A few weeks back -- just before jetting off across the world -- I was invited by Freedom Australia to pop down to the Moore Park store and style a living scene using pieces from the new Spring / Summer range. Now I could have picked the living space option, starting with a faux brick wall and a gorgeous lounge in-situ, but for so much as I wanted to live my dream of having a stylish living room (if only for an hour) I felt I should probably go for the dining space instead. It was at this … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Rocking a Long-haul Flight
Everyone's opinion about how long a flight has to last to be considered long-haul is different -- but whether you regularly hop an eight-hour red eye to Tokyo, settle in for 14-hours to LA or fidget through a two-hour jaunt up the coast there are a few tricks and tips to make time spent in the air as painless as possible. 10 Tips for Rocking a Long-haul Flight RJ and I regularly cross the globe (as often as possible yet not near as much as we'd like) and other than an occasional points upgrade … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day | Gift Guide 2015
A little something special to say Happy Mother's Day to the special woman who raised you. Every mother deserves a little bit of pampering and this beautiful collection is firmly grounded -- or more appropriately drifting dreamily with its head in the clouds -- in relaxation and indulgence that will last well past the second Saturday in May. 1 Green Grass and Blue Wind Felted Slippers by JurgaZa Felt on Down That Little Lane | because comfortable slippers are the first step (slippers, step, … [Read more...]
Sweet Valentine | Gift Guide 2015
A special gift guide to celebrate the one you love -- not just today but every day. While I'm not a huge fan of the commercialism and pressure of Valentine's Day I do love celebrating love -- and there's no reason that you can't surprise your Valentine with sweet treats all month long. From beautiful items for breakfast in bed and decorative declarations of love, to alternative bouquets and of course chocolate, a bit of glitter and outside the box thinking goes a long way any day of the … [Read more...]
Good Eats Holiday Gift Guide 2014
Next up in my 2014 Holiday Gift Guide series… edible gifts for the gourmet. Food should never be overlooked as the perfect gift, especially when it's as good as the items here. True, it doesn't quite have the longevity of a cake stand or a cutting board but good food, shared between friends, is the stuff memories are made of. Of course you can always pair food with another complimentary present too. ** These are some of my favourite edible treats. Most are locally made by small producers … [Read more...]
Holiday Mixed Spice
WARNING: this spice blend is like Christmas fairy-dust in a jar. Seriously. Well, it is if warm spices make you think of gingerbread and mulled wine and tree decorating all other sorts of holiday festivities... On the other hand, if warm spices make you think of drinking a cocktail while sitting on a tropical island then please revise aforementioned warning to apply to your own happy spice memory. Either way, everybody wins. Working on the assumption that everyone has a happy … [Read more...]
Happy Hostess and #shopsmall Holiday Gift Guide 2014
Next up in my 2014 Holiday Gift Guide series… ideas to make any hostess smile. Some people entertain with ease, others love hosting but can never quite relax. Either way, a thoughtful hostess gift is a simple way to say "thank you for the invite, we're so glad we could be here". While any of these gifts would make the recipient smile as-is, an extra little something (say a cake in the dome or a bouquet in the jug) is the perfect way to add an extra personal touch. ** In an effort to support … [Read more...]
