One of my favourite stores in
Launceston is
The Vintage Rose which happens to be right near the Albert Hall, the venue for the
Launceston Antiques Fair (see
previous post for our stand at this fair). Owner Amanda has such a flair in choosing and displaying her lovely vintage and French inspired
home wares and linens. Unfortunately I was too busy at the fair to visit her store on this trip to
Launceston, but I took some after hour images of the great window displays...
I was quite taken with the big
earthenware pitchers on the ladder. For more on the Vintage Rose click
here.
Next stop was
Gallery 54 in St John Street,
Launceston a boutique showcasing the delightful jewellery designed by Katherine
Brunacci. At the gallery's opening last April (see
previous post) I bought some gorgeous semi-baroque pearl earrings.
This time I fell totally in love with and subsequently purchased the above silver and gemstone pendant necklace titled "Lantern Pendant" from Katherine's Autumn 2011 collection. It is a truly magical piece and features moonstones around the lantern shaped pendant. It is beautifully hand crafted and is weighty, too.
(Images Copyright Katherine A Brunacci, not to be used without permission)
Other examples of Katherine's work. The sterling silver crucifix necklace features a handmade chain of adjustable length and the cross is inspired by a Victorian period crucifix. The winged pharaoh necklace has malachite and fire opals incorporated into the chain. Too many gorgeous pieces to choose from! A lot of Katherine's pieces are limited editions for example the Lantern Pendant of which there is only one more available. For more on the talented Ms Katherine Brunacci click here.
After we had packed up at the antique fair and on our way home we stopped at the Ut Si cafe in Perth, northern Tasmania for lunch. I enjoyed a warming Jerusalem artichoke and potato soup with their famous wood fired bread. I was a little jealous of a fellow diner's mushroom and pearl barley risotto though!
A friend has started a new blog titled "touche de vintage" which will feature vintage pieces incorporated into fashion. To visit, click here.
Are these cushions not the most delightful cushions for winter? They are made with vintage English and Scottish wool fabrics, and vintage buttons, of course!
And these checked cushions are cosy too, again made with vintage wool blanket fabric.
These vintage feather hats are also new in store. I love the vibrant colour of the velvet against the soft cream feathers in the bottom hat. And the other hat is decorated with feathers under the brim.
We also have a collection of vintage chemist's bottles with lovely simple labels. We are still awaiting the arrival of our latest shipment of antiques. I will have loads of goodies to show over the coming weeks.