Wabi Sabi Salon

This is a post about Japanese food, no surprises there. Ever since my recent Tokyo jaunt I've become a little obsessed. One of my favourite luxury lunch options is the vegetarian bento box from Wabi Sabi Salon (94 Smith Street, Collingwood). Particularly when they include croquettes and edamame beans. The ingredients vary day to day but it's always good.

Vegan Wares shoes

Whether or not you're vegetarian/vegan, I highly recommend Vegan Wares non-leather shoes! They also make belts, wallets, bags... and custom made shoes if you can't find something you like, or the right size.

The NEW Lost+Found Market

I've been to the new Lost+Found Market (12 Smith St, Collingwood) a few times, and finally remembered to take photos when I was there yesterday - must be something to do with having this week off work cause this is more blogging than I've done in months! Anyway, I didn't buy anything (which is surprising) but there are all sorts of vintage treasures to explore if you find yourself in the area. Even worth a special trip!

>> I had to put up two photos to get the full inside-outside experience; the store goes over multiple levels, and all sorts of different areas, so it was hard to narrow it down to two!

Lost+Found Market

If you live in Melbourne and haven't been to the Lost+Found Market (Smith Street, Collingwood), you absolutely must go! They moved premises from down the street a little while ago and the new shop has all sorts of goodies to peruse. This is actually where I bought my purple paisley material, and this pattern for a flowing floral dress.

>> I'm going to take proper sewing lessons before embarking on the dress, since my green velvet cushions were harder than they should've been (and still not finished!). Thread den is looking good.

A map I made (to be continued)

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Check out my Google map of Melbourne Shops & Markets! I know I've mentioned this before, but today I spent some time updating website links and opening hours... plus I intend to add more as I find them. Let me know if you have any suggestions for places I've missed, or might not know about!

A table

I don't have too many regrets, but here is one - a retro style, zig zag coffee table at the Lost & Found Market for $75 that I did not buy.

>> I've started a Google Map for all the shops & markets I like in Melbourne (those Google kids really have thought of everything, huh?)