Today's post is in response to a reader request: Dear Vanessa I would love your ideas on what to do in Melbourne for a couples weekend. My hubby works in Melbourne Mon-Fri (we live in Sydney) and I'm joining him in Melbourne in early August for a child-free, grown ups weekend. We've already booked our accommodation but places to eat, visit, shop etc...I'd love to hear your thoughts. Michelle … [Read more...]
What to do on the Mornington Peninsula with Kids
Updated December 2016 I've been holidaying on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula my whole life. As a child, we spent summers visiting our cousins in Dromana, spending most of our time in the caravan park and at Safety Beach. As a young adult, my friends and I would plan our visits around the Red Hill Market and make sure we hit up several of the local wineries. For the past few years, … [Read more...]
Where to Shop in Bali
Updated June 2017 What images spring to mind when you think "shopping in Bali"? Bintang stubby holders? "I heart Bali" underpants? A t-shirt featuring our favourite friends Rhonda and Katut? Snap. Me too. So you can imagine my surprise the first time I landed in Seminyak - I've since visited three times in the last three years, most recently in June 2017 - to find more fabulous … [Read more...]
SnS on Holidays: Byron Bay
In March I was lucky enough to head to Byron Bay for a lovely long weekend* with my gorgeous friend O. And it was heavenly. So how did I score such a trip? Well, the long weekend came about because both our husbands, who both travel overseas for work during the year, both (independently) said to us that we should take some time out, cash in a few RDOs and go somewhere fabulous. What great … [Read more...]
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 as an "Indie Art & Design Market", it showcases new and emerging designers. This is the market to go to if you are on the look out for new and interesting jewellery, clothes and home wares at reasonable prices. In good news for our … [Read more...]
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 sunshine and country air in the company of two dear friends, wandering from stall to stall, stopping every so often for refreshments - a hot coffee, a scone and billy tea to support the local Scout group and a delicious egg and bacon roll … [Read more...]
