i reccomend

taking a day off,

having lunch at cafe Sopra inside Fratelli Fresh on Danks St in Waterloo. it's a converted warehouse and the food is to die for. you MUST try the stuffed zuchinni flowers, omlette with goats cheese and baby basil and a banoffee pie for desert. delish! the carafes of house wine are cheap and satisfying, and it is no taboo to start drinking at 10 in the morning.

after your appetite for food is satiated, cross the road and head into the PYD building and make a beeline straight for Country Trader. (for those not bothered check out their collection on their website) granted the furniture is out of (nearly) everyone's price range, i can guarantee you will be inspired and amazed. (i mean, when you're looking at a $50,000 antique mirror how can you not be?)

there are a few other cool stores in PYD, mother of pearl & sons has absolutely to DIE for handles. you can honestly make any old piece of second hand/ikea furniture into a visual delight :)

all of this can be followed by a trawl through the (amazing) vintage shops of crown street finishing finally on oxford street where i am sure a much needed beer should be consumed.

xxxxo