Australia’s new luxury escape: Mitchelton Hotel and Spa
A contemporary, designer interior paired with relaxed fine dining and a chocolate factory… I explore the irresistible Mitchelton Hotel and Spa. When a venue’s…
Eateries
Mornington Peninsula’s masterful Jackalope
A place to “Escape from Reality” – or so this Mornington Peninsula restaurant, vineyard and hotel promises. Jackalope is the $40 million creation of 29-year-old entrepreneur Louis…
Five minutes with Marcel and Aline of Northcote restaurant Merah
Inside the new Northcote restaurant serving modern Malaysian Despite their young age, Aline Viravouth and Marcel Nantharath are seasoned restaurateurs, with their new Northcote…
Five minutes with Bannie and Nick of Northcote cafe Fort Green
A full disclaimer comes with this interview: Bannie and Nick are like my new best friends because I’m over at their brand new Northcote…
Melbourne’s beloved Mexican eatery, Fonda, lands in Bondi
I know I’m not the only one who chooses my dining destinations based on their interiors. So I am more than a tad excited…
Geelong’s distinctive new dining experience, Alma
The recent modern Australian-meets-South American dining experience Alma is bound to put Geelong even more firmly on the culinary map of regional Victoria. Owners…
Sydney’s new tropical-inspired rooftop eatery Untied
I first came across Barangaroo a couple of years ago, on one of my many trips to Sydney for a business course I studied….
Melbourne’s new Asian-influenced Workshop Brothers Glen Waverley
What happens when you put an interior designer studio, a branding team and a three young restaurateurs in a room? Well, if you’re lucky (and very…
The surprising Henry Deane, Sydney
When the progressive and talented Australian designer and all-round creative entrepreneur, Sibella Court, and her team at The Society Inc. are brought on to dream…
Armadale’s Moby cafe
We all know that Armadale, Melbourne, is a style mecca. It is a favourite destination for the newly-engaged, excitingly hunting for that perfect wedding dress,…
The ultra zen The Sum of Us, Prahran
Prahran has no shortage of amazing spaces, but this wellness centre sets the bar very high. The Sum of Us incorporates yoga, Pilates, treatments…
No. 19 cafe, Ascot Vale
One of my favourite email newsletters to receive is that by Broadsheet. Just last week, this amazing new cafe popped into my inbox –…
The Penny Drop Cafe, Box Hill
When interiors, brand and photography meet at the top of their game, the result is something special. One such is The Penny Drop in Box…
The beach glam Manly Wharf Hotel
Nowadays, before heading off to a place to eat, I’ll do my research on Instagram to find a place I like based on what the food and…
The new top five cafe interior trends
The brunch scene is making leaps and bounds around the country, as cafes serving haloumi and bacon, smashed avocado, sugar-infused milkshakes and acai bowls continue…
Sydney interior design ladies deliver the sexiest fish and chip shop in Aus
Do you remember my interview with the impressive three ladies behind Sydney-based interior design and architecture company TomMarkHenry earlier this year? Well, Jade Nottage, Cushla McFadden and…