Saturday 27 April 2013

Devonport





Today I'm taking you on another visit
to one of my favorite little shops,
Cosi Fan Tutte.
My previous post is here





For me it's a little trip over
our harbor bridge 






to the very
pretty seaside suburb of
Devonport.





I'm usually on the lookout for
gifts for friends - birthdays etc
and yes there is a french influence
you know me!




At Cosi Fan Tutte there is a gift
for every occasion.

I often buy fragrant soaps
lavender, fig and rose
as hostess gifts when
going to friends for dinner.






Carla Coulson's books are available here
she is an amazing photographer
if you don't already know of her
you can visit her blog here

I love her books, they are filled
with magical images and
inspiration. 

She has amazing photography workshops
here

Carla is Australian but now lives in
Paris
where she is pursuing her dream.




Just letting you all know
my friend Lorrie of
"Fabric Paper Thread" 
is having a beautiful
GIVEAWAY
until 3 May - don't miss it!



Today I'm joining
Claudia for A Favorite Thing

and
Mary for Mosaic Monday


Thank you all for your visits
I appreciate your comments.

À bientôt

and be kind to one another
hugs


Shane 











34 comments:

  1. Oh, what a charming shop! I enjoyed the scenery on the drive over the bridge, too. And those chats! So cute with the meow in French.

    Dropping by from Claudia's, and I so enjoyed my visit.

    XO,

    Sheila

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  2. What a wonderful display of books Shane in your favourite shop. I will have to visit Carla Coulson's blog!
    Thank you for sharing this inspiration.
    Have a restful weekend.
    ♥Suzy

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  3. What a lovely shop to visit. I would be very tempted to spend far too much!

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  4. Hi Shane! I've never been to Davenport, I'll have to put it on my to visit list! xxC

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  5. Glad that you took us along to this shop! :)

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  6. What a cute little shop tour! I always enjoy your France-inspired posts and lovely photography.

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  7. I have a few extra eggs just sitting in a drawer and if you'd like I wouldn't mind sending them to you.

    Just let me know!

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  8. What a sweet and charming shop,dear Shane.Thanks for taking us along.Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  9. I think the trip over would be just as fun as the shop. Well, almost! It's just lovely!

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  10. Lovely water front scenery! What a nice place to shop.

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  11. Looks like a fun place to shop - lots of eye candy. Thanks for sharing.
    Thanks for stopping by and nice comment.
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  12. How I wish there were shops like yours in our area! Would love to visit this one.

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  13. what a really lovely shop Shane. I'd probably end up buying as much for me as I would for gifts :) And your scenic pictures of your trip there are gorgeous-what a beautiful place!

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  14. sounds like a lovely place to shop...and nice views along the way!

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  15. Lovely little shop :-) How very sweet of you to gift scented soaps to a hostess.... wanna come over for dinner some time? *wink*

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  16. It all looks lovely. Is Davenport near to or part of Auckland? Hope to be going over 'the ditch' later in the year. Who can resist a touch of French? xx

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  17. Shane, that looks like a very charming shop - just the kind I like to linger in!

    Thanks so much for joining in this week!

    xo
    Claudia

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  18. I love a little shop like this with gift ideas for all occasions.
    Judith

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  19. ah..what a nice little trip to a pretty shop! I imagine your friends love the gifts you give them from there!

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  20. I so enjoyed shopping tonight with you! I once owned a shop(The Buttercup) in Seabook Texas for many lovely years. It was filled with dried flowers, antiques and fairies.
    Smiles,Dottie

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  21. The suborb of Devenport is the most beautiful view, dear Shane- I would love to go there with you, and visit that beautiful shop, with so many lovely goods to purchase.How wonderful to visit towns filled with lovely events!
    Hugs and happy sunday,dear-
    Dorthe.

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  22. What a great shopping trip, a pretty view and lovely gift shop. Sounds like an wonderful day. Have a happy week!

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  23. Seems like the perfect store where you find exactly what everyone would like. Valerie

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  24. What a delightful excursion to such an elegant place ~ love 'little seaport' places ~ Wonderful post ^_^

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  25. It looks like a delightful place to shop. Take care and have a marvellous week:)

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  26. What a lovely shop. I really enjoy visiting shops like that - full of interesting things and I would love to take home.
    Thank you for the shoutout for the giveaway!
    Have a great week, Shane.

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  27. Oh, I love shops like this...with unique and pretty things to buy. Love the lavender items! Enjoy your week my friend! Hugs!

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  28. That looks like a fun little visit. What a pretty town and shop. Pamela

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  29. I'm a huge fan of Carla's photography - don't have her books but do follow her blog!

    Such an adorable shop - love the name too. Of course the 'original' Devonport is near Plymouth, England, just a short run from my hometown in Devon! I bet the settlers of your Devonport came from there! Love the photo of the green hillside and boats - really does remind me of home.

    Would have loved to take that shopping trip with you Shane.

    Mary X

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  30. Hi Shane,

    Looks like my kind of shop too, in fact I have visited this shop a while back. Yes, would be lovely to catch up with you and maybe we can meet for coffee one day.
    Happy Tuesday
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  31. What a beautiful shop. It's fun to find a little place that seems to have been established with items to fulfill one's dreams.

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  32. Good morning Shane,
    Lovely lovely post, you must be a bit homesick for your girls...spring has not come here in the Okanagan yet, surprising snowfall covering the vineyards nearly 1/2 way down the mountain side, quite a sight..however sunshine and warmth is on the way!
    sending you a bundle of lilacs wrapped in sweet joy! ❤

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  33. Thanks for the tip on the give away. I do believe that bridge looks familiar. How fun to venture out to a special shop.

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  34. Love browsing those kind of shops.

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