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Style & Shenanigans

finding style in and amongst the chaos and joys of family life

July 26, 2015 By Vanessa 16 Comments

What to Do on a Weekend in Melbourne

What to Do on a Weekend in Melbourne

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...]

Filed Under: Favourite Markets, Food and Travel, Melbourne, Travel & Food in Australia, Travel & food in Victoria

January 16, 2015 By Vanessa 17 Comments

What to do on the Mornington Peninsula with Kids

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...]

Filed Under: A day out with the kids, Favourite Markets, Food and Travel, Kids, Travel & food in Victoria, Travel with kids, Travelling with Children

July 14, 2014 By Vanessa 35 Comments

Where to Shop in Bali

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...]

Filed Under: Cushions, Fashion, Favourite Markets, Food and Travel, Popular, Reviews, Travel & food abroad, Where to shop

May 8, 2014 By Vanessa 25 Comments

SnS on Holidays: Byron Bay

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...]

Filed Under: Favourite Markets, Food and Travel, Reviews, Travel & Food in Australia, What to Wear, Where to shop

October 7, 2013 By Vanessa 17 Comments

Market Wrap: The Finders Keepers Market Spring/Summer 2013

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...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Favourite Markets, Food and Travel, Gifts, Homewares, Where to shop

September 17, 2013 By Vanessa 4 Comments

Market Wrap: Red Hill Market September 2013

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...]

Filed Under: Fashion, Favourite Markets, Food and Travel, Where to shop

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