Community & Local Creatives

A collection of local businesses and creatives proudly owned and run by women, to be celebrated and supported.

Domica Hill, the artist behind Briar Blooms

Briar Blooms

Caloundra

The Domica Hill decor collection — dried and preserved florals, art, and homewares with a soft, natural touch.

Visit Briar Blooms →
Whitepepper homewares banner

Whitepepper

Cominos Building, Caloundra

A curated homewares and interiors store that also hosts small female-founded "Pod" businesses in-store, including Bespoke Plants, Blushing Ivy, Willelaine Aromatherapy, and Go for Zero.

Visit Whitepepper →
Bonny Bay sea glass jewellery collection

Bonny Bay

Sunshine Coast

Handmade beach-themed jewellery — sea glass, pearl, and sterling silver or gold-plated pieces.

Visit Bonny Bay →
Inside The BookShop at Caloundra

The BookShop at Caloundra

Bulcock Street, Caloundra

An independent bookstore on Bulcock Street, co-owned by Simone Colley — a lovely browse when you want something for your own quiet space.

Visit The BookShop →
Keeley, owner of Soy and Shea, making soap

Soy and Shea

Bulcock Street (Shop 4), Caloundra

Handmade soy candles, soap, and lip balm/body care by Keeley — beautiful candles and a lip balm worth stocking up on.

Visit Soy and Shea →
Blushing Ivy candle collection

Blushing Ivy

Sunshine Coast · inside Whitepepper's Pods

Hand-poured soy candles and home and car fragrance, made locally on the Sunshine Coast.

Visit Blushing Ivy →
Photo coming soon

Crystal Living

Kingsway Arcade, 78 Bulcock St, Caloundra

A family-run crystal and gemstone shop tucked into Kingsway Arcade.

Address only — no website found yet
Photo coming soon

Neurodivergent Empowered

The Nest, Caloundra

An Autistic-led NDIS registered provider offering Specialist Behaviour Support, participation supports, navigation, and counselling within interest-based supports. Based at The Nest, a social space designed for autistic people, quiet, low lighting, and sensory friendly.

Visit Neurodivergent Empowered →

Tales & Tomes

Shop 6, 120 Bulcock Street, Caloundra

An independently-owned, woman-led romance bookstore specialising in indie romance across every sub-genre, plus bookish accessories and special editions.

Visit Tales & Tomes →
I'm not affiliated with any of these businesses. I simply love supporting local, small, and handmade, and wanted to share what I've found here on the Sunshine Coast.