Adelaide Secrets

I hope you've had a great weekend. It's been incredibly wet and cold here in the Adelaide Hills this weekend. I'm still fighting off a winter cold, but managed to have a wonderful girls night out last night staying at a funky new accommodation option right in the centre of the city. The Franklin Hotel on Franklin Street has had a make over. A fully renovated bar downstairs and upstairs is one of the funkiest boutique hotels I've come across. The owners certainly have an eye for detail. It's incredibly unique, decked out with recycled wares, modernly restored and all the mod cons. Highly highly recommend.

 It's quirky too, as you can see... I love that! The mini bar is included in the room rate plus a bag of goodies, which was just spot on when getting ready to head out. I feel like a cider... and chips... oh well there they are, have some. Don't mind if I do.

I finally got the chance to check out a handful of new wine bars in town too. Some of them not so new, but new to me because I don't venture out much these days. I have to say my pick of them all was Cantina Sociale on Sturt Street. If you didn't know it was there, well you wouldn't know it was there. Unobtrusive from the road and just quaint and exactly my kind of place. Bare brick walls, rustic corrugated iron ceilings, funky lighting, perfect nooks to sit with a beau, or larger spaces for a group of friends, quaint bar... and incredibly friendly and welcoming staff. Start a tab and order a tasting plate with your first wine. You can honestly just sit there for hours in good company.
And so here I am... it's not even 7.30pm on a Sunday night and it's almost lights out for me. I did say I don't venture out much these days, and that is why. Haha. Have a great week!

Adelaide Secrets

I love living in Adelaide. We have so many gorgeous little shops, cafes and stunning restaurants that I wish I had more time and spare cash to frequent. In my travels, including a recent trip to Sydney I was craving local knowledge of where to go, quirky cafes or stores that are one of a kind, and what is best to perhaps leave for another time. I have been thinking that there must be like-minded people who think the same when visiting Adelaide, so I thought I would start Adelaide Secrets. Sharing what I love about this gorgeous city and hopefully introducing you to a fun new experience when you are next in town. Enjoy! 

Littlest Vintage

91 Glen Osmond Road Eastwood SA

I spotted this gorgeous vintage store out the corner of my eye when travelling into work on the bus one morning. I finally had a chance to visit last week and it did not disappoint. Stunning kitchen buffet, lots of suitcases, boots, guitars, vintage dresses, typewriters, canisters and jewellery. If you are into all things vintage you will be delighted by this quaint little store. Check them out on Facebook.

Images from LittlestVINTAGE