Can You Keep A Secret??

from here

That's the name of the new vintage store in Greenslopes, Brisbane.
After visiting this store, you may well want to keep it a secret, as it's packed full with with retro lovin' goodness!

The store, owned by Emily Jane, is part boutique and part lounge. Emily stocks hand-picked vintage clothing, retro homewares, and collectibles. From old typewriters to the skates you probably wore in the 80's, it is an eclectic vintage lovers mix!

The store is beautifully laid out in an old Queenslander at 653 Logan Road, Greenslopes. I chanced upon it by accident, and wish I had taken my camera so I could share some of Emily's vintage style with you all. It's definitely a store I will be adding to my list when doing the retro rounds. Good luck with your new venture Emily!

At My House This Week - I am madly preparing for BiECO which is on this Saturday. With all the reno's going on at my place this week it has been hard to concentrate.

my magnets drying


Don't forget to pop down to Racecourse Road on Saturday to visit me if you can. I will be inside the Church hall on stand number 10. You don't have to buy anything, it would just be great to meet you!


Hope everyone is having a great week.
I'll be round for a visit if I get a chance.
Michelle

The Friendship Tree

Hi everyone, hope you all had a great weekend. I had a lovely time catching up with some friends over lunch at Watt Restaurant on Sunday. Everyone is now well at our place, so I hope to have a much better week than I did last week.

I wanted to introduce you today to two lovely sisters Kim and Donna and their beautiful store The Friendship Tree, which is located at 272 High Street in Northcote, Melbourne.

a sneaky peek inside the store

The Friendship Tree is a store dedicated to all things handmade. They stock wonderful creations from artisans and designers from all over Australia, of which I am lucky enough to be counted!

If you live locally and are able to pop in you will find a range of toys, gifts, homeware, and art ..... and while you're there say hi to Kim and Donna for me!

If you are not able to pop in (like me) I suggest you take a peek at their delightful store online. It's so wonderful to know that there are people like Kim and Donna in this world who share a passion for supporting independent artists and the handmade market!

Image used with the permission of The Friendship Tree

Just Plain Gorgeous

I was lucky enough to get a small amount of shopping time in the other day - so I headed straight for the newest addition to our little precinct.
With a store name like 'just plain gorgeous' I've got to admit my expectations were high as I entered the brand new store owned by Simone, from Beach Vintage, and her two sisters. Let me tell you it did not disappoint! The store is filled with beautiful finds from local and overseas artisans and truly reflects the girls fantastic eye for home decor, design and clothing.

The store, which is located in Bulimba's Oxford Street, has something for everyone - from cushions to lamps, clothing to jewellry, and tea cups to soaps. One of the features I really admired was that the girls have placed plaques next to a lot of the wares explaining a little about the designer and their products, giving a real personal element to the shopping experience. This store will definitely be a regular on my shopping trip list! If you live in the Brisbane area, make sure you pop in and say hi to the girls - I'm certain you will find something to brighten your home or wardrobe!

And, if you are not familiar with Simone's beautiful blog Beach Vintage - knock on her door and say hi - I've heard she's really friendly!

Hope you all have a great weekend. Mine can only be better than my week, which has been filled with sick children and a sick husband :( ! Michelle

all images from Beach Vintage