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THE SPRING STREET GROCER

21/4/2015

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Who doesn't love unique places, spaces and things? It's not very often that you find all of this in the one place, but The Spring St Grocer has it all. Sometimes I go there just because I can, I like to see what they have and inevitably end up with a fresh cold pressed juice, sweet treat or scrumptious Gelato. I tend to have the green juice, but shake it up with the rest. Last favourite sweet treat was the plum slice (how good was that Bec?) and coconut and strawberry gelato - crazy good - I can still taste it now.

As for the place itself, it's retro yet contemporary, colourful yet stable, and infinitely interesting. The grocery space is filled with quality food locally sourced and produced, as well as must have goodies from around the world. They stock their own brand of "nutrient rich, delicious" take home meals V.Primavera all developed and prepared in the kitchens of The European. What's not to love about that? 

Then there is the space that quite simply must be seen, and that's the underground cheese cellars, complete cheesemonger - Anthony. You'll find a wide selection of farmhouse and artisan cheeses from both Australia and abroad, changing regularly to reflect seasonal availability. You can even book the basement space for private cheese themed events. If you happen to be a cheese lover, you could only describe this as pure heaven right?

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THE SPRING STREET GROCER / 157 Spring Street, Melbourne / +61 3 9639 0335 / www.springstreetgrocer.com
Images: ℅ Spring St Grocer website & google images (Daily addict, 5 of the best, Peter Bennett)

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ANNOUNCING TREASURE SEEKA DESIGN TOUR

3/3/2015

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TREASURE SEEKA in conjunction with GEAWAY TOUR OPERATOR 
bring you our "Come SEEK with us" Bespoke 
Design Tour of MILAN - July 2015.
I'M INTERESTED TELL ME MORE
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ROYAL CROQUET CLUB

26/1/2015

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Oh stop it Melbourne you're just too much!

The Royal Croquet Club = bloody fabulous in every conceivable way! If I was to say there was a place that was perfectly designed, perfectly positioned, perfectly styled, with THE best branding and mix of food and drink with THE most delicious dessert with quite simply THE best presentation possible, filled with interesting and quirky people would you believe me? Possibly not…but it's all true. F*cking marvellous.

First stop Pimms. Cute as hell cup packed with cucumber, orange, lemon, fresh mint, Pimms, soda and ginger ale. Yum! Second stop food. We went for DOC. Always a big fan but not so much on this occasion. My order was taken by the cutest Italian of them all, but even his supreme hotness didn't distract me from the very average rice salad, but the lamb did come to the rescue to up the overall enjoyment  Third stop Messina ice-cream. Oh my god. Honestly blew my mind. For someone who is a rare ice-cream eater this trumped all previous ice-cream experiences ever. One mouthful in I decided I would go in and get some every day until it ends at the end of the month. I haven't done that, but the joy remains, and I have the adorable tin it came in sitting on my desk. 

In summary you really have to go! 
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ROYAL CROQUET CLUB / Birrarung Marr, Batman Avenue, Melbourne / www.royalcroquetclub.com.au
Images: Royal Croquet Club website and Google images (APL Photography, Broadsheet, Melb hot or not, Fun date ideas)

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HOTEL MONACO & GRAND CANAL

19/10/2014

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Ok. So this isn't something typically "Treasure Seeka". This taps into my childhood fantasy of being married in a palace. This isn't even a place I would necessarily choose to stay on any other occasion, but when I wandered in and snuck up the side stairs into the reception rooms I really felt the magic. The hand painted walls in soft delicate tones and patterns were soothing, sophisticated, and of another world and another time. For all of you who are looking for a wedding fantasy this may just be the place, and for any of you thinking that this is motivated by George Clooney think again. Can't believe he took my perfect wedding scenario, couldn't he have come up with his own ideas!
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HOTEL MONACO & GRAND CANAL / +39 041 520 0211 / San Marco 1332, 30124 Venice / www.hotelmonaco.it
Images: ℅ Google images

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THE UNIT

30/9/2014

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THE UNIT created by artists Joe and Johnny is "London's leading independent, artist-led gallery space. We exist to showcase & celebrate cutting-edge contemporary art from across the globe."

"The Unit London is a brand that believes everyone should be able to experience and enjoy exciting art from all around the world. As artists ourselves, we founded the gallery on the fundamental principle of talent and ability. In an industry so often governed by commercial viability, back stories and nepotism, we proudly stand by our commitment to nay showcase work that we genuinely beige in and nothing else"…"The Unit London is a collective that brings together artists, collectors, first-timers and enthusiasts in a way that is indiscriminate and authentic. The “U” in our name is emblematic of our ethos of putting people at the heart of our gallery experience."
The Guardian - Sept 2014

Loved it. The art. The space. The content. The quotations written on the walls (my favs written below). I felt all this even before I read the Guardian article. It's a space that holds you. Quite simply you don't want to leave.
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'Wrath is a beast that seizes the mind'

'All-devouring and insane, Envy sacrifices creation and basks in the Vast Emptiness of its destruction'

'In the selfish pursuit of orgasm, no one can be trusted.  Is the red of Lust a shade of passion, or a shade of blood'
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THE UNIT / 7 Earlham Street, Seven Dials, London / +44 7946 221 476 - +44 7813 050 203 / www.theunit.com
Images: ℅ The Unit website

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    Thinking about all I've written and said about Jayne Reid.

    I'm writing this because she's going far away,
    So something profound I want to say,
    So Jayne Reid if I may,
    You are the only person I know, who has truly "lived her life her way."

    In spite of the highest highs, and lowest lows, 
    Onward and forever upward she goes,
    How far nobody knows!

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