Tuesday, 30 October 2012

Durance - High Street Armadale



If you have ever walked up High Street Armadale chances are you have smelt the fragrant aroma coming from the Durance store.

The French inspired store nestled in one of Melbourne’s top shopping strips stocks wares from around the globe - fragrances, soaps, body products, candles, bed linen, glassware, artwork, clothing, shoes, handbags, children’s gifts etc.

Six weeks ago the doors were opened to a second Durance store - 911 High Street Armadale (near the Corner of Northcote Road). The larger space has allowed them to expand on their collection and introduce things like fresh flowers, more clothing, Andrew Wilson antique furniture and the most delicious fresh bread.

Shopping at Durance was a wonderful experience. They have an amazing collection of cool and classic items. You will find it hard to track down these items in other shops in Melbourne. The ladies are lovely and have their finger on the pulse when it comes to their product selection.

My favourite hip items were:

Antique zinc pig trough, perfect for herbs
Miss Monnipenni Piggy Bank – hand made in Germany with wood and leather
Marble serving dishes
IKKS clothing
Portuguese white cotton mats
The ever popular French Bensimon shoes                  
Espadrilles using the fabric from vintage tea towels – no two pairs are the same!
Hand crafted Hollywood Trading Company  (HTC) studded belts – direct from LA
NDC boots – Belgium designed and made by hand          
Scented Durance candles
Tampico bags
Farmhouse ceramic sinks
Handmade fabric star musical mobiles.

Thank you Liz, Carrie and Sophie for having me in your gorgeous store. 

1022 High Street,
Armadale VIC 3143        
Phone: 03 9500 2227 

911 High Street, 
Armadale VIC 3143


Fresh Flowers







Miss Monnipenni Piggy Bank
Noah's Arc & animals








Handmade n.d.c boots
Delicious ornamental apples
So sweet, fabric star musical mobiles
Great selection of artwork
Andrew Wilson antique table and chairs
How cool is the zinc pig's trough, perfect for spot for a herb garden
Espadrilles made from vintage tea towels
Fun little tin toys

Sweet apple money boxes, and ceramic farmhouse sinks
Oui, Bensimon shoes 

Fresh bread



Fantastic men's NDC leather boots



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