Now I don't want to get off on the wrong foot with the Central Coast residents, because I can assure you I've always been a fan, but I have to be honest and say I never considered it as a particularly stylish place or a foodie destination. My recent weekend there with the family proved to me that things are starting to change and I'm happy to share …
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Freedom launch cute and classy kids’ range mums love
Freedom have created a beautiful kids bedroom range and I was excited to host the launch event last week and see it for myself. The crowd of mummy bloggers who attended all loved the collections and I don't think I was the only one thinking that a few pieces would be great for grownups too! Star of the show is the Hideout bed (above), which …
Interiors Addict gets it wrong: Jen’s new living room!
Photography by Jacqui Turk Yes, even an interiors blogger gets it wrong. In fact, I hope half the reason my blog resonates with you is that I'm not a stylist; I'm an ordinary person who has a bit of an eye for a nice room and what works well together, but no design training and frankly, I often make some real dud decisions before I finally …
Foodie Friday: Chocolate and almond biscotti
Today's recipe is from Maxwell & Williams, inspired by their Cashmere Luxe and Teas & C’s Contessa collections. Prep time 15 mins | Cooking time 40 mins |. Makes approx. 24 Ingredients 300g (2 cups) plain flour ½ cup dark cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 90g salted butter, softened 1 cup caster sugar 2 large …
Bathroom trends to avoid 2019 plus those to embrace
Bathroom trends are changing every season and whilst it’s easy to add a new bath mat or toothbrush holder into the mix, a more permanent fixture like a basin is more difficult to replace. So what bathroom fitting trends are going to look stylish for years to come and which will make you wish you just stuck with a basic white porcelain? Marc …
Bid on Florence Broadhurst one offs for charity
To celebrate the availability of Florence Broadhurst fabrics to the consumer for the first time ever (and you can even order online, woohoo!) I was delighted to be asked to take part in a campaign where women in Aussie design created items using their choice of FloBro designs and colourways. Some beautiful items have been made and they're currently …
Florence Broadhurst fabric finally available online
Sponsored by Florence Broadhurst Fabrics Is there any Australian more deserving of the term textile design icon than Florence Broadhurst? I'd suggest not. Amazingly ahead of her time, the late Florence's designs are as popular as ever--both here and overseas--but for the first time ever, her fabrics are now available directly to the consumer. …
Foodie Friday: Thai prawn red curry
Today's recipe from AYAM is perfect for those chilly evenings in! Serves: 4 | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 10 min Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1kg medium green prawns, peeled, deveined, leaving tails intact 3 tablespoons AYAM™ Thai Red Curry Paste 270ml AYAM™ Pure Coconut Cream 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon …
Foodie Friday: Fluffy miso caramel dumplings & icecream
Maxwell & Williams partnered with celebrity chef Sara Oteri on this recipe, served on their White Basics collection. Serves 4 Ingredients Dumplings 30g butter 1 cup self-raising flour 1/3 cup milk Caramel sauce 2 cups hot water 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp honey 1 tsp yellow miso 45g butter Method Combine all the …
Buy bedding online: a fresh luxury look for under $100!
Sponsored by Manchester Collection We love any excuse to refresh the look of our homes and the change in seasons is just the ticket! These colder mornings make me want to press snooze too many times and I'm definitely heading to bed earlier to snuggle up with a book (or let's be honest, Netflix on my laptop) so it's lovely to have some nice …