I’m really a lazy girl when it comes to fashion. Sure I love the research, browsing and wearing part of fashion, but when it comes down to it, I usually …
Trend to Try: MUSTARD
Regardless of the weather in your neck of the woods, there’s one thing you can’t escape at this time of year: Autumn fashion slowly filling up stores. While I LOVE to …
A Few of My Favourite Things #3 of 2018
Welcome to this week’s edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. It’s been a good week around these parts – milder weather makes everything easier – and I think …
The New ‘Normal’ – Reflections on my first year with all the kids at school
This time last year my youngest son was just starting primary school. I remember feeling so many different emotions, many of which collided on that first morning. I excitedly walked …
A Few of My Favourite Things #2 of 2018
Well hello and Happy Friyay to you! It’s a pleasure to be at tail the end of the week isn’t it, with the weekend stretching out ahead of us. And …
Everyday Style @ Shenanigans Central: MISTER ZIMI
If you’re a fan of colour and print, you’ve no doubt heard of – or worn – Melbourne label, Mister Zimi. Like many, I first chanced upon Mister Zimi on …
What to Wear in February
Can you believe it’s February already? The kids are back at school, the term routine is up and running and in amongst it all – certainly around here -there’s a …
A Few of My Favourite Things – #1 of 2018
Welcome to the first edition of A Few of My Favourite Things for 2018. It’s good to back! If you’re a newbie around these parts – hello and welcome – …
Books, Flicks and TV Series: January 2018
Welcome to my first review post of 2018! I hope you’ve had a happy and relaxed summer full of reading, watching Netflix and chilling and catching up on everything you …
Summer BBQ
A BBQ is one of my favourite things about our long hot Australian summer. The no dishes factor; the simple grilled meat and salad situation and the generally relaxed vibes …
Perth With Kids
As part of our recent family vacay to W.A. this summer, we set aside five nights for a city stay in Perth. (We first spent an awesome week down south …
What to Wear & Tips for a Great Day at The Australian Open
I’ll never forget my first visit to The Australian Open back in ’89. My German school friend Stephanie, who was a great tennis player and keen tennis fan, invited me …
What to Read in 2018
As regular readers around these parts know, I’m a total Book Nerd and a very enthusiastic member of two bookclubs. I think book clubs are awesome – obviously – but …
Dunsborough & Margaret River With Kids
If you’ve ever wanted to explore the south west of Western Australia – including Margaret River – but didn’t know where to start, where to stay or what to do, …
What to Wear in January
Well hello there and welcome to Style and Shenanigans for 2018! I’m very excited about the year ahead and already have some great things planned – stay tuned – but …
A Few of My Favourite Things of 2017 – The Year in Review
We’ve all had a big year, haven’t we? Each trip around the sun brings with it a new set of opportunities and challenges, and while some years are easier and …
Happy Christmas from Shenanigans HQ
With C Day fast approaching, I wanted to take this opportunity to say a very BIG HAPPY CHRISTMAS & THANK YOU I hope I say if often enough, but just …
What to Wear on Christmas Day & New Year’s Eve
I think I’ve just come down from the craziest Christmas fortnight in recent history. December is always a fun and celebratory time of year but with a December birthday thrown …
Everyday Style @ Shenanigans Central: SOULSONG
Sponsored by Soul Song With the summer holidays in my very near future, part of me has already mentally checked out of the Christmas shenanigans and is lying in a …
My Favourite Podcasts of 2017
I might be a late adopter when it comes to podcasts, but 2017 saw me finally – and officially – embracing The Podcast. (If you’re new to podcasts – as …
Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids and Tweens
For the last few years, I’ve been using this guide for some inspo when it comes to Christmas gift giving for my three boys. Now that they are that little bit …