just adore High St Armadale here in Melbourne, the shopping is to put it quite simply, superb. I took my camera with me yesterday and happened upon all sorts of divine accessories and homewares, but just when I was getting into the swing of things it started to pour. And I don’t mean a sprinkle of rain, it poured down.
It means I don’t have photos of all the fabulous places I visited, my amazing lunch at Spoonful or the ‘Celebration’ cake from Phillipa’s where the recipe for the icing is strictly kept a secret. Believe me in the interest of my readers I tried!
Here is a little token of my day out however…
Simba sits outside Carina Sherlock most of the day I was told. I’ve never seen one before but he’s a black Pug, not a Boston Terrier as I first thought. He was sweet, enquiring and honestly for a dog lover like myself the best marketing you could ever sit outside a shop.
I wanted to buy this entire table. All of it. Luckily you can shop online…….
Extremely well know, extremely old and extremely beautiful Kings Arcade.
It was raining by the time I got down in Market Import so I didn’t get my camera out but I did find time to shop. Of course. Their signature I suppose is that they wrap everything in brightly coloured tissue paper and finish it with raffia. I always, always ask for what ever I buy to be gift wrapped. If I’m asked, ‘Is this a gift?’ and it’s for me I still say yes. There is nothing better than getting home with an empty bank account to at least a bag full of pretty treats no?
Montreuxsadly don’t have a website at the moment but the link is to the map where you will find delightful homewares and gorgeous accessories and scarfs.
The mirror and these milagro’sare from Market Import and there was just no way I could walk out of the shop empty handed. I’ve learnt that milagro in Mexican literally translates to ‘miracle’ or ‘surprise.’ Religious folk charms that represent different parts of the body amongst other things, you can buy them almost anywhere in Mexico.
I bought this necklace from Montreux for all fo $30. I’ve already re-attached some of the coins to my other bracelets.
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Who doesn’t love High Street? I live pretty far from it but it doesn’t stop me from going there to shop and well, just have a good time. What I love about High St is that you can see and buy both old and modern stuff.
I practically live in High Street, Armadale I love it that much… Never fails to keep me happy for a good while – great shopping and wonderful cafes. Sardine just outside Kings Arcade/Armadale train station is amazing!
Dear Lady Melbourne, pugs, Prahran, PARADISE! I have a beautiful black pug, Bette, who looks very similar to Simba and struts her stuff around High St Prahran. She’s sporting the finest coat, blue eyes and wears a red velvet diamonte collar. Perhaps she could be your fashionista down this end of Stonnington 😉
Lady Melbourne, I share your LOVE for this quaint little street. When I’m sad and low all I need to do is take a stroll down High street, armadale and let myself be surrounded by the stories each store has to tell. My favorite shop is Arabella Ramsay. As soon as you step into the boutique it is a feast for the eyes…vintage inspired fabrics and shapes, feminine frocks and delicious leather!
I am just biting at the bit for the xmas sales to start next week!
High street! I live there, a few stops past Malvern town hall. Any vintage shops there that you would recommend??
Just moved there for a few months. have yet to explore the whole stretch of high street!
I miss not living around the corner from Spoonful! Simba looks like velvet, I love pugs.
Wow love the necklace! I need to get into the city a bit more!!
Looks like you had a lovely day out. I just love homewares shopping & the coin necklace is very spesh! xxx