Never Too Old

One of the best bits about my job is that I get to explore country South Australia.

A recent workshop had me down on the Limestone Coast where we spent a lovely few nights in Penola - probably my favourite town in that part of the world.

Before we set off home, my boss and I ducked into this gem of a shop that we'd spotted from across the road the night before. It was jam packed full of unique finds so we risked being late for our next meeting to spend a wee while exploring its treasures.

Never Too Old is just gorgeous, one of those rare finds that takes you back to your childhood in a matter of seconds. We walked out with far too many purchases for our own good (I stuck to small treats like costume jewellery while my boss ticked off a few larger Christmas presents for her 18 month old) but we'll be back for sure.

Do you agree, the best antique/treasure hunting is in the country?

Crosstown and loving life

Day two of our Brisbane adventures and Anna took us across the river to Woolloongabba - a gorgeous little part of the city that I was surprised to find had more to offer than a cricket ground!

Some of the buildings just had so much character, gorgeous.

Anna took us to one of her family's favourite restaurants, The Crosstown Eating House which was the perfect lunch spot. And who should we bump into, but the rest of the Spiro clan!

It's so funny travelling with Emma - she spots the designy stuff, and I'm all eyes for the food (yes, that is the kitchen above!)

Check out her pics of our visit here.

So we had a tapas lunch to share and oh em gee, it was ah-mazing.

pan fried haloumi with beetroot, quinoa, lemon and almond

spiced eggplant, tomato, yoghurt, flatbread and roast lemon

pumpkin and amaretti ravioli, goats curd, pepitas and parmesan

green beans with garlic chips

YUM!

Especially when washed down with a pear cider!

My love of Woolloongabba extended to the Woolloongabba Antique Centre which boasted a fabulous 50s style cafe. 

So next time in you're around the traps, catching a game of cricket (bring on Summer!), stop by and say hi to the team at Crosstown - one of the chefs is from the Rad!