Since I began writing for this blog, we have have had great fun exploring this amazing city we live in. And despite both us living in Melbourne most of our lives, we are still finding things we never knew existed…and one of these is the fact that there are so many laneways…some well known, some […]
No one wants to get old…it is just a reminder that we are getting closer to the inevitable. But this book as given me almost a sense of excitement as I rush through my forties, and finally discovering my own style. I now know that there is so much to explore ahead of me! Ari […]
A chance few minutes browsing in a local bookstore led me to discover this latest book about the city we live in. And when I had a quick read though the introduction, it had me hooked by the second page and I could hardly wait to pay my money and head home to continue reading! […]
I hadn’t heard of this book till my mum read it and loved it so much that she bought a copy for me to read…and I am very glad she did as I loved it too! The book is all about Ralph, a Giant Schnauzer who “bought hope, happiness and healing to sick children”! Written […]
There has been so much negativity about wellness regimes and “alternative” diets lately, and it has highlighted the importance of making informed decisions when it comes to looking after your health. After much research, my husband and I now follow what is basically a Paleo diet which also means we avoid sugar…and it works really […]
I love photography, and I love vintage, so this week’s book is right up my alley so to speak! Retromania: The Funkiest Cameras of Photography’s Gold Age covers film cameras from the turn of the century, through to some more recent digital examples. It celebrates vintage design, from the weird to the wonderful to the […]
I found this book at Woolloongabba Antique Market last year, and must admit that I had forgotten about it! On the weekend, I was browsing through my book in the hope to find something to read, and rediscovered it! It is called Airline: Style at 30,000 Feet…a fascinating book that examines every aspect of airline […]
I love receiving letters by snail mail…I used to regularly write to penfriends, and even took part in Postcrossing for a few years. But nowadays, my post box only really sees bills and junk mail, and any communication is done through email, social media or texts. However, although I am all for technology and instant […]