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Every purchase you make not only impacts me and my small shop directly but also supports the many other small, local businesses whose products we proudly carry. The ripple effect of your support helps keep our local economy vibrant and ensures that more of your dollars stay within our community fostering independent and creative businesses.

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!

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.

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!

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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...

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.

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.

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!

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.