Just when you thought it was safe to go near the water, The Click-Clack Lounge is dipping it's toes in the crystal clear fabulousness that is the foreshore of Sandgate...well, not technically the foreshore, or even the water for that matter....BUT, we are setting up shop in the main street of Sandgate.
I've been asked by Journalists, Bloggers and Mr Smith in the line at Woolies...."Why Sandgate?"....Those who know yours truly understand that a simple answer doesn't come easily for me. I tend to travel in tangents, jumping from one subject to another.
I believe it's a sign of an eccentric, crazy, unique vintage loving gal who has spent years travelling from house to house restoring and renovating, painting and sleeping and eating.....mmmmm eating...what shall I have for breakfast, when will I ever sleep past 5am......STOP!! I AGAIN digress....
Now, where was I? Ummm, yes, in the line at Woolies.
Sandgate. Home of the Hawks, beautiful coffee, fabulous fish'n'chips, clean air, the training ground for many a Guide dog, Russell's Fabrics (one of my faves - this gem still has it's original signage circa 1950) and THE Friendliest group of shopkeepers on the planet. Oh, and I was born and bred in a little suburb called Bracken Ridge and schooled in a sometimes notoriously known school called "Deagon Grammar" - both just a stone's throw away from Sandgate.
So, a short answer to the question "Why Sandgate for The Click-Clack Lounge?"
"Sandgate, perfect one day, filled with fabulousness the next".
Catchya soon xx
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Look out world, here we come!
It's been a long road to travel......BUT The Click-Clack Lounge is excited to share our news.
Those of you who know our little Brisbane store, will notice we've been very quiet of late. There's been a few, shall we say, hiccups with our retail stores.
We've opened and closed an on-line store, written for magazines, and sold heaps of fabulous pieces to retro and vintage loving folk - but still, something was missing....
After a huge holiday to the Beach and a great deal of soul-searching, this little gal is finally ready to hit the big time.
and so.....The Click-Clack Lounge is finally negotiating a lease on it's very own retail store.
It's time to celebrate how fabulous we are. Share our knowledge of the vintage and retro lifestyle. Get back to our roots and buy, sell and trade what we love and know.
I've collected, lived and loved quirky and kitsch since I was in school in the early 80's. I would wear 1950's novelty print skirts and a rope petticoat when all the other kids were wearing fluoro. I would collect Barsony lamps when the other kids were collecting VHS tapes.
So, you get the picture...without sounding too "How good am I", I know my Business. I understand the passion behind finding a new treasure for your home or your body. I understand that it's not about the competition, but about loving what you do.
Stay tuned, and cross your fingers that all goes well with the lease agreement.
Wishing you all the love of vintage xx Karie
Those of you who know our little Brisbane store, will notice we've been very quiet of late. There's been a few, shall we say, hiccups with our retail stores.
We've opened and closed an on-line store, written for magazines, and sold heaps of fabulous pieces to retro and vintage loving folk - but still, something was missing....
After a huge holiday to the Beach and a great deal of soul-searching, this little gal is finally ready to hit the big time.
and so.....The Click-Clack Lounge is finally negotiating a lease on it's very own retail store.
It's time to celebrate how fabulous we are. Share our knowledge of the vintage and retro lifestyle. Get back to our roots and buy, sell and trade what we love and know.
I've collected, lived and loved quirky and kitsch since I was in school in the early 80's. I would wear 1950's novelty print skirts and a rope petticoat when all the other kids were wearing fluoro. I would collect Barsony lamps when the other kids were collecting VHS tapes.
So, you get the picture...without sounding too "How good am I", I know my Business. I understand the passion behind finding a new treasure for your home or your body. I understand that it's not about the competition, but about loving what you do.
Stay tuned, and cross your fingers that all goes well with the lease agreement.
Wishing you all the love of vintage xx Karie
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