A long-term dream is about to become reality with 2 Mad Sisters opening their first retail store on Saturday (Jul 14). It has been a long-term dream of owner Samantha Cook-Bateman, whose simple philosophy of putting the customer first has seen her online business turn into a physical reality. Over the past two months while fitting out the shop at 37 Brighton Rd, Sandgate, Samantha and her husband Geraint, have spoken with many locals about the impending opening of their store. Samantha, with years of renovating, styling, restyling and building experience behind her, says from all accounts, the community of Sandgate is as excited as they are about the opening. The store will feature many of her online customers’ favourite items and will be introducing more local and Australia products over the coming months after a very successful buying trip to Tasmania and engagement with Brisbane suppliers. “We also offer design and property consultancy to Brisbane and surrounds,” Samantha says.
