A quick trip to heaven!

Raven Black Feather Hair Piece

While on a random trip around South Yarra I stumbled into a stunning little store only to find Julie Fleming. Regarded as Melbourne's leading Milliner it was a joy to be able to walk around her own store on my afternoon off. If your looking for something to make you smile, finish off that wedding outfit or your just after something pretty then you need to get to her Malvern Road salon.

The Wonderful Julie

I admit I did have to walk away with a couple of things, not to mention a very big wish list for this race season. Oh well better start saving now. Not only can you walk into her store you can also read about what she's up too on her blog. Or why not just pop into her store located at 456 Malvern Road, Hawksburn between Williams Road and Chapel Street in what was once a Victorian house.

'Spring Day' Headpiece

So what is a lady to do on a frosty winter night....well the first thing after a hearty dinner is a warm cup of tea and a bit of time to plan.

As we head into June we approach the third year of The Light in Winter is Federation Square's annual winter festival. The Light in Winter brings together artists, designers and communities to explore their ideas of light, enlightenment and hope.

This year the Light in Winter will include thirteen light installations with all power supplied for lighting installations is certified as Green Energy.

"On 20 June, thirteen of Melbourne’s diverse communities will bring more light to winter and to the Square with The Gift of Light. Melbourne’s community is invited to share in this celebration with music and performance on the weekend of the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year which marks the heralding of longer, brighter days."

from www.fedsquare.com.au

I adore this time of year as its a chance to get back in touch with all the joys of a roaring fireplace, hearty soups, warm bread rolls, lots of soft fluffy blankets and the great excuse for me to wear hats, scarfs and gloves when ever possible.

So now that I have my Winter Solstice plans taken care of its just a case of dusting of the cookbook for soups and chocolate desserts.