Country Road is one of Australia’s most iconic fashion brands. Many of us might remember that twenty years ago, Country Road was really expensive and aspirational. As a teenager, the …
Chillaxed Dinner Party
Last weekend, Mr SnS and I hosted a chill-axed dinner party for 6 (just grown ups – yippee!) at our place. It was a night of telling stories and belly …
Style Update: Christmas @ IKEA
Christmas has arrived at IKEA. As I wrote recently here, I am a big believer in getting organised early for Christmas by getting on top of the administrative aspects now, …
The Top 9: Beautiful Pink Home Wares
Living with 4 males, I haven’t had much opportunity to buy a lot in the way of pink home wares. I do sneak a few things in now and then …
Style Update: Chevron for Women and at Home
For some of us, the word “Chevron” evokes memories of the long defunct Melbourne nightclub of yesteryear. Do you remember that place? After trending for some time in party ware, …
The Top 5: Things to do now to make December more enjoyable
Friends, we are about to enter the silly season. As soon as the Spring Racing carnival finishes, you will be hit with invitations for end year gatherings for every friendship …
The Top 9: Time for Turquoise at Home
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 …
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: 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 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 …
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 …
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 10: Hello Yellow – Homewares
I love the colour yellow. There is something so fresh and happy about it. It conjours up summer days and sunshine for me. Clothing wise, I like a pop of …
The Top 5: Places to buy Necklaces/Pendants Online
Who loves a great necklace? I do. They are an easy way to introduce a bit of interest into an otherwise understated outfit. Necklaces or pendants with different colours in …