Guidelines for Bella & Grace Culture

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Anna Hoffmann - A range we'd overlooked!

Dear Readers,
either this label just got a whole lot better or we've overlooked this one in the past. Anna Hoffmann Designs are just gorgeous. Relaxed casual, but Euro style fabrics and finishes. The website doesn't really do her work justice. The new season's range isn't yet up on the website too, so this is tricky if you want a decent preview. We went along to the store in Albert Park. Definitely worth a look, for something just a little better, but not finished like it just came out of the Souk in Tunisia.Anna Hoffmann Design Take the time for a look at this range yourself, here's an example below.  
Ciao from B&G

Monday, October 17, 2011

The Cream every home needs

Dear Readers,
not often will you see such obscure product recommendations from us, but when it comes to making your pantry shelves look interesting then, this one just has to be added. Just really not sure what it will be used for, but felt it was a necessary purchase when we recently visited our favourite mecca - Mediterranean Wholesalers in Sydney Rd. Must ask one of the mature Italian ladies next time what they think about this product, you know, does it really work?

Ciao from B&G


Sunday, October 16, 2011

Golden Syrup - must have!

Dear Readers,
can you believe this? The icons of style & grace recommending something so yummy & gooey and possibly not even good for you! You really do need a tin of this in the cupboard. It's been off the shelves in Oz for years and has now appeared again in fine food stores. This is absolute heaven for the most indulgent breakfast treat. Plus in this tin, it looks gorgeous on your pantry shelves, so style still comes into it.

Ciao from B&G

Saturday, October 15, 2011

The new project - The Spotty Blouse

Dear Readers,
well, have searched high and low in Melbourne town for a lovely spotted blouse with a tie front - just can't find the right one. You know how it goes, wrong colour, wrong texture, bad fabric, too expensive. So we've decided to take matters into our own hands literally! Off we went to The Fabric Store in Fitzroy and the project has officially commenced.  Yes - you are right - it will involve effort and it will involve risk - sewing. Have this photo of the fabulous Giovanna wearing exactly the desired blouse. She is such an inspiration.  Wish us luck.
Ciao from B&G

Thursday, October 13, 2011

The Quest for the Perfect Orange

Dear Readers,
desperately seeking a quest for something that is likely to be a fad in a very short while. You know how it is? Sometimes, you get this great vision and it just can't be fulfilled in our time, then lo & behold it pops up next season. Had that moment a few seasons ago when seeking some nautical style navy trousers. One "helpful" shop assistant replied when we inquired - "it's not a high fashion colour darling", looked down her nose and sashayed back to her online game of solitaire! Boy how wrong can you be, just a little ahead of the game that's all.
Well for now, it might be a last resort to a sewing machine for a sleek pencil skirt in a beautiful burnt orange to be teamed with a sleek shirt and cute clutch. Hope to share some pics if this comes off!
Ciao from B&G