Melbourne is marvellous

Can you believe I hadn't been to the city for 12 months?

For a girl who used to work in town, this seems incredible.

I had a whole day, by myself, in there on Friday.

What joy!

A visit to see the Craft Victoria window by Gaye.

A not so stunning photo, but definitely a stunning display of winter woolly goodness by Body Parts.

Walking down Collins Street, I was stopped in my tracks by this window display at Hermes.

Now, you can take the girl out of the Library....

Yes, for many years that was my profession!

A visit to Buttonmania for these beautiful treasures, and a long and lovely chat with Kate.
A tip for you.....the famous Buttonmania sale starts tomorrow and goes for a whole week.
In the Nicholas Building, up the stairs to level 2.

And right next door has opened this little shop of swoon inducing vintage haberdashery.
I came away with some beautiful vintage yarn - think vaguely '70s - being knitted up into scarves and cosies right now!
Go and pay L'uccello a visit, you won't escape without a little purchase.

And finally, a pair of red suede ballet flats for me, because, well, you know, they'll be so practical here in the country where it rains a lot, and our street is a dirt road!