I am with Blondie, she’s awe inspiringly stunning with Jennifer Aniston-like glossy locks, deep soulful dark brown eyes and I just feel like I have been accepted into a VIP club of beautiful people. Now, if I sound a little ‘barking mad’, the reason for all this gushiness is thanks to Harper. She is pooch...
It’s been ages since I have walked the streets of Haberfield. It’s making me hungry as I pass deli after deli. Even the IGA feels like stepping into an regional Italian corner shop. Then there is Papas – an inner west icon (now in Bondi) famed for its legendary baked ricotta cheesecake – a blockbuster...
If you have the itch to read, you know there is only two ways to scratch it. One – buying books (which includes thinking about and planning for the next book to read) and then two, the most important piece – is the actual reading of books. Sadly, the time allocated to reading is typically...
We’ve all been there, you make (or buy, no judgment here) the perfect cuppa, and just after that first sip, something distracts you away long enough for the coffee to undrinkably cold and not something you want to ingest. This next product guarantees that the disappointingly cold coffee is a thing of the past. Designed...
What’s stuffed in Santa’s stocking this year? We’ve rounded up some top presents that will hopefully delight even the pickiest people. Tech lovers Skullcandy Rail Earbuds The Rail collection is all about a few things – design, sound, looks, comfort, and intelligence with Skull-iQ Smart Feature Technology®. We took them for a spin. Firstly they only...
Voyage Virage book blogger Angie Richard shares her five summer non-fiction picks for Christmas stocking fillers
Corks are flying and bubbles are fizzing as we come into the party season. If you’re trying to dial down the indulgence this year, here are some wonderful ways to make merry without the holiday hangover. Giesen 0% Sparkling Brut We sneaked an early sample of this sassy sparkler earlier this year, when Giesen’s other...
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Crown Street, restaurateur Ibby Moubadder has wielded his magic wand to utterly transform the once-familiar Cuckoo Callay eatery into a restaurant for Japanese cuisine aficionados and thrill-seekers. I am sitting at a window seat overlooking the Christmas tree in the small park below, putting a forkful of eggplant into...
Happy Birthday Swissotel! You are no longer a teenager. But then, what’s age or a number anyway? The last time we stayed was over 4 years ago. Since then I have been into the lobby and seen the hotel in varying states of dress (and undress). Like any teenager you have to go through some...
Nestled right at the lively intersection of William and Crown Street, you’ve probably stumbled upon the charming haunt that is The Strand Hotel at least once or twice. This venerable spot has held its ground for an impressive 99 years, and now, it’s gracefully stepping into a whole new chapter. Picture this: The Strand, reincarnated...
