Art on the street...

Another place to visit when in Melbourne...

This is the sporadic surprise that you can find on the corner of Brunswick and Victoria Streets

Cardboard Couture

Lulamae's amazing temporary shop in Melbourne Central

"The entire fit out of the store is constructed from 100% post-consumer waste recycled cardboard, which despite how humble it may sound, has been transformed into a boutique fit out fit for a king.

The pre-cut panels turned up flat packed, folded and were slotted into place on the spot for the stay.
Drawn-on classical columns provide an elegant neoclassical streetscape to the exterior design of the casual commercial space.

Cardboard tubes held in place by beautifully cut brackets provide the much-needed rails for showcasing the Lulamae clothing range on their hangers, whilst a cardboard cabinet with doodled detailing displays folded items.

When Lulamae’s time comes to ‘pop-down’, the streetscape will be folded up neatly, packed away to provide a regal re-incarnation elsewhere."

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When next in Melbourne

Fancy a cup at Outpost?

Yes Please!

This is why...

And also because

I love

the vintage cash register...

~and the tartan floor~

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memories of the "a" and "e" from the post below

I've seen stacked cardboard in Melbourne before...

aesop shop Flinders Lane...

see a great article (and the above photos) here...

Silhouettes

These silhouettes are made by Melbourne based Bride&Wolfe.

I think they'd look lovely hanging in a window so that the light could filter through - dappled light and shadows. I love the intricacy and I especially like the timber (blackwood) versions - so precisely cut yet so warm and homely.

(Images: Owl & Blackwood Flying Bird)

On another note... the vintage dress arrived in the mail today - only 7 days travel from New York. It's lovely and it fits. I think this online vintage cloth buying thing could become addictive!

Mobiles

I am always on the hunt for a good mobile.

It's become my signature baby shower gift (Lizard on the Fridge on Prospect Road for those Adelaidians is a good spot to start!) and seeing I've got a few showers to attend over the next few months I thought I'd have a bit of a hunt to see what's around... I found Flutter By by gentlearts. I can't express how beautiful I think these are! I also had the sporadic surprise of finding that gentlearts is from Melbourne! I love finding talented Aussies on Etsy.

Side Note: I think Mobiles are underrated - you just don't see them around often anymore. I had lots of fabulous mobiles when I was growing up (thanks Mum and Dad.) I can remember staring up at the glass fish and the felt shapes for hours on end. I now have a gorgeous ceiling with turn-of-the-century features and a ceiling fan to look up at although there is still space for a hanging sculpture I say... If you see a good one please let me know!