Nothing extravagant or over-the-top—just a quiet, early Mother’s Day celebration with Jack and Pat. Simple, but special. Got some gifts too from the kids. Though I haven’t heard from Tim yet, but that’s not unusual with the time difference in London. Heading to bed now with a full heart. It was a lovely day. Did…
Tag: Melbourne
Yellow Window
A yellow window that I found in Cloudehill Garden & Nursery. Love the bright, vibrant hue contributing to its aesthetic appeal.
Pirianda Garden
Jack and I figured autumn was almost over, so we wanted to catch the last of the leaves before they all dropped. I found Pirianda Garden in the Dandenong Mountains on Google—we hadn’t been before, so we thought we’d check it out. But when we got there, I hesitated. The walk looked seriously steep. And…
Tuesday StreetArt – 80
Created on November 24, 2024, this is a collaboration from DLP and Camilo Delgado (Refuz) and it now occupies the wall on the corner of Campbell and Johnston St, Collingwood.
Back to London
My son just left yesterday after a wonderful month-long visit, and my heart is full of cherished memories. From long brunches at cafés and enjoying his delicious home-cooked meals to taking trips up the mountains and engaging in fun family Jenga battles (which I lost three times by the way)—but redeeming myself with a win…
Tuesday StreetArt – 79
This is one of Chris Dyer’s murals that I happened to capture in a quick drive-by shot in Melbourne. Chris is a Peruvian-Canadian street artist, muralist, and visionary creator known for his vibrant, psychedelic mandala-inspired creatures. I am also linking this to Jez’s Fan of Challenge and for Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday
Looking in and out through the window
My son and daughter-in-law stayed at this beautiful Airbnb for two weeks—doesn’t it look lovely? It’s in Fitzroy, a perfect spot for catching up with their friends. Now, he’s back at Mum and Dad’s home in the southeast of Melbourne for another two weeks before they fly back to London! ❤️❤️❤️ Looking out of the…
Streetart Doors in Collingwood
Another blog about Streetart doors, but this time from another suburb – Collingwood. This has long been a hub for Melbourne’s street art scene, with its laneways, warehouses, and even shopfronts transformed into open-air galleries. But among the sprawling murals and bold graffiti pieces, one detail often goes unnoticed—the doors. These next ones are kind…
Wordless Wednesday – 26
GARDEN WORLD, SPRINGVALE I am linking this to Wordless Wednesday and to Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Easy’s Train Windows
Whenever my extended family goes out for lunch or dinner, we like to explore different cuisines. This time, we opted for something simple yet classic—the humble burger, but with a twist. We dined at Easy’s, an American-style diner with a retro, graffiti-covered aesthetic, uniquely set inside a converted train. Pretty cool, right? Here are some…
Streetart Doors from Fitzroy to Collingwood
Collingwood and Fitzroy are two of Melbourne’s most vibrant and hip inner-city suburbs. Known for their gritty industrial past, both areas have transformed into cultural hotspots filled with street art, independent boutiques, live music venues, and some of the city’s best cafés and bars. Here are some incredible street art doors I came across while…
Veg Out … a walk in the community garden
We visited this place a few years ago, but as we passed the wire gates of Veg Out Community Gardens this time, we noticed countless new things to discover. Curiosity got the best of us, so we decided to step inside and explore once again. Veg Out Community Garden is an organic, chemical-free oasis in…
Tuesday Streetart: Tram – 77
Melbourne’s trams have undergone a vibrant transformation from their traditional green and white colour to dynamic canvases showcasing diverse artworks. This is Tram#217 by Kait James, which is part of the 2024 First Peoples Melbourne Art Trams. Kait James is a Wadawurrung artist living and working on Wurundjeri country. In her practice James explores her…
… Still in St Kilda
This is a continuation of my walk in St Kilda. We are now in Acland Street, a vibrant and foodie area. From the Pier, we walked past the Palais Theatre and Luna Park. … then passed by the Australian Bicentennial Project which was created in 1988 to celebrate 200 years since the arrival of the…
Love in Hosier Lane
Valentine’s Day feels too commercialized, and I’m not one for big celebrations with my husband. But sometimes, it’s nice to stumble upon graffiti and DOORS filled with love hearts—it’s a simple, unexpected reminder of love in everyday places. Happy Valentine’s Day to those who are celebrating this day. I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday…
A stroll in St Kilda Pier
Last weekend was perfect for a leisurely walk, with the scorching mid-30s heat finally easing to a comfortable 20-25 degrees. We began our stroll at the Catani Archway on the St Kilda foreshore in Melbourne. Designed by Carlo Catani, the archway was part of an ambitious foreshore reclamation and beautification project between 1890 and 1916,…
Ain’t it pretty?
Somewhere in Southeast of Melbourne I am linking this to Brian’s Monday Window Challenge and for Xingfumama’s Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge
Empty chairs wait under stormy skies.
I am linking this to Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge and for Debbie’s Six Word Saturday
Doors of Electric Boxes
Here are some of the utility doors/public art in Melbourne. I am also linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge -PPAC, for Dan’s Thursday Door Challenge, Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday and Becky’s GeometricJanuary
Geometry of Flowers
OLD CHEESE FACTORY, BERWICK The Old Cheese Factory grounds showcase a charming mix of flowers, trees, and shrubs that are stunning any time of the year. Here, I also noticed the geometry in the flowers that I found. I am linking this to Cee’s FOTD and for Becky’s GeometricJanuary
Windows of the St Paul’s Cathedral
St. Paul’s Cathedral, a Neo-Gothic Anglican church in Melbourne, stands opposite Flinders Street Station. Built in 1891, its twin spires and glowing stained-glass windows are especially striking at night. I am linking this to Monday Window Challenge and for Becky’s GeometricJanuary.
A walk in the Polka dot world of Yayoi Kusama
‘Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos.’ Yayoi Kusama, 1968 I had been so looking forward to this exhibit of Yayoi Kusama and I booked the tickets way in advance last year. “Yayoi Kusama is one of the world’s most celebrated living artists. Her polka-dotted pumpkin and flower…
Tuesday Geometric Streetart – 72
Here’s some geometric graffiti street art from around Fitzroy, Melbourne. I snapped this photo ages ago but can’t quite recall the exact spot. Either way, it looks pretty cool, doesn’t it? I am linking this to Becky’s GeometricJanuary.
Geometric Trees
This weekend, I’ll be visiting the Yayoi Kusama exhibit at the National Gallery of Victoria, so you can expect to see more of her incredible work soon. In the meantime, here’s a glimpse of some geometric trees on the streets of St Kilda, just outside the NGV. I am linking this to Becky’s GeometricJanuary.
The Icon
This is the colourful facade of The Icon, apartment tower. It is located in St Kilda, Melbourne. I am linking this to Becky’s GeometricJanuary and for Monday Window Challenge
White clouds floating
White clouds floating in the sky, Soft and quiet, drifting by. Blue above, so wide, so free, A peaceful world for all to see. It’s 32 degrees here, and the heat is a bit uncomfortable. But looking at the clouds, so soft and peaceful, brings a sense of calm that makes it all feel a…
Shot Tower Melbourne
In Melbourne Central shopping centre, you’ll find a 20-story glass cone designed by Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa. Inside it stands the heritage-listed Coops Shot Tower, built in 1889 as a bullet-making facility. Once the tallest building in Melbourne’s CBD until the 1940s, it still remains a a great part of Australia’s industrial history. Here it…
A Christmassy walk around town
I hadn’t caught up with my daughter since our trip to Tasmania a month ago, so we met up last Saturday for lunch. Before that, we took a stroll past the graffiti-covered walls of Hosier Lane—though there wasn’t much new to see. For lunch, we chose a Chinese restaurant near Chinatown. Then followed by some…
Tuesday StreetArt Melbourne Zero – 70
“Imagine by 2030, a Melbourne where no one sleeps on the streets.” This is the work of Matt Adnate for Melbourne Zero which can be found in Albion Alley. And this is from the Adnate’s IG post. “Melbourne Zero, which is spearheaded by Launch Housing, advocates for all of Melbourne’s local councils to adopt the…
Poinsettia
The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is a vibrant plant renowned for its bright red and green foliage, making it a popular symbol of Christmas. Poinsettias thrive in warm climates and prefer indirect sunlight, making them a festive choice for indoor decoration during the holiday season in Australia. I am linking this to Cee’s FOTD Challenge