News from The Merchant on Queen Street

Candy Jars now SOLD OUT

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

All our candy jar stock has now sold out.

We have more stock arriving in the next 2 weeks or so, so keep a watch for further news.

Candy Jars – new stock just arrived

Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

Six styles of the extremely popular Candy Jars are now back in stock.  The prices range from $10 – $30 approx retail – please contact us for wholesale pricing if necessary.
Please note that due to the fragility of these Candy Jars we will not be sending stock out, customers will need to come into the store and collect.

Candy Jars 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fancy Stem Candy Jar 19 x 55cm                                                                                   
Curve Stem Candy Jar 15 x 42cm                                                                                    

Candy Jars 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stem Candy Jar 12 x 22.5cm
Cylinder Candy Jar 12.5 x 24cm

Candy Jars 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squat Candy Jar 20 x 26cm
Stem Candy Jar 24cm

May 29 is Baldocks 78th Birthday

Monday, May 28th, 2012

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers for their continuing support.
Baldocks has grown and changed over the years and plans to continue providing a continually evolving product list and great customer service.
We look forward to seeing you in store soon.

New Wilton Cake Decorating Course now available

Sunday, May 27th, 2012

Wilton’s Advanced Gum Paste Flowers course is now available in Australia.

Have you completed the Wilton Decorating Basics and Gum Paste & Fondant Courses and wanting to expand your expertise?

Discover one of the most breathtaking ways to decorate a cake, by enrolling in one of our Wilton Advanced Gum Paste Flowers courses.

Take your cake decorating to the next level with beautiful, life-like sugar  flowers on wires.   Create lovely arrangements for any occasion.

With the Wilton Method, learning the art of Gum Paste Flowers has never been easier!

Each Advanced Gum Paste Flowers course will run for 4 weeks, please visit the Wilton Cake Decorating Class pages for further information.

New Products introduced to Buckley & Phillips SIMPLY Fragrant Products Range

Sunday, March 18th, 2012

Simply Range

Buckley & Phillips have introduced two new products to their delightfully fragrant SIMPLY range of products.

The two new products are Simply Incense Sticks and Simply Diffuser Refill Oils.   These products are available in all fragrances available in the range, and are available in store now. Other products available in the range include, soy wax jar candles, soy wax scent cakes, fragrant pillar candles and home fragrance sprays.

Come into the showroom to see and experience these wonderful fragrances for yourself.

CUPCAKE FUN CLASS

Friday, January 27th, 2012

Learn the basics of filling and decorating your cupcakes.

We have our first Cupcakes Fun Class scheduled for Tuesday, 28 February, 12.30-2.30 pm.  Please note this class is now fully booked.

A new class date has been set for Tuesday, 13 March, 12.30-2.30pm.

Most items needed for this course are provided, however you will need to bring 8 home made or un-iced store bought cupcakes, plus a few other items.

Click on the link below for further information

Cupcake Fun Class Registration Form

New Ribbon Colour Cards Now Online

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

The colour cards for the new ribbons are now online.  Please take a look, but remember that colours will vary from those shown in the photos.

New Arrivals – fantastic new ribbons

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

We have just finished unpacking and placing on the shelves, many, many new ribbons.

We have new paper tear ribbons, curling ribbons, in matt and metallic.  Great colour range and prices.

Also, new fabric ribbons, satins, patterned, woven edge organza, grosgrain, metallics as well.  Come into see what is available.  There is a ribbon for everyone.

We hope to get the colour cards online soon.

Wilton Cake Decorating Classes

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

In response to customer enquiries we have arranged to have a staff member trained as a Wilton Method Instructor.  This will enable us to run cake decorating classes on our premises using the Wilton Cake Decorating Courses.

There are 3 courses available, each runs for 2 hours a session over 4 weeks.  The first one, Decorating Basics, covers making and preparing a great cake for decoration and how to ice the cake with buttercream and hand made buttercream flowers and decorations.  Completion of the Decorating Basics is necessary before students can undertake either of the other 2 courses.

The other courses are Flowers & Cake Design and Gum Paste & Fondant.

For further information on the courses visit the Cake Decorating Classes link.

Our first Decorating Basics classes will be held in July/August, September/October and October/November.

Please feel free to contact us for further information.

Baldocks featured in The Advertiser

Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Baldocks still feels the retail pulse

Advertiser Article

Robert Balnaves, his daughter Alicia McRitchie, Robynn and David Yoerger.
Picture: Dean Martin
Source: The Advertiser

EVERY day, Robert Balnaves goes to work at Baldocks never quite knowing what to expect.

His customers are as varied as the range of products are eclectic at his inner-city store. It’s a mix between an old-fashioned haberdashery and a modern retail treasure trove of goods.

Customers travel from country regions and the outer suburbs to shop at Baldocks, such is its reputation.

The business has been an Adelaide institution for 77 years because of its ability to adapt and stay ahead of the market.

While many retailers are struggling, Baldocks is flourishing because of its rich array of alluring goods and their exceptional value for money…..

To read the rest of the article, click here   Baldocks still feels the retail pulse