AUTUMN SHOPPING GUIDE

WORDS MEGAN ARKINSTALL

FROM INTERIOR ADDICTS, TO ARTISANS, THROUGH TO PARENTS WHO APPRECIATE BEAUTIFULLY MADE ITEMS FOR THEIR LITTLE ONES, WE HAVE EVERYONE COVERED THIS AUTUMN WITH THESE STORES ACROSS THE COAST.

Alberts Line, Gosford Set in the heart of Gosford, Alberts Line is an artisan and design emporium, as well as an art gallery and creative hub for local artists. The vision of two cousins — artist Nicole Ruiz and designer Narelle Mackell-Wong — Alberts Line is a unique outlet for local creatives who want to show and sell their work, as well as learn skills, build on knowledge and foster the wider creative community. Stop by this loft-style space to browse the fashion and jewellery, homewares, artworks and gifts.

97A Donnison Street, Gosford albertsline.com.au

Scout & Trader, Wyong Tucked away in the historic Chapman Building in Wyong, Scout & Trader is a beautifully curated, home design and lifestyle store with a focus on selling wares from small-batch makers and designers, including a number of locally made products. You can pick up quality items for the home such as flax ceramics and luxe textiles, a beautiful range of books for everyone from gourmands to kids, and a unique range of gifts from men’s grooming sets to botanical jars filled with artfully presented dried flowers. Owner Kiri Nicholson also runs regular creative workshops — keep an eye on the website for more details.

Shop 7, 14–16 Alison Road, Wyong scoutandtrader.com.au

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Amour Fashion, Ettalong This cute-as-a-button corner store with red and white striped awnings, located near Ettalong Markets and Ettalong Wharf, is easy to spot and is just as lovely inside. In business since 2007, Amour Fashion is a favourite with locals for its affordable, bohostyle fashion that owner Jo-Anne Gordon stocks. You’ll find lots of beautiful pieces for your autumn wardrobe: from flowy dresses to relaxed wide-leg pants in vibrant prints, to beautiful capes and kimonos, as well as a range of denim and knits.

Shop 1, 410 Booker Bay Road, Ettalong amour-fashion.com.au

BUNGALOW by Bohemian Traders, Erina Heights From the same stylish people behind local fashion label Bohemian Traders, luxe lifestyle store BUNGALOW is located just a few doors down from their flagship store at Erina Heights. Stocking premium brands such as Bondi Wash, In the Sac Linen, Status Anxiety and Saarde, you will find an eclectic range of products from ceramic keep-cups to coffee table books, leather goods, cushions and towels. There’s also a selection of fashion from the Bohemian Traders label to browse, and be sure to pop into its beautiful sister store afterwards.

Shop 1/490 Central Coast Highway, Erina Heights bohemiantraders.com

Ohana Boutique, Tuggerah This magical store is what little (and big) kids’ dreams are made of. You’ll find Ohana Boutique in Westfield Tuggerah, but may remember the store from its former location in Long Jetty. Owner Cheznee Cross is a young mum of four small children, and wanted to create a store where you could buy all of the beautiful kids’ products that you spot on Instagram, all in one place. With a commitment to environmentally conscious goods, with no plastics in sight, you’ll find premium toys both fun and educational, baby gifts, clothing, a sweet reading nook and more.

Westfield, Tuggerah instagram.com/ohanaboutique2018