Welcome to Friday’s Frock and yes, it is already week four of Frocktober! This week’s frockery comes to you fresh from the market. The Finders Keepers market, that is. If …
Spring Racing Dresses from Luxe to Less
Last Friday, I had a ripper of a time at our School Race Day. It’s an annual fundraiser whereby sixty ladies buy a $40 ticket and spend from 11am to 3pm …
Outdoor Entertaining: Placemats, Tablecloths and Napkins
Welcome to the third and final post in our recent series on Outdoor Entertaining. In the last couple of weeks we’ve covered outdoor furniture and accessories; and drinks, dining and …
Friday’s Frock – Week 3 of Frocktober
Welcome to this week’s Friday’s Frocks. In keeping with Frocktober, I’m featuring two fab frocks today and every week of Frocktobes. With the Spring Racing season kicking off with The …
Spring Wardrobe Basics + Accessories
We’re officially half way through Spring. I know. Can you believe it? Already. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been adding pieces to my Spring wardrobe for at least two …
Outdoor Entertaining: Table Ware
I’ve been in the garden this week. I’ve even swept the deck. Not to mention line dried at least 48 loads of washing. The tide is slowly turning and the …
Friday’s Frock – Week 2 of Frocktober
Welcome to Friday’s Frock and week 2 of Frocktober. In the spirit of Frocktober, I am featuring TWO fab frocks and this week’s theme is …. white frocks. I’m not …
Children’s Hats, Caps & Trilbys
I was caught out this week. My two oldest boys came home from school on the first day of term to tell me they needed their school hats. In terms 1 …
Outdoor Entertaining: Outdoor Furniture & Accessories {Sponsored}
There is so much to love about this time of year, don’t you think? As the days lengthen and become warmer, spending time outside becomes more and more pleasant. I …
Friday’s Frock – Week 1 of Frocktober
Welcome to the frockiest month of the year, Frocktober! Over the next four weeks, I’ll be frocking up every Friday in a new season/currently available frock for Frocktober. I’m also …
Bohemian Traders Dusty Linen Dress Styled Three Ways
It’s been a while since I’ve styled one piece three ways, hasn’t it? I’ve done it before with printed pants and Autumn basics – both of which included key pieces in my …
Palm Cove With Kids
We recently spent an unexpected but fabulous week in Palm Cove with our three children aged 8, 6 and 3. Why unexpected? Well, it was a bit of a last …
Striped Dresses from Luxe to Less
What does your casual wardrobe consist of come Spring? You know, when jeans will do but it’s just warm enough to wear something, well, different. For me, a casual dress …
Bed Linen for Tween Girls
So it’s no secret around these parts that I heart bed linen and other soft furnishings in a big way. I’ve recently indulged my great love of cushions and last week, …
Friday’s Frock
I admit today’s Friday’s Frock has been a bit of a challenge. Having spent the last week in Far North Queensland, I am firmly in a summer, resort state of …
Everyday Style @ Shenanigans Central: Heartfelt Designs Noosa
Can I tell you a story? A couple of years ago, I clapped eyes on a breathtakingly gorgeous rack of clothes at my local nursery (it’s a bit of a …
Bed Linen for Tween Boys
I recently asked readers over on the Style and Shenanigans Facebook page what they’d like to see more of on the blog. One of the recurring themes was more home …
Friday’s Frock
Welcome to Friday’s Frock, a new and hopefully regular series over the warmer months where we can share our frock intel and stock up on some fab frocks for summer. We …
Linen Dresses: From Luxe to Less
Have you noticed that one of the big trends for Spring/Summer 2014 is linen? I’ve spotted linen pleated walking shorts, boyfriend blazers, D ring belted pants and even oversized linen …
Spring Home Wares: Cushions
My name is Vanessa and I’m addicted to cushions. I lovingly stroke them in stores, look at them on line and happily mix and match them from room to room. …
SnS Book Club: Seven Types of Ambiguity by Elliot Perlman
This month’s book club discussion has been written by my dear friend and fellow book lover Sarah Tidey. Sarah is also an author, having published a number of children’s books. She …