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CLOSE BY, ARMADALE

 

With each collection, we find ourselves inspired by the places closest to home — the side streets, corner stores and cafés that shape our daily rhythm.

 

Close By is a new series celebrating the neighbourhoods around our Lee Mathews stores. More than a guide, it’s a way of seeing — uncovering the small, special places that make each location feel like its own little world.

 

First stop, Armadale, where our store sits among antique bookstores, Italian diners, Scandinavian curiosities and pastry shops that know our coffee order by heart. A neighbourhood full of familiar faces and new discoveries — this is where we go for a slow afternoon, a thoughtful gift, or a glass of wine after work.

A person browsing a bookshelf filled with various books.
Artworks on walls in a sunlit room with bookshelves and a sofa.
A wooden step stool beside a table, with bookshelves in the background.

Douglas Stewart Fine Books

 

12 minute walk or 5 minute tram away on High Street

 

One of Melbourne's finest antique bookstores nestled along the bustling High Street Strip. Specialising in rare books particularly on exploration, travel and Australian art. We get lost searching through their inventory of manuscripts, photographs, maps and globes.

 

douglasstewart.com.au

 

— KESHIA
Interior of a restaurant featuring framed art, tables, and chairs.
A bar shelf filled with various bottles and glassware.

ALBERT'S WINE BAR

 

5 minUTE walk towards the train station, pass through the Arcade

 

A short walk from LM and around the corner from the iconic Kings Arcade in Armadale, is a true neighborhood gem. The intimate yet welcoming atmosphere immediately makes you feel like you’ve stumbled upon a hidden treasure. It has a vast wine list with a great French selection, impeccable food and great service, it's the perfect spot to stop in for a meal or enjoy a glass of wine with a friend in between or after shopping.

 

albertswinebar.com

 

— GWEN
A glass of wine next to a plate of food on a green table.

Virtanen Antiques & Modern

 

5 minute walk from us or right at the tram stop when you get off from the city

 

Virtanen is great for exploring antique Scandinavian furniture and trinkets from all over the world. The owner is incredibly friendly, and has a story to tell about the pieces in store. A lovely addition to a stroll along High Street in Armadale or if on the hunt for a unique piece.

 

virtanen-antiques.com

 

— AMALIA
Person in black attire looking at a mirror in a vintage furniture setting.
A cosy interior featuring various vintage chairs and wooden furniture.
A framed painting beside a lamp and decorative glass objects on a wooden table.
Person walking through a vintage furniture store with various seating and decor.

OSTERIA RENATA

 

25 minute walk or a 7 minute tram away on High Street

 

New to the neighbourhood, but a welcome addition, Osteria Renata is inspired by an Italian diner. With a menu consisting of hearty Italian pasta dishes, it's perfect for a full meal or a cocktail while perched up at its beautiful oak bar.

 

osteriarenata.com.au

 

— KESHIA
Person in a patterned shirt standing outside a green building with curtains.
Dining table set with plates under a red artwork on a white wall.
Ceiling with decorative plasterwork and recessed lighting.

L'eClisse

5 MINUTE WAlk, in kings arcade

 

John Rizzo opened the doors to L'Eclisse back in 2016. With designs that go against the grain he prioritises comfort and quality over succumbing to the trends. Located in the Kings arcade around the corner, L'Eclisse is considered an Armadale gem! We love perusing his new designs, gettng into long chats with him and the inspirations behind his designs.

 

instagram.com/leclisse_store

 

— HANNAH
A red chair with shoes in a room filled with boxes.
Books, a framed photo, and decorative figurines on a shelf.
A woman stands beside a large image of another woman in a store.

MORNING MARKET

 

15 minUTE Walk or 5 MinUTE Tram away on High St

 

Perched on the corner of Grandview Grove and High Street, a 15 minute walk away or a couple tram stops down is Morning Market. Our favourite go-to for coffee and a pastry. Our old team member Kate is now baking there! A neighbourhood gem for take home dinners, boutique pantry staples or for grabbing a quick gift from their range of European Ceramics or locally sourced flowers. A beautiful spot for a coffee date with a friend or settling in with a book in the leafy streets of Prahran.

 

morning.market

 

— RYLEE
Woman sitting at a table with coffee and dessert.
Colourful flowers in pots next to a display of glassware and products.

VINTAGE POSTERS

5 minUTE walk up High St towards Glenferrie

 

A fantastic selection of quality vintage posters sourced from around the world. Sam, the owner is so helpful and the service alone is reason enough to frequent the space. A great store to visit when on the hunt for a vintage art addition to your space.

 

vintagepostersonly.com

 

— LILLIAN
Person viewing colorful posters in an art gallery.
Person touching various colorful art prints.
A person standing at an open yellow door, looking outside.
DISCOVER OUR ARMADALE STORE

1046 High St, Armadale VIC 3143




CLOSE BY, ARMADALE

 

With each collection, we find ourselves inspired by the places closest to home — the side streets, corner stores and cafés that shape our daily rhythm.

 

Close By is a new series celebrating the neighbourhoods around our Lee Mathews stores. More than a guide, it’s a way of seeing — uncovering the small, special places that make each location feel like its own little world.

 

First stop, Armadale, where our store sits among antique bookstores, Italian diners, Scandinavian curiosities and pastry shops that know our coffee order by heart. A neighbourhood full of familiar faces and new discoveries — this is where we go for a slow afternoon, a thoughtful gift, or a glass of wine after work.

A person browsing a bookshelf filled with various books.
Artworks on walls in a sunlit room with bookshelves and a sofa.
A wooden step stool beside a table, with bookshelves in the background.

Douglas Stewart Fine Books

 

12 minute walk or 5 minute tram away on High Street

 

One of Melbourne's finest antique bookstores nestled along the bustling High Street Strip. Specialising in rare books particularly on exploration, travel and Australian art. We get lost searching through their inventory of manuscripts, photographs, maps and globes.

 

douglasstewart.com.au

 

— KESHIA
Interior of a restaurant featuring framed art, tables, and chairs.
A bar shelf filled with various bottles and glassware.

ALBERT'S WINE BAR

 

5 minUTE walk towards the train station, pass through the Arcade

 

A short walk from LM and around the corner from the iconic Kings Arcade in Armadale, is a true neighborhood gem. The intimate yet welcoming atmosphere immediately makes you feel like you’ve stumbled upon a hidden treasure. It has a vast wine list with a great French selection, impeccable food and great service, it's the perfect spot to stop in for a meal or enjoy a glass of wine with a friend in between or after shopping.

 

albertswinebar.com

 

— GWEN
A glass of wine next to a plate of food on a green table.

Virtanen Antiques & Modern

 

5 minute walk from us or right at the tram stop when you get off from the city

 

Virtanen is great for exploring antique Scandinavian furniture and trinkets from all over the world. The owner is incredibly friendly, and has a story to tell about the pieces in store. A lovely addition to a stroll along High Street in Armadale or if on the hunt for a unique piece.

 

virtanen-antiques.com

 

— AMALIA
Person in black attire looking at a mirror in a vintage furniture setting.
A cosy interior featuring various vintage chairs and wooden furniture.
A framed painting beside a lamp and decorative glass objects on a wooden table.
Person walking through a vintage furniture store with various seating and decor.

OSTERIA RENATA

 

25 minute walk or a 7 minute tram away on High Street

 

New to the neighbourhood, but a welcome addition, Osteria Renata is inspired by an Italian diner. With a menu consisting of hearty Italian pasta dishes, it's perfect for a full meal or a cocktail while perched up at its beautiful oak bar.

 

osteriarenata.com.au

 

— KESHIA
Person in a patterned shirt standing outside a green building with curtains.
Dining table set with plates under a red artwork on a white wall.
Ceiling with decorative plasterwork and recessed lighting.

L'eClisse

5 MINUTE WAlk, in kings arcade

 

John Rizzo opened the doors to L'Eclisse back in 2016. With designs that go against the grain he prioritises comfort and quality over succumbing to the trends. Located in the Kings arcade around the corner, L'Eclisse is considered an Armadale gem! We love perusing his new designs, gettng into long chats with him and the inspirations behind his designs.

 

instagram.com/leclisse_store

 

— HANNAH
A red chair with shoes in a room filled with boxes.
Books, a framed photo, and decorative figurines on a shelf.
A woman stands beside a large image of another woman in a store.

MORNING MARKET

 

15 minUTE Walk or 5 MinUTE Tram away on High St

 

Perched on the corner of Grandview Grove and High Street, a 15 minute walk away or a couple tram stops down is Morning Market. Our favourite go-to for coffee and a pastry. Our old team member Kate is now baking there! A neighbourhood gem for take home dinners, boutique pantry staples or for grabbing a quick gift from their range of European Ceramics or locally sourced flowers. A beautiful spot for a coffee date with a friend or settling in with a book in the leafy streets of Prahran.

 

morning.market

 

— RYLEE
Woman sitting at a table with coffee and dessert.
Colourful flowers in pots next to a display of glassware and products.

VINTAGE POSTERS

5 minUTE walk up High St towards Glenferrie

 

A fantastic selection of quality vintage posters sourced from around the world. Sam the owner is so helpful and the service alone is reason enough to frequent the space. A great store to visit when on the hunt for a vintage art addition to your space.

 

vintagepostersonly.com

 

— LILLIAN
Person viewing colorful posters in an art gallery.
Person touching various colorful art prints.
A person standing at an open yellow door, looking outside.
DISCOVER OUR ARMADALE STORE

1046 High St, Armadale VIC 3143