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Are you a plant killer or a green thumb?
I love plants but I swear I must be toxic
with all the turps I use. I try to love and
look after them but they just die at the
sight of me. The surviving plants live of
their own accord and just want me to go
away. Weirdly, I actually love gardening
and find it really relaxing. Maybe it’s the
serial killer in me.
What are some of your favourite
homeware stores?
I love shopping second hand! Where Hayley shops
It’s environmentally friendly, it’s cheaper,
it’s way more fun and exciting and I love Crackerbox Palace | Sheridan Street, Cairns
the challenge of hunting for treasure. Makin’ Whoopee | Shields Street, Cairns
Best of all, you’re supporting either a Animal Welfare Op Shop | Draper Street, Cairns
charity or a small business.
The other way I love to shop is for The Buy Back Shop | Cairns’ council rubbish tip
handmade items, rather than mass The Retro Vintage Guy | Etsy
produced. When I buy something, I buy
it to keep for good. I do not like the throw
away attitude, mainly for environmental MORE: hayleygillespie.com
reasons. I always try to shop local first.

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