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Five Great Breakfast/Brunch Spots in Melbourne
I’m always on the look out for great places to eat in and around Melbourne. And eating out for breakfast/brunch, is one of my all time favourite things to do – all in the name of research, of course....
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How to Find “Me” Time
Over the years, many people – mostly women, and of those, mostly Mums – have said to me, “You’re so good at making time for yourself”. One in fact, has been imploring me to write this post for some...
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What to Wear to Work in Spring
How was the weather in your neck of the woods, this last week? While we’ve had a bit of everything going on here in Melbs as per usual, on the weekend we had two beautiful days of sunshine and mild...
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What to Wear to The Races: Derby Day
It would be difficult to overstate how big the Spring Racing Carnival is in Melbourne. We take our horse racing seriously enough around here to score a public holiday on a Tuesday virtually...
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What to Wear to the Races – Oaks Day
Welcome to our final instalment of What to Wear to the Races. So far we’ve covered What to Wear to Derby Day and What to Wear to Melbourne Cup Day. Today, our focus turns to Oaks Day but, as I’ve said...
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How to Find Time to Read
The question I’m most regularly asked would have to be, hands down, ‘When do you find the time to read?’ It’s true that despite having three children, running a busy household and social life and...
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Happy Christmas from Shenanigans Central
Well, that’s almost a wrap for 2015. Later this week we’ll be celebrating Christmas 2015 and, if you’re like me, you might also be scratching your head and wondering, “Where did the year go?” It’s...
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My Favourite Books of 2015
It’s been a good year in books around these parts. For one, I found some great books to read. The combo of my two book clubs plus some recommendations from friends saw me reading a variety of books,...
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What to do in Phillip Island with Kids
Growing up in the early ’80s, my family and I spent a week or so every summer at a relative’s beach house in Ventnor, on Phillip Island. Back then, we used to spend hot summers on Woolamai beach or...
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Luxe to Less: Chambray
There are two trends that I’ve really loved this Summer. Anything approximating a white, broderie lace dresses is one of them (I am very much looking for more opportunities to wear them i.e. when the...
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What to Wear in March
Hello Autumn! Can you believe our red leaf bearing, cool morning friend has arrived? While we’re still feeling all the high summer vibes here in Melbourne (two weeks of scorching 30 + temps will do...
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Spotty Tops and Knits from Luxe to Less
And just like that, autumn has arrived in Melbourne. Over the Easter long weekend it was cool, with cloudy days and the odd spot of rain. The perfect weather in which to curl up on one’s bed with a...
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Styled Three Ways: Bird Keepers’ Rita Dress
Welcome to the latest instalment of Styled Three Ways. I love this regular post here and I hope you do too. It’s always fun and a bit of a challenge to work a fab new season piece several ways to...
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Life Issues: Sibling Shenanigans
If you were to ask me to describe the school holidays just gone in two words, I’d say Sibling Shenanigans. With three boys aged 9, 7 and 4, there are always shenanigans. It’s a given. That said, with...
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Life Issues: Transitions
Transition. In my circles, we talk and think about transition in terms of the process by which our kids are readied for primary school and, later, as they get ready to embark on high school. There’s...
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A Few of My Favourite Things
Welcome to this week’s edition of A Few of My Favourite Things. It’s might be the last one for a while too – we’re off to Thailand early next week for a couple of weeks holidays. I know. I can’t...
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Styled Three Ways: The Striped Knit
Versatility is something we’re all looking for when we’re shopping for clothes. And, like many of us, I’ll often ask myself how many ways I can wear a possible purchase before handing over the plastic....
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Five Pieces to Get You From Winter to Spring
It’s about this time of year when we have our eyes firmly on the prize: Spring. I think I can speak on behalf of all Victorians when I say we’re collectively over grey skies, cold days and winter...
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Books, Flicks & Netflix: August 2016
Well, it’s been Game of Thrones Central around here over the last little while, but in between beheadings and boobs I’ve managed to read some excellent books, including a fantastic debut novel by a...
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How to Have a Great Day at The Royal Melbourne Show
It’s that time of year again. The Royal Melbourne Show is on. Are you contemplating taking the kids but are filled with dread at the thought of a stressful and super expensive day out? If your answer...
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