Journal

my style- rachel castle

Sometimes you meet someone and just hit it off. I met Rachel before we both moved from Melbourne to Sydney, she is a clever cookie. I love her work it’s fun and colourful. Oh and yes embroidery is COOL! http://www.castleandthings.com.au/ Here is a little insight as to what she likes Your fave shop? (fashion and […]

random

It’s not every day you see a man walking goats in the city but in Hyde Park i spotted this, I have heard of the “goat man ” but thought He was just a myth but here’s the proof! Perhaps I need an unusual pet?

my style- natalie walton

I work with many talented people, Natalie Walton is my office wife. She is the Deputy Editor of Real Living and blogger on http://dailyimprint.blogspot.com/ I started at Real Living whilst she was on maternity leave with her little man Mr C. As soon as Natalie came back to work we hit it off!, she has […]

arc (factory) angels

Day to day I work with heaps of people behinds the scenes including a heap of PR agencies, calling in merchandise for shoots is a big part of being a stylist. Magazines don’t just happen, we just happen to make it look easy! with a little help from some special friends…. Today I saw the […]

always optimistic

Ask anyone I am always pretty upbeat, looking on the up side of things, for me the glass is always half full (A pint of cider at the Beresford in Surry Hills)

first house shoot of the year

Today I was shooting with talented photographer Michael Wee, it was very hot and the house had a pool-if only there was time for a swim. Its fun to have people in our shoots, today we inlcuded the family, thier kids and their cat and dog! Michael’s partner the equally talented Andrea Healy popped across […]

lindt/open air cinema

Thanks to Lindt I was lucky enough to attend the St George Open Air Cinema to celebrate Lindt’s Lindor balls 60th birthday. Located at Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point it’s such an amazing place to watch a movie. http://www.lindt.com/au/swf/eng/ http://www.stgeorgeopenair.com.au/

cute idea

OK this is hardly rocket science BUT it is a very cute AND simple idea. I snapped these pics at my favorite Melbourne cafe Batch Espresso. I love reusing and rethinking and recycling. Batch EspressoShop 1, 320 Carlisle StreetBalaclava03 9530 3550 Oh and they make a great coffee and have a killer menu!

more melbourne shopping- douglas & hope

It’s great to be in back in town (briefly) and to check out some of my favorite shops A trip to Melbourne isn’t complete without visiting Cathy Hope who owns Douglas & Hope The store on Brunswick Street is super cute with a mix of fashion and homewares. Douglas & Hope181 Brunswick StreetFitzroy03 9417 0662 […]

more melbourne shopping- mark tuckey

Mark Tuckey is also one of my favorite Melbourne stores, the large warehouse style showroom showcases amazing timber furniture all made in the workshop out the back. Mark Tuckey231 Johnston StreetFitzroy 03 9419 3418

country road

Its no secret that I LOVE Country Road, especially their homewares- they are fresh, fashionable and most importantly affordable! Today I dropped by their Head Office to catch up with their in house marketing team. http://www.countryroad.com.au/

reece/australian open

Last night thanks to Reece I went to the tennis and earlier checked out what’s new in bathrooms at their Armadale showroom. http://www.reece.com.au/

warwick fabrics

Yesterday i also popped into Warwick Fabrics to have a peek at their new collections and also to source some fabrics for an up coming shoot. There is so so many fabrics to choose from… I had a sneak peek at their design studios and also their inspiration boards for upcoming collections as well. I […]

melbourne shopping- fenton & fenton

Last i went to Fenton and Fenton This store is exciting! It’s great to go into a store thats not like any other store you have seen lately, its a touch grown up glamour and a touch sophisticated gypsy. I wanted lots! Fenton & Fenton471 High StreetPrahran03 9533 2323www.fentonandfenton.com.au

melbourne shopping- market imports

Next i headed to Market Imports, I love their colourful selection of homewares from Mexico, Italy and Spain. Market Imports19 Morey StreetArmadale03 9500 0764 I picked up this cute bag their too a steal for $25!

melbourne shopping- carina sherlock

I’m in Melbourne this weekend and decided to check out some shops, first up i went to Carina Sherlock935 – 939 High St, Armadale 03 9824 5022 Here you will find heaps of natural and organic looking home wares and furniture in a giant open showroom. I love all the glassware and timber pieces.

rainy days

This spotty umbrella $24.95 from David Jones is a cheap and cheerful way to chase away those rainy day blues.

watch out for scribbletank

It’s great to meet like-minded talented creative types… check this out!! I like this lots http://www.scribbletank.com.au/ Also I like the crumpled piece of paper and the simple fonts on their website.

spotted

Today I also passed by Porters Paints in Waterloo I love their paints and i love the fun pink spots they have painted on the outside of their store. > http://www.porterspaints.com.au/

vintage heaven

Today in my travels i popped into one of my favorite stores Doug Up On Bourke. Its’s easy to spend hours here and they have one of the biggest and best collections of fabulous vintage finds, all with a slight industrial edge. DOUG UP ON BOURKE 901 Bourke Street Waterloo NSW 201702 9690 0962