About Us

Cadeaux Exchange was created by two mates - Ali (Alison Whittle) & Berger (Michelle Slack-Smith nee Rheinberger) who live in the Central West of New South Wales.

Berger’s life journey began in Mudgee. After a long stint in Sydney, the family settled in Millthorpe. Ali took to a longer route…originally from Leeds (UK) to Sydney and then to crisp air of Orange.

Like all good ideas, the concept of Cadeau Exchange (Cadeau is French for ‘gift’) was hatched over a bottle of wine and how we could best showcase gift options readily available in the bush with substance, quality and a good back story.

Then the research began…meeting with local suppliers to hear their story and sample as much local faire as two busy mums could manage. Mix in the occasional ‘business meeting’ with those suppliers in local pubs and cellar doors that inevitably unravelled to become stories of their own!

The guiding principles of Cadeau Exchange were clear from the beginning.

Partner with local suppliers who are passionate about their products. The people, like their product, have a great story to tell of the journey to now.

Stories of businesses starting in sheds, garages and on kitchen tables. Some are just starting their journey. Many are thriving, providing support to families and reinvigorating communities.

We want our products to reflect these stories and to hopefully bring a little bit of joy and excitement to the recipient.

We hope you have as much fun choosing and giving your gift as we have had putting them together.

Some photos of us, at a Ladies Business Lunch, on a Buying Trip and at the delicious Tonic Restaurant, Millthorpe.