Treasure Hunt - 1st April 2010

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We like to keep up to date with what's going on in our neighbourhood.

The most recent addition to our neighbourhood was Dolls Boutique and Bibi's Cafe.

Irish Independent - Take a break and dress up: it's child's play!

Friday April 16 2010

For anyone who's reluctant to embrace the brashness of the 80s revival, Dolls boutique is a refreshing antidote. If you're a fan of the likes of Marni and Dries Van Noten, you'll love Dolls and its distinctive selection of timeless, charming and elegant pieces. With a store already on Dublin's Clarendon street, owner Petria has nowexpanded by joining forces with her culinary sister Maisha and together they
have opened a neighbourhood boutique and café in Dublin 8.With its salvage parquet floors, antique display cabinets and carved wood mirror, the light-filled interior is as inviting as they come. Quirky details like the antique Dolls house sourced in Milan and the hand-embroidered lampshade add plenty of character. Labels include Future Classics for contemporary silk dresses in vintage floral prints, Peter Jensen for cool and quirky investment pieces, Catherine Andre for intricate knits and Fabiana Filippi for neutral easy pieces. Key accessories include bags by Mimi, jewellery by Les Nereides and shoes by Vivienne Westwood. The thriving café serves a simple but delicious menu as well as the most mouth-watering carrot cake that will cheer up the dullest of days. Dolls boutique and Bibi's
cafe, 14 Emorville Avenue, Dublin 8. Tel: 01-473 6256

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NEW MARKET BROCANTE

This little treasure trove of vintage takes place on the third Sunday of every month from 11am to 5pm in Newmarket Square Co-op. The Brocante is bigger and better every month and if its homeware you want ,if its furniture ,if its fabrics, lights, nicknacks, bric a brac, ultimate retro style, its all here plus live music and cafe. Be sure to check them out next time. Click on the link below for further information.