As Local As You
Hi, I’m Nadeika the proud owner of the Queenscliff Sweet Shop.
My sister Alana and I grew up on the Bellarine Peninsula and were spoilt with the fun and opportunities this beautiful part of the world offered us; rock pooling at Queenscliff, camping at Ocean Grove, exploring Leopold's wetlands and more.
We left our home town separately during our twenties, exploring the world and Australia before settling together in a similar seaside locale on Western Australia's coast. Alana bought the local candy store and together we continue to run the Margaret River Sweet Shop despite the fact we've both now moved back home to the Peninsula and have since opened the Barwon Heads Sweet Shop and Queenscliff Sweet Shop.
Over the past 7 years, the original 'Sweet Shop' provided us with both a deep understanding of the opportunities working locally as well as the challenges of retail trade in a seasonal, tourist-reliant coastal town.
"When we say 'sister store' we're not simply referring to separate businesses with a shared identity, we're proudly reflecting the fact we are sisters in real life."
Our biggest learning has been recognising the power and support of our local communities and their people. More than anything we want to be 'your' local lolly shop and part of the 'small businesses supporting each other' movement. We are committed to being active members of both Queenscliff and Ocean Grove communities and to give back where we can through sponsorship or fundraising arrangements.
Thank you for welcoming us home and to your town and we look forward to seeing you very soon.
Nadeika x