florist full of the most gorgeous blooms and passionate, creative women. Not only do the shops smell divine, but the music playlists are top notch, and each store hosts a variety of gifts from local small businesses. It’s super simple to drop in and bundle a beautiful pressie together in one friendly place, and every single person I mention the stores to raves about them!

www.facebook.com/alvivehairdesign
Shop 1 & 2 Waples Road, Unanderra NSW 2526
02 4272 2209

My amazing local hairdresser, Louise, is chock full of community spirit and has supported White Clay Mountain without question or expectation from the very beginning. She has also skilfully fixed my daughter’s hair after a self-inflicted micro fringed mullet. It was no mean feat.

You may recognise the salon as the host of the infamous rainbow pet wall! In fact, Louise coordinated the installation of the iconic mural where artworks of our local area’s beloved pets feature (including my whippet, Bacon!)

www.number99pk.com
99 Wentworth Street
Port Kembla NSW 2505

Number 99 is a space for all, running classes and workshops for adults and kids, plus pop-up events. The wonderful Elle has recently opened her shop front, and I’m so excited to watch the vibrant community embrace it.