Labour Day Long Weekend

Being in Ballarat over the long weekend we did the usual rounds plus the Antiques Fair. I have to admit though I didn't enjoy the fair as much as previous years. Plenty of beautiful (highly priced) objects, but maybe my collecting focus is more grounded in 20th century vintage & thrift markets these days. The best find for the weekend was a 70s dress shirt for $1 from the St John's Op shop (Lydiard St N) last Friday.

While it was wet in Ballarat, it was nowhere near as stormy as other parts of the state. This didn't dampen our appetites though, as we also enjoyed the hosptality of Sweet Decadence, Nicks and Cafe Bibo over what was a restfully pleasant holiday weekend.

Left: 1970s (big collar) "Nevarda - Mr Silk" Australian made pale orange poly/cotton dress shirt. Now I need some big chunky 70s gold cuff links to go with it :)

Cafe Bibo

One of my absolute favorite things in life is a late Sunday morning breakfast at Cafe Bibo in Sturt Street (usually Eggs Benedict and a pot of English breakfast tea). Atmosphere is as important to me as food, and I just love the feel of Bibo, from the retro collage decor to the great view of Ballarat out the front window … not to mention the great food and staff.

Here's some mobile phone pics that really don't do it justice, the interior (Nov 08) and a view out the front (Jun 09).

Update 13/07/09: I've added a pic of yesterday's brekkie (Benedict & Tea .... note the retro tableware).