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…
Tag: Melbourne
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…
Floral Friday: A walk in the Park – 33
We don’t get many perfect days in Melbourne lately, but today felt like a little gift. ☀️So I took it as a sign for a slow walk in the park… and stumbled upon these blooms. It is Autumn here and not a lot of flowers around in Wilson Botanic Park Berwick. But every now and…
Tuesday Streetart: Little Piece of Paris – 120
This is a murals in Melbourne’s Warburton Lane, which is fairly new as it was said to be done in early 2026. The look is Paris-inspired artwork featuring a Boulangerie, a flower shop and the Eiffel Tower,so it is said to be a “little piece of Paris” in the CBD.
Tuesday Streetart: Duty Free – 118
I didn’t realise it until I was at Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the sun was going down… I’m going to miss my homeland all over again. I landed in Melbourne Airport at 4am, and somehow the street art in the Duty Free was enough to make me feel at home.
It is “BYPTW” day
So apparently last Saturday was Bring Your Parents to Work Day 😆 Spent the day tagging along with Patricia while she worked her magic on social media content for Transport Victoria’s tagline: “More Ways to Move”. We headed to Dandenong Market, the heart (and flavour) of Melbourne’s multicultural scene. But Jack and I were taken…
Windows & Murals
Saw this attractive mural after having dinner with the In-laws in Brighton, a seaside suburb near Melbourne CBD. Some windows and doors of a classic pub, Hotel New Bay. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge
Shapes & Designs
Shapes and designs is the topic for this week’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge from Tina. This is such a vast topic that it’s hard to know where to start. So today, I’ve decided to narrow it down to architecture.., exploring forms and patterns found in Sydney, Melbourne, and Barcelona. This is the State Library of…
Tuesday Streetart: Hello Possums! – 115
Dame Edna Everage is a fictional character, a flamboyant Australian housewife created and performed by the late comedian Barry Humphries. – Google Dame Edna Place is a tiny laneway in Melbourne named after Barry Humphries’ iconic character Dame Edna Everage. Dame Edna is instantly recognisable for her lilac-coloured hair, dramatic cat-eye glasses, love of gladioli, and…
Pull Up a Seat
A seat on a wall in a cafe. I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
Tuesday Streetart: Lawry Streetart – 114
Just across the street from where we had dinner before Tim and Leigh headed home, I came across these in Lawry Street. Two large murals stand opposite each other, quietly transforming a corner of Northcote into an open-air gallery.
In North Melbourne
On the corner of Victoria Street and Curzon Street sits Our Community House, a building with simple rectangular windows on both sides. At its very centre is a striking work by Melbourne-based artist Baby Guerrilla: a floating woman, gently suspended in space, holding what appears to be a heart-shaped balloon. I am linking this to…