When I got offered the opportunity by one of my favourite online stores, Rushfaster, to check out a Ethnotek Backpack, I jumped at the chance….I am forever trying to carry too much, so a backpack is the perfect solution! And this is a backpack with a difference…Ethnotek makes backpacks…and bags…featuring ethically sourced handmade textiles. Every […]
I have driven past this gorgeous shop many times, but strangely never noticed it…yet it has been in the same location for twenty one years! Second Obsession is a designer recycled boutique, and is a family business run by two sisters and a sister in law. It was only when the ladies who do my […]
There has been one disadvantage to losing 10kgs since last summer….I realised that my bathers were now too big for me, and I was going to have to brave that somewhat embarrassing search to find another pair that I like! I had been putting it off but now the weather is now almost warm enough […]
My vintage weekend continued as I made the trip down the highway to attend a Vintage Styling Workshop run by Miss Chrissy of the Lindy Charm School for Girls! The workshop was held at the Vintage Emporium (which is part of the Vintage Shed in Tyabb), which is a perfect location, as it is jammed […]
Earlier in the year we took a trip to the bayside suburb of St Kilda to visit Frocks and Slacks, and met the wonderful Tracey! We have been back a few times but unfortunately, where she was located had become not good for business…she had to deal with strange and often rude people who didn’t […]
UPDATE 25th July 2015 – Minette’s Vintage is closing it’s doors on 1st August 2015, however you can still browse and purchase via the new website! Way back in March, we discovered the gorgeous Amy and her lovely shop, Minette’s Vintage….and I have made quite a few visits back since, always finding a treasure or […]
I had discovered this vintage store via Facebook, and made a note to visit as soon as possible…..and I am so glad we finally made it! Once More with Feeling is located on Charles Street, in Seddon and has been open for about six months. The fabulous Jo-Anne greeted us as we came through the […]
I first discovered Catch a Thief sunglasses at one of my favourite stores, Minette’s Vintage…..and just had to get a fabulous red pair that went perfectly with my outfit! I loved my sunglasses so much that I contacted the owner of Catch a Thief to find out more about this Australian brand which is creating […]