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From a distance Dani Marti's exhibition at Arc One looks alive. It almost looks like coral mounted on a wall but, on closer inspection, the illusion is revealed to be different shades of kitchen scourers fastened together. This reworking of the everyday echoes throughout Marti's work and makes you look at your kitchen cleaners a little differently!
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True donut lovers know to walk past Krispy Kreme and head to French bakery Laurent. Amongst their heavenly array of freshly baked pastries are arguably the best donuts to ever pass your lips. The jam variety is truly drool worthy, the ones filled with custard are to-die-for but who can go past the heavenly chocolate? Yum.
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This wine is handcrafted with love. Once an old tobacco farm, this vineyard at Dal Zotto is the embodiment of history and family tradition. And you can taste it! While all the wines are delicious it is the 'Super Sangiovese' that we can't stop sipping.
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This new addition to Brunswick St is brought to you by the boys behind Malmö and Who Am Eye. So if you are still lamenting the loss of Bobby's Cuts off Flinders Lane, worry no more - your favourite Melbourne menswear designers are back. And whats even better? They are currently having a sale. Love it.
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St Ali, tucked away in South Melbourne is known by local foodies as one of Melbourne's favourite coffee havens. And as people drive from all over town to get their daily fix, they can now stop in South Yarra at St Ali's new Outpost. This hot new spot will fast become the talk of town. Be sure to drop in.
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Yes it's Lulu Splendor making brides beautiful across Melbourne. And with the Spring Racing Carnival coming soon, we've all got our eyes on her new range of fascinators available exclusively from her cute etsy store. The new Rhodium Fascinators are simply gorgeous. Love.
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Us Melbournites really love our beer and now it seems we really love our Little Creatures. Ever since this huge drinking bar opened in Fitzroy, the crowd has grown and grown. With boutique beers all the way from the much loved Little Creatures brewery in Perth, we especially love grabbing a booth and downing a pale ale or two.
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Melbournites know that this town wouldn't be the same without the much loved Cactus Jam. Dressing us in only the most sought-after designer gear around, LoveBento fans will be super pleased to know that the Cactus Jam Clearance Store has just popped up for September. This is a must visit for all fashion lovers, get down there this week only.
- Cactus Jam Clearance Store
- 731 Glenferrie Rd Hawthorn
- Rear of store - Enter from Chrystobel crescent
- Open today, Sat & Sun - Cash only
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Cafe Rosamond is worth a detour off Smith St to experience one of Melbourne's most delicious breakfasts. Enter off Charles street and you will be welcomed into a teeny tiny cafe full of culinary delights. The refashioned BLT - 'Di's Special' - is a melt in your mouth must have. Love it.
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This is one of Melbourne's most contemporary design outfits. Originally a design studio, today Kif & Katast design a whole stack of really edgy products like amazing letter writing note pads, with unique graphics and their must-have purses. Check them out at their Prahran store where they also support other local and international designers and artists.
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Thanks to Comeback Kid, Melbourne lads can get their hands on the cutting edge in street fashion. This 1st floor store writes the book on men's street fashion in Melbourne, but what's even more exciting is the number of Melbourne-based designers featured on the hangers. Melbourne Love.
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Spring racing carnival, picnics in the sunshine, drinks on a rooftop - all the good things that come with spring must come with Wicked Cheese. Brought to Melbourne from Tasmania, locals are falling for it's wicked taste and ace packaging. A must-serve.
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Yes it's Gills Diner - the classic Melbourne hangout. Hidden - located just off Little Collins St, you've probably walked past it many times before. This is a most loved destination for LoveBento fans around town. From the country style terrine to the perfect carrot cake, all the food here is completely delicious. Trust us, you wont walk past this hidden gem ever again.
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This is a much loved sanctuary for Melbourne's foodies. With every book imaginable on food and wine, this is the place to find the most delicious inspirations - including the 1940s cookbook on sponges, the Cambodian Street Children's Restaurant recipe book and of course, all the latest from celebrity chefs. You'll love it.
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We're super excited that the chilly winter mornings in Melbourne will soon be replaced by warm, beautiful spring. And of course, nothing captures the Spring feeling more than these super cute earrings from Morgan & Jane. Created in Melbourne by Bec Albinson these little laser cut acrylic birds will have you chirpy in no time.
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Wafting down the runway and turning heads along the way, MATERIALBYPRODUCT was a standout at Spring Fashion Week. And it's no suprise that LoveBento-ites have fallen for their luminous green pieces that wrap, swath and envelop. Known for being on the cutting edge of our fashion scene - we love it.
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With gorgeous clothes direct from South Korea and Japan and a store that smells like a day spa, we love walking into toolz. Specialising in luxury clothes with a distinctly South Korean and Japanese aesthetic, these neutral toned threads will make you feel pampered.
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Pear Shaped is the latest when it comes to Melbourne's jewelery scene. Drawing from inspiration such as seasons, travel, natural elements and even cooking, we have no doubt that this Spring and Summer will be all about Pear Shaped glamour. But what we love the most? Each of the pieces features a pear in their mug shot.
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We LoveBento-ites love great design and nothing showcases great design more than Luke. In this little showroom in Prahran you can see great twentieth century furniture design at its best. And even better? You can take it home with you. Whether it's the comfy Aeron office chair or the classic Eames lounge and ottoman you will find it here. Love.
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Young Melbournite Pia Johnson is one of the rising stars on the art scene. Her latest large scale photographs of delicate cloth are currently being exhibited at Guildford Lane Gallery. In 'threads', Pia continues her exploration of the complex nature of identity through the metaphor of fragile fabric. For a chance to meet this artist on the rise come down to Guildford Lane Gallery at 6pm tonight and celebrate the opening of the exhibition.
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