November 15, 2021
Our friends and family have a hard time buying for us – because “What Do You Buy Someone Who Owns a Gift Store??!?!?!”
Well, our main job here is to focus on YOU & your gift needs – but we thought we’d give you a little run down & get into the Christmas spirits… and the mood for Christmas too….
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November 01, 2021
When we started eggplant + poppy with our handmade earrings, the ear candy trend was just beginning – now we skip forward 6 years & it’s
a case of the bolder the better.
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October 27, 2021
What Does This Mean For You & Your Christmas Shopping?
We love bringing you all the latest and greatest when it comes to finding the perfect xmas gift for your loved ones, so pop into the store now, or if you prefer shopping online, keep checking our website for new stock, get that credit card dusted off...
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August 18, 2021
So, this leaves us with the dilemma of
"what do I get Dad?"
Let’s bring it back to the basics – blokes like things they can use. Things that are practical and have a purpose.
And this is where we can help you with gifts for dad.
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July 22, 2021
Crystals now more than ever, are an effective form of practising self-care, because what shiny sparkly crystal doesn't spark a bit of joy!
From the way they move and interact, these vibrations and energies work in benefiting and uplifting our mood, mind, and health in a considerable manner - a similar way in which essential oils and aromatherapy work.
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April 28, 2021
Ahhh We see it every year; the husband, the partner, the siblings racing into the shop at the 11th hour to grab “just anything Mum would like” because it’s been left until the last minute. When did that second Sunday of May whip around so fast?? Hmmm Sound familiar?
It’s not that hard - us mums are not complicated creatures. We know how busy life can get and we do not expect the crown jewels as a token of your appreciation just because we carried you around in our belly for 9 months (but please note, this was a slight inconvenience)
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March 30, 2021
Look, we don’t want to sound like we are name dropping
(but…. WE TOTALLY ARE!!), did you know that our lil’ ol’ quirky gift shop up here in sunny Cairns made it into Vogue Australia Travel magazine??
Just after this shit fest called Covid landed, even Vogue Australia recognised that Cairns is one of Australia’s most beautiful destinations to visit. And especially now that none of us are heading overseas in a hurry, and with Easter just around the corner - what better time to explore this place we are lucky enough to call home.
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February 04, 2021
Well hello 2021.
No, like we’ve said before, you don’t have to be perfect – but for the love of Oprah, please just be normal!
2020 for us, like everyone, was crazy. Crazy in good & bad ways – but let’s just focus on the good yeah?
With our doors being made to shut for 6 weeks we didn’t know what would come of Eggplant & Poppy – I went home that night after closing the door & just cried…..would we reopen? Would our little business survive? What was happening with the world :)
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November 16, 2020
Gratitude is something that should be spread around all the time.
And I’m a big believer in what you put out into the world, you get back into your life.
Our shop is something that was created on a dream, mutual determination & most important friendship. 👯♀️
And in the 5 years it’s been open has brought so much more of that into our lives... ♥️
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September 18, 2020
Well we are well & truly into September now & let’s face it, it’s probably the most exciting thing to have happened since Uber eats announced free desserts for people living in Victoria.
Whilst we don’t get those lovely noticeable season changes up here in FNQ, we do know when spring is here... because we have to put the ceiling fans back on 🤪
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August 05, 2020 1 Comment
Being busy needs to stop being glorified. I need my days at home where I literally do not speak to anyone. I need at least 2 days like that. Where I do not leave the house. I stay in my pjs, take long baths, read, sleep, meditate & just recharge.
Since I’ve stopped fighting this, my recovery rate of bouts of depression & anxiety are shortened because I still allow myself to sit in those dark places & tell myself that it's ok. I will come out when I’m ready.
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