Turquoise, teal, aqua. In any shade or depth, a shot of turquoise is always welcome at my place. I am particularly fond of aqua in the summer months and love …
What to Do in Bright with Kids (Activities)
Updated October 2019 Anyone who has visited Bright, in northeastern Victoria, will tell you it lives up to its rep and then some – it really is such a beautiful …
Market Wrap: The Finders Keepers Market Spring/Summer 2013
On Saturday I went to my first ever Finders Keepers Market in Melbourne and I will tell you right now friends, it won’t be the last. Held twice a year and marketed …
The Top 7: Gorgeous Gift Ideas for Women
There are seasons in your life where you celebrate a number of milestone birthdays. At the moment, I am in the middle of a run of 40ths and it has …
The Top 9: Spring Racing Outfits and Inspiration
The Spring Racing Carnival begins this month in Melbourne and the shops are full of fabulous frocks and accessories. Even if you don’t have an invitation to The Birdcage, there …
Style Update: Bits and Bobs for Dads and Lads
The boys have been a bit underrepresented of late, so I thought it was high time I unearthed some great Spring finds for the men, big and small, in our …
The Top 9: Metallic for Women, Girls & Home
Have you noticed that there is a lot of black and white in Spring fashion this year? I have been struck by it when I have popped into Witchery, Seed …
Dinner out with the Kids: Pizza @ Queen Margaret, North Fitzroy
Lately, I have had the pleasure of eating some seriously fabulous pizza in my search for great pizza places. Pizza is an easy dinner out for us – the kids …
The Top 5: Toys for Girls that Go the Distance
After the interest in The Top 5: Toys for Boys that Go the Distance, I am very pleased to be posting The Top 5: Toys for Girls that Go the …
The Top 5: Free Activities for Kids for the School Holidays – September 2013
The school holidays are here – what to do? Everyone has a different perspective of what constitutes a relaxing holiday at home. For some, time at home and the odd …
The Top 9: Spots for Women, Kids & Home
Have you noticed all the spots around at the moment? They are everywhere and look fabulous for Spring. I am big fan of spots and find them versatile and a …
The Top 5: Toys for Boys that Go the Distance
I don’t know everything about boys, but I know a lot more now, seven years after the first of our three boys arrived in the world. Now that I am …
Market Wrap: Red Hill Market September 2013
The Red Hill Community Market, an hour or so from Melbourne, is one of my favourite markets. I had a great morning there recently and spent many hours in the …
The Top 5: Date Night/Anniversary Dinner
It is not always easy to have a dinner out with your partner. It can be hard to find the time, money or even the motivation if you are tired …
The Top 10: Neon for Women, Kids & Home
I don’t know if it is nostalgia for the glorious 1980s with memories of wearing fluorescent pink socks with my primary school uniform, but I am loving all the neon …
Five Great Online Shops for Children’s Birthday Party Supplies
My three children are all born within three weeks of one another, making the three weeks between the middle of June and start of July a very busy period of …
Out and About with the Kids: Carlton
Sometimes, it is not possible to set aside a whole day to go on a ‘family outing’. Extra curricular activities, children’s birthday parties and domestic obligations often take up a …
Top Picks: New at IKEA
As I write this post, the 2014 IKEA catalogue is making its way into letterboxes across the city. It hasn’t arrived at our place yet, but I have done a …
The Top 10: Homewares – Animal Instincts
Representations of animals in decor have been trending for some time. I remember a terrifying macrame owl my parents had in our kitchen when I was little. Gosh it was …
The Top 5: Places to Buy Earrings Online
A great pair of earrings is a fabulous way to add the finishing touch to a great dress for a special occasion, update older clothes, or lift a basic outfit. …
The Top 5: Family holidays – Tips for Packing for Young Children
As much as I love the idea of holidays, packing for several people is not much fun. Particularly as this task is done in between the gazillion other daily tasks …