Mariposa

I love when friends come to town and we venture to many of the great spots
to shop and dine that Perth have to offer.
I did just that when my good friend Clayton of the sweet smelling blog, 

What Men Should Small Like came to town.

We made a visit to Mariposa, located in Mt Lawley. 

Filled with such a lovely collection of perfume, candles, skin care, cosmetics, 

Mariposa is a store I have visited before but to visit with someone who

 is so passionate about fragrance was a different experience.

Whilst I like perfumes, I don't have a huge passion for them. 

But as we know what I do have is the passion for interiors and this little 

tucked away store does not disappoint.

 

Modern, clean yet warm interior with visual merchandising that is actually really quite easy to 

view despite the significant quantities of product. You just want to take your time and 

wander and smell and try.

 

Great selection of Aesop in store, which is great for me as I'm a huge fan.

 

After trying a number of perfumes (and I mean a lot!) I came across the one above that I really liked.

 

Not seen in the top overall image of the store, the fixtures and fittings also have beautiful vintage

 pieces of furniture and different elements. It's a really well placed combination.

 

Mariposa is a great inspiration should I one day open up

the Our Little Place bricks and mortar store. 

all images via myfirstlittleplace

Aesop

Aesop have some of my favourite skin care products.

 Founded in Australia in 1987, Aesop creates a range of superlative products for skin, hair and body. 

They use the finest plant based ingredients and non-botanical elements such as anti-oxidants. 

I love their products - the smell, textures and of course the feel.

Not only are their products great, I am also a fan of their brilliant store designs and their minimal yet impactful packaging. 

Aesop Bondi

Aesop Armadale

Aesop Hong Kong

Aesop Nolita

Aesop Flinders Lane

Aesop Nolita

 

images via Aesop, Remodilista, Refinery29

My week with Instagram ...

It's Sunday and time to review my week ...

1. I finished my holiday to the Gold Coast with the very handsome Mr Harry Kewell standing next to me at the security check at the airport. So no, this isn't my own snap as I know I just would have embarrassed myself if I got my phone out to take a snap, he was just too close haha!
2. After getting back to Cairns on Sunday night, I headed out again to Sydney on Monday morning. Good thing I like flying!
3. Hit Sydney with some retail therapy at Westfield in the city (window shopping only of course) before starting work.
4. Gift from work, yummy Aesop Jet Set travel kit. It's a great gift idea.
5. One of my very good friends sent me this quote this week and I thought it was just priceless!
6. Overcast and raining in Sydney this week but it was still a fab view across Manly from our restaurant, Manly Pavillion
7. Back in Cairns and the packing has begun!
8. Went to the movies and saw Moneyball - my quick review, good story, clever, interesting insight into the business of baseball, Brad Pitt is a bit cute, Jonah Hill has great delivery, they work well together.
9. I finally started handing out my business cards for new "coming soon" business designed by the lovely Jen @ Made By Girl. Thanks Jen I love them x

images via myfirstlittleplace