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They say they've been "serving Melbourne's discerning readers since 1922" so it's nice to know that now I've become one of them even though I'm from Sydney. lol! Now seriously, from what I saw stocked on their shelves in my too brief sojourn (I was in a hurry to meet Anne12 for our lunch meet at midday), there was an excellent range of what I might term "serious" books. What made it special for me was not being a part of a "chain" of bookstores. Also it's great to be chatting with another genuine Bibliophile such as myself as the lady serving/helping me was.
Seeing as how I was in Melbourne I wanted to buy something about Melbourne, but there wasn't too much available, especially that would fit easily (& lightly) in my daypack that would then transfer, in the same way, to my check through luggage on the plane. So I settled on two books & yes both for me! Firstly, a neat little book on Trams called: "The Melbourne Tram Book", a neat little tome of just 80 pages with lots of neat colour (& some black & white) photos & also diagrams. This was a really good souvenir of my Melbourne trip this time. Secondly, a more "serious" book entitled: "The Rise and Fall of Marvellous Melbourne", an interesting read about the growth of Melbourne through the 1800's in particular, although this edition does include an afterword that deals with the 1900's. It'll take me a while to get through this one, but it will be a very interesting read indeed.
These two together cost me a total of $70.90. American visitors will find books more expensive in Australia, but western European visitors should find them a bit cheaper based on my Paris book buying. Leave a Comment Theme: BooksAddress: 86 Bourke Street, MelbournePhone: 61 3 966 29472Directions: Up the "top" end of Bourke Street towards Spring street & the Victorian Parliament Building. If travelling around the free city circle tram you alight at the Spring Street stop.Other Contact: 61 3 9662 25 27 (facsimile)
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| | | | Ina Barry Gold and Silversmith: Original Jewellery Design | Tip Rating: | | | | |
For me the individuality of the firstly the name of the business, but then upon browsing the windows, the designs themselves appealed to me for their boldness & individuality. I can't explain the intangible aspect of liking this place, but there was something I felt about it that sort of drew me back to it even after I had walked past it about half a dozen times inside two days. It wasn't just the urgency of buying something for my wife on the last afternoon before my plane was flying out. Mind you that's when I did buy something for her. lol!
I found a lovely pair of pearl ear-rings (on silver, not yellow gold) that perfectly matched a pearl necklace I bought her in Beijing. I could also have bought a matching bracelet, but that really would have been straining the budget that was already overstrained! I'll check on my next visit & if it's still there I will definitely get it then.
These ear-rings set me back $260 so they weren't cheap, but they were by no means expensive. I think for what I got, the quality, they were quite a reasonable buy. Leave a Comment Theme: JewelryAddress: Shop 36 Block Place, MelbournePhone: 61 3 9650 3355Directions: If coming though the Block Arcade from Collins St, it's straight ahead with Cafe Duome on your left & Haigh Chocolates (on this side) on your right & just after these 2 places. If coming from Little Collins St on your left just before Haigh's Chocs.Website: www.inabarryjewellery.com Other Contact: 61 3 9650 3369 (facsimile)
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| | | | Shop Shop Shop: The place to Shop | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Chapel Street Chapel Street is the capital of young designer fashion. Walk all the way up from South Yarra and follow the funky shops to end in Prahran and Windsor, to pick up some great recycled and vintage finds. Toorak Road Chapel Street's more "posh" sister, Toorak Road stretches from Toorak Village to South Yarra. Giftware, jewellery, homewares, imported fashions, restaurants, tailors and everything exclusive. Bridge Road Richmond is the place for shopping on a budget. A great mix from young designer boutiques to factory outlets. Lygon Street Carlton's has a distinct Italian flavour in everything from gelato to designer fashion. Shoes, handbags, coats and more, plus great bookshops for hours of browsing. Brunswick Street Fitzroy. The place for alternative, ethnic and counter-culture shopping. Fascinating, original shops, handmade jewellers, original art and recycled wares. And great food!!!!!
Whatever you want :o)
You can spend anything from bargains in Bridge Road, right up to the best Italian suits and handbags on Chapel Street! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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