Do you love eating out can never think of where to go when the opportunity arises? I hear you people, which is why one of my goals for this year …
Five Great Salads and Summer Entertaining Menu Ideas
As regular readers of this blog will know, we moved into our new home in December, which was exciting and a long time coming. And, with the silly slash festive …
Moving On In – A Personal Update
It’s been a big year. As anyone who has ever renovated or built can tell you, it’s a very long journey from the germination of the idea through to the …
Five Great Places to Eat & Drink in Melbourne’s CBD
Melbourne’s long held reputation as a serious food destination is well known both locally and further afield. So it’s probably not surprising then, that on the occasions I do venture …
Tips for Getting Your House Ready to Sell & Managing Kids, Work & Pets During Open for Inspections
Earlier this month we sold our house. And as many of us know, selling is no walk in the park. In fact, as far as stress levels are concerned, it’s …
Five (More) Great Cafes in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs (Winter 2018)
While Melbourne’s food scene has always been top notch, CBD standards have not always rippled out to the ‘burbs. In the last decade we’ve lived in the eastern suburbs though, …
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 …
Where to Eat in Melbourne – The Spring 2017 Edition
Whether you’re into fine dining, exotic cuisine, great coffee, a relaxed beer garden situation or hip bar for cocktails, Melbourne always comes up with the goods. So wherever you happen …
Why I’ve Been So Busy Lately – A Personal Update
At this time of year, it’s not uncommon to hear people talking about how the year has flown by. “It’s been such a crazy year”. “I can’t believe it’s November …
Five Fab Cafes in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs
Eating out is one of my favourite Things To Do. After the weekly routine of menu planning, supermarket shopping and endless meal preparation, I love to find somewhere new and …
Ten Awesome Banquets in Melbourne
Eating out with a group – whether it’s extended family, kinder/school mums, my oldest pals or newest mates – is one of my favourite things to do. It can be …
5 Australian Homewares Labels I’m Loving Right Now
The changing of the seasons is not only a super exciting time in fashion – it’s when all the new ranges of home wares, furniture and bedlinen are also launched. And …
Tips for Hosting an Event at Your House
Last Friday I hosted our School Ladies Race Day. While we do like to entertain and often have friends and family over here at Shenanigans Central, it’s the first time …
Where to Eat in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs
Once upon a time, you had to head down the Eastern Freeway to get a decent coffee or cafe experience if you lived in the eastern suburbs. I’ll give you a …
50+ Family Friendly Dinner Ideas
I had a moment last week when I was standing in the supermarket and drew a complete blank. What do we eat again? What did we have last week? I …
How to Create a Cosy Home for Winter
For many of us, the onset of winter means the beginning of a hibernation of sorts at home. I know that for us, with the exception of our usual weekend …
Five (More) Great Brunch Spots in Melbourne
Welcome to the latest wrap of my latest foodie finds. Once again, I’m amazed at the variety and breadth of great brunch options around town. For me, this is even …
How to Take the Stress Out of Entertaining
This post is sponsored by Thirsty Camel Summer really is the season for entertaining. In fact, I usually do the bulk of my year’s entertaining in summer thanks to it’s combination of …
How to Style an Entry
Today I’m very happy to welcome my blogging buddy and uber stylish friend Belinda from Gallerie B. Belinda is an Interior Designer and writes on her blog Gallerie B which …
Where to Eat in Melbourne – October 2015
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: We really are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out here in Melbourne. There are always great new places …
Spring Bed Linen
If you’re a regular around these parts you’ll know it’s not just new season fashion that I love about the changing of seasons. I love seeing the fresh new looks …