Tracy Graffin - Graphic Designer » Travelogue

Shag-a-rama in Perth

Tracy — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:28:13 +0000

There were tales of last-minute spit and polish, a bomb-scare evacuation, and the artist even hanging his own paintings, but the opening of Outré Gallery Perth on Friday night went off with a Shebang!

It’s a great thing to have Shag ~ aka Mr Josh Agle ~ in Perth again, and he was at his amusing, bon vivant best (well, we were well-lubricated, esp. after some cocktail indulgence at Deville’s).

Check out the new 260 William St space and the exhibition ‘Inscrutable Mystery Guide’ – the paintings must be viewed in full panoramic splendor. It’s up for 3 weeks.

Autumn Days

Tracy — Mon, 17 May 2010 00:41:24 +0000

Ah, these gorgeous autumn mornings – wonderful light and invigorating breezes. Yesterday we had breakfast beach-side, and later rode our retro bikes down to Scarborough. All that oxygenated blood supply made a glass of sauv blanc even more enjoyable at cocktail hour, which extends from roughly 6-9pm.

Greens Pool in the Sun

Tracy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:30:51 +0000

Is there a more spectacular place to swim? I doubt it (although the water can be rather fresh!) – just ask my sister – she swims there every week whatever the vagaries of the weather.

Snorkelling and swimming with my nephews on the long weekend was great.

Albany

Tracy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:24:53 +0000

I took a quick trip to Denmark to spend time with the family on the long weekend – a welcome respite from the thundery, sweltering Perth weather… a snappy breeze and even a touch of rain in Albany! Try the rose and almond friands at the new Liberté at the London Hotel. And a Cointreau, peut-être.

Sydney 2

Tracy — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:34:42 +0000

Everyone’s favourite photo op: the Sydney Opera House.
The man in the top photo is laying brand-spanking-new Purple carpet.
The man in the bottom photo is Paul – not yodelling, but taking a photo.

Sydney Trip

Tracy — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:49:32 +0000

Just returned from our R+R break in Sydney: 5 days and about 500 kms walking! One day we hiked from our hotel in the CBD to Woollahra and back – in teeming rain! We also covered Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Newtown (don’t ask) and even Parramatta Rd one day (Deus ex Machina the highlight there). Not to mention the Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Sydney, cocktails at the Café Sydney on top of Customs House, an Opera House tour and a ferry trip to Manly. See that cool place Nookie? It must be the smallest coffee joint in the world – the barista works in a room the size of a cupboard.

When it wasn’t raining, I would grab a few snaps along the way – great architectural details, cool type and bits of urban art everywhere. We were delighted to discover Calder’s stabile sculpture in front of Seidler’s Australia Square building (see above).

Now it’s back to the reality of not having room service at our disposal! And where’s my turndown service and pillow mint?