“It’s a collaborative space; everyone is supportive of one another,” Sarah confirms. The Windsor Workshop, located in the renovated Paterson’s Cakes building, is where Sarah and her sister, designer Bree, have established an inspiring, open-plan studio.

As an esteemed illustrator, (her work appears in publications like Harper’s Bazaar and Inside Out magazines regularly), Sarah understands the need for a workspace like this.“I’ve worked in a few shared studios before. So, we wanted to create a perfect space. It’s nice to be in the same situation as other people; inspiring to see what other people are doing.”

Sarah and Bree’s studio plan is homely and relaxed, and desks can be hired out by prospective creatives and freelancers. The Windsor Workshop also holds occasional open studio events for amateur would-be creatives too; perhaps learn how to make your own piñata or a string ball planter.

The Windsor Workshop

Level 1, 115 Chapel Street

Windsor VIC, 3181

hello@thewindsorworkshop.com

www.thewindsorworkshop.com

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In his upcoming solo exhibition at Anna Pappas Gallery, Transmission, Carr explores the visualisation of information in transit. Central to the work is a distinct drawing process combined with specific sculptural practice.

Carr’s two-dimensional works employ mapping techniques, digitisation and intuitive mark making. This enables the work to capture moments of communication – visually inferring particles and pixels caught in motion. The three-dimensional pieces operate on a different level, inferring communicative monuments offering points of intersection where the dialogue depicted can arrive or disembark. The combination of drawing process and object-based work continues Carr’s investigation into the technocratic and fluid notions of contemporary culture.

Hamish Carr was born in Rochester, New York, and currently lives and works in Melbourne. He completed a Master of Fine Arts at the Victorian College of the Arts (2009). Carr has received a number of highly respected awards and residencies including the Australia Councils ArtStart Grant (2012); Arts Victoria Cultural Exchange Grant (2011); and the Youkobo Artspace Residency, Tokyo, Japan (2011).

2-4 Carlton Street Prahran

Victoria 3181 Australia

Telephone +613 8598 9915

info@annapappasgallery.com

annapappasgallery.com

Tues to Fri 10–6 Sat 12–6

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After two years in the making, the Sand Hill Road hospitality group launches the reinvigorated iconic 1940s pub, located on High Street, Prahran, delivering its fifth installment to its stable of successful Melbourne pubs, including Bridge Hotel, Richmond Club Hotel, Holliava and Post Office Bar Pizza.

The Prahran Hotel make-over brings the vision held for the pub by Sand Hill Road owners, Matt Mullins and brother Andy, Tom Birch and Doug Maskiell, to reality following its initial facelift by the team in 2010.

“Andy and I used to live over the road in Charles Street. The Prahran Hotel was our local. We’d sit in the public bar and dream of one day owning the pub.” says Matt Mullins.

The new extension to the existing pub includes a courtyard shaded by a Chinese elm tree with a five metre-long bar and collapsible tables that give way to a dance floor for weekends.

The striking façade is the true hero of the revitalised pub featuring 17 concrete pipes, stacked like beer kegs, that invite the eye from the street-front through to the interiors with a selection being reserved for booth seating for two, six or 12 people, finished with leather banquette seating and timber paneling.

The Prahran Hotel kitchen stands proudly on its recent history of serving classic, fresh, accessible pub fare. It’s what has made the place famous – and there’ll be no departure now from its chicken parmas, steaks, salads and seafoods.

The Prahran Hotel is all about locals – offering $13 porterhouse steak & chicken parma specials on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. And as with Sand Hill Road’s four other iconic venues, Friday night from 5pm is dedicated to Karma Kegs where a keg of Carlton Draught  is tapped and customers are encouraged to pay whatever they feel is “karmically fair” with all funds raised being donated to a nominated charity.

The Prahran Hotel

82 High Street, Prahran

Open from midday til late 7 days a week.

For further information or bookings for dining or private functions, contact (03) 9529 2168 or visit www.prahranhotel.com

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Olga de Polga beanie RRP $39, French Connection men’s shirt RRP $99.95.

Location; Grattan Gardens

SkarGorn jeans from Urban Jin RRP $189, Elle Louise cape from Design A Space RRP $199, French Connection tee RRP $79.95, Kookai boots RRP $200, Nomadic bag from Urban Jin $329, Urban by Target scarf RRP $15, French Connection necklace (worn as bracelet) RRP $69.95, Shakuhachi earrings RRP $50.

Location; Off Greville Street

Olga de Polga knit RRP $129, Kookai gloves RRP $50, French Connection necklace RRP $69.95, Velvet Villains skirt from Bronze Snake RRP $59, Nomadic clutch from Urban Jin RRP $129.

Location; Off Greville Street

Alysi coat from Urban Jin RRP $509, Mr Nashville top from Bronze Snake RRP $49, Kookai pants $480, Zoe Wittner shoes from Wittner RRP $249.95, Shakuhachi earrings RRP$50.

Location; Off Greville Street

French Connection hat RRP $49.95, Maxim puffer vest from Bronze Snake RRP $80, Claude d’Alban knit $49, Mr Nashville skirt from Bronze Snake RRP $59, Urban by Target socks RRP $10, Wittner boots RRP $199.95.

Location; Grosvenor Street

Olga de Polga beanie RRP $39, French Connection men’s shirt RRP $99.95, Velvet Villains parka from Bronze Snake RRP $69, Olga de Polga shorts RRP $79, Dita sunglasses from Moot SP $332, Stylesnob clutch from Urban Jin RRP $210, stockings from Urban by Target $4, Vince Camuto boots RRP $359.95.

Location; Grattan Gardens

Olga de Polga beanie RRP $39, French Connection men’s shirt RRP $99.95, Velvet Villains parka from Bronze Snake RRP $69.

Location; Grattan Gardens

Olga de Polga beanie RRP $39, French Connection men’s shirt RRP $99.95.

Location; Grattan Gardens

Kookai jacket RRP $440, Olga de Polga knit $123, Claude d’Alban scarf RRP $15, French Connection pants RRP $129.95.

Location; Grosvenor Street

Margery Daw cape from Design A Space RRP $229, Amber By Grace pants from Urban Jin RRP $79.95, Claude d’Alban blouse RRP $39, Shakuhachi earrings RRP $50, Jessica Simpson boots from Vince Camuto RRP $269.95.

Location; Church Street Bridge

Elle Louise puffer jacket from Design A Space RRP $349, Shakuhachi earrings RRP $50, Kookai mesh bib RRP $90, Olga de Polga skirt $109, Jessica Simpson shoes from Vince Camuto RRP $149.

Location; Church Street Bridge

Elle Louise puffer jacket from Design A Space RRP $349, Shakuhachi earrings RRP $50.

Location; Church Street Bridge

Elle Louise puffer jacket from Design A Space RRP $349, Shakuhachi earrings RRP $50, Olga de Polga skirt $109.

Location; Church Street Bridge

Olga de Polga beanie RRP $39, French Connection men’s shirt RRP $99.95, Velvet Villains parka from Bronze Snake RRP $69, Olga de Polga shorts RRP $79, Urban by Target stockings $4.

Location; Grattan Gardens

Photography – Lyndel Yeo & Daniel Jackson @ 35mm Fashion Photography

Creative Director – Lyndel Yeo

Stylist – Sarah Willcocks

Make-up & Hair – Trish Sousa

Model – Petra @ Giant Management

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We know times are tough and with June 30 fast approaching we are offering an incentive for you to continue to train more of your staff for less!

VECCI delivers specialised training sessions, all targeted towards Victorian businesses; from Leadership & Management, Human Resources and Finance Productivity, to OH&S, IT and Environment and Sustainability.

For every person you register to attend a VECCI course between now and June 30, we will give you 50% off the registration of any additional staff you book in. It’s that simple.

To take advantage of this offer and register today, call us on 03 8662 5333 and quote code MAY.  To find out more about our courses, download the VECCI Course Directory.

*Offer is valid for training courses starting before 30 June 2013 only (and does not include briefings or government funded courses). Courses must be booked and paid before 31 May 2013. Course prices range from $185 to $3,200.

Give your staff the skills to take your business to a new level.

Phone 03 8662 5333 to book in today.

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Shot by noted fashion photographer Ben Sullivan and styled by GP’s Design Director Pip Edwards, TEAM SPIRIT! celebrates the grunged-up style that defined the ‘90s and the androgynous attitude of dressing as a tribe.

Want more TEAM SPIRIT?  Watch the vibe clip here

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“I’m not a perfectionist, I’m a bit of a control freak”, she laughs. It’s this love for food and 16 years experience that drove her and long time friends carpenter Rob Rocca and developer Filippo Egilda to start the Stickybeak cafe, a product of meticulous planning and a combination of all their strengths. “We all had the same vision,” says Agatha.

Agatha keeps the house running smoothly, Filippo puts his experience running bars to good use, and Rob built the interior with the help of the others and artist Anthony Balletta.

“We were originally going to do a kind of shabby chic, and it just evolved into industrial steampunk”, she says. The cafe has packs of pencils ready to give kids and Da Vinci themed murals on the walls.

Perhaps they are subtly encouraging the next generation of Aerosol Alley (neighbouring the cafe) street artists while satiating Windsor’s appetite for homemade hash browns, eggplant chips and Arancini mignon?

Stickybeak

1/40 Green Street, Windsor

http://www.stickybeak.co/

03 9533 7380

Hours: Mon – Wed 7am-4pm, Thu & Fri 7am–11pm, Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 8am-5pm

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Cisco’s brews are sourced from over 30 countries. Their end-products are percolated from a blend of Cisco’s knowledge and experience, as well as clients’ changing demands derived from their subjective perceptions of flavour.

Cisco’s is brimming with specialised coffee blends, tea in wooden chests, cups, plungers, pots, and Keep Cups for eco-conscious aficionados.

The smell of freshly roasted beans engulfs anyone who enters; a sign that Cisco’s blends are as unique as the person drinking the coffee; “Some clients wanted something more edgy, so we developed a Prahran blend.” Fred refuses to pinpoint his own favourite though, insisting that day and mood determines his choice in coffee.

In demand among locals, all coffee is freshly roasted on site every day in Cisco’s 40-year old roaster; a relic that’s soon to be replaced. Get your cup before it’s gone.

Cisco’s World of Coffee

106 Chapel Street, Windsor

(03) 9510 7997

www.ciscoscoffee.com.au

Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun Closed

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The newly renovated and relaunched Como Melbourne which is now part of the MGallery Collection has unveiled a stunning Como Harvest Installation which ties in with the Winter Masterpieces exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria of which Accor is a sponsor.

As part of the Como Harvest, the mezzanine level of The Como Melbourne has been transformed into a veritable garden with decor highlights from local retailers Exhibit Interiors, The Industrial Revolution and Trove.

Furniture has also been sourced from Melbourne based Thonet. All Exhibit Interiors and Trove items on display can be purchased from the correlating stores which are located in the Chapel Street Precinct.

Created by renowned local stylist, Natalie James who is known for her penchant for colour, the Como Harvest is influenced by autumn’s traditional warm and earthy tones.

“I wanted the Como Harvest installation to be natural, rustic and organic while also playing off The Como.s clean, sleek and vibrant interiors. The Como Melbourne has always pushed the boundaries when it comes to having a bit of fun while remaining very chic, and I think the Como Harvest is a great representation of this. It.s great to see the concept come to life,” said Natalie.

General Manager for The Como Melbourne, Cleo Seaman, said “we wanted to create a talking and picture point for our guests, and with the change in season along with the incredible Winter Masterpieces exhibition which is on at the NGV, the Como Harvest idea tied in nicely.”

Guests of the hotel are invited to take photos of the installation and post photos to Twitter and Instagram with a #ComoHarvest hashtag.

Complementing the Como Harvest installation, The Como Melbourne is offering a Cultural Package which includes overnight accommodation, breakfast for two people, 2 Harvest cocktails in SOBar plus tickets to the Winter Masterpieces exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria from $253 per night.

The Cultural Package at The Como Melbourne is available for stays until 7 September 2013.

For bookings, head to www.the-como-hotel-melbourne.com or call 61 3 9825 2222.

Click Here> for bookings or call 61 3 9825 2222.

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The newly renovated and relaunched Como Melbourne which is now part of the MGallery Collection has unveiled a stunning Como Harvest installation which ties in with the Winter Masterpieces exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria of which Accor is a sponsor.

As part of the Como Harvest, the mezzanine level of The Como Melbourne has been transformed into a veritable garden with decor highlights from local retailers Exhibit Interiors, The Industrial Revolution and Trove.

Furniture has been sourced from Melbourne based Thonet. All Exhibit Interiors and Trove items on display can be purchased from the correlating stores which are located in the Chapel Street Precinct.

Complementing the Como Harvest installation, The Como Melbourne is offering a Cultural Package which includes overnight accommodation, breakfast for two people, 2 Harvest cocktails in SOBar plus tickets to the Winter Masterpieces exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria from $253 per night.

The Cultural Package at The Como Melbourne is available for stays until 7 September 2013.

Click Here> For bookings  or call 61 3 9825 2222.

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