Zella Hair Studio, Balnarring
There’s a quiet truth about hair salons: you don’t just visit them — you inhabit them. Sometimes for hours. And the space either lifts you, or it drains you. Zella Hair Studio was created to do the former.
Muse Charm Bar at Red Hill Candle Co
Tucked inside the familiar warmth of Red Hill Candle Co, Muse Charm Bar isn’t about trends or transactions. It’s about slowing down, choosing with intention, and leaving with something that quietly carries meaning. A bracelet, yes — but also a moment, a memory, a small marker of time.
St Andrews Kitchen
There’s something about St Andrews Beach that feels different from the rest of the Peninsula. The air is saltier, the dunes rise higher, and the ocean doesn’t ask for your attention — it takes it. At the gateway to this rugged stretch of coast, you’ll find a modest 80s brick veneer, part of a tiny hamlet of local shops.
Crittenden, Dromana
There are places you visit once, and places you return to. Crittenden Mornington Peninsula is firmly the latter. There are places that photograph well — and then there are places that feel right.
Vulcano Gelato Sorrento
At Love the Pen, we’ve never hidden our bias: gelato, done properly, beats ice cream every time. It’s denser, more expressive, less about sugar rush and more about flavour, texture and restraint. When it’s good, it doesn’t need explaining. It just lands.
Foundation Bulk Food Store
In a world where mass production and plastic waste dominate, stores like Foundation Bulk Food Store offer a much-needed alternative. Every purchase here supports local growers, keeps money in the community, and helps reduce landfill. It’s about choosing food that nourishes, products that protect the planet, and businesses that genuinely care.
The Hidden Kitchen
At The Hidden Kitchen, they believe breakfast should be bold, honest, and served with heart. Every day from 8am to 2pm, their kitchen turns out piping hot cooked breakfasts alongside a mouth-watering selection of sandwiches, wraps, rolls, and fresh salads. Their award-winning homemade pies, pasties, sausage rolls, and house-made sweet treats have earned loyal fans—and a few gold medals too.
Seachange Property
Selling and buying real estate can be daunting. Choosing the right agent, even harder. The more they look different, the more they sound the same — familiar, isn’t it? We know this first-hand.
The Kitchen Tootgarook
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For the past few years, whenever we’ve travelled the long sweep of Point Nepean Road — which is often — one little shopfront has always hummed out to us. A flicker of light, a kind of beacon in the sea. Blink and you’ll miss it — a dark corner store wedged between Rosebud, Capel Sound and Rye — but once you’ve noticed it, you can’t unsee it.
Red Hill Lavender Farm and Cafe
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Red Hill Lavender Farm and Café has reopened, exuding renewed charm and nostalgia. With blooming gardens, polished interiors, and their famous lavender scones, it seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor spaces, inviting you to sip, savour, and soak in the serenity.
JimmyRum Distillery
Located in the bustling commercial district of Dromana, Jimmy Rum Distillery stands out as a unique gem. It's not just a haven for rum enthusiasts but a place that offers a unique blend of culinary delights, spirited beverages, and a lively yet laid-back atmosphere. As the first dedicated craft rum distillery in Victoria, it's a testament to the passion and creativity of its founder, James McPherson, fondly known as Jimmy.
Tio Tapas Y Vino
In Spain, it is also said 'En la union esta la Fuerza, which loosely translates into 'In union, there is strength'. This is where the story of Tio Taps Y Vino starts - two friends from different families that o...