Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shopping. Show all posts

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Daylesford

Had a wonderful day in Daylesford today, despite the dreadful weather. John and I decided to take the Saab for a drive as we really haven't been anywhere outside Ballarat since buying it....not that we needed a reason to go to Daylesford.
The Makers Market was on this weekend and I just couldn't resist. There wasn't as many people there, because of the weather I guess. Less people made it a lot easier to push the pram around and browse. I spent way too much money.....but I don't get to the markets that often, so "why not" I say.
The Cafe was a real hit with John and the kids (and me!). The hot chocolates from Grounded Pleasures were sooooo yummy.

Some of my favourite sellers weren't there this time (boo hoo) but there were some new ones I hadn't noticed before, like Vintage Chenille who sold beautiful handmade toys and quilts from vintage cottons and chenille. I just fell in love with the Scotty dog.

I also meet a lovely lady called Di (also from Ballarat) who sold hand knitted goodies. I ordered some mittens for Ronan...can't wait to get them. I just loved the cute toadstool and pumpkin beanies....a bit too girlie for Ronan.

Here is what I bought today -
Lion cushion from Twiglet.
Toadstool screen printed singlet from Villa Hunter.
Scotty Dog from Vintage Chenille.

Of course I couldn't go to Daylesford and not go to one of my favourite shops - Lark. I bought a cute key chain, a Rice Carousel pencil sharpener and a box of the yummiest chocolate fudge( a thankyou gift to John for waiting in the car, with kids, while I was shopping).

The Lark shop is now twice the size, which makes it even harder to leave without buying something :)

Love the pale blue walls.

Miranda enjoying herself in the toy corner.

Of course we had to stop at our favourite fish and chips shop on the way home. Nothing nicer than hot chips and sauce on a cold winters day. A perfect family outing.

Hope you all had lovely day too :)

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Things I'm loving this week

This UK kids clothing brand - Caramel Baby & Child. I love how simple and stylish their designs are.

The last days of autumn......Just beautiful.


These gorgeous patterns by Oliver + S....I especially love the raincoat pattern.

This will definitely be one of my 'just for fun' projects after I finish all the dresses I've started to make for Diddle & Ro.


Love this fashion blog called The Sartorialist. Lots of pics of interesting people.

This bag by Marc Jacobs. I've been looking for a tan over-body satchel and this bag ticks all the boxes. Love the cute bird detail on the front. Will need to start saving my pocket money :)


What are you loving this week?

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Vintage Shopping

Another glorious day in Ballarat! The sun was shining, so Miranda and I decided to do a bit of shopping..what any girl would do when the weather is as beautiful as this :) Miranda needed a few things for camp and I wanted to get a few things for Mothers Day. I couldn't help but have a look in my favourite shop in Ballarat - Blonde Vintage. I'm always amazed at how beautifully styled this shop is.... Martine has a real gift.
Bought a cute 60's puppy figurine...very kitsch.




Happy Mothers Day!!!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Vintage find

I usually don't have alot of luck finding anything pre 80's when shopping at Salvos or Vinnies, but I've had some great luck the last couple of weeks.
I couldn't walk past this lovely framed print. I love the old wooden frame painted in cream and dusty pink. One of the corners is a bit worn, but I don't mind - very shabby chic!
Don't you just love how the girl looks in the painting-black ribbon around her neck, red lips, untidy updo hairstyle and her casual manner...very french.