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Australasia, Bondi Junction, Homewares, Interior design, Kitchenware, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Shopping, Sydney, West Elm, William Sonoma
Well. I was going to post about something completely different today until I caught sight of the BIG news on the Vogue Living blog. Williams-Sonoma are coming to Sydney! I do recognise this news will not impress those of you who are based State-side and have been shopping at Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and West Elm for years. But – we down here in Australasia have not yet had the pleasure…
Anyhoo, apparently the newly constructed Exchange Building at Bondi Junction will house the four stores which are currently slated to open in early 2013. These are the first retail locations outside of North America to be owned and operated by the retailer as part of its overall global expansion strategy. Lucky us.
Now, just to whet your appetite, I had a wee trawl through the websites to see what goodies caught my eye. I could have wasted an afternoon, but these are the first few things I came up with…
Harriet said:
yep, pretty exciting!
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This Sydney Life said:
Yehaaa!
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Kristin Paglialong said:
Love the mongolian lamb pillow covers! Cheers to great stores “Down Under”!
Kristin
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This Sydney Life said:
Hip hip hooray!
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theglobalgarnishgeek said:
Someone’s going to be busy 🙂
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This Sydney Life said:
Oh yes. V E R Y !
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birdcagedesign said:
I am sooo excited!!! Even just those little chalkboard labels have me….
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This Sydney Life said:
Me too – I may have to take up jam making!
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whatimeant2say said:
Finally – a few stores that I have actually had the pleasure to visit – only 15 minutes away from me! I’m glad you will have the opportunity soon, too!
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This Sydney Life said:
Tomorrow I’ll give you a stand-alone store, SSFAM!
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EverydaySparks said:
Oh, you have made my day, TSL. Please don’t think I’m shallow, but I LOVE Williams-Sonoma and am so excited that they’re heading our way! 🙂
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This Sydney Life said:
Shallow? You? – Hardly. And, I’m excited, too (as is BCD). Surely we are not all shallow?
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Anarty said:
LOVE the jar lights! As per usual TSL, a top notch post : )
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This Sydney Life said:
Anarty – I thank you! I reckon a trip to Syders may be in order for you when Williams-Sonoma arrive…?
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Anarty said:
Oh yes when I get the chance (and the mula) I’ll pack a lunch and come on over don’t you worry!
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paintlater said:
Sydney, will you please stop, I need to buy paint. Now I have to have a bird vase! Cheers
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This Sydney Life said:
Aren’t they gorgeous? Could you not have both…?
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The Design Tabloid said:
Gemma Orkin ❤ another South African lass! Absolutely love her ceramics – so thrilled West Elm decided to collaborate!
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This Sydney Life said:
I think they’re gorgeous!
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Hutch said:
Love Williams Sonoma! A bit pricey but they got the goods.. One of those Wow I could really use that kind of places.
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This Sydney Life said:
I can’t wait. I’m a girl – therefore, I don’t really need an excuse to shop!
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Hutch said:
Lol… I’m a guy I shop by accident. Go there cause I need something then end up browsing around and impulse buying.
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