new creative ventures, part one: welcome to the sea circus…
Posted in creative ventures, food May 21st, 2010 by pia

Today in the (blog)house I am going to take you to two new creative ventures in two completely different parts of the world. Both of them inspire, excite, and entice, and in turn I believe they have each captured a little bit of magic. I hope you enjoy this impromptu Friday mini series…

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Last month while I was in isolation-writing-retreat mode, (blog)house visitor Charlie – a.k.a the lion tamer – emailed me to let me know about the launch of her super exciting new venture in Bali. I was completely captivated by it and have been dying to share her news with you ever since. With the help of a number of creative souls including a few australian + parisian designers, the lovely Charlie & gang have set up an ultra cool new restaurant and bar in seminyak, bali called The Sea Circus.

The grand opening party last month looked like an absolute riot – a circus-clad crowd of people filled the restaurant, overflowing into the street and performing all sorts of circus tricks amidst, the atmosphere looks palpable…

In her email, Charlie told me that after visiting the (blog)house she was inspired to search for new art and has created a dedicated ‘wall of art’ in the restaurant. How cool is that? Charlie also authors a great blog, full of fun details about her new venture but it’s also packed with inspiration, illustrations, and bali info (so if you’re planning to visit bali at some point, it’s well worth bookmarking her blog with posts like this one, and this one.)

This dining table was set up for a special Australia Day supper before the restaurant was actually finished, it’s so beautiful, I love the tins of flowers and the gorgeous colour combo of the chairs and table.

love the business cards!

The chef on board at The Sea Circus used to work at the famous sydney restaurant longrain. His tapas style menu sounds scrumptious – yellowfin tuna & watermelon tartare with whitlof & citrus; mahi-mahi & tofu fritters with chilli jam & spring onions; and tart citron with clotted cream & lemoncello, par exemple.

Charlie, Josh and their team also commissioned 23 year old  spanish artist Manuel Rebollo to make a couple of ‘sea circus’ illustrations, how gorgeous is this one below…

Spectacular, non? I love all the little touches, it looks like a little slice of magic in the heart seminyak. A big congrats to Charlie, Josh and all the sea circus gang for creating a place so wonder-filled, I look forward to visiting one day and I wish you all the best!

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all image courtesy of sea circus bali.


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5 Comments

  1. Char says

    Definitely spectacular!
    GREAT post, I really enjoyed reading.
    HUGS
    Char

    May 21st, 2010 | #

  2. Bicocacolors says

    Un mundo mágico,
    me encanta!!!

    Elena, una española

    May 21st, 2010 | #

  3. Jennifer says

    In my mind, Bali is filled with all sorts of tropical-themed places (not that there’s anything wrong with that), so I’m happy to see Sea Circus disproving my preconceptions in such a stylish and lively way. If I ever make it to Bali, I will be sure to visit for a meal and some fun!

    May 22nd, 2010 | #

  4. STEPHANE says

    COOL PHOTOS ON YOUR SITE, I LIKE THE FRESH SPIRIT, STÉPHANE

    May 22nd, 2010 | #

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