Sally Paskins’ Store is a little story book slab hut; a two bedroom cottage constructed from original local timbers. It’s well known in the region and remains almost unaltered since 1886. It sits in Cork St Gundaroo which is the main street. It’s also part of the wonderful world I live in.
The little store was originally run by Sarah (Sally) Paskins. Sarah, pregnant with their first child, sailed from England with her husband, bound for the Palmer River gold fields in North Queensland, Australia. She was only 16 years old and her remarkable story is still unfolding. After many adventures, she settled in Gundaroo and opened her general store, where her beloved white cockatoo was a much loved feature, as it often kept her company sitting on her counter. It was loved by the younger generation, who would frequent the shop to collect their lollies whenever they could.

I began by creating a range of high – quality linen tea towels and aprons with a country theme, opening on weekends, initially on the verandah due to Covid restrictions. After designing interiors and large sets for so many productions, I welcomed the opportunity to finally create Sally’s label with a purpose and history behind it. I’m excited to have the chance to present many unique designs under Sally’s watchful eye.

Now I wait patiently, like an excited kid, for the truck to finally pull up outside my store window. I run out and wait for my brown boxes to appear and be handed to me. I sign for them and run inside and can’t wait to open them and see Sally’s newest designs spilling out onto the floor.
Sally Paskins’ Store is open every weekend. I would love you to visit Sarah’s store and experience another little world.
Best wishes

Merrill