Just before I headed off to north to Port Douglas and the Daintree, I somehow managed to squeeze in a quick visit to Melbourne ( I know, I'm doing it tough this month...)
Highlights ( and there were many!)
Violet and Rose Peg Apron- picture courtesy of the official Violet and Rose clothesline...
Meeting Jo from Violet and Rose and enjoying it every bit as much ( and possibly even more) than I had imagined. Now I just need to move Melbourne and Sydney a little closer so that I can drop around for a cup of tea and a catch up a little more often... the beautiful apron was part of a bag of goodies that Jo put together for me ( if you too want one to help you achieve that drop dead gorgeous look whilst hanging out the smalls, visit her blog. If you happen to be in Melbourne, pop into Meet me At Mikes to see this and more of her lovely work.This shop is full of craft blog goodness, and if you are lucky you will get to meet the most personable Pip!)
Finding this wonderful stack of old Japanese books hidden in a box under a rack of kimonos at Ziguzagu at Kazari Warehouse.
The covers were so perfectly old and weathered and then inside....
I haven't a clue what I will do with them but I just couldn't leave them behind.
The old obis below came from the same place. ( You might remember one of the obi's from last years trip took on a new life as this crochet roll. I so love using this roll.)
Going to the cinema not once but twice to see a foreign film... Paris, je T'aime and Orchestra seats at the Cinema Nova, Carlton. I think that the cinnamon choctop that I had on the first evening was a large part of the reason for the second visit the following night!
Just a few of the memorable moments...there were way too many for just one post, so expect another some time soon...
Sounds like a fantastic trip! I would love to be in Melbourne now....
How was Paris, je T'aime? My DH and I would love to see it.
When you get a chance, can you let me know what you have in stock of the wool pretty please..... I haven't decided what I would like to make yet.... Thanks
Posted by: Belinda Kwan | Friday, 22 June 2007 at 11:15 PM
Wow, what an amazing find! Those books look beautiful, wish i could visit that place!
Posted by: sarah | Saturday, 23 June 2007 at 12:25 AM
I wish i could go over to australia and meet some bloggers myself!
love
z*
Posted by: Zelia | Saturday, 23 June 2007 at 12:50 AM
Only you would find those books - and what a find. I cant wait to see them appear throughout your little creations featured in your blog.
Posted by: Tamara | Saturday, 23 June 2007 at 08:11 AM
those japanese papers - wow, what a find! collage is my first thought, or decoupage maybe? lucky girl!
Posted by: Hanna | Sunday, 24 June 2007 at 09:14 AM
The feeling is very much likewise. And you neglected to mention that the apron was a swap for the wonderful labels that you make for me!
Posted by: Violet & Rose | Monday, 25 June 2007 at 12:58 PM
Marianne-Alice, I LOVED Paris, je T'aime, especially the little part about the American woman with her newly learnt French talking in the first person about her trip to Paris. For some reason that one stuck in my memory. I went to see 'I Do' another French film last night and i laughed so much - it was Great!
Posted by: tash at poppyseeds | Tuesday, 26 June 2007 at 10:47 AM
awww you met Jo - lucky you!! she seems like so much fun!!
That Japanese place looks amazing! how did you discover that? those vintage journals look so beautiful!
Posted by: Anastasia | Tuesday, 26 June 2007 at 03:06 PM
those books are beautiful!!! i love that photo.
Posted by: marta | Saturday, 30 June 2007 at 03:09 AM