Chasing Bow
I find I am starting to spend more and more time in the Paddington woods. Asides from great coffee and good breakfast haunts – there are a tribe... read more...
Osborn Shoes
Wearable tapestries for men and women, that are hand made by a small team of 25 in Guatemala (entirely fair trade, with locally sourced materials). read more...
Print Liberation online shop
When looking over FourThousand’s Google analytics a few shocking things stand out. Firstly, all of you freaks can’t stop clicking on the keyboard... read more...
Brisbane Vintage Fashion and Décor Fair
Whether you’re a die-hard fashionista, a self-confessed bargain shopper or you perpetually hover somewhere in between, vintage clothing has become... read more...
Cumquat Books
In the early 19th Century Robert Fortune, an employee of the British Horticultural Society, was sent to Asia on a mission – to discover some new... read more...
World Food Books
People always whinge about the price and the quality of cocaine in Australia as they put half a Jetstar flight to Japan up their nose. Such complaints... read more...
The (New!) Tea Centre
The first time I tasted Stockholm Blend, any thoughts of the dark, dingy, pigeon poo encrusted dwelling in which I was sipping it dissipated. It was springtime... read more...
Bleeding Heart Gallery Gift Shop
Everyone say "yey" now – another step in the right direction for our town! Our emerging artists and designers are starting to get the support... read more...
Suitcase Rummage

Wallet? Check. Eco friendly tote bag? Check. Readiness to discover some of Brisbane’s best emerging art, craft, design and musical talents all at... read more...
Maryon's Shoes Clearance Store
Maryon’s striking red and white striped veneer stands out amongst the general ho-hum outlet shopping quarter of Stones Corner. Lodged next to an... read more...
Desordre 'The Travelling Boutique'
Just like Toad, Mole and Badger from The Wind in the Willows, Desordre are packing up their travelling gypsy wagon and bringing their boutique on wheels... read more...
Something Weird Video
Something Weird Video specialize in boldly bizarre and bad movies; go-go girls, nudist camps, hippie drug casualties, low-budget sci-fi, gore, juvenile... read more...
New Farm Shoe Repairs
As throwaway consumerism continues to fall short, many savvy folks are turning back to the trusty ole art of ‘mend and make do’ to keep their... read more...
Vein Store
In 2002 I purchased my first pair of Dunlop Volleys. Wanting to stand out from the crowd, I took them home, lay them on some newspaper and destroyed them... read more...
Mint Vintage
What more could a girl (or boy) want? Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Missoni, you name it – Mint Vintage has got it. Priding themselves... read more...
Gardams Fabrics
Eighty years old and still got it; family-run Gardams Fabrics is an absolute institution to those who have a fondness for fine fabric and finishes. Visit... read more...
Retro Stop
To many Northsiders, Retro Stop on constantly heaving Lutwyche Road will seem like old news. But as a fresh member to the block, I feel compelled to share... read more...
E&E Electronics
Note: Closed late 2010.I know it’s pretty much as racist as you can get, but when it comes to getting my stuff fixed I’ll only trust someone... read more...
Voyager Rare Books, Maps and Prints
In 1947, Cary Grant told us to “never judge a book by its cover.” He obviously had no idea that the humble book cover would become an art... read more...
For-Tomorrow
You know that voice in your head? The one that sounds a little bit like your Mum’s and tell you to do sensible things, like ‘save your money... read more...
My Tel, specifically Linda
Leaving an iPhone screen unprotected is like sprinkling Drano over your kid’s Fruit Loops. A disaster waiting to happen. Hit up the fluorescent lights... read more...
Optical 4 Less
Have you ever seen Julian Burnside QC in the flesh? He makes quite an impression. We’d like to say this is because of his passionate belief in social... read more...
Ivy + Bird
A new store has nested on the ever-evolving Arthur Street strip tucked just off James Street. Ivy + Bird is the creation of Brisbane-based jewellery and... read more...
Britain on the Bayside
Let’s face it, City Hall is no Big Ben, and the Brisbane Wheel will never be quite the same as The London Eye – no matter how hard you squeeze... read more...