This is the handbag equivalent of my Rockport wedge heels. Soft leather, goes with everything, easy to wear and best of all, I got it on sale at Witchery. It was practically free because I had Witchery dollars to redeem as well. I was pleasantly surprised at just how supple and thick the leather of this bag is. My favourite feature though is the double handle design so that I can use it as both a top handle and a shoulder bag. It’s also small enough to hook over the hand break lever on the pram. An essential design element, that.

 

Do you remember a few years back when every Witchery bag took ‘inspiration’ or borrowed very heavily from the It bag of the season? What you got for the designer look you lost with the quality of the leather which was thin, stiff and wore quickly. The quality is so much better these days and I’m a huge fan of the more original designs at the moment.

 

Practical handbag in tow, I caught the train to town yesterday. The first time for at least a couple of years. How much would have changed, I wondered, how much would have remained the same?

 

 

 

 

Things still looked familiar from the overpass that links Perth station to Forest Chase. It was nice to see some colour and interesting shapes in the form of sculptures dotted around the CBD. It won’t surprise anyone that I had no problems navigating myself through the centre’s Myer after all this time. Ditto the David Jones up the road.

 

Incidentally, where do people go for coffee these days?

 

 

I regret not popping into Perc. Any establishment that paraphrases Lionel has for to be worth investigating.

 

 

 

 

Walking down Irwin Street, I found a bit of UWA history. I had no idea the original site of the university was so close to where the courts are now.

 

 

 

People often comment how bland the city centre is but if you keep your eyes peeled, you’ll find quirky bars and cafes housed in oldish buildings that hint at a Perth that’s not as white bread as it used to be.

 

 

 

 

The entire city is living and breathing Dockers purple this week as the team from Fremantle plays in its first ever final series. I’m a bit torn because they’re going against the Sydney Swans (my adopted AFL team) at Subiaco this weekend. My actual team is West Coast who were knocked out of contention in dramatic fashion early on. Proving that the city is still blue and gold West Coast territory, I found this lamp post painted in team colours.

 

 

 

I’m ashamed to say that despite spending the afternoon in the CBD, I couldn’t find that refurbished Print Hall place everyone’s been talking about. I’m blaming the rain, construction work and distracting art installations. Never mind, I’ll try to find it next time when I have a look at the new King Street. Is the eponymous cafe still there?