10 Years in Business: it's our Anniversary!

10 Years in Business: it's our Anniversary!

Little did I know that 10 years later AQOF would be one of the lasting businesses of High Street Northcote. Time has flown and looking back it’s hard to believe how things have progressed and that 10 years later I am still here running AQOF, despite everything the last decade has brought!

February 24, 2022
Fresh 2022 Planners for all you Goal Diggers!

Fresh 2022 Planners for all you Goal Diggers!

Help plan your weeks, months and set your goals for the year ahead with the support of MiGoals 2022 Diaries and Goal Digger Planners — cleverly designed daily companions to lend you a helping hand to set weekly, monthly and long term goals.
January 03, 2022
A Quirk of Fate store front in Northcote Melbourne

Reopening Out of Lockdown: Saturday 30th October 2021!

We're as excited as you that lockdown has finally lifted in Melbourne and we're busy getting set to have you come and browse our shop FULL of beautiful products!

Please check our Conditions of Entry or continue to support us by shopping online 💛

October 27, 2021
Owner Kylie tells us what it was really like running her small business during 2020 and into 2021

Owner Kylie tells us what it was really like running her small business during 2020 and into 2021

In January/February 2020 I was convinced that I was going to have “the best year ever”. By the end of February, early March, that all went out the window! Instead it’s been the most difficult challenge I could ever have imagined facing as a small business owner and also on a personal level. 

I was incredibly unprepared for what was to come...

October 25, 2021
Let's Picnic! Everything You Need for the Park, Beach or Backyard

Let's Picnic! Everything You Need for the Park, Beach or Backyard

Hello everyone! Are you as happy as us about picnicking out in nature again? We've created a new PICNIC section on our website to help you get set for the park, beach & backyard weekends that await us this Spring/Summer.
October 10, 2021
Your Favourite Picnic Mats are Back!

Your Favourite Picnic Mats are Back!

Finally a Picnic Mat that is really BIG, water resistant and easy to fold! With the onset of spring picnics with pals out of lockdown, we know very well why these staples from Australian brand Kollab are so popular.
October 01, 2021
Introducing the AQOF Team: Claire

Introducing the AQOF Team: Claire

We wanted to share and show the faces of our lovely casual staff members at A Quirk of Fate, who you may have become familiar with on our Instagram Stories and when visiting us in-store. Here's a bit about Claire and their current favourite products at AQOF too!
July 26, 2021
A note from Kylie...

A note from Kylie...

This is a great reminder that a little bit of kindness goes a long way and that at the end of the day community is key.
March 18, 2020