idee fixe(s): knitted bicycles
outdoor ping pong tables
recipe art by Dawn Tan http://www.dawn-tan.com/
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
chez dré
So this is a somewhat 'guest' blog as Dave told me I had to do a blog on this place and he took half the pictures.
Chez Dré is "hipster edgy super cool blogosphere exclusive" (Dave Curro, 2011) as it's only been open for a few weeks!
It's a frenchy boulangerie/patisserie/cafe in South Melbourne. The food is amazing, the staff friendly (yes they did forget our order but gave us heaps of 'free shit' to make up for it) and the macaroons are amazing! Standout macaroon was definately the passionfruit. Everything is made on premises too, so it's super fresh.
Tre bien! for Chez Dré, 285-287 Coventry St, South Melbourne.
Chez Dré is "hipster edgy super cool blogosphere exclusive" (Dave Curro, 2011) as it's only been open for a few weeks!
It's a frenchy boulangerie/patisserie/cafe in South Melbourne. The food is amazing, the staff friendly (yes they did forget our order but gave us heaps of 'free shit' to make up for it) and the macaroons are amazing! Standout macaroon was definately the passionfruit. Everything is made on premises too, so it's super fresh.
Tre bien! for Chez Dré, 285-287 Coventry St, South Melbourne.
Monday, April 11, 2011
crochet cute
When I visited my friend Jule’s house last weekend I discovered she had the most gorgeous bedroom.
I loved how the crisp whiteness of the room was teamed with really vivid colours.
But most of all I loved the crochet blankets Jules scored from the cwa!
I loved how the crisp whiteness of the room was teamed with really vivid colours.
But most of all I loved the crochet blankets Jules scored from the cwa!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
finders keepers
The Finders Keepers indie design and art market hit Melbourne this weekend which was much needed reprieve from the grand prix (yawn).
It was like a giant expo of all my favourite shops!
I bought this beautiful mustard crochet necklace. I love love love it.
Sammie bought this super cute tea towel! We both agreed we'd travel to zone 2 if we liked someone enough :)
Idee fixe(s): the end of the grand prix
the start of autumn
homemade sausage rolls
chocolate bullets
Sunday, March 13, 2011
grigons & orr
What a great suburb I live in! North Melbourne isn't as busy as Brunswick or as pretentious as St Kilda, has better parking than Fitzroy and has just as many amazing places to go for brekkie!
I love the knitted tea-cosies, the crochet blankets, the doilles, the antique cups & tea spoons, the table water filled with mint, strawberries & cucumber...
I love the old school cakes and sweets on display, big bags of 10c lollies, big boss cigars and spearmint milkshakes...
But most of all I loved apple fritters with toasted hazelnuts, butterscotch sauce and mascarpone dusted in minted sugar!
What's not to love about a nostalgic trip back to a time when milk was bought in bottles and lollies were 1c each!
Grigons & Orr, 445 Queensberry Street North Melbourne.
Grigons & Orr in North Melbourne is the most gorgeous corner-store-cafe.
I love the knitted tea-cosies, the crochet blankets, the doilles, the antique cups & tea spoons, the table water filled with mint, strawberries & cucumber... I love the old school cakes and sweets on display, big bags of 10c lollies, big boss cigars and spearmint milkshakes...But most of all I loved apple fritters with toasted hazelnuts, butterscotch sauce and mascarpone dusted in minted sugar!What's not to love about a nostalgic trip back to a time when milk was bought in bottles and lollies were 1c each!Grigons & Orr, 445 Queensberry Street North Melbourne.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
the little book of sad
After reading Neil Pasricha's The Book of Awesome, Sam & I decided (after a few wines) to compile our own book called The Little Book of Sad.
So instead of writing about awesome things that made our day (like picking up the q and u at the same time in scrabble or finding the TV remote after looking forever), we decided to write about the things that ruined our day!
1. Finding out that you didn't get the cheapest spring onions at the markets!
2. Making a cup of tea and realising you've run out of milk...
3. Running out of ink halfway through writing your signature
Now we want everyone to add their own!
What ruined your day today?
So instead of writing about awesome things that made our day (like picking up the q and u at the same time in scrabble or finding the TV remote after looking forever), we decided to write about the things that ruined our day!1. Finding out that you didn't get the cheapest spring onions at the markets!
2. Making a cup of tea and realising you've run out of milk...
3. Running out of ink halfway through writing your signature
Now we want everyone to add their own!
What ruined your day today?
Sunday, February 6, 2011
camberwell sunday market
After a creative surge of energy late Saturday night, Sam and I decided our lounge/dining space was in deseperate need of a makeover. Deciding we would definately NOT go to ikea, we trotted off the the Camberwell Sunday Market this morning. Vintage, 2nd hand and handmade heaven!
Products allowed to be sold generally fall into one of two categories:
- second hand goods, or
- hand-crafted goods, specifically made by the stallholder, excluding food
Goods not permitted to be allowed include:
- new goods (for resale), factory seconds or samples - especially clothing
This was definately our type of market. I'm actually suprised we didn't spend more money, but the fact that I got a vintage plate, telephone, pot plant holder, 3 plants and a replacement light fitting (I broke the last one) for only $45 was pretty good value!
Apparently people come to these markets early morning with torches and go through store holder's car boots to get the real bargains.
So if you are into this type of thing, skip ikea and mass produced crap and make a trip to Camberwell on a Sunday.
The market is located in Station Street, Camberwell & visitors are asked for a gold coin donation on entry to assist rotary club.
Our amazing new vintage telephone.
Our new potplants and holder!
Products allowed to be sold generally fall into one of two categories:- second hand goods, or
- hand-crafted goods, specifically made by the stallholder, excluding food
Goods not permitted to be allowed include:
- new goods (for resale), factory seconds or samples - especially clothing
This was definately our type of market. I'm actually suprised we didn't spend more money, but the fact that I got a vintage plate, telephone, pot plant holder, 3 plants and a replacement light fitting (I broke the last one) for only $45 was pretty good value!Apparently people come to these markets early morning with torches and go through store holder's car boots to get the real bargains.
So if you are into this type of thing, skip ikea and mass produced crap and make a trip to Camberwell on a Sunday.The market is located in Station Street, Camberwell & visitors are asked for a gold coin donation on entry to assist rotary club.
Our amazing new vintage telephone.Our new potplants and holder!Idee fixe(s): peter pan collars
twin peaks
mustard (the colour not the condiment)
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Monday, December 6, 2010
demitri's feast
Demitri's Feast in Richmond won 2010 cheap eat's best breakfast of the year, so it was a little silly of me to go to this cafe for the first time at lunch!! Don't get me wrong, lunch was fantastic but the breakfast menu was to die for!
Baklava french toast with thick greek yoghurt and orange honey syrup...poached eggs with ouzo and dill cured salmon...scrambled eggs with goat's cheese feta and oregano roasted tomatoes... semolina pancakes with thick greek yoghurt, rose jam, pistachios and orange honey syrup...excuse me, but how do they honestly expect me to choose just one?!
Big big tick for Demitri's Feast, 141 swan street, richmond. May this be a lesson that breakfast shouldn't always equal bacon and eggs.
Baklava french toast with thick greek yoghurt and orange honey syrup...poached eggs with ouzo and dill cured salmon...scrambled eggs with goat's cheese feta and oregano roasted tomatoes... semolina pancakes with thick greek yoghurt, rose jam, pistachios and orange honey syrup...excuse me, but how do they honestly expect me to choose just one?!
Big big tick for Demitri's Feast, 141 swan street, richmond. May this be a lesson that breakfast shouldn't always equal bacon and eggs.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
at ACCA 8 Oct - 28 Nov for the melbourne international arts festival.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
howl's moving castle
I heard quite a few years back about Hayao Miyazaki's howl's moving castle and spirited away but wasn't really interested in anime which was quite silly because I'd never seen any!
The story is a bit hard to explain, but Sophie, an average teenage girl, gets turned into a 90 year old woman by the witch of the waste. As she journeys off into the hills she takes refuge in howl's moving castle and the story is about the adventures they have as the curse lifts. The backdrop is one of war and love etc.
Anyway, if you've never seen it before I highly recommend. It's a gorgeous little story with beautiful animations :)
So I rented howl's moving castle the other night and what an absolutely beautiful movie. It reminded me of a time when Disney did a really good cartoon back in the 90s! Except it was a bit more dark and interesting like a good fairytale should be.
The story is a bit hard to explain, but Sophie, an average teenage girl, gets turned into a 90 year old woman by the witch of the waste. As she journeys off into the hills she takes refuge in howl's moving castle and the story is about the adventures they have as the curse lifts. The backdrop is one of war and love etc. Anyway, if you've never seen it before I highly recommend. It's a gorgeous little story with beautiful animations :)Wednesday, November 3, 2010
animal orchestra
I'm very suprised that I only found this cafe on the last day of uni ever! Turns out we loved Tsubu bar at uni a bit too much...Music students don't like to walk far for their alcohol :)
Idee fixe(s): Deep frying parties
Animal Orchestra has an awesome interior, a crazy waiter and magnificant paninis! My friend Joelene tells me they do an amazing brekkie, so I will have to make a trip back soon. The crazy waiter will even take a picture of you, then of himself and tell you it's part of his job description! It's also fully licenced which makes it a uni student's (or anyone's for that matter) heaven.
Big tick for Animal Orchestra - 163 Grattan Street Carlton.
Idee fixe(s): Deep frying parties Last day of uni
Pride and Prejudice
Pear cider
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