Category Archives: melbourne

A TURTLE, A MOPED & AN IGLOO IN SOUTH YARRA

The other day I was trying to get a park in this busy, narrow st in Sth Yarra.  I go there often to do voice overs and usually get a park right out the front of the studio.  But this day I did the circuit at least 3 times and then had to park a 15 minute walk away.
Melbourne is full of lanes and interesting streets and you get so used to them you forget to take notice.  I whizz past this cafe often so it was nice and refreshing to slow down  and take a closer look.  The street is dull, the cafe is opposite a train station and wedged between office and apartments but that hasnt stopped it putting out a little personality.

I love the cycle parking spaces
Turtles creeping up the polls – to reach the strange light maybe?

The place is so casual that no one had any idea why this inflatable  igloo was right next to it.

PS A week later I walked by (without my camera, damn!) and it was a pop up shoe store! Brilliant.  Hope it is there next week when I walk by!

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LITTLE CREATURES – BIG PUB, AUSTRALIAN STYLE

We spent a lazy Sunday afternoon yesterday for my daughters birthday at Little Creatures in Fitzroy.  The original brewery is in Fremantle, WA, which I have never been to, but the if it is anything like the one in Fitzroy they have a great pub on their hands.
The area is vast and open with long tables with stools for casual get togethers and retro styled eating booths on the main floor for smaller groups.  The atmosphere is relaxed filled with a chatty vibe but it is the simple, quirky touches that make it such a great place to visit.

Being greeted by the iconic Australian Hills Hoist.
A touch of summer with a row of umbrellas at the back.
Little creatures everywhere
A touch of Toy Story

I hear the gourmet sausages went down a treat.

 Oh yes, of course there was the beer.

 Relax to tunes of the vinyl variety (with a little cow going for a spin)

I don’t drink beer but my son, husband and it seems a lot of others there can vouch it is a great Aussie brewed beer.  You don’t have to drink beer to enjoy the day, it is family friendly (the little creatures got a great play work out with the little kids in our party) and a place we will definitely be visiting again.

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NATURES INSPIRATION – STAMENS & STICKS

I have no idea if this artist got their inspiration from Australian Native gumnuts but that is the first thing I thought of when I saw this street sculpture in Melbourne. I wish I could ask him/her but there was no plaque to say who the artist was – if anyone knows who it is please post details.
You cant tell in this pic but the sticks have a beautiful movement to them them the wind blows, adding to its organic inspiration.
Gumnut pic


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PHOTO OF THE DAY

We have had a wet wet winter in Melbourne and only now we are seeing the sunshine and glimpses of blossom to coax us out of our caves.  I only wish I saw this picture earlier in Winter to remind me how wonderful it is to revel in the joy of rain pelting on your skin.  Too often we curl our bodies and minds internally in winter.  I am now looking for a red dress to run in the rain.

DANCING IN THE STORM
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