Scout House
Shopping
2nd November, 2010
Images from new St Kilda store, Scout House
Scout House opened just a couple of weeks ago in St Kilda. HOW CUTE IS IT!? The shop belongs to local creative Orlando Mesiti, who has made the leap to boutique retail after many (ie 20!) years working for big business, designing and sourcing textile product for some of Australia's major retailers.
For this new venture Orlando has sourced an eclectic mix of pieces both locally and internationally - there's a beautiful range of textiles, home fragrance, books and homewares, both new product and vintage / recycled pieces, and a unique combination of industrial and French antique finds. Somehow, Scout gets the balance just right!
Orlando likes the idea that people might pop in to buy something for themselves, and has positioned the store in stark contrast to those typical gift stores which sell generic mass produced throw away things - things you see time and time again at so many outlets! Instead Scout House brings together a carefully edited selection of pieces you're unlikely to spot elsewhere... well worth a visit before the Christmas rush sets in!
Scout House
125 Grey Street,
St Kilda
Open Wed – Mon 10.00am - 5.00pm
Tue Closed
Its a shame but im a long way away from this beautiful shop! It looks great!!
lovely lovely! delicious, even ^_^
Looks like a great shop, and I agree – the balance looks just right, not too heavy and not too light! Thanks for sharing this find.
Oh my, just perfect. Thanks for the tip.
Ooh, so pretty!
It is beautiful. Will have to pop in one weekend. I need a shop like this for some props for my blog photos. Running out of props. Charmaine
I wish the inside of our house looked like this!
I’m so glad I’ve come across your blog! We’ve just renovated an old Edwardian home and we’re always on the look out for shops with eclectic wares. Thanks for sharing this shop. I’ll put it on my list to visit!
This place is gorgeous. I will have to catch up St.Kilda’s cafe scene as well as this store!
It looks divine. One day I would like to visit for sure. Love the lighting.
Orlando is such a talented designer and I knew he would make a beautiful shop.
i popped in on Monday and LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!! Mt macedon – tea pot is the key find!!
best of luck Orlando
Great addition to Grey/Inkerman St. Lovely pieces from all over the world and still understated. Refreshing! Good luck Orlando.
lovely looking shop – i’ll have to check it out!
It’s amazing how Grey St is changing the last few years!
Orlando has lovely taste. This shop is full of treasures. I love the beds you can have custom made.
This looks fantastic I’m so glad i found these pictures i know with you great eye and fantastic talent you can only be a success. Keep up your great work Orlando.