Welcome to the latest instalment of Styled Three Ways, a regular post around these parts where I take one piece of new season clothing and style it several ways. The …
Books, Flicks and Netflix/TV Series – The February Wrap
Welcome to this month’s wrap of all things books, movies and TV series! It’s been an interesting six weeks since my last review post, insofar as it’s been a mix of …
What to do on Phillip Island with Kids
Updated February 2019 Growing up in the early ’80s, my family and I spent a week or so every summer at my great Uncle and Aunt’s beach house in Ventnor, …
A Few of My Favourite Things
Happy Friyay folks and welcome to this week’s edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. There are a couple of recurring themes in this week’s post that pretty much …
Family Holiday Tips, Destinations & Ideas – Part 1
There’s never a time when I’m not planning my next holiday. Whether’s it’s a weekend away with friends at a caravan park or a family holiday somewhere tropical, I’m always …
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 …
My Everyday Style at #PBEVENT 2016
Just a few days ago, I returned from the balmy brilliantness of the GC where I spent a most excellent weekend at PBEVENT 2016, a blogging conference run by Mr …
What to Wear in September
Wo to the Hoo. Is anyone else excited that Spring has sprung? Yes? I’m hearing you. BIG TIME. It’s definitely Excitement Central around these parts. Spring is such a great …
Gift Ideas for Boys Aged 5 – 12
I think I’ve finally recovered from our recent birthday festival. With all three of our sons born within three weeks of each other, including two birthdays within 4 days – …
Books, Flicks and Netflix – The June/July Wrap
It’s been a big couple of months in the reading and watching departments. Got to love winter for that, right? The added bonus of 16 days in Thailand, many hours …
What to Wear in July
Around here at the moment, it’s either cold or very, VERY cold. There’s been plenty of rain about too. And there’s absolutely no escaping the fact that we’re approaching the middle …
Not So Everyday Style & Tips for a Big Night Out
Last weekend, our boys’ primary school held it’s bi-annual dinner dance. Unlike school formals – hello awkward dates, teenage angst and burgundy dresses with rosettes (ok I might be projecting a …
What to Do in Bendigo With (or Without) Kids
In the school holidays just gone, Mr SnS and I packed the kids (and half the house) and hit the Calder for a few nights in Bendigo, in the Victorian …
Styled Three Ways: Bird Keepers’ Rita Dress
Welcome to the latest instalment of Styled Three Ways. I love this regular post here and I hope you do too. It’s always fun and a bit of a challenge …
Styled Three Ways: The Country Road Fitted Denim Dress
I’ve always loved a denim dress. Sleeveless, midi shirt style dresses and lighter denim styles, like chambray, have certainly been popular for a while now.* And with good reason. Denim …
What to Wear in January
Well hello January. I see you there, in amongst the sea of public holidays and the new year confusion of what day it actually is. For some, this happy confusion …
How to Find “Me” Time
Over the years, many people – mostly women, and of those, mostly Mums – have said to me, “You’re so good at making time for yourself”. One in fact, has been …
Five Great Breakfast/Brunch Spots in Melbourne
I’m always on the look out for great places to eat in and around Melbourne. And eating out for breakfast/brunch, is one of my all time favourite things to do …
Styled Three Ways: Woolerina Merino Dress
For many of us, our casual summer uniform consists of two items: a frock and shoes. The advent of Winter is inviting and all with those layers and boots, but …
Holidays with Kids: Where to Go in Victoria
Updated September 2020 Welcome to this second instalment of my series: How to Holidays With Kids. Thank you for the great response to the post How our holidays have changed …
Christmas Gift Guide: Bike Accessories for the Whole Family
This post is sponsored by CycleStyle This Christmas, I’m sure Santa’s sleigh will be laden with the usual haul of bikes and scooters. Here at Shenanigans Central, we’re expecting a delivery – this year our …