Architectural contrast and a delightful champagne brunch!

Melbourne is rich with architectural contrasts. The perfectly appointed Victorian terrace, home to The Kettle Black, is a lovely example of how Melbourne embraces diversity and juxtaposition of difference.

While you wait for your first (or second) espresso of the day, a champagne, or perhaps an order of the deliciously famous hot cakes – look up! The building in situ, the light, the contrast, it is all a feast for the eyes.

Your patience for a seat inside will be rewarded with perfect Scandinavia inspired interiors, palms, pastels, metallics and austere lighting.

Enjoy! We certainly did.

Let’s go down to old Luna Park.

Luna Park is a fitting backdrop for St Kilda. The area buzzes with tourists all year round and the locals are an eclectic blend: contrasting life experiences, challenges and dreams.

The park is so iconic that it is on the Victorian Heritage Register and its features are protected through the National Trust of Australia. The park was the first amusement park built in Australia and is now over 100 years old. The park was developed by J D Williams, who modelled the park on its New York namesake in Coney Island, with similar ethos and design elements.

The entrance is garish and hyper, the rides are rickety and the fairy floss is sickly sweet. The sun shines through the palms and from the infamous scenic railway children shriek with fear and delight.

St Kilda continues to buzz…