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You've got to check out this funky stationary. Nothing speaks love like a reminder card with YOU ARE NOT UGLY on the cover. But it doesn't stop at gift cards - they've got fun pens, drawing books, decorative tape, badges and watch bands! Enough to keep even the most expert art-types intreagued for days. Love it!
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There is jewellery you wear on weekends, jewellery for special occassions and then there is Victoria Mason, which you'll want to wear everyday. This Melbourne designer produces beautiful metal rings, earring and necklaces that depict tiny version of real life. We especially love the Say it with Flowers necklace!
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As daylight savings stretches our days into late evening nothing is more Melbournian than a rooftop drink. At Cabinet bar the cocktails are made to perfection, the wine list is delicious and the food is more than simply bar food. We recommend getting there early, grabbing a balcony perch and sharing the bruschetta - bliss!
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There's no better way to finish up the Melbourne Spring Racing carnival than with a new fascinator, hat or head-piece from Bird Millinery. With a collection dedicated to this year's festivities it's well worth checkout out these sophisticated, unique designs.
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It's phase II of the Big Mouth Project in Melbourne. And some of the world’s most talented artists are here to spread the word amongst young people about speaking up and being safe at work. Take a stroll down Spencer Street or Royal Parade and you'll spy these rock posters, designed by mixed media artist Jonathan Zawada. Love.
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We have always loved Dinosaur Designs. From their humble beginnings at the historic Paddington market in Sydney to their plush Chapel street boutique Dinosaur Designs have been creating objects of desire for over twenty years. While we can never resist the chunky bangles from their classic collection it is the intricate resin feathers of their new collection ‘Bird’ that is our must-have for summer.
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If you like your beer you'll LOVE Lambsgo Bar. Featuring a selection of over a hundred local and imported beers, this converted bluestone cottage is the perfect hangout for the beer connesuir. And when the malt and yeast gets too much, you can always sink your teeth into one of their delicious gourmet burgers. Frothy love.
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It's nearly the end of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Melbournites all over town have done an amazing job supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Now to continue this support into Summer, LoveBento fans can visit the Pink Ribbon shop online - the best place to find everything Pink, Pink and Pink.
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Experience a taste of everyday life in China right here in Melbourne! China Daily is a display of contemporary Chinese artwork that you can't miss. But it's more that just pictures on the wall. You can also experience the Chinese Association of Victoria performing Taichi, Ballroom Dancing and playing mahjong! Opens October 27.
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Everyone's talking about Melbourne's 'WE'RE ON A BOAT'. And if their video is anything to go by, it's set to be one of the best parties this summer. It's all brought to you by the guys at Secret Society and 5th Avenue (aka rock legends 'The Rockovas'). On Sunday Nov 22nd, 300 people will take to the seas and rub shoulders with the best, including DJ Grant Smillie... ahoy!
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Boutique beers on tap, gourmet snacks and meals, intimate decore - what's not to like about this Richmond drinkhouse? The Cherry Tree is one of Richmonds best kept secrets, and with their new outdoor street setting it's the place to be on a warm summer's night. Love it.
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Workshop:level5 is a design group producing some awesome artistic jewelery and their new range of perspex rings aren't just your standard accessories. Inspired by the magic of dollhouses (love), their rings are tiny slices of life that you can take with you. It's all about letting your imagination run wild.
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- workshop.level5@gmail.com
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There's no better way to get around Melbourne than on a vintage bike. For visitors looking to discover the Melbourne backstreets, or for locals seeking a classic Sunday afternoon adventure The Humble Vintage can hire you the perfect vintage bicycle to make the experience all the more authentic. And they even throw in a helmet and a map so you don't get lost..lovely.
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Of course it's all races, races, races in Melbourne...and what's the one thing a girl can't go without? New FlexiFlats of course. These super cute flats fold up and tuck away in your purse all day. Then just when you can't stand on your heels any longer, they're ready to wear and the packaging turns into a carry bag...love.
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St Ali is known as the patron saint of coffee, and this South Melbourne cafe serves it up fresh and flavoursome. Tucked away from the main st, this big open warehouse space provides some of the best lunchtime food in the area. Their specialist coffee is known around town and locals know their fruit toast and salmon breakfast is a must.
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Look out Melbournites, Fluoro Magazine have released their second issue - and it's hot. From local design studio housemouse comes a new issue of their design mag packed with articles, architecture and design that challenges the conventional magazine standards. These guys showcase some of the great design talent out of Melbourne. Love it.
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What's not to love about these witty little badges? Lisa Kearns crafts the trusty old name badge into amusing little ditties such as "Hello, Very Busy Very Important". Bound to make even the crankiest co-worker smile our only problem is deciding which one we want!
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Kevin Murphy shampoo is something we at LoveBento swear by. Not only does it smell like you are in a day spa is leaves your hair so soft and luxurious washing your hair no longer feels like a chore! Just pop over to his website, check out the hair type guide and presto you will have shampoo that suits you to a tee.
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The Melbourne International Arts Festival always heralds the revamping of the Arts Centre forecourt and, for the last few years, it has been the hub of the festival with the weird and wondrous spiegeltent. But this year sees a change. Commissioned for the 2007 Venice Biennale Melbourne artist Callam Morton's amazing Valhalla graces the forecourt. With echoes of a Melbournian childhood mixed with a video games aesthetic Valhalla is one thing you must experience this MIAF.
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Nothing beats a big bunch of flowers. And you will never be disappointed with the gorgeous array of flowers from Pollon. From potted succulents to the biggest peonys we have ever seen these bouquets are guaranteed to make anyone smile. So don't wait around for someone to buy you a bunch nip down to Flinders Lane and bring spring inside. Love.
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