IF you were a gift or home treat, this is where you’d want to hang out.
Smits and Bits is more a tranquil retreat than a home and gift shop.
A hidden treasure in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges, tucked behind old-world shopfronts on the main street of Sassafras.
Stroll underneath the arches down a little alley into an old-fashioned cobble stone courtyard and feel the stress of life ooze out of your mind and body.
Your first gift and you haven’t spent a cent.
Speaking of cents, the prices are surprisingly reasonable.
Drift through the three rooms of the gorgeous cottage store, or laze underneath the majestic Vertical Elm tree in the courtyard.
Everywhere you turn, a myriad of curios and gems catch your eye … personal gifts, home-wares, outdoor and other surprises.
They love antique, Art Deco, retro and anything unique or quirky, hence their motto, “If we don’t have it, you don’t need it”.
Most weekends live music shares the backing soundtrack with the melodic birds of Sassafras.
On Sundays and public holidays, you are treated to toasted marshmallows from an open fire in a huge cauldron.
Don’t miss the magical old-fashioned dolls house (1905).
Time evaporates as you explore its little rooms filled with mini delights.
This piece of Australian history originally belonged to Dame Zara Bates, the wife of Prime Minister Harold Holt.
Kids and adults in touch with their inner-child can place their beaming faces through a life-size frame and take pictures of themselves ‘dressed’ from a bygone era.
If that isn’t your Devonshire cup of tea, you can mingle with the life-size Ned Kelly or Rosie the Giraffe.
Smits and Bits is truly a unique space in a special place.
Retail therapy for all your senses, your health, your soul.
Give yourself the gift.
