Dreaming of Vintage Treasures

  There’s something uniquely peaceful about going to the beach in winter, when the frosty air bites at your cheeks and the usual summer crowds are nowhere to be found. The ocean seems quieter, its waves rolling in with a gentle but persistent rhythm. The sharp, crisp breeze tugs at your coat as you walk along the shore, the salty scent of the sea mixing with the freshness of the cold air. The beach, stripped of its summer energy, takes on a serene, almost otherworldly quality—made even better by two black swans slowly floating on the water in the distance. You know I absolutely love the beach, it is probably my favourite place on Earth, besides home and my grandparents' homes.  On this particular day, my mum and I decided to visit  Altona  beach, 25 minutes away from home. We rugged up in our big, fluffy Afghan coats. In a recent post , I shared some photos of me trying on several Tree of Life coats, and as soon as there was a 50% off sale, I purchased this sunflowe...

 Anyone fancy tagging along to lunch and a show? A little while ago, my sister, mum and I went into the city to watch the Shirley Valentine theatre show. Shirley Valentine is a classic movie from 1989 about a 42 year old woman who goes on a trip with her friend to Greece to escape her monotonous lifestyle and she discovers new adventure and independence. It is a funny and moving film that my mum, sister and I have watched many times over the years. Hence we were curious what the theatre show would be like. At the Athenaeum Theatre, Natalie Bassingthwaighte did an amazing job in the one woman show. For the show, my mum and I accidentally ended up both wearing floral dresses, which funnily enough perfectly matched the theme of the show. I also wore my giant butterfly clip in my hair. For lunch, my sister and I both ordered the same thing - bao buns. It was okay but not that nice. The fried zucchini flower salad was a bit more interesting. Before the day was finished, we browse...