In honor of the Australian Open I present for your enjoyment these 14 Marvelous Melbourne Finds. Melbourne is awesome. It is even more awesome because I was born there!
Actually it was Melbourne, Florida but hey, a guy can dream. Anyway, the real deal Holyfield Melbourne is a beautiful Australian delight that has to be seen to be believed. And since I can’t afford to visit anytime soon I’m just going to be content with 14 Marvelous Melbourne Finds.
14 Marvelous Melbourne Finds
From Hot Pink Theatres to Mediarchitecture & the Australian Open:
Michael Hines — Jan 30, 2010 — Art & Design
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Underground Dance Phenomenons
Melbourne Shuffle is the New Moonwalk
13
Guerrilla Craigslist Parodies
Cryptic Text Art From Craig Pop Ups Around Melbourne
12
Spunky Embellished Heads
Inspiring Hats in Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 2009 Carnival
11
Fluid Concept Houses
Melbourne's Yarra House is an Example of Detailed Architecture
10
Slouchy Chic
Melbourne Brand ‘TV' Previews For Fall/Winter 2009
9
Mediarchitecture
Mediafacades Festival Berlin + Urabanscreens Melbourne 2008
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Bubblicious Entertaining Venues
Moet & Chardon Champagne Party at Melbourne Cup
7
Fashion Photographers Down Under
Wayne Wong at Melbourne Fashion Week
6
Milk Crate Sculptures
'Crate Man' Takes Over the Streets of Melbourne
5
Theater Quote Walls
Melbourne Recital Center Redesigned With Giant Word Wall
4
Melbourne's Holy Pub
Docklands Church
3
Clone Flash Mobs
The Melbourne Fringe Festival Features 'Take Off Your Skin'
2
Hot Pink Theatres
The Melbourne Recital Centre has Funky Shapes and Electric Colors
1
Water-Only Bars
The Melbourne Smart Water Bar
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Festive Toronto Stays
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