Australiss
I met my friend Moira when she took over the shop next to mine in the Brisbane Arcade many years ago. She went to live in Germany, had 2 children and decided to start her own business there. The result is Australiss – a little slice of Australia in southern Germany. It is a beautiful shop in the Aldstadt – old town – in Erlangen.
Australiss interior
The shop is full of gorgeous things she has gathered from around the world, with an emphasis on Australian products.
Australian things
stingray bangles
Australian goodies
As well as the Australian products, Moira has a fine selection of antique jewellery, her particular field of expertise.
She has her own blog, check it out http://australiss.wordpress.com There are some incredibly beautiful photos of the snow that is falling in her back yard and all over Europe. It definitely looks like a white Christmas.
Erlangen is a beautiful middle Franconian town in southern Germany. I have been several times and find it delightful. It is also well located in a gorgeous area of Germany. It is not far to lovely Nuremburg, Regensburg, Wurzburg and lots of other amazing places.
a pretty window in Erlangen
at the market – that is an artichoke flower
an important chap in the town square
I think his face needs a wash
If you are in southern Germany, don’t miss Erlangen. It is an elegant town with lots to see and do, and be sure to call in to Australiss and say hello to Moira.
Aren’t these flowers gorgeous?