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ter craftsmen John Lobb and Paul Harnden Shoemakers. Honing his skills to produce be- spoke and ready-to-wear footwear, McDonald returned home to put into practice an artform and philosophy that enables clients to live better with quality footwear that lasts longer. Each component of a shoe is crafted to with- stand and endure the test of time and ensure that a good shoe sits comfortably on your foot, supports your ankle, and provides ideal postural alignment. Customers enjoy multiple fittings to ensure this stage is perfectly met. A. McDonald Shoemakers is also committed to creating footwear that is contemporary but also classic – footwear designed to transcend the vicissitudes of time. Shop 1121, L2/412-414 George St, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: +61 280842595 Strawberry Raindrops, Dark Chocolate Ginger, Honeycomb Moonrocks, Dark Chocolate Cran- berries and Chocolate Macadamias – a taste of the mouthwatering flavours from Byron Bay Chocolate Co’s signature range of finely craft- ed chocolates. For more than 30 years, these andrewmcdonald.com.au Byron Bay Chocolate Co chocolatiers have poured their hearts and souls into every single chocolate made at the Byron Bay Chocolate Co, based in the beach- side mecca of northern NSW. Founded in 1985 by David and Carole O’Connor, Byron Bay Chocolate Co continues to be a family affair with daughter Renae and son Darren driving the business forward. Using only the highest quality ingredients in the production of its vast range of milk and dark chocolates products.

Byron Bay Chocolate Co has stockists around Australia. It also ships in bulk. How decadent! 364 Ewingsdale Rd, Byron Bay NSW 2481 Tel: +61 266858062 byronbaychocolateco.com.au Mood Objects Homewares, storage, table, seating … sustain- ably sourced vintage furniture and homewares carefully created by the Mood Objects team – just for you. Unique and sustainable objects for your living and work environments, to elevate the space and enhance your mood. Shop online or make an appointment to visit their Brunswick East store in inner-Melbourne. You’ll rediscover the allure of pre-loved quality pieces such as Mood Objects’ stunning vintage pink marble-top table with custom lucite base. Or a vintage Stor- vik cane lounge chair – a uniquely designed and highly comfortable and functional sculptural object. Table options include for dining, coffee tables, side tables, bedside tables and occasion- al pieces. One-off vases, sculptures, lighting, cushions, ottomans and plinths – every item in stock is unique, with no two pieces the same. By appointment only 109 Nicholson St, Brunswick East VICTORIA 3056 Tel: +61 401614867 moodobjects.com.au CCSS From its humble beginnings on Instagram in 2017, Melbourne’s CCSS soon developed a cult following and eventually relaunched as an online store, popular for its curated selec- tion of Scandinavian, Italian and Australian mid-century vintage furniture. The creative force behind CCSS is Clare Lewis and her partner Son-

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