Volumes Books and Gifts

10/06/2026

Any of my former Broochie customers looking for a new stockist, Imbue Distillery is not too far away from where we were (and you might recognise their bar as our former counter!)

Is it a collection, an obsession or an addiction?
However you want to label it, you've probably noticed Mel and Mick's penchant for theme dressing, but did you know we are also stockists of the fabulous Erstwilder wearable art accessories? We have a select range of food and drink designs at our Distillery Door - sadly, some of these 🍸🍹 beauties are sold out, previous releases, but give us a yell if something takes your fancy and we will see if we can make your accessory dreams come true!
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Image description: a flatlay of alcohol themed brooches and earrings on a blue t-shirt with text that reads "Life's hard, gin helps"

06/06/2026

I still love a good bookshop and miss a lot about my little shop in Diamond Creek 😢

Australia’s bookshops are in trouble, and that’s bad news for readers. But there are ideas we could borrow from Europe to help make our bookshops healthy again.

👉 Read the full story: https://theconversation.com/over-half-of-australias-bookshops-closed-within-a-decade-should-the-government-help-283605

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14/06/2025

Go and support our old neighbours from Eltham before they close their doors….

This is a post we were hoping I would never have to write. After more than 20 wonderful years, it’s with heavy hearts that we share some truly difficult news: we will be closing the doors of our beloved Eltham store.

As we prepare to say goodbye, as a HUGE thank you to you our loyal customers, we're inviting you to make the most of our end of lease SALE 20% OFF store wide. Everything must go, and items will sell quickly - so we encourage you to come in soon and use any remaining gift vouchers over the coming weeks.

02/06/2025

We have found a photo in the Trade drive through today @1:45pm that looks like it holds quite a lot of sentimental value. We’re hoping to get it back to the right person.

If you recognize it or know someone who might be missing a photo like this, please DM us. Would love to reunite it with whoever it belongs to💙

17/02/2025

Saddened to hear of the passing of Mark over the weekend, thoughts and condolences to Renee and their children.

21/12/2024

Checking out our old counter and doing some stocking up of Christmas alcohol. This place is so worth checking out.

06/12/2024

You can still get your Electric Ladybug fix in Diamond Creek direct from the maker!

04/12/2024

Shameless self promotion of our house being for sale. It’s been a fabulous place to live but time for someone else to enjoy it now.

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30/10/2024

The new home of our old bar from the cafe section of Volumes Books and Gifts in Eltham and the shop counter from Volumes in Diamond Creek is opening tomorrow! We are all very excited to visit this fantastic new venue ☺️

24/10/2024

We have one of the original tables from the cafe for sale. Own a piece of Eltham history by restoring this beautiful table. Table is approx 950x1720. $100 cash only with pick up in Hurstbridge. Please message the page if you are interested.