During spring it always seems I have more time even though the hours in the day are the same. It feels that was because we have more daylight and I often feel more motivated to do things like go on picnics or on this occasion, host a dinner party. ...
My first dinner party
How to Add Parisian Style to Your Wardrobe
When it comes to curating your own signature style, why not add a touch of Parisian flair to proceedings? Paris is one of the fashion capitals of the world and has been renowned for its distinct aesthetic since the reign of the Sun King(Louis XIV) - a ruler who had such a passion for fashion that he took the textile trade under the wing of the royal court! The country has produced a whole host of notable designers, from Coco Chanel to Hermes, and Yves Saint Laurent and there is definitely a ...
Sanctuary Sundays
Today some girlfriends and I visited Ballarat Sanctuary Day Spa. The sanctuary has just reopened in its stunning new building sitting behind the Mercure Ballarat nestled behind the weeping willows and flowing creek that runs through the grounds. ...
4 Rules To Help You Get Vintage Fashion Right
Vintage fashion is popular right now because it gives you a uniqueness to style. Buying vintage fashion is can not only save quite a bit of money if you are shopping at op shops or raiding your grandmother closet. You will also be saving the plant from it’s second biggest polluter - high fashion. Dressing with a vintage style doesn’t just mean wearing an outfit that was fashionable a couple of decades ago, unless you want to look like you have just stepped out of that era. Styling vintage ...
The Best Open Gardens & Events This Spring
Spring is the perfect time to go out and enjoy many of the local gardens in their full glory. A lot of private gardens have openings and events so that you can enjoy the hard work and success of local gardeners as well as gather inspiration and tips for you own. If you are like me and enjoy visiting gardening events and activities I have compiled a little list of events for you. ...
5 Reasons To See Ladies in Black
I am not someone that would normally do a movie review or plug but I loved this film so much I felt I needed to share! I recently went and watched Ladies in Black at the cinema. I don’t go to the movies very often and choose to sit in and watch Netflix but on this occasion I visited the beautiful old theatre in town. I had neither read the book nor seen the trailers so had no expectations, which is sometimes a good thing. I absolutely loved the film, so much in fact, that I think it's up there ...