melbourne

melbourne

21 Oct 2013

Hi All,

Greetings from Launceston. I flew in last night and I've been out and about all day today and I'm absolutely shattered. I think it will be a few more days before I get round to posting any images from my trip to Tassie. Instead here are some images from my work trip to Melbourne. I managed to squeeze in a mini shopshoot so I'll bring those to you later this week.



I arrived a day before the conference began and headed straight to Fitzroy, one of my all time favourite Melbourne haunts. 



I checked out Cote, filled with vintage French finds, before heading back along Brunswick Street, where I found this lovely flower shop.



How cute is this tea cosy from T2?



Fitzroy = Funky



Then it was conference time. I passed Victoria Barracks every day as I walked to the convention centre. I saw 2 separate bridal parties having their photos taken outside the barracks, so it must be one of 'those places' like Sydney's Observatory Hill where brides are parked in a queue. I used to be a wedding photographer so been there, done that.



The early morning walk took me past the NGV and along South Bank.





This really isn't how Melbourne is spelt!



And because I'm a dog person, a photo of this very handsome chap I found patiently waiting outside a cafe in Armadale.



I'll be back later in the week with a mini shopshoot for you all, so until then,

Jillian

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greg hatton shopshoot

greg hatton shopshoot

5 Nov 2012

Way back in April I went down to Melbourne on a work trip. I decided to combine business with pleasure and spent the weekend staying with an old friend in Castlemaine. Castlemaine is about an 1½ hour's drive from Melbourne Airport but I made a leisurely trip via Kyenton to see some autumn colour. The following day we drove to the nearby village of Newstead to pay furniture and lighting designer Greg Hatton a visit. I saw some of Greg's work when I photographed Koskela and wanted to see more. As we drove through Newstead we saw this magnificent brick chimney and knew we were heading in the right direction.



Greg and his family live in the old Newstead Butter Factory and when Greg bought it, the building had been used as a candle factory. Greg had to painstakingly strip the wax back to reveal the beauty beneath.



The building is huge and houses Greg's workshop, a small flat and a large gallery like area which features Greg's furniture and lighting. Greg has great plans for the factory and the weekend we visited he was in the middle of building a new kitchen.



All these images were taken in the little downstairs flat. I absolutely loved all the details.



I loved the bentwood chairs and the unexpected touch of glamour provided by the chandelier. The chandelier is very similar to one my Grandma had hanging in her home.



Outside are remnants of the building's former life as a factory, garden beds, lots of interesting looking sheds and of course, a 'ute'.



Greg handed me a cup of tea and I roamed around snapping to my heart's content. I took loads of photos that day because there were so many interesting things to photograph.



Back inside I visited the workshop where the magic happens.



In the entry way was a bee box sideboard.



Greg is the ultimate recycler, so nothing goes to waste.



One day I hope to have one of Greg's lighting creations hanging in my own home.



There was enough time to take a few more pictures before we left for a spot of lunch in Castlemaine.



I hope you enjoyed my visit to the old Newstead Butter Factory. Many thanks to Greg, Katie, Hazel and Kevin the wonder dog for allowing me to visit their home.

See you all again on Wednesday,

Jillian

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chewton - a road trip

chewton - a road trip

23 Apr 2012

I decided it was time to run away from Sydney for a few days. I sent a few emails to friends, booked a flight to Melbourne and hired a car for a day so I could visit friends in Castlemaine. I took the scenic route up there driving through Woodend, Kyneton and the sweetest of villages, Chewton.



I think I took a photo of every structure in the village, the more ramshackle the better.



How great does this pub look swathed in vine leaves?



I had a few days of the best weather with amazing skies. Unfortunately Melbourne's reputation for having 4 seasons in one day has been on display during my stay down here. One hour ago rain was falling torrentially and now the sun is shining brightly.



The quaintest town hall located next to the busiest place in the whole of Chewton, the post office.



I'll leave you with one more image of Chewton.



I've been doing a few shopshoots whilst in Victoria so there'll be plenty more to share with you in the next month or so.

See you all again on Wednesday,


Jillian

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