Monday, May 10, 2010

Let's go shopping!

Whenever I go to Sydney, one of my favourite places to visit is Woollahra. It's a lovely old area, with tree-lined streets, drop-dead gorgeous homes full of character and style, and best of all, fantastic shopping.

I know I 've mentioned before that, for me, every great room needs at least one unique piece to set it apart.  And if you're on the hunt for unique pieces, you can't go past Parterre. Their range is constantly changing, and you'll find everything from chandeliers, antique stone and marble, furniture, and architectual salvage. The store is always beautifully presented, showcasing their lovely wares to perfection.














 above images all via parterre.com.au


Gorgeous, no? How about a few shots of the area:


Hope you enjoyed our little virtual trip to Woollahra.

Have a great day, and I hope all you mums out there had a wonderful Mother's Day. Although we all know a day is far too short....it really should be at least a week!


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23 comments:

  1. Brenda PruittMay 10, 2010 at 6:51 AM

    A very "downtown-ish" little village. Love the seashells! I tend to celebrate my birthday all week. Or even sometimes all month. Why not?
    Brenda

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  2. KerryMay 10, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Oh if only I could afford to shop there! Hope you had a lovely day yesterday bloss xx

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  3. MelissaMay 10, 2010 at 7:14 AM

    i loved this trip into woollahra with you kerri- my sydney fix- and i would soo happily bring back some of those coral pieces...gorgeous...

    melissa x

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  4. KerryMay 10, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    And so sorry...I forgot to say congratulations on your award...you do spread lots of happiness you know so nothing could be more appropriate! xx

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  5. AngeMay 10, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    We all know photos just aren't the same as being there and if these great photos are anything to go by, the actually experience in reality must be something very special!
    Angex

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  6. Kristine at The Painted HiveMay 10, 2010 at 8:34 AM

    Oh my gosh, that store looks amazing.

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  7. jules @ The Diversion ProjectMay 10, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    OK, now i think i need to find the quickest route there - that place is amazing! jx

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  8. UnknownMay 10, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Great tour Kerri! I love Woollahra as well I should I shuld venture 'over the bridge' more often - you've inspired me!
    Jxx

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  9. beachvintage.comMay 10, 2010 at 11:47 AM

    I love Woollahra. Everytime I drive down those streets...and the trees. I just love it.

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  10. Simple DaisyMay 10, 2010 at 12:06 PM

    What a fabulous place:)

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  11. AnonymousMay 10, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Oh Queen Street, Queen Street - I dream about it still! Truly, there is nothing like it in San Francisco...
    Dank Street neither!

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  12. A Room For EveryoneMay 10, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    What a gorgeous shop. Woollahra is beautiful..Rachaelxx

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  13. Kellie CollisMay 10, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Me too! My favourite restaurant there is Cafe Nino! So delicious! xx

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  14. The MoerksMay 10, 2010 at 7:39 PM

    What a lovely way to spend the day. Thanks for taking us with you.

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  15. KymMay 10, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    What a beautiful store...thats a place to visit in the future...thanks for the virtual tour Kym X

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  16. Rachel {little bits of lovely}May 10, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    I couldn't agree with you more Kerrie, Woollahra is a gorgeous suburb; the tree lined streets are just beautiful. Pigotts store is a favourite shop of mine; plus the Donna Hay store is there which I can't resist :)

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  17. UnknownMay 10, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Hi Kerry!!! this shop is amazing!!! Thank you for the tour!!!

    Hugs!
    Mara

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  18. Little Emma English HomeMay 10, 2010 at 10:46 PM

    Loove this shop!!! I'm really sad when I see all these beautiful places and can't visit them. But thank to you that let us visit them throught your eyes!!! Hugs xxx

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  19. DesignTiesMay 10, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    Gorgeous, yes!! Both the shop and the neighbourhood :-)

    I saw about 58 things I'd love to buy in the pictures you posted!! The armoire in the first picture is beautiful, and love all the shells and the zebra pint frames and the bench and the mirrors.... beautiful!!

    Kelly @ DesignTies

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  20. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaMay 10, 2010 at 11:35 PM

    Hi Kerri-
    Wow, what gorgeous pictures! I want that first piece for my dinning room :) Wishing you a wonderful Monday, thanks for the tour
    XO

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  21. Jacqueline @ HOMEMay 11, 2010 at 12:21 AM

    Dear Kerri,
    That is my kinda shop. I love everything in it and would buy it all in a heartbeat. ....although, it's a bit of a long way to come for shopping from the U.K. !!
    I also love the look of the area too. The houses are my favourite type of Australian houses. Our daughter is just back from Sydney. I'll have to ask her if she went to Woollahra. XXXX

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  22. Mary AnnMay 11, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    hi kerry! love to visit these kinda stores...they are heart stopping places to be..have a great week! verbena cottage

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  23. KatrinaMay 12, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Oh my... how gorgeous. I have never been! But I must go! Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.

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