On our first day back in the UK I was asked 3 times by complete strangers why on earth we left Australia. I’ve had lengthy conversations in Sainsbury’s and heartfelt talks with midwives about why someone would seemingly give up their dream life Down Under and come back to Old Blighty. We did live the … Read more
I wrote a flurry of posts announcing our pregnancy around week 14 and then have been fairly silent on the topic since. While I dragged myself through the first trimester, puking and whinging, the second trimester thankfully bought a burst of energy and a lot of action as we relocated from Australia to the UK. Now … Read more
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this round up of the best cakes, cronuts, cruffins and candy-topped donuts all found within Melbourne’s funky Fitzroy suburb. Best cakes, cronuts & donuts in Fitzroy Lune Croissanterie I’m calling it. I reckon Lune’s croissants are the Frenchest (now a word) tasting croissants I’ve eaten outside of France. Big call … Read more
Regular readers will know I’m a big fan of a travel capsule wardrobe. I want my travel outfits to take me from (airport) runway to resort in comfort and style and that applies to my feet too. Luckily, this year I discovered Aussie brand Rollie who have created a range of ultimate travel shoes. Read … Read more
These family-friendly glamping pods in the heart of The Cotswolds will please the parents as much as the kids. Enjoy home comforts with country views close to some of the UK’s prettiest villages. Luxury Cotswolds camping from just £59 per night. With an aversion to the cold and a bad track history with nature, I’m … Read more
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
I’m snuggled on the couch, surrounded by all the cushions and art I associate with our home in Sydney and then I look up and, erm, something’s a bit different out the window! Last Thursday we got the keys to our new digs in Brunswick and (luckily) the trailer we watched get filled with everything … 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
Lots of articles I read said that flying during the first trimester is generally not recommended because it’s not a pleasant thing to do if you’re deep in the throes of morning sickness. But for some women, like myself, who travel for work or have commitments that can’t be changed, travelling during the first 12 … Read more
