Say hello to one of Melbourne’s most stunning new wellness spaces. Reformer pilates studio Love Athletica continues to expand, opening its third studio in Windsor last month. Let’s go inside! Co-founder and creator of Love Athletica, Matt Knipe along with head-trainer, Abby Smith are behind a unique pilates workout, which fuses classic and dynamic reformer …
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Workplace wellness is nothing new. But the expression of it is becoming more pronounced and sprouting new collaborations. Once such partnership is between Australian furniture, design and lifestyle brand Koskela and major bank Westpac. On the community hub floor of Westpac’s recently refurbished Kent Street headquarters in Sydney is a unique Indigenous art installation that took …
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Wellness studios are taking urban cities by storm. The latest – and beautiful – addition to Melbourne is Armadale’s Willow Urban Retreat. Today, we’re going inside this curated space to uncover just what makes it a “transformative wellness experience”. Willow Urban Retreat is a day spa, a yoga studio, a massage space, and a wholefoods …
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I think almost all of us have heard of the mighty talented sisters Emma and Victoria of The Beach People. But have you ever stopped to wonder how on earth they manage to run their extraordinary successful success while also being mums, daughters, sisters, friends, wives… and finding time for themselves in that all? Today, I’m …
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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 chocolate cafe and house-made wine are simply bonuses, you know you have found somewhere special. The new, boutique hotel developed at Mitchelton Winery in the Goulbourn Valley is tasteful, contemporary and …
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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 Li and at only a few weeks old, it was named the nation’s best hotel. With Jackalope now edging closer to its first birthday, let’s discover what all the fuss is …
Join me as I discover Sydney’s stylish new salon, California Nails I bet I’m not the only one who gets a little grossed out by the state of some nail bars. The overbearing chemical smell… the nail clippings sprinkled like confetti on the floor… and the unnaturally bright gunk that gets scooped out of unlabelled …
And just like that, it’s 2018! I’ve been making a few changes in my life and focussing on my health and getting more in touch with my self (a.k.a my intuition, gut, soul, whatever you call it!). This meant the start to my 2018 has been really grounding and reflective. Just before Christmas, I picked …
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When I saw the most glorious pastel-coloured space pop up in my Instagram feed, and just down the road from me, I had to know more! And boy, is Northcote, Melbourne, a lucky ‘hood! Opening the doors just last month is The Botanical Store – a concept created by Kim Stark (also of Wheatbags Love) …
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Melbourne hair salon Bob is founded on an ‘anti crap’ ethos, so when it came to its interiors, quality, integrity of design and sustainability were paramount. Alice McKimm and Kylie Dorotic of GOLDEN (previously We Are Huntly), worked to design an interior that both reflected and complemented the sustainable ethos that is at the heart of what Bob is …
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Prahran has no shortage of amazing spaces, but this wellness centre sets the bar very high. The Sum of Us incorporates yoga, Pilates, treatments – such as physiotherapy and podiatry – AND a cafe (which is a combination of all of my favourite things!), and is all about health in mind, body and life. Behind …
Have you ever noticed how moving into a certain space can completely change your mood? We should all live in a place that evokes happiness and makes us feel content and calm. The way our home makes us feel can affect our productivity, interactions with others and ultimately our happiness. Take a look below to see my five best …