Jolly Good Emporium

14/08/2026

Beardy Street Mall is alive tonight! ✨

A wonderful night of interactive experiences, art installations, light projections and plenty of people out enjoying the Mall.

A huge thank you to Arts North West for bringing so much colour, creativity and life into the heart of Armidale. This is exactly what our Mall is made for — people, art, imagination and a bit of magic after dark. ❤️

A special thank you to Phil Foley for the fantastic photograph of our shopfront — it looks rather spectacular all lit up! 📸🎩

And a big thank you to Jolly and Lee for keeping the doors open tonight and welcoming everyone through the Emporium. ❤️

We absolutely love seeing Beardy Street buzzing like this.

More of this, please! 🎩✨

Mark Jolly Boyle

01/08/2026

🎉 We’re thrilled to finally share the news — Jolly Good Emporium is part of the 2026 Creative Streets Festival!

Together with Granny Fi’s Toy Cupboard and Clique Curation, we’ll be bringing The Mechanical Wonders of Beardy Street to life — a wonderfully curious collection of movement, storytelling, craftsmanship and a touch of mechanical mischief in the heart of Armidale.

We’re incredibly excited to be included alongside such a talented mix of local artists, performers, makers, storytellers and community groups. There is going to be so much to discover throughout the mall!

📅 Saturday 17 October 2026
📍 Beardy Street Mall, Armidale

A huge thank you to Armidale Regional Council for supporting this project and investing in the creativity that makes our region so special.

There is plenty more to reveal as our mechanical wonders begin taking shape — watch this space! ⚙️✨

30/07/2026

A huge congratulations to Jodie and the wonderful team at Four Rivers Finds Emporium on being voted Best Second Hand Store in New England for 2026! 🎉

A thoroughly well-deserved win for one of Tenterfield’s true treasures. Jodie’s eye for beautiful, unusual and interesting pieces is second to none, and we always enjoy visiting to see what new finds have appeared.

Congratulations from all of us at Jolly Good Emporium! 👏💚

Congratulations to Tenterfield's Four Rivers Finds Emporium, winner of the Best Second Hand Store!

Today's category is TRAVEL AGENCY - there aren't that many around anymore, which is probably why our readers voted for this category to be included... it's a new category, so please tag below as well as vote on the form by 9PM tonight https://www.netimes.com.au/2026/07/31/bitne26_travel-agency/

29/07/2026

Fantastic news for one of our favourite local businesses! 🥃🎉

A huge congratulations to Dobson’s Distillery at Kentucky on being crowned Best Winery, Brewery or Distillery in the New England for 2026! 🏆

It’s wonderful to see a small, family-run business receiving the recognition it deserves. Their passion, craftsmanship and commitment to producing exceptional spirits have certainly put Kentucky on the map.

We’re proud to celebrate fellow local businesses that make our region such a special place. If you haven’t visited Dobson’s Distillery yet, add it to your list—you’ll quickly discover why they’ve taken out this well-deserved award.

Congratulations to the entire Dobson’s team. Here’s to many more years of success! 🥂👏

Proving that even the smallest places can take the W in Best in the New England, Kentucky's Dobson's Distillery has won the new category of Best Winery, Distillery or Brewery!

Today's category is SMASH REPAIRS. Vote by 9pm tonight https://www.netimes.com.au/2026/07/29/best-smash-repairs-in-the-new-england/

28/07/2026

One of the things I love most about the antiques trade is seeing wonderful old pieces rescued instead of ending up in the scrap bin.

Our friend Robert at Blackbird Old Wares has just unpacked a fantastic collection of architectural salvage, wrought iron gates, stained glass windows, garden furniture and plenty more.

Just imagine the stories these pieces could tell—and the character they could add to a home, garden or restoration project. They simply don’t make craftsmanship like this anymore.

If you’re a lover of antiques, heritage architecture or unique garden pieces, this is well worth a look. Give Blackbird Old Wares a follow and, if you’re nearby, call in for a browse. Supporting fellow antique dealers helps preserve these beautiful pieces for future generations.

22/07/2026

Some advertising just makes you smile.

Dobson’s Distillery has absolutely nailed it with this one. 😄
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“Le Chat”… “Le Caf”… Different? Yes?

A brilliantly simple play on words, a striking design, and what sounds like a rather delicious combination of rich espresso, a whisper of maple syrup, and a splash of Amalfi Coast inspiration.

If you’re a fan of a proper Espresso Martini, this might just deserve a place in your drinks cabinet.

It’s always wonderful to see local businesses creating products with personality, humour and quality. We need more of this kind of creativity.

Well done to Stephen and the team at Dobson’s Distillery. Here’s to supporting local makers who aren’t afraid to think differently.

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Le Caf ... Dobson’s Espresso Coffee & Maple Syrup Liqueur.�Dark espresso, a whisper of maple sweetness, and pure Amalfi Coast attitude.�Shake it into an Espresso Martini and let la dolce vita linger a little longer.
ONLINE SHOP: https://www.dobsonsdistillery.com/shop

18/07/2026

We often get asked what we sell at the Jolly Good Emporium.

The answer is... it's not really antiques.

It's not really collectables, either.

What we truly sell are stories.

Every book has been read.
Every chair has welcomed someone home.
Every tool has built something.
Every painting has hung on someone's wall.
Every curious little object has lived a life before finding its way here.

The price tag isn't just for the object...
It's for the history, the craftsmanship, the memories, and the conversations it will start in its next home.

That's why we love what we do.

So next time you're wandering through Beardy Street Mall, pop in. You might leave with an antique... you might leave with a collectable...
..but we're hoping you'll leave with a story. 🐸🎩✨

Jolly Good Emporium
Curators of Curiosity
📍170 Beardy Street Mall, Armidale
🕘 Open 7 Days | 9am–5pm