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Shopping in Leura Blue Mountains LEURA VILLAGE ASSOCIATION “Working for Leura” Leura is an example of a working Edwardian village, now an icon of the Blue Mountains, which is preserved, maintained and supported by its village association. The village wakes up early but sleepily to the smell of coffee and delicate pastries when local cafés open their doors. Proprietors set up their sidewalk tables, sweep the gardens and water the seasonal flowers along the well-kept footpaths. Early risers meander in, daily newspaper in hand. The first bus of visitors rolls in and the day’s activity begins. This is the slow pace that Leura offers to its visitors, along with sophisticated shopping, fine dining and unusual elegant accommodation. Leura is a fine example of retail tourism where owner operators love the village and honour its heritage. Ali & Lou Address: 175 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 2788 New to the Leura Mall is a delightful shop mothers and grandmothers alike cannot resist. Ali & Lou is an up-to-the-minute full-fashion shop for kids. You’ll find row upon row of petite charming outfits – some practical and sturdy, some frilly and frivolous. All are so cute, so precious – tiny shoes, perfect accessories – the “awe” factor is quite overwhelming. Your enthusiasm kicks in and you willingly succumb. We often long for that special time when children are magical and beautiful and we can indulge them. At Ali & Lou, you can indulge your special ones to your heart’s content in the finest fashions – it’s the ultimate shop for kids Elizabeth Rosa Stationery Address: 153 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 1022 Email: sales@elizabethrosa.com New to The Mall, this well-designed shop is both beautiful and elegant. A light-filled glow flows out onto the street and shoppers gather as if swept inside by its luminosity. Once inside, that touch of elegance is obvious. Large fine wood armoires hold exquisite pens and papers. Walls of extraordinary wrapping paper, quality stationery and displays of invitations for every occasion catch your attention immediately. An attractive exhibit of calligraphic tools rests serenely, while on an opposite wall rows of stunning books – conversation pieces themselves – leather journals and artists’ tools fill the shelves. Yet, unusual items to fit all budgets – massive or modest – and interests – children or children-at-heart – are beautifully laid out. Elizabeth Rosa’s love of fine objects began with a simple and superb leather diary, refillable, practical and Australian manufactured. The proprietors’ eye for the elegant and the stylish has developed to perfection this new addition for Leura Mall. The Cat's Meow Interiors Address: 181 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 2640 Email: catsmeow@leuramall.com Rooms, rooms and more rooms, upstairs and downstairs – you’ll find items that are truly ‘the cat’s meow’. Imaginative homewares line shelves and tables. Classic, overstuffed and comfy furniture fills each room of this 19th century building. Tea towels, trivets, candles and accoutrements for every dining occasion are available here. Wonderful and unusual items are stashed away around corners and behind the obvious. Don’t rush! You can and most likely will spend hours browsing among ‘The Cat’s’ decorative selections. The Candy Store Address: Shop 6 Leura Strand Arcade, 178 The Mall Phone: 02 4782 5190 Email: sales@candystore.com.au Often called the lolly shop, it is a kid’s dream come true. Over 1000 unusual sweets: chocolates, toffees, and nougats stacked from floor to ceiling in this tiny shop. The Candy Store is known world wide and is a must for visitors to Leura and the Blue Mountains. The shop is open seven days a week. Cicero Address: Shop 2 166-168 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 1976 Only a fashion designer could showcase her merchandise with such flair and style. Panache some would claim as the ever-changing shopfront windows display trendy urban fashions and elegant accessories. Colours burst forth in every corner or nook, yet when you need that little black number for a night in the city, Cicero is just the shop for you. Women’s clothes are sourced from Spain, New Zealand and Melbourne, giving you a dynamic and chic look no matter what the season. Don’t overlook the selection of great footwear from sandals to stylish boots and Cicero’s array of crazy colourful socks. Circus Address: 172 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 1213 Donna Prudames – a well-known name in the clothing industry – has created a world of flair and fashion for women with her shops in Leura and Bathurst. On The Mall, Circus is a crowd-pleaser, colourful and fun, bursting at the seams with girly things, pretty things. Looking to be a trendsetter? You’ll find your opportunity in this shop where Donna stocks handbags, belts and shoes for every season. It’s a place where browsing weekly is a must and buying is difficult to resist. Coats and jumpers arrive for those chilly, windy days and little slips of summer dresses appear in the window in time for the hot holiday season. Accessorise with the perfect jewellery and the ensemble is so you. Circus has an amazing collection, from Spotty Shoes to gorgeous vintage silk velvets. Svelte or sassy, high ticket or modestly priced, teenagers to grandmas create their style here. Check out the corner of body creams, gels and soaps. C’mon, spoil yourself with a trip to Circus; it’s a big-top affair. Devine Dezine Address: Shop 2, 178 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 2486 Email: devinedezin@aapt.com.au If you are looking for something exclusive, chic and a bit edgy, step into the Leura Strand shops. Devine Dezine is aptly named as designer jewellery is the centrepiece. Designers from around the world have made their way into this smart trendy shop – rarely will you find such a broad selection. Take a long time to browse. The staff will assist you to create your own look from gorgeous Israeli pieces to the popular and bendable Burmese silver necklaces and bracelets. Surprise! Bendable silver – you design it for every occasion and outfit. A selection of handbags, wallets and belts rounds out your choices. Don’t be timid. Go for it – after all, you’re the designer and it’s ‘your look’. Hits & Myths Address: 132 Megalong Street Phone: 02 4784 2511 Here the world of entertainment, catering to the taste of those over 30, is neatly organised between a selection of DVDs and CDs. Each offers some very interesting choices – an eclectic mix of heritage rock, sound tracks and comedy CDs fill the shelves. Hits & Myths also has a collector’s corner where you will find a range of film goodies – the classics, great television series and much loved operas. Contemporary films sit alongside exceptional 1940s collectors' films. For unusual or hard-to-get music or movies, you need only ask the proprietor. Hits & Myths is a rare jewel in a village of this size. Inner Space Address: 144 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 1143 Email: graham@leuramall.com If you love big and contemporary furniture and Asian accents, make your choice and don’t be discouraged by mere shipping details. Your purchase of any item among the impressive and modern home furnishings at Inner Space will arrive at your home with little fuss. Choosing your items will be your most difficult task. Walls lined with Asian designer canvasses and Vietnamese soapstone carvings accentuate the global flavour of Inner Space. Exceptional recycled hardwood dining furniture is complemented by luxurious distressed-leather sofa and chairs. The shop, like its contents, is big and bold with a series of connecting rooms, each filled from floor to ceiling with the unusual and the extraordinary. Leura Blumes Address: Shop 6 166 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 1072 Follow that sweet scent down the Arcade and you will find Leura Blumes, a smart and not so traditional flower shop that is open daily for your convenience. You’ll find unusual home accessories in a corner of the shop. Leura Blumes offers the freshest of cut flowers for weddings, Mother’s Day, a romantic night over dinner, or perhaps Valentine’s Day. Orchids or tulips, roses or freesia, whatever the season, whatever the reason, owner, Linda Leith creates simplicity or elegance with an abundance of colour for any occasion. Leura Deli Address: Shop 4, The Mall Phone: 02 4784 2703 You’re certain this is London! Perhaps you’ve arrived in New York’s Chelsea district? Or, Sydney’s Newtown. Tucked away in the Leura Arcade is a most enticing deli – the kind you rarely find outside these major cities. Choices are incredible and oh, so edible – Italian antipasti, pâtés, imported cheese, smoked salmon and aged meats – the makings of a perfect picnic or a fantastic meal in a Leura holiday cottage. Like rows of uniformed toy soldiers, bottles of pastilles, mustard, pesto and jams stand at attention. Producing a colourful array, Yarra Valley oils and Italian vinegars line the shelves side by side and will impress even the most jaded connoisseur. The variety that proprietors Julie and Peter Galea offer is remarkable. One last item: ask Julie about the innovative “packaged frozen margaritas or daiquiris” – certainly a conversation piece for any outdoor occasion. Leura Pharmacy & Gift Shop Address: 163 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 1386 Not your typical pharmacy, this is the place if you want a souvenir of the Blue Mountains. Here you’ll find a range of Australian-made gifts for the relative or friend back home. And should the weather take a turn, ordinary fingerless gloves are the hottest item in town. Of course, band-aids and cold medications are stocked and if one of life’s minor emergency occurs, you are certain to find what you need. Megalong Books Address: 183 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 1302 Email : books@megalongbooks.com 15,000 titles is an impressive number of books for this Leura icon. Meander through Megalong Books’ many corners, stacked to the hilt with new releases in fiction or non-fiction, geography, history, kids’ books and specialty books on the Blue Mountains. The staff are all knowledgeable readers and will make great suggestions – fact or fiction. If you’re planning a bushwalk in the mountains, don’t overlook Megalong’s outstanding selection of Blue Mountains walks. This is one remarkable bookshop! mrs peel Address: Shop 4, 148 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 3065 Email: mrspeelshop@gmail.com Adjacent to the Post Office Restaurant, Mrs Peel is a recent addition to The Mall. (Some may catch the reference to Emma Peel of The Avengers, star of the vintage television series.) Eclectic and sophisticated best describes the clothing and accessories for both women and men at Mrs Peel’s. Here you’ll find an unusual combination of vintage to modern clothing, jewellery and contemporary homewares, such as charming Danish mobiles. Don’t overlook the fashion statement sunglasses and eye catching vintage shoes. Ophelia’s Emporium Address: 199 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 1844 Not your old fashioned emporium, Ophelia’s merchandise is trendy and chic. And such fabulous jewellery should be on your list for a keepsake from Leura. Exclusive luggage in bold flower patterns and fashionable toiletries could be just the item for the next trip. This is the store to linger and enjoy. Tattu Menswear Address: Shop 2 Leura Strand Arcade, 178 The Mall Phone: 02 4784 3799 Email: Tattu is in a new location off the Leura car park (see map), and it still offers great choices for the discerning man who likes a bit of fashion in his wardrobe. You may not like shopping, but steal an afternoon for yourself and make a few choices. Start with jeans and casual jackets that you can wear anywhere, and how about one of those great looking shirts? Before you leave, take a closer look at Tattu’s wonderful accessories, Italian silk ties, belts, wallets. In this shop, the choices won’t overwhelm you. Tattu is a perfect fit. » Back to Top «	Quick Planner Leura Guide Book Click Here to Purchase Links Historic Windsor Guide Blue Mountains Tourism
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