It has recently come to my attention that the combination of pretty novelty chocolate, shiny+glittery hats and a collection of colourful felt balls = happy!
So, if you're out and about in Melbourne and you're looking for some cheering up, here's where to go:
- Simón Coll Umbrella Chocolates from 'The Department' ( a new and interesting concept store) in Prahran
- Glitter hat from Woolworths (pick up some munchies while you're there) in Kew
- Felt balls from The Colour Lab ( lots of pretty colourful things ) in Prahran
- Happy Birthday candles from Daiso ( could spend hours in this cute japanese store. everything is $2.80! ) in Westfield Doncaster.
{ photography by Amy Moss }
What a frustrating week! First a nasty computer virus then an erratic server- so sorry for the lack of updates thus far! Anyway, better late than never right?
I'm currently tempted to pay a visit to Hare & Grace- a Melbourne eatery and minibar designed by the talented Joost Bakker. Judging from their website gallery both their food and interior look equally delicious!
{ photos from Hare and Grace website }
With a strong focus on eco-friendly practice and design, Apples and Jam in South Melbourne looks like a wonderful new space that hosts fun, crafty and creative parties for kids. They also provide children's classes and playgroups.
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Love the stylish, 'outdoor picnic' inspired space! Makes me wish I was a kid again...
If you're in Melbourne you might want to check out the current Magnolia Square pop up event at Malvern Town Hall that runs over three days- today, tomorrow and Saturday. Check out the awesome list of retailers who will be displaying their goodies. Food, craft, design, fashion etc.,...
Check out the beautiful wedding and engagement portfolio of Melbourne based photographer Jonathan Ong. We've just booked him for our upcoming engagement party! Found via Polka Dot Bride.
Loving the mix of exotic fabrics for interiors and for fashion at Fenton and Fenton in Prahran, Melbourne.
I'm really loving the current aesthetic trend in specialty coffee
houses and roasteries in melbourne. A mix of factory and science lab.
Stainless steel, wooden crates, army greens, amber jars... The
juxtaposition of cold, clinical metals and warm, comforting woods. I
swear, if not for an unavoidable caffeine aversion I would be hanging
out at these places all the time.
Above: St Ali's Outpost at 9 Yarra St, South Yarra. Designed by Hecker Phelan Guthrie Interior Designers, whose impressive portfolio is definitely worth a perusal or two. I love everything they do! (Photos by Thom Rigney)
Below: Market Lane Coffee in Shop 13 Prahran Market- 163 Commercial Road. Designed by Claire Larritt-Evans. Check out more pics of the project on her blog. I just love the attention to detail.
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Spotted at the Melbourne Design Market over the weekend- Lovely rubber stamp sets to create your own landscape imagery! Hand-crafted in Melbourne by Two Degrees. Love the use of distinctive Aussie landscapes. Would make a very unique gift this Christmas and would even be great for making your own Christmas cards or decorating gift wrap.
It was just before Christmas last year and my mother and I were in a
car headed towards Armadale when we discovered a little shop packed to
the brim with brightly coloured packages in a variety of beautiful and
exotic patterns. We were intrigued! Continue for more details and pics.
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On Sunday the fiancé and I took a stroll down Brunswick St- Something we haven't done together in quite some time. It started off as a lovely day- beautiful sunshine, not a drop of rain in sight and a lovely brunch (in aforementioned sunshine) at Madame Sousou. Of course, being Melbourne, the pleasant weather was predictably short-lived and we soon found ourselves caught in torrential downpour.
However, before this dramatic outburst from the heavens, I re-discovered Brunswick St Bookstore. I just love all the little treasures they have hidden there. I picked up a copy of The Hungry Girls Cookbook Volume 2 and this very cute little postcard of an apple core by ask alice stationery. Just thought I'd share...
Spend some time drooling over photos of the gastronomical artwork of Vue de monde- a French restaurant in Melbourne that I've been dying to visit. Photography by Tim James.
