Gift vouchers make great presents for Valentine's Day, Christmas, birthdays, Mother's and Father's Days and even just to show the ones you love that you care.Check out this list of great gift vouchers to help you celebrate special occasions this year.Arttime Gallery and Fine Art SuppliesArttime Gallery and Fine Art Supplies and Rare and Pretty Dolls also offer gift vouchers, for the art and doll lovers in your life! Gift vouchers can also be used to buy new or vintage toys and for any of their Dollightful Makeover classes.
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More than your average shopping trip! This unique collection of antique shops in and around Ipswich, offering vintage wares and more are housed in some of the regions finest buildings, each boasting their own piece of local history.With the largest number of pre-1945 homes in Queensland as well as numerous heritage listed commercial buildings, Ipswich has plenty to offer the avid history buff. Originally a mining settlement, Ipswich’s history began in 1827 with much of its original architectural, natural and cultural heritage still left untouched in the area.But the history doesn’t stop at the architecture, the Ipswich area also boasts an impressive collection of vintage and antique shops. Hop in the car and travel the Ipswich area admiring the historical beauties, while you browse these gorgeous antique collections, and sample the many flavours of the region at local historical pubs and/or cafes.
For that old-world charm of shopping in independent stores in a traditional streetscape, head to Ipswich’s historic Top of Town precinct.This Brisbane Street stretch oozes character and originality as well as the city’s trademark heritage charm. And even better – there are fabulous restaurants and cafes woven into the mix. Here are some of the retailers you’ll find in the Top of Town, Ipswich.The Old Flour MillThe historic Old Flour Mill Building is home to a range of business's including completely charming and original boutique shops - Embers & Twine, The Soul Cauldron, and The Mill Coffee Shop. Here you'll find handmade gift items and scented candles, art, all things mystical and enchanting from books on spirituality to crystals. There's also beauty services and photography located here!
Ipswich is a city with more than its share of creative energy and it’s all showcased in a vintage/artisan trail that visitors to the region can explore. There are more than 20 colourful businesses from across the wider region that form the CRAVE trail of all things creative, retro, antique, vintage and eclectic.
Among the eclectic range of businesses that call the Old Flour Mill home is one called The Soul Cauldron.People travel from far and wide to explore the shelves of quite magical stock here – but what’s it all about?Original owners, Paul Knox and his wife Marina opened Soul Cauldron for people wanting to explore the world of spirituality.
The town of Marburg lies in the city of Ipswich, halfway between Brisbane and Toowoomba along the Warrego Highway. To drive to Marburg from Brisbane takes about 45 minutes.The town has many heritage buildings in its main street including the Marburg Hotel which was built in 1879. It draws in visitors from far and wide, especially for its amazing Sunday lunches.Right across the street is Scotland Yard Antiques. The store has been open for about 30 years and is one of the last antique stores in the area.