Just about an hour and a half away from Melbourne CBD, tucked away in a leafy glade in the Dandenong Ranges, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, where extraordinary sculptures seem to emerge from the natural surroundings. I first posted about this hidden gem in 2021, Hidden Away in Mt Dandenong,…
Tag: Melbourne
St Michael’s on Collins Street
St Michael’s Uniting Church on Collins Street is in the middle of a busy intersection in Melbourne. It is the city’s first permanent church chapel since 1839. Between 1863 and 1866, the old chapel was demolished to build this current structure. This is designed by architect Joseph Reed in a striking Lombardic Romanesque style with polychrome brickwork. In…
Tuesday Streetart: High Street Berwick – 140
There is a new mural in Berwick that was mentioned to me by my friend. Kathleen. It is by artist Arina Apostolova and is a tribute celebrating the life and legacy of Lady Casey at the Berwick Senior Citizens Centre (located near High Street, Berwick). Created in August 2026, it features intricate portrait and detail…
I am back in the city…
This week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge comes from Ritva, who invites us to share a photograph along with another edited version of it. Last weekend I went back to Melbourne CBD and took the train. This is the new Town Hall underground railway station. A few steps down is the Melbourne Town Hall. And this is…
Tuesday Streetart: Beaney Lane – 139
In one of the quiet laneways in Melbourne, there is this striking large mural that is hard to miss. This is Beaney Lane… In the very corner, Heesco paints a striking portrait with an unusual blue complexion, inspired by Avatar, I guess. Only a curious few, like me, would venture into this laneway and discover…
Through the Shop Window 1
Going into the city is always such a fun little adventure for me. I love wandering through the busy streets, taking in all the sights, and especially stopping to look at the shop windows. Lately, I’ve been spotting so many cute little toys that are super popular right now, and I can’t help but stop…
Tuesday Streetart: Olinda – 138
I was in Sassafras just a few weeks ago and was sad to see that the lovely Alice in Wonderland mural was gone. Then yesterday, I happened to drop by the same teapot shop (Tea Leaves) in Olinda—and there it was! The street art had been relocated to Olinda in March 2025, carrying on the…
A rainy day walk in Lysterfield Park
Sometimes the rain can be on your side… Lysterfield Park can be very busy, especially on weekends, but this time, with rain in the forecast, there was hardly anyone around. Just me and my friends, braving the occasional drops of rain. And what a lovely surprise it was. Lysterfield Park is a beautiful natural escape,…
Tuesday Streetart: Dandenong Market – 137
These sweeping mural panels at Dandenong Market, completed in 2022 by Mike Makatron, Karena Bravo, Bryan Itch and Sebastian Fransz, burst with colour and energy. It is celebrating Greater Dandenong’s cultural vibrancy and the ways young people connect through community, friendship, food, sport and nature, reflecting the area’s rich and diverse spirit. Dandenong is a…
Store Windows in the City
Just walking around Melbourne CBD and here are some of the shop window displays Monday Window Challenge
Summer Daze in Melbourne
Summer makes me happy. It may not be my favourite season, but it always gives me something to look forward to. The longer days, warm sunshine, and blue skies encourage me to spend more time outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Melbourne. Whether I’m taking a long walk along the Phillip Island Beach, Wandering through…
Windows in South Yarra
St. Joseph’s Outreach Services Inc. (SJOS) was established in 1998 as St Joseph’s South Yarra Emergency Housing Association by individuals concerned about the welfare of the vulnerable, marginalised and disadvantaged. Monday Window Challenge
Murals & Doors in AC/DC Lane
Walking through the U-shaped AC/DC Lane felt like stepping into Melbourne’s rock-and-roll past. This narrow brick lane is full of colour and creativity. You may be getting sick of it so I promise… this is the last post in my AC/DC Lane series! 😊 After spending the past few weeks sharing its incredible murals, I…
Tuesday Streetart: AC/DC Lane (3) – 133
More Streetart from the same laneway.
Tuesday Streetart: AC/DC Lane (2) – 132
AC/DC Lane is one of Melbourne’s most famous laneways, named in honour of the Australian rock band AC/DC. Walking through ACDC Lane felt like stepping into an open-air art gallery. Every wall is covered with colourful murals, graffiti, stencils, and street art, each telling its own story.
A Walk in the City in Monochrome
Walking the streets of Melbourne in monochrome is a completely different experience from seeing the city in colour. Our main destination for our walk around the city was the NGV (National Gallery of Victoria), where we were booked for a Drop By Drawing Workshop. But before we even got there, Melbourne had already started inspiring…
Floral Friday: Banksia – 43
Banksias are among Australia’s most distinctive native plants, instantly recognisable by their striking flower spikes and unique woody seed pods, often called “banksia cones.” Floral Friday
Tuesday Streetart: AC/DC Lane – 131
Saw these murals in AC:DC Lane in Melbourne CBD last weekend. These are some unmistakable art of John Murray (@mortmurray). who is a street artist from Lightning Ridge about 800kms inland from Byron Bay in Australia. And hey, do you see Elvis?
Windows snd Reflection
Windows don’t always reveal what’s inside. Sometimes they capture what’s outside, reflecting the ever-changing sky and the city around them. That’s what caught my eye in this towering skyscraper. Monday Window Challenge
Illuminated Town Hall Windows
Walking the streets of Melbourne after dark reveals a different side of the city. The illuminated windows of the Town Hall add warmth, character, and a touch of elegance to the night. Monday Window Challenge
Geometric Windows
Geometric Windows in Melbourne CBD. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge.
Happy Independence Day Celebration
Today, I attended the Philippine Independence Day celebration at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren. The event started with a flag-raising ceremony, which was a proud and meaningful moment for the Filipino community. You may be wondering what these flags were. Well, the first on the left is the Philippine Flag, the second is the Aboriginal…
Monday Window – Market Food Trucks
Last weekend, Jack and I saw this event at Dandenong Market being advertised on Instagram. We were excited to check it out, especially when we found out there was a Filipino food stall. As we wandered around, I couldn’t resist taking photos of some of the colourful and creative food truck windows. Yummm
The Windows of St Francis
According to Wilipedia: St Francis’ Church is a Roman Catholic church located on the corner of Lonsdale and Elizabeth streets in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is the oldest Catholic church in the state. The main body of the church is one of very few buildings in central Melbourne which were built before the Victorian gold…
Tuesday Streetart: Rankins Lane – 125
While wandering Melbourne’s streets, I came across this colourful mural by Deb. It is a playful world of flamingos, toucans and fantasy creatures. Melbourne always has a way of surprising me with its creativity. Deb was born in Melbourne but now based in USA.
Tuesday Streetart: Warburton Lane – 124
Still in Warburton Lane where I found the “Little Piece of Paris” mural which I had featured previously… here are some more random Streetart all over the same Laneway.
Windows in the City
Whenever I wander through Melbourne CBD, I can’t help but feel like a tourist in my own city. There’s always something new to notice—details I’ve somehow missed before, even after countless visits. A few weeks ago, Jack and I went by train and headed into the city to try out a new restaurant, and along…
Shades of Green
This week’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge is from Ritva. She asks us to Pick a Colour then select six photographs that showcase that colour. This is Melbourne in shades of green. A city that breathes creativity… known for its ever-evolving street art. Then there are the cafés, in laneways and corners where green finds its…
Tuesday Streetart: State Library Station – 123
Another trip to Melbourne brought me to State Library Station, where I saw large scale murals by Danie Mellor. Called Forever, the artworks are printed on the glass panels along La Trobe Street. They show old portraits of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung women placed into modern landscapes taken on Wurundjeri Country. Last week, I was surprised…
Monday Window in the CBD
Went for a day out in Melbourne CBD and saw this modern high rise. Rising above Melbourne’s skyline, the twin curves of Sapphire by the Gardens look every bit like a finished dream. This is the future home of Shangri-La Melbourne, a luxury hotel that was meant to open its doors in 2026, but for…