This time last week I was enjoying a trip into Melbourne with Linda and her Norwegian friend, Randi….and boy, did we have fun!! (Yes, a whole week ago!! Too much is happening!!)
After travelling in by train, we had a coffee at Young and Jacksons, then headed to, of course(!), l’uccello to sample Kim’s lovely wares. Kim’s eye for detail and selection of stock is fabulous; I just want to buy everything!! Here’s a sampling, including a little bit of an Easter theme…..
On our wanderings we happened upon ganache, a gourmet chocolate shop/cafe, again with the Easter theme…..
Naturally, we had to take Randi passed The Hopetoun Tearooms
…..passed, because the queue was a mile long!!
Further into the Block Arcade there’s Haigh’s, with wonderfully chocolated windows; more Easter confectionary to tempt!
Can you see the funny, little, not-bunny things?
these are a native Australian marsupial, the bilby. There has been a push for quite some time for Australians to embrace the “Easter Bilby” as opposed to the Easter bunny. And looking this cute, I think it’s a great idea! Bunnies are, after all, considered a pest in this country!
Around the corner is a gentlemen’s tailor, who has no qualms about showing off his considerable skills to all and sundry walking by the window….which is where we spotted these shears. Check the size!!
and if you think they’re big, check out these ones…..!!
After all that walking (and drooling over the chocs!!), it was time for lunch at, what is fast becoming a tradition…..ummm, that little cafe out the back of that arcade…..you know the one……oh dear, I’ve forgotten the name!! However, the food is fabulous!!
Replete and satisfied with our day, we headed home, stopping on the way to the station at a “please take a free daily saying” box which revealed these!
Over a cup of tea we perused our spoils; mine
Randi’s
along with an Easter present for her husband (like that’s going to last until Easter!!)
and Linda’s
with the reminder about the up-coming show too.
Now, please wipe your screens of the drool before moving on!!
Meredithe x
PS I resisted all chocolates!! True!!
pomegranate and chintz 
L’Uccello is one of Melbourne’s delights! It’s like going on a treasure hunt just to step inside the door! Don’t suppose you went upstairs to the Japanese “Kimono House”? That’s another world! How could you resist ANY chocolate???
Can’t believe you didn’t buy (or sample) any chocolate!!!!
All that chocolate..jammie..;0))
What a nice pictures….the buttons the fabricks.the ribbons..i love them all..
And so nice to take Randi to all these nice places….
Have a nice day!!!
Looks like a grand day out. I wouldn’t have been able to resist the chocolates.
Well done on resisting the chocolate!! The whole post is a feast for the eyes, whether chocolate, food, fabric or notions. I love the little bilby – a worthy replacement for the pesky bunnies!!
oh the chocolate and the tea shop – drooling here! everything looks divine!
I loved seeing all your pictures! Looks like a wonderful shopping day. Wish I could have been there.
No way would I have resisted that chocolate! You are a strong woman.:)
Oh my – that post is a total feast for the eyes! What a wonderful time you had and I love all the spoils! Got to plan a trip to Melbourne city….
Each photo revealed another treat. What a wonderful day you all had. Love those little bilbys, real or chocolate. I know I wouldn’t have been able to resist any thing at any of the shops!
What will power! I must say I like the Easter Bilbys, very cute and funny. I say you ladies have a fun time of it!
Great photos of the shopping expedition. But where did Randi buy the blue toile like fabric (or is a tea towel) I would like to add it to my stash. Always great ideas from the blog – your students and friends do great things.
Oh My, what fun, what food, what wonderful eye candy! I’m jealous ya know!!!
I think I need to go to Melbourne! Wow…chocolate central!