My first memory of Marshall Martin, the owner of the Good Store, was stepping into his store and noticing a man with a beaming smile inviting me over to his counter. He had just opened a box that contained a toy designed for 5 years and up. He made me laugh as he tested it out. There was such passion behind this man, his new toy and for the store. When you spend time in his store you understand why.

Stewart/Stand sterling silver wallet $100.

Marshall describes the store as a place to find ‘useful presents’. I would say it’s a place to find well designed, smart presents that are ideal for all age groups and a variety of uses.

What I saw and loved this week included a Stewart/Stand sterling silver wallet. This incredibly good looking wallet is woven using industrial materials and feels like leather.

Royal VJB’s garlic roller $35.

The Dutch designed Royal VKB’s garlic crusher looks gorgeous and matched in functionality at the same time. It’s has an anti-smelling device so your can get close to the garlic without the smell lingering for hours after.

 Clocky $100.

The other product coming to the store soon is Clocky. It is such a novel idea it deserves a mention as it’s an alarm clock that only gives you one chance to wake up, after pressing snooze. It then jumps off your side table rolls around and hides. It keeps ringing until you get up to find him and switch him off. I am sure he works for your boss.

This store is refreshing to visit and I highly recommend it for any present idea or to spoil yourself.

Wizard bowl $67.

The Good Store is in Victoria Park, a buzzing area that has lifted it game over the past few years. There is a cool pub, great reasonably priced restaurants and cafes with other good interior shops along the strip.

The Good Store, 363-367 Albany Hwy, Victoria Park. Ph: 9361 8271

I have been frantic over the last week and so mystylelocal.net has suffered slightly in this process and I apologise for this. The job of freelancing can be 24/7 at times and this week is one of them. I forgot the pressures of running two departments on a TVC.

In between this pressure I had a very exciting call from a businessman who has commissioned me to source art and glass for his new launch. Stepping on board his launch was pure luxury and the fabulous part is it was hand-crafted in WA. Now I have the chance to furnish it with special WA and Australian pieces, what an incredible opportunity! Special thanks to my dear friend Jennie Fitzhardinge for the contact.

If you know or are a glass designer please send through some of your work so I can consider it - jennhiller@westnet.com.au .

I did have a moment to race down to Fremantle and savor on some special pieces I saw in Off the Wall, Mini Morri and remedy for you.

Off the Wall is a special vintage shop on South Terrace. It’s home to funky funiture and vintage clothes.

Products at Off the Wall, South Tce, Fremantleremedy takes pride in sourcing ‘beautiful things’ that are designed by creative minded people.

Product from remedy, High St, Fremantle

Minni Morri is a place for kids with taste. You can find designer clothes and toys from local and international designers. 

Products from Mini Morri, South Tce Fremantle