fairytale folk

I wanted to share artist Julianna Swaney with you all. I love love love her work which is full of fairytales and forest folk. Her pictures remind me of a fairytale that never was. I bought one of her prints for my friend Alice recently (and also got one for myself!)

You can find her blog at http://ohmycavalier.blogspot.com/
and here is her shop http://www.ohmycavalier.bigcartel.com/

chouquette? oui oui!

So I've been in Brisvegas over the last week and have been madly trying to visit all my old foodie haunts! New Farm Sushi Train, Espresso Garage, Huong's & Freestyle. However, out of all these places, Chouquette is my favourite hands down.

It must be something to do with the French speaking staff who greet you with 'Bonjour' as you enter, the mouthwatering pastries and authentic French bread and the incredibly difficult time you spend deciding what to buy. My favourite? The pain aux raisin. Delicieux!

However, please be warned that the coffee is not very good. Maybe it has improved since my last visit... One can only hope. And also be warned that they are not open Monday and Tuesday. The French 35 hour working week is in full operation at Chouquette!

Tick for Chouquette? Oui oui! 19 Barker Street, New Farm