Whether I feel like being a free-spirited urban street wanderer, a beach goer or simply wanting to cool down from the sweltering Australian summer heat, a free flowing, slithering Armani Exchange silk blend maxi dress would be my pick.The maxi dress in general has an interesting history with it being planted on the ‘dresses that changed…
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In Tasmania, Hiking and Gourmet Cuisine in the Bay of Fires
“I just saw a snake, a deadly one in my path and survived”, I thought to myself as I sat in the van that took us from Mount Williams National Park where we concluded our 4 day Bay of Fires lodge walk to the Quamby Estate in Hagley, which is 30 minutes by car from…
Dressed in Kitten D’Amour Vintage Glamour
Kitten D’Amour outfits are versatile enough to bring out the ‘roar’ for that special event or a mellow ‘meow’ for everyday wear. I remember browsing through Australian fashion label, Kitten D’Amour’s store a few years back and thinking how much I loved their quirky vintage pieces as there are pieces there where you can dress…
Blanc de Blanc & Summer Playground at Sydney Opera House
Non Je Ne Regrette Rien … No, I regret nothing. This is just some well-known French music you have heard before in commercials that will ring in your ears at the Blanc de Blanc performance now showing at the Sydney Opera House 07 January 2016– 28 February 2016. And what a spectacle! I was fortunate to be invited…
Barilla pasta recipe: Orecchiette with prawns, broccoli and Sundried Tomato Pesto
What do you normally do on Christmas day? I normally return to the family home I grew up in for Christmas and my mum would usually be the one cooking up a big Christmas lunch feast or starting the BBQ as my siblings, closest aunts, uncles and cousins gather around the table to catch-up on…
Soul Origin | Instagram as Currency for Lunch on 12 November Martin Place, Sydney
I recently popped into Soul Origin in The Wintergarden in Sydney and tried their wide range of healthy and delicious lunch options, which is great for office workers like me with back to back meetings, loads of paperwork to get through the day and who just wants a good selection of healthy options to take on…
Barilla Recipe: Fusilli with Seavory Blueswimmer Crab, Sundried Tomato Pesto & Zucchini Sauce
I don’t cook at home as much as I like to so cooking skills, techniques and efficiency in the kitchen is probably something I could get better at. But I can follow simple instructions and so cleared my Saturday and tried a recipe by Barilla Australia’s Executive Chef Andrea Tranchero, which was prepared in the…
TODS: Luxurious Shoes Made for Wandering …
“Everytime you come here, you find something new … a hidden beauty … it’s very subtle … travelling on your own you learn a lot about yourself … kind of living on the edge … I love just to walk around and find cool little corners … it may just be a place or a…
The Tea Room QVB Event: The Story of the Old Sydney Markets …
On 5 August 2015 I delivered a speech at The Tea Room, Queen Victoria Building to about 80 guests on a moment of the history of The Queen Victoria Building. I’ve put my speech on the Blog as I found the my research on the history of The QVB quite fascinating and you might be interested in learning about it too. Thanks…
Baked Fish with Garlic and Coriander | Stephanie Alexander recipe
I’ve tried another one of the simple recipes from Stephanie Alexander’s The Cook’s Companion. Tonight I cooked one of her baked fish dishes for dinner. Stephanie is right: with a piece of fresh fish, a lemon in one hand and bottle of olive oil dinner is only a few minutes away. Living on the east…