Since it’s opening, Ballyhoo has evolved into a store offering a mixture of artwork by local, national and international artists and beautifully unique products, again from a wide variety of talented designers, makers and crafters. The common thread is that each piece has been thoughtfully selected by Sandra and is affordably priced. Not only has Sandra mastered the art of sourcing fabulous art and products, but her talent for creating the perfect display is just as amazing.

It would be impossible for us to tell you exactly what you will find when you visit Ballyhoo as Sandra is committed to constant change and thrives on bringing in new pieces on a regular basis. Just like us, she gets easily bored looking at the same things day in and day out. The great thing about this is that each time you visit the shop you know you’ll find something new to love and long for!

Sandra’s favourite treasures in store right now include her range of Wise’ish block art, a brightly coloured dotty felt ottoman by Down to the Woods (find it in the shop window), her selection of elegant Patturn lamps by local designer Rachel Burke and the bold Mexican wall sculpture of which there are only two in the country.

As for our personal favourites, we love Third Drawer Down tea towels, Down to the Woods little lamb garlands, ottoman and cutesy animal / cupie lamps, Patturn lamps, wooden laser cut mobiles, Whiskers Lane tea cosies,  Angus & Celeste ceramic jewellery and of course the sweet selection of woodland creatures and owls. Sandra also stocks a beautiful range of art prints, greeting cards and wrapping paper, many of which pieces of art themselves. You can also find Frankie magazine and its publications all year round.