Though there’s nothing I would actually buy from these shops, I’m quite fascinated by the pop up shops appearing on Crown Street, Surry Hills.

We have quite a few shops in Surry Hills that are now empty, largely due to the result of changes in retail (generally) and COVID-19.… Read the rest

I never cease to be amazed at the things which are “discarded” in my back laneway.

Yes, there are couches, fridges and all manner of home furnishings.

But there’s also been a wooden leg, some oddly constructed furniture made from 44-gallon drums, and now this which has a slightly S&M feel to it.… Read the rest

Though it’s been a few years since one of my “discarded” posts, I’ve been keeping an eye out for new and interesting stuff left in the back laneway of my apartment in Surry Hills.… Read the rest

Although I know for a fact a lot of people in my ‘hood really hate it (our Body Corporate sends regular reminders the City of Sydney has regular pickups for large items), I really quite like that people use our back lane-way as a short-term dumping ground for items they no longer need.… Read the rest

Although it’s been quite some time since I posted something in my “Discarded” category, I was instantly compelled to do so tonight.

My “Discarded” category of posts is about the interesting and unusual things often left in my back laneway for other people to take away.… Read the rest