Your guide to shopping at the boutique shops in Orange and surrounds.
The romantic city of Orange is a top spot to engage in a bit of retail therapy. Be it a one-stop wine shop where you can have a tipple or two, a cutting-edge fashion boutique or a quirky antique store, here’s where to shop in Orange and its surrounds.
1. The White Place
Refresh your home and wardrobe with a visit to The White Place, where you can pick up everything from curated homewares, cushions, rugs, furniture and art to a diverse collection of clothing and jewellery.
Add a bit of flair to your home and wardrobe with aesthetic finds at The White Place.
Dedicated shopaholics can also stay at The White Place, with two self-contained houses available to book. Both houses are furnished in The White Place style and better yet, everything inside the house is available for purchase, from the bed you sleep in to the outdoor furniture.
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There’s so much to choose from the diverse array of clothing, jewellery and curated homewares.
Address: 100 Byng St, Orange
2. JUMBLED
This vibrant concept store is for design nerds, interior addicts and fashionistas. JUMBLED is housed in a charming, renovated Masonic Hall, which was built in 1864 and is all beams, exposed bricks and hardwood floors.
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JUMBLED is the perfect shop for your wardrobe must-haves. (Image: Kirsten Cunningham)
Grab a coffee as you wander the racks of colourful clothes and shelves of bright homewares, while taking in the shop’s personality. The staff are all passionate and willing to offer a helping hand whenever it’s needed.
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Its charming and vibrant shop interior makes it a standout. (Image: Kirsten Cunningham)
Address: 33-35 Sale St, Orange
3. Mary and Tex Curious Emporium
Elsewhere in Orange, you will find the Mary & Tex Curious Emporium, which was built on the back of the success of the store House. Owned by – you guessed it – Mary and Tex, the unique furniture, homewares and lifestyle store is carefully curated to provide inspiration for homeowners.
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With its eye-catching display, Mary and Tex Curious Emporium is hard to miss.
Get good and lost in the wall decor, clocks and prints, shop for sleepwear, socks and undies or simply browse the kitchen section for pretty egg cups or patterned spatulas.
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The charming store offers everything from candles to art.
Address: 187 Summer St, Orange
4. The Corner Store Gallery
The Corner Store Gallery is located in a heritage building that was once a corner store. As any besotted art lover will tell you, the gallery, established in 2014, is a top spot to pick up an original work for your wall or a porcelain cup or vase for a souvenir.
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The heritage building has been transformed into a corner store. (Image: Kirsten Cunningham)
The renovated gallery brings together both emerging and established artists and designers from all over Australia who specialise in a diverse range of mediums. Through exhibitions, workshops and community events, the gallery provides a platform for artists to showcase their work and connect with audiences from near and far.
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Pick up an original work for your wall. (Image: Kirsten Cunningham)
Address: 382 Summer St, Orange
5. Martha’s Food and Home
There’s an inventive selection of artisan wares on offer at Martha’s Food and Home (previously called The Essential Ingredient Orange). Get a slice of Orange at this gourmet grocery store, which offers artisan products such as Marzano fig paste, Fish River Roasters coffee, triple-cream cheeses and paella burners.
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Shop aesthetic artisan wares at Martha’s Food and Home.
As of 1 July 2024, Martha’s became independent and rebranded as Martha’s Food and Home. But rest assured, this much-loved Orange shop has the same owners and the same stock the locals trust, just a different name.
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Pick from an array of products at Martha’s Food and Home.
Address: 145 Summer St, Orange
6. The Bower
Another stunning Millthorpe local, you could spend days exploring The Bower, housed in a large shed off the main street. Look for the vintage car in Victoria Street and you’ll spot The Bower’s distinctive barn doors.
While most of the store’s inventory revolves around antiques and collectables from as far away as Morocco and the UK, there is also a local artisan presence with wares such as leather goods to lust after as well as luxury skincare, local merino socks and handmade candles.
Address: 15 Victoria St, Millthorpe
7. Plants n Pretty Pieces
It is a very serene experience browsing in Plants n Pretty Pieces for everything from artworks, pots and baskets, to earrings, handbags and tote bags, and you could easily spend an hour or two doing so.
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Browse through the colourful artworks and handbags at Plants n Pretty Pieces.
This cute-as-a-button Millthorpe store is family-owned and -operated, located in the beautiful historical village of Millthorpe, which is a 20-minute drive from Orange.
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It’s so cosy and chic inside the shop.
Address: 15 Pym St, Millthorpe
8. Danielle Louise
One of the most trusted fashion boutiques in the Central West, Danielle Louise has been styling the women of Orange for over 27 years. Exclusively stocking Australian brands, it’s the go-to spot for the perfect special occasion outfit.
Not after formal wear? Danielle Louise also stocks designer leisure wear with jeans, tees and knits all available.
Address: 222 Anson St, Orange
9. Hawkes General Store
The family-owned and -run Hawkes General Store was originally opened by Fem Hawke nearly 50 years ago as The Orange Spinning Wheel. Now run by Fem’s daughter Coco who introduced fashion to the shop’s repertoire, you’ll find all things kidswear, babywear, homewares, gifts and fashion at Hawkes General Store.
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Hawkes General Store is filled with curated homewares and gift items.
While the shop itself is only small, it has a history that spans five decades and a loyal customer base who continue to return to see what treasures they’ll find next.
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The iconic store spans five decades with a loyal customer base.
Address: 46 Sale St, Orange
10. Anything Grows
One of the best cafes in Orange, as well as a boutique nursery and gift shop, you’ll find Anything Grows near the picturesque Cook Park.
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Step inside Anything Grows for your plant needs.
Shop the huge collection of indoor plants before, during or after breakfast, then head outside and wander the outdoor plants and trees, hand-crafted sculptures, water features and pots for the ultimate plant fix.
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From potted to indoor plants, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Address: 54 Summer St, Orange
11. Cint Boutique
This compact boutique in the Orange CBD tempts all the senses with a collection of handpicked quality, timeless and fashion-forward pieces by leading labels from Australia and all over the world.
At Cint Boutique you’ll flick through all the latest women’s fashion alongside jewellery, handbags, shoes, belts and scarves that will amp up your wardrobe.
Address: 28/A Sale St, Orange
Peckish after shopping? Check out our guide to eating and drinking in Orange.
This article was originally written by Carla Grossetti with updates by Emily Murphy.