Way out of date in more ways than one! Who would even use the abbreviation "Gents" outside a comedy routine? This sign is inside the Trades Hall building, and I suspect it will be preserved to amaze future visitors. Restoration of this grand and very shabby building is ongoing and will be for a very long time - it is full of similarly wonderful curiosities. Continue reading

Whatever they're called... Continue reading

I originally intended to show this rusty, faded "Keep Melbourne Beautiful" sign, which is in the city on Swanston Street, not far from Flinders Street Station. It's up so high on the post and looks so out of date that I doubt anyone ever pays attention to it. The city council shouldn't bother with replacements - if they are serious about the beauty of cleanliness, what they need is a rapid response anti-vomit patrol! I digress. When I took the photo I didn't notice the little red "Diwali" sign and oil-lamp motifs which had sneaked into the background. The Diwali... Continue reading

The sign is self-explanatory, and the topic is supposed to be signage... but the attraction of truffles (bland & earthy) is beyond me! And while I'm off the subject of signage, I don't like chestnuts (gritty & stodgy), saffron (pretty but a horrid flavour), or the smell of patchouli (like an overpowering washing powder) either. But if I ever come across them on a sign, you will see it here! Continue reading

....advertised by a huge and very nicely handmade sign: Discount Fragrances! Continue reading

This shop is called Jaipur Sweets: Continue reading

I wish I'd noticed this sign before the sale, I'd most definitely have gone there - this tile design is so pretty - imagine lots of them together! Continue reading

Such a cute little painted dog's face in the green kennel - the kennel maker must be an artist as well as an architect of kennels - look at the variety of styles! Continue reading