Journal

cool windows – general pants

Ok so yes it’s true 3/4’s of my wardrobe is from General Pants I pop in every other day and always find something new and with cool window displays like this why would you not wanna shop there! SOLID GOLD!

behind the scenes real living shoot

Not that long ago I got to tick something off a list I made a long time ago, and that was to work with photographer Mikkel Vang. We had a lovely and sunny day shooting a great house in Sydney. It was great to work with Mikkel he is truly a great photographer and a […]

cool studios at mondo digital

Everyone knows Mondo Digital is one of my favourite studios to shoot at (i was actually there today and yesterday) and they kindly featured me on their newsletter today The above image was shot there-such beautiful light!

finally on the cover

Last Friday was my last day working from the Real Living office at ACP, it was a weird day happy and a bit sad and involved a lot of tidying up! But as i step out to the world of freelance once again Im excited  at the prospect of many new adventures. I have had […]

melbourne-seeing red at izzi & popo

I always love to pop in to visit Harry and Bernadette at izzi and popo when back in town in Melbourne, their store is always filled with marvelous vintage stuff shipped all the way from Europe. On this occasion i saw hits of red around the store.

lifeinstyle melbourne

Whilst in Melbourne I also attended the Lifeinstyle Fair and saw lots of new stuff and some old friends, here is some of the highlights.

cool window display-big by fiona scanlan

Driving home after another great Melbourne shoot this whimsical window display At Big By Fiona Scanlan caught my attention at their Flagship store in Hawksburn its was so much fun that I had to stop.

gift fairs day one

Today I visited the Reed and Home and Giving Trade Shows a fun day of checking out what’s new and catching up with familiar faces, here is a glimpse of what I saw today.

a morning at magnolia square

Today I dropped by The Malvern Town Hall to visit Magnolia Square, for those of you not familiar it’s a pop up market with over  60 stall holders with events in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne a few times a year and also a great day of shopping! I was kindly asked by the lovely team […]

new store-megan park

High Street Armadale is shopping Mecca and Megan Park has just opened her brand new boutique on Melbourne’s coolest strip. The store fit out is amazing, note the lights and chairs by the talented Suzie Stanford. Head there for beautiful fashion and fabulous cushions! Megan Park 1039 High Street Armadale 9822 4092

the vintage poster king!

The other night at the Melbourne Art Fair opening I met Sam Johnson, turns out He owns my favourite vintage poster shop Vintage Posters Only. It’s been a while since I have been in but I popped in this afternoon after a house shoot. Sam has the best collection of posters I have seen and […]

melbourne shopping empire vintage

Whilst back in town, no visit is complete without visiting Lyn at Empire Vintage, her world famous vintage store is small but brimming with wonderful hard to find stuff and oh how I love the Deborah Bowness Wallpaper that Lynn also stocks divine!

melbourne art fair opening night

Last night I went to the Melbourne Art Fair opening night with blogger friend AMS,so great to see so much  great art and artists under the one roof. It is on until the 8th of August and is a must see!

melbourne day 1 loom rugs

In my travels today I also made it into Loom Rugs its always great to see Doan and his collection of unique rugs, They really have some great rugs!  and the simple piles of rugs look so graphic against the white walls of the shop. I also really like the quote from his website ” […]

melbourne day 1 quince

There is always so much to see and do when back in Melbourne. I always make a big list before i fly back. Today I was very excited to finally pop into Quince  Homewares to check out the store and catch up with the lovely Michelle Koop who handprints all the lovely textiles. The shop […]

window shopping-country road

Spotted today at Westfield Bondi Junction an inspired shop window display thanks to the V.M team at Country Road. Prooving that en masse even a humble shopping bag can make a great display!

cool t-shirts online!

Everyone knows I love to shop, even better when it’s online. So check out the cool collection of T-shirts at brand new online store http://www.foreshore-dynamic.com/ VERY cool!

third drawer down pop up shop

Third Drawer Down has arrived in Syndey taking over Blank Space Gallery for a Pop up Shop in Surry Hills (it’s open until the 13th of August) Head to 347 Crown Street Surry Hills to check out all the cool stuff! PS the cheezels and hamburger stools were delicious!

behind the scenes august issue

Recently for the August issue of Real Living Magazine I got to spend the day shooting tablescapes with  super cool and very talented photographer Anson Smart. Check out the magazine to see more, it’s on sale now!