I’ve been getting around the brunch block a fair bit in Brunswick since moving to the neighbourhood and wanted to start making a note of all the places I dig. I’ll keep adding to the list as and when I come across more good stuff but here’s what’s hitting my brunch spot at the moment. … Read more
Melbourne is really growing on me. I mean, I always enjoyed coming for visits but I wasn’t sure how I would take to living here. Would the cooler weather get me down? The graffiti feel too grungy? The endless temptation from coffee and brunch spots get TOO MUCH? (Ok , I admit, that was never … Read more
Nestled between South Yarra and Richmond, Cremorne packs a lot of culture into its 1 square kilometre. Once an industrial area, today the walls of Cremorne’s warehouse conversions house skilled creatives and artists. The streets are arty too, decorated with murals that celebrate the area’s history and others that mock celebrity. (I’m talking about you … Read more
We couldn’t have timed our girls weekend in Daylesford and Hepburn Springs better. The leaves had just started to turn amber, there was a bite in the morning air that left a soft dew on the ground and yet by lunchtime it was warm enough to shrug off our cardies and lie in the sun-warmed … Read more
Although we had very good reasons for moving back to England, I must admit I was worried I would plunge into regret/misery the minute I realised what we’d left behind in Australia. While I do often fear this feeling will creep up on me, so far, I’ve adapted to life back in the UK like … Read more
For the first time in my adult life I’m not living in a major city and I’ve completely surprised myself by embracing the less frenetic lifestyle it brings. (God I hope I’m not jinxing myself by saying this just a few weeks in.) Just over a week ago Justin and I signed a lease on … Read more
Sydney is the Australian city that is all so pretty but Melbourne gets one over Sydney when it comes to quality of living. (According to the Economist who voted Melbourne the world’s most liveable city for 6 years running!) I’ve always been Team Sydney but my last visit to Melbourne got me thinking about some of … Read more
While you were all enjoying your weekends I was making my way from Melbourne to the UK for my next big blogging adventure. I sneaked into London (legally, of course!) early yesterday morning and am getting ready to set sail on Wednesday on an incredibly exciting project with Princess Cruises. I’ll be spending 10 days … Read more
As part of our personal quest to see more of Victoria, Justin and I booked a last-minute weekend escape to the Mornington Peninsula, a scenic 90 minutes (ish) drive from Melbourne. Situated south-east of Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula is a boot-shaped region filled with golden beaches, bubbling hot springs, boutique wineries, a stunning clifftop walk known … Read more
I’ve drafted this post a million times over in my head but have been too fearful to commit it to type until now. But like the band aids I imagine I’ll become most familiar with over the coming years it’s time to rip this off and share the news. We’re having a baby. I’ve seen … Read more
