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Sunday, August 29
Window Shopping
This weeks windows in store - woke up feeling a little uninspired but happily they came together nicely.
Thursday, August 26
Smythson of Bond Street
Have long been obsessed with purchasing stationery from Smythson of Bond Street. Simple, elegant, classic.
My last trip to London involved a slight obsession with there handbag collection. Very small collection but again simple, elegant and classic.
The latest offering is the Virginia. Named after British literary icon, Virginia Woolf, and available in three wearable shades.
Love the plum. Love the Poms.
Wednesday, August 25
Marc Jacobs
What a beautiful promo from Saks Fifth Avenue for Marc by Marc Jacobs.
It reminds me of Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Seurat. I have seen a smaller version of the painting in the MOMA, but have never seen the final large version that resides in the Art Institute of Chicago.
Tuesday, August 24
Blue Bamboo Chairs
Loving the blue bamboo chair the gorgeous girl (who happens to be wearing Rebecca Thompson) is sitting on. The chairs are not credited in the footnotes - does any one know where I can purchase?
Thursday, August 19
Tuesday, August 17
Lawson Grove Milk Bar
Last stop was Lawson Grove which is very conveniently located around the corner from my hotel. I was lucky enough to order the gnocci for lunch which was quite possibly the most delicious meal I ate the whole time I was in Melbourne! It was amazing. Delicious coffee as well.
Lawson Grove Shop - 1 Lawson Grove South Yarra.
A very cold Wednesday morning in Melbourne
After a very hectic week, I simply had two appointments on Wednesday morning, then I roamed the streets, which is my very favourite thing to do. I had just viewed Anna Thomas' winter 2011 collection which was appropriate as it was icy cold on the streets. Popped into Le Lourve (where I spotted a beautifully adorned Lanvin white t-shirt). Had to walk past The Art Series Hotel - Olsen and the beautiful Blue Bottles restaurant. I think it is a really lovely concept.
Le Lourve - 2 Daly Street South Yarra
The Olsen - 637 - 641 Chapel Street South Yarra
Tuesday, August 10
Monday Night
A lovely drink at Hells Kitchen tucked away upstairs in Degreaves St. Great wallpaper.
Hells Kitchen 20 Centre Place, Melbourne
Monday, August 9
Saturday IV
A gorgeous, romantic dinner at Cafe e Cucina. It was like being in Europe.. we were completely immersed.
581 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Saturday III
Went for a quick g&t at Katuk which was great. Big open fireplaces and walls lined with books! Like heaven for me.
Katuk - 517 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Saturday II
Drove back to Queenscliff - which we fell in love with - and then jumped on the ferry to Sorrento. Lunch at Portsea Pub before back to Melbourne.
Saturday 1
We had picture perfect weather for a Saturday drive to Torquay where we sought the best coffee / hot chocolate in town at the gorgie Torquay Larder.
Love counter being padded with old hessian coffee bean sacks - so clever. Gorgeous little store.
Friday II
Onto Magnolia Square to check out what is new and groovy.
Great displays using "sticks" which seems to be a very strong design theme at the moment.
Friday I
Very busy day - started with coffee at Spoonful with an old college friend (our Dad's grew up in the same street), and her delightful little boy.
Loved the clusters of fresh flowers everywhere in all types of vessels. Very warm and charming.
Spoonful 543 High Street Prahran
Friday, August 6
Arrived
Arrived late last night into Melbourne for a week of "work". Staying in South Yarra which I love. It's nice to be a little out of the city and the hotel is small enough that the staff address you by your name.
Off to Magnolia Square this morning which I am very excited about. They always have the most fabulous cup cakes.
www.magnoilasquare.com.au
Tuesday, August 3
Kiki and Coco
http://private.stephanierausser.com/kiki_and_coco/
For those with a love of Paris,
This is absolutely beautiful!
This is from one of my favourite customers - she is just exquisite. Thank you L.
For those with a love of Paris,
This is absolutely beautiful!
This is from one of my favourite customers - she is just exquisite. Thank you L.
Monday, August 2
Melbourne Film Festival
The limited Australian screening of "Bill Cunningham New York" is enough to make me jump on a plane and head to Melbourne.
“We all get dressed for Bill.” – Anna Wintour, Vogue editor-in-chief
Unassuming and unpretentious, cycling through the streets of Manhattan with his battered Nikon camera, 80-year-old Bill Cunningham doesn’t exactly look like someone to hold the fashion world in thrall. Yet every week his columns in the New York Times are pored over by fashion leaders.
Bill Cunningham New York is a profile of an independent, humble and intensely private individual – untouched by the affectations of the fashion world that adores him, and deeply obsessed with practicing his own unique brand of cultural anthropology.
More information: http://billcunninghamnewyork.com
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