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Green Dandelion

Green Dandelion and The Paperback Archaeologist - curators of vintage books, comics and collectable finds 💚 For the love of preloved - Live Sustainably 💚

Since starting work as a Professional Organiser in 2021, Green Dandelion has changed focus from the retail of ecowares, to the “rehoming” of dormant household goods. Whilst we are still passionate about reducing plastic waste and advocating for the demise of single use plastics, we have witnessed first hand the sheer volume of unused and unloved items sitting in homes collecting dust, creating clu

tter, and becoming an added source of overwhelm! We are currently working to establish relationships with local charities, not for profits, NGO’s, and op shops to establish their specific needs for donation, so that dormant goods are “rehomed” appropriately, (by us and you!), and not sent to landfill! Your average charity is overwhelmed by the volume of donations received daily, so our mission is to try to find a better way. With this in mind, The Paperback Archaeologist and Green Dandelion have partnered to collect and curate the most collectable of the items we find. Rare books, comics, collectors cards, etc for The Paperback Archaeologist, and little vintage finds and some preloved clothing for Green Dandelion. You will find us at vintage markets, book fairs, and comic-geddon from time to time. Our collections each have their own stories that we love to share as we give them the opportunity for another life of renewed value and purpose in a new home. We believe they are a little bit special and keep on giving joy to whoever has the privilege of owning them.

15/02/2026

There’s nothing like some exciting news to rouse us to post on our socials! The Paperback Archaeologist has joined the collaborative at Simply Daughters, the most delightful vintage store you will ever find, located in the old general store at Ma Ma Creek in our beautiful Lockyer Valley.

Choc-a-bloc full of vintage kitchenalia, fancy china and glassware, linens, lamps, tools, furniture (and now books!!), the store opens for the year this Friday 20 February. So if you feel like a trip down memory lane, this is the destination for you!

Enjoy a chat with the lovely owners Simone and Dion, (and family), succumb to a scrumptious home made treat and a cuppa, and lose track of time browsing the collection or perusing a book (chair provided!!).

We will be there on a monthly Sunday (we will post the dates as they come up) and would love to meet you. For more information on Simply Daughters, you can find us at the Toowoomba Farmers Market every Saturday.

25/09/2025

THANK YOU BOOK WORMS for making the last two weekends of Carnival Markets absolutely fabulous! The Paperback Archaeologist is looking forward to another weekend of book loving fun at the Toowoomba Farmers Market on Saturday and the Queens Park Market on Sunday. Don’t miss out, we may just have that vintage find you have been hunting for!

09/09/2025

It’s Carnival of Flowers time in Toowoomba and The Paperback Archaeologist is going to be part of the action! You will find us at the Toowoomba Farmers Market for the Carnival of Flowers Special Edition Markets over two massive weekends! 🌼🌸🪻

This means Saturday and Sunday markets with extended hours so there is plenty of opportunity to pop in and browse the stalls, listen to some tunes, eat, drink, and be merry! 🥞🍟🍔🥤🪕🎼

Come and find a good read, a vintage paperback, collectable comics and trading cards, or a children’s tale at The Paperback Archaeologist while you are there! 📚📖👀

12/06/2025

We are still here! This Sunday The Paperback Archaeologist is making what has become an annual appearance at Comic-Geddon, Toowoomba’s massive Pop Culture event. This is always a great day to release your inner geek with a Cosplay competition, celebrity guests, comics and collectables, trading cards, gaming and merch! You’ll find us near the main stage where all the action is 😉💚🖤

24/06/2023

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s WONDER WOMAN!! 🦸🏻‍♀️

Flying in to the Goods Shed tomorrow for Comic-Geddon. See you there! 💙❤️

12/06/2023

Have you had a big declutter this week end and are now left with a pile of stuff to get rid of? I bet you’ve got some great items of some value in that pile that deserve a second life? 🤔

Here’s how to REHOME them sustainably so they can keep on giving to someone else, stay out of landfill, and save on all the energy and resources required to make new ones! ♻️

- FAMILY & FRIENDS: first dibs on anything special, inter generational, or of high value goes to these guys! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

- SELLING: if you still have some things of value that you would like some 💲for, FB Marketplace or a good old fashioned garage or carboot sale are the obvious choices. For clothes, consider consignment or a buy back program 💰

- GIVE AWAY/SWAP: But Nothing New or Unconsumer Groups are perfect for this. Sometimes people are willing to swap items for a pot plant, or you can even ask for $5 if you would still like some cash. Consider whether you can “swap” the function of an item and repurpose it for another use at home. Clothing swaps with friends are also a fun way to downsize and update your wardrobe 👗

- DONATE: do your research here. While it’s easy just to take everything to the local Salvo’s, it may well be that some items would be better utilised somewhere else, eg organisations supporting the homeless, DV victims, refugees, single mothers and babies, etc. Most charities are more than happy to answer your questions regarding appropriate donations 🙏

-THROWING OUT: last but not least there’s the rubbish. Anything damaged or broken, and unrepairable, belongs here. Landfill may still not be the only option, eg items made from natural fibres can be chopped up and composted, clothing can be cut up for use as household rags, etc 🗑️

HAPPY REHOMING - Live sustainably 💚

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09/06/2023

LATEST VINTAGE FIND headed to our stall at the Markets tomorrow! 👜

This cute little Filco Slide Storage Case is quite rare from what I can gather. They are Australian made (? in NSW) but have been out of production for many years. It opens on both sides and is filled with little square compartments for slide placement 🎞️

No slides? We think this would be perfect repurposed for storing jewellery, buttons or other small bibs and bobs 🪡🧵🧩🗝️🎀🧷

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08/06/2023

It feels like just a hot minute since we were last active here as our little ecostore, but in reality it has been quite awhile! After much reflection, and starting work as a Professional Organiser in 2021, we thought it was time to reintroduce ourselves and our change of focus to “rehoming” dormant goods 🕰️👛👗

Whilst we are still passionate about reducing plastic waste and advocating for the demise of single use plastics, we have witnessed first hand the sheer volume of unused and unloved items sitting in homes collecting dust, creating clutter, and becoming an added source of overwhelm! 🏡

Your average charity is overwhelmed by the volume of donations received daily, so our mission is to try to find a better way. We are currently working to establish relationships with local charities, not for profits, NGO’s, and op shops to establish their specific needs for donation, so that dormant goods are “rehomed” appropriately, (by us and you!), and not sent to landfill! 🗑️

As a little side hustle to Professional Organising, Green Dandelion has partnered with The Paperback Archaeologist to collect and curate the most collectable of the items we find. Rare books, comics, collectors cards, etc for The Paperback Archaeologist, and little vintage finds and some preloved clothing for Green Dandelion. You will find us at vintage markets, book fairs, and comic-geddon from time to time 📚

Our collections each have their own stories that we love to share as we give them the opportunity for another life of renewed value and purpose in a new home. We believe they are a little bit special and keep on giving joy to whoever has the privilege of owning them.

Our next market is this Saturday 10 June at the Vintage Vibes Market in Drayton 😊

For the love of preloved - Live Sustainably 💚

24/02/2023

is back at the Vintage Vibes Market on now at Drayton Hall, Toowoomba!

This new little market is in the perfect setting in historical Drayton - well worth the short drive from the city to add a bit of vintage to your day! 📚💚

09/11/2022

NOW REDUCED TO BELOW WHOLESALE PRICES!! SEARCH ITEMS BELOW FOR LISTINGS AND TO FIND MY PROFILE 😊

Some of the new items added to Marketplace today from the Green Dandelion Destash 💚

There are now 8 listings up and some great savings to be had - just in time for Christmas! 🎄

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