I’ve been dragging my heels about writing this post. Firstly, because I wondered if reviewing the year was more fun for the writer than the audience (Insta poll saw me stand corrected) and secondly, because 2017 left me feeling a bit meh. The biggest cause of my meh-ery, I think, is due to our move … Read more
Known as one of Melbourne’s more eclectic suburbs, Brunswick has personality (and cafes) in spades and since moving here last year I have never been short of things to do or eat. So, for anyone looking for something a bit alternative, I’ve rounded up some of my fave quirky things to do in Brunswick. From … 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
If you’re stuck for what to buy the travel addict in your life, this round up of gifts and gadgets for people who love to travel should point you in the right direction. It features a mix of travel items I really rate, plus a few new gadgets and accessories that I think will be … 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
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
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
