Love Freo

This is a sale for bargainistas with an exclusive taste (just check the line-up!):

Love Freo dropped by the opening party of the new B&M store this evening. It was just a flying visit but long enough to check out it’s great collection of bite-size wares.

B&M opening bash

They have a full range of nicks and nacks, great stocking filler type things and bits and pieces you never knew you wanted, but actually do. I particularly liked the card cut-out reindeer heads that come in a choice of two sizes no less.

A wall of great things in small packages

B&M is a very welcome addition to the High Street, in the same sort of style as the equally groovy Remedy just up the road. Freo has come under a bit of stick in the press this week for having a below average shopping scene. I guess more shops like this will help to redress the balance, but that said, Fremantle isn’t so bad: Melbourne it may not be, but I still can’t think of a place in the Metro area I’d rather be pottering about on a Saturday afternoon.

Potions and lotions in B&M on the High Street

B&M is well worth checking out in the week running up to the wrapping event of the year, and if you can’t make it to the store check out their stylish website: www.bandmstore.com.au

B&M Store
49A High Street, Fremantle (West End)
08 9467 6347

This year I’m going to avoid the pre-Christmas madness and get my presents early. I think I’m going to skip the city altogether and try to get as much as I can this weekend at Bazaar, Freo’s very own exquisite Christmas Market in the beautiful garden of Fremantle Arts Centre. The weather is going to be perfect, not too hot, not too cold. For the very first time their Friday night market will be open to everyone, plus Saturday and Sunday all day shopping (as usual). Besides beautiful goods and presents there’s going to be live music, DJs, eateries and – very important – a bar. Sounds like relaxed Christmas shopping. And while I’m there I can visit the fabulous Home Open exhibition again.

Shopping under the trees

Bazaar 10
3–5 December 2010

Friday: 5–10pm (Night Market)
Saturday: 9am–5pm
Sunday: 9am–5pm

Fremantle Arts Centre
1 Finnerty Street
Fremantle

Went to the VV&V Market to day and my god the place was packed. Plus there was all this other stuff going on like fashion shows, burlesque dancers and an I love Lucy impersonator. I didn’t take too many photos as I needed both hands to go through all the racks and racks of clothes. The Town Hall was a great venue for it.

Vintage Wares

Teddies

Fascinators Galore

Elbow Room Only

Vintage Fashion Show

Do you know what’s better than stuff? Vintage stuff. A vintage market hits Freo this weekend, hurray. The last ones I went to I had to travel to Leederville and Mount Lawley. I know… the horror… leaving Freo… sometimes has to be done. But this Sunday Vintage Vixens and Vamps will be at the Fremantle Town Hall (8 William Street, Fremantle) on Sunday the 17th of October from 12noon until 5pm. With over 30 stalls full of vintage stuff.

Here’s the FaceBook event page for more info.

Girls having a ball at the Munich Oktoberfest

While the Oktoberfest in Munich may be over, you can still get the original Oktoberfest beer at your local bottle shop – the Freo Doctor Liquor Store. It even comes with an original Weissbierglas (wheat beer glass). And if you’re not into German beer, they have an impressive selection of boutique beers from around the world. Beer tasting takes place at the store’s very own beer club: the next one is on Wednesday 13th October. The club is popular – book early to secure your spot. Prost!

Great Value

The Freo Doctor Liquor Store
27 Arundel Street
Fremantle
(08) 9335 2801

Good crowd

German style bread

Here’s breakfast

Going to school on a Sunday? Of course, but only to South Fremantle Senior High School – for the Sunday Farmers’ Market. What to bring? Empty bags and plenty of cash. What to take? Everything you need for the week. Who will you meet? Your neighbours, old friends, new friends, happy children and nice dogs. Why is it so good? Starting your Sunday with shopping fresh produce in a relaxed atmosphere under old trees, while a lovely girl is playing the saxophone – perfect. And if you are hungry you can have your breakfast right there, just chose from one of the many food stalls. I tried the crepes and they were lovely.

If you haven’t been there already (and I bet you have), check it out next Sunday:

Growers’ Green Community Market
At South Fremantle Senior High School
Lefroy Road
Beaconsfield
8am–12noon
Sundays

Since the closure of Western Farmers’ Market on Montreal Street I really missed my Sunday morning market visits for shopping with fresh coffee and community feel. Finally it’s happening again – now at South Fremantle Senior High School. Expect local and organic produce, fresh milk, free range meat and eggs, fish, honey, baked goods, hot breakfast, flowers, plants, olive oil, and more. Opening on Sunday 20 June 2010. More info on the market’s website.

Growers’ Green Community Market
At South Fremantle Senior High School
Lefroy Road
Beaconsfield
8am–12noon
Sundays

The Butcher Shop has arrived in Freo. This is great, Freo was lacking a place that sells quality spray paint. They also sell clothes and run exhibitions… and there’s one on soon featuring engraved Kingbrown bottles. Dave Misled and Creepy are two of the artists that have works on show.
Have a look at the flyer below for more info.

In other news…
The Butcher Shop seems pretty happy to be in Fremantle they’re holding a $5 Ironlak Sale this weekend. Friday 18th, Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th June.

The Butcher Shop
14b Point Street,
Fremantle,
WA 6160.

Open 7 Days
Monday to Saturday 9am – 5pm
Sunday 11am – 4pm
Closed public holidays.

PH: (08) 6420 0902

Art on Kingbrown Beer Bottles

I’m not too sure how you class Old Values… antique dealer: no, jumble sale emporium: yes. And it’s great, why? Because it’s open on Sundays and that really the only time I have the time to do some heavy duty browsing. It takes a long time to sort through the good the bad and the ugly.

Old Values

I was halfway to the checkout with this before I realised I don’t have a record player. I will have to rectify that.

Kylie: a fan of pearls, who isn't?

Old Values

Old Values,
114 Holland Street,
Fremantle,
WA 6962.

PH: (08) 9433 2995‎