Peninsula Visitors Guide, April - October 2014, Page 048 (transcription)

Our Queens of Style...
LIz TODD frOM STyLE TEMPLE Style Temple HOMEWARES DESIGNER APPAREL ART ANTIQUES JEWELLERY CURIOS GIFTS 114B Mt.Eliza Way, Mt.Eliza P 9775 3244 Opening her gorgeous shop in late 2013, Liz has gained a strong following from Mt Eliza locals and visitors who are looking forsomething new and different.
With an eclectic range of giftware, home wares and clothing, her signature style is sought after bymany return customers whoare always amazed at the gorgeous range.
Noticing the changingdemographic in our region, from older established local residents to new families moving from their inner citypads, Liz has ensured hercollection caters to the needs of all her customers.
With many vintage and antique pieces alongsidemore contemporary items, there is something here tosuit every need.
We have lots of new families who are movingto the area and renovatingclassic Mt Eliza homes as well as our older clients who like more conservative pieces.
We love it when a customer tells us their budget and the type of pieceor gift they re looking for....we know we have something for everyone and always find something that is just perfect Liz says.
Liz travels far and wide to source her collection and had justreturned from a buying trip to Asia.
She concentrates on locating I try to buy Australian made and locally made unique pieces as much as possible however Isource from overseas if I can t find a satisfactory product here or if I find a particularly beautifulpiece she says.
fair trade and sustainable products where possible and herpredominantly Australian made range can also include items from all around the world including Europe and South Africa.
Designer apparel is very popular ranging from affordable casual wear to sophisticated event dressing with brandslike Trelise Cooper.
Coming into our wet weather, there is a range of designer gum boots, winter hats and raincoats....
all perfect for the Peninsula climate.
Without any hesitation, Liz says one of the most enjoyable things about running Style Temple is the amazing people she gets to meet each day.
We have such a diverse clientele and the people who come in here are just so interesting....they become yourfriends she says.
This is definitely not your typical giftware, fashion orhome wares shop.
Style Temple is a unique destination in Mt Eliza and one that fills the needs of many people.
Everyone who has come in to the store says what a beautifulshop it is and how much the area has needed something like this.
It s a breath of fresh air for Mt Eliza and people love coming in, even if it s just to say hi and see what s new in store she says.
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