SPENCER STREET OUTLET SHOPPING ....

Three of my passions are scrapbooking, shopping and football and Saturday I managed to do all three .... travelled to Melbourne to watch my mighty (well they weren't that mighty for the first half!)boys in red, white & blue, the reigning premiers (never thought I'd be able to say that in my lifetime!) the Western Bulldogs defeat Brisbane. For those who aren't aware Etihad Stadium is just a few hundred meters from Southern Cross Station (formerly known to us oldies as Spencer Street Station) - at the Bourke Street end of the station is Spencer Street Outlet Shopping and there lies a number of great outlet shops and cafes- what better place to spend an hour or two whilst waiting for the train ... there are plenty of 'husband' seats around too! Kaisercraft is my favourite shop here, I have to clutch my purse and credit card tightly as I could spend an absolute fortune here ...there's an amazing array of both craft and gifts, Tilley's soaps, hand creams, candles and diffusers, which currently are featuring a Violet range - I always have a little try of the tester hand cream as April Violets by Yardley was my late Mummas' signature perfume, I'm sure people must think I'm quite crazy as I walk round sniffing my hands but it gives me a comforting feeling of my Mummas presence, definitely purchasing the hand cream next visit. Each Friday on their Facebook page they have a super special - this week was 5 clear stamps for $10 and had a range around 20 different stamps to chose from .... how could I resist - follow them on Facebook for these specials and other amazing products as they come in store . Among the gift ware I found a wall hanging which I thought was so apt and would fit with my family photos (which are printed on plywood) ... as I stood there deciding whether or not to buy as I'd have to take it to the footy with me the lovely sales assistant came over and I mentioned my dilemma and she offered to keep my shopping behind the counter until after the football - sold!! Not only amazing products at brilliant prices but super sales service too ...now you know why I go back every time I'm in Melbourne.

Kaiserstyle is also now available on-line, a really classy looking stationery range - I'm awaiting an order which was intended for a birthday gift but the question is will I have the strength to give it or will I keep it for myself!! I'll let you know. https://www.kaisercraft.com.au/newsite/products.php?cat=45 Sketchers also have an outlet here with some really good bargains ... Another outlet that offers amazing customer service is Matchbox homewares also offering some great discounted prices. Hairhouse Warehouse have some good discounts on top brand hair products. Lindt chocolate is the latest store to open and I was salivating when I saw they were opening, however I was disappointed as I didn't see a food menu and the block chocolate prices were dearer than at the supermarket. Saturday we finished off our day at Coffee Club with coffee and wedges, which were cooked perfectly.