A mum and daughter duo who “always dreamed of flipping houses” have created every woman’s fantasy getaway. It’s a pink bungalow filled to the brim with features to make you go “wow” – and today, we’re having a tour! Brisbane-based interior designer Nicola Ramsey of She Creates Co “flipped” her first home on a budget a …
I’ll start today’s feature with full disclosure: the wonderful woman behind Trentham accommodation Acre of Roses is a client of mine in my marketing membership community The Modern Marketing Collective – and through that a friend. But more than that, Sandy McKinley is a creative genius. Sandy and her partner Rob have meticulously transformed their 1860’s miner’s …
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It was only a few days ago that I wrote about wellness becoming part of our work culture. But how about wellness when it comes to our time away? Many of us seek to slow down and indulge when we are on holidays – but more than ever, we seek to give back to our …
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You would know by now that I can’t go past a beautiful accommodation! We’ve covered The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa, Dandenong Ranges’ Alkira Eco-Glamping Retreat, Bouddi Peninsula’s Pretty Beach House and many more gorgeous getaways across Australia here on the blog. But today’s featured accommodation is unique in itself. When I first saw Soul of Gerringong, with its classic …
Come inside The Byron at Byron Resort & Spa with me. I don’t know whether it’s this cold Melbourne weather or the fact that my last holiday feels too long ago, but I’m craving a little trip up North, and I’ve found the dream accommodation! The Byron at Byron Resort and Spa looks absolutely stunning. …
Does a weekend away in the Dandenong Ranges, surrounded by nature in a private retreat sound like the perfect escape to anyone else? Let me introduce you to the newest accommodation offering in the region that has bucketloads of character and style: Alkira Eco-Glamping Retreat in Emerald. Sitting on a 40-acre property, the unique Alkira Eco-Glamping Retreat opened …
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Less than one hour’s drive from Melbourne, nestled between vines and orchards, is a beautiful Mornington Peninsula accommodation called ‘Orchard Keepers‘. I came across the very ‘Country Style magazine’ cottages during one of my many Instagram scrolls, and I thought you would love them too. Just like my previous story on Weylandts, Orchard Keepers accommodation …
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It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Australian author/publisher/entrepreneur/hilarious public speaker Lisa Messenger. I picked up the very first copy of her magazine, ‘Collective Magazine‘, back in March 2013, when the idea of running my own business was all but a thought hidden pretty deep (but certainly niggling away) inside. Reading the magazine …
My oh my – this is one hotel none of us would want to leave! I’m talking about Perth’s Alex Hotel, opened in late 2015, which is a design-lovers dream! With the overarching concept of the ‘hotel as home’, interior design experts Arent & Pyke crafted four key pillars for the design: ‘the personal’, ‘the escape’, ‘the craft’ and ‘the …
Byron Bay is right up there on my ‘must visit’ list. So you can only imagine when I saw the incredible renovation of Rae’s on Wategos. Managing Director, Jordy Catalano, said the resort hadn’t been renovated since its original owners, so it was time to take the resort ‘to the next level’. As Byron Bay continues …
Is there anything better than escaping for a few days to a place of luxury, relaxation and indulgence? It’s hard to beat right? Well when I first laid eyes on this beautiful retreat and spa in the Margaret River Wine Region, Western Australia moved quickly up the ranks in my ‘must visit very soon’ list! I’m talking …
I don’t know about you, but I choose my getaway locations based on the accommodation on offer! Staying at a beautiful and bespoke hotel or guesthouse adds so much to the experience. So, now I’ve come across ‘Pretty Beach House’, I’m going to have to book a trip to New South Wales’ Bouddi Peninsula! Surrounded …