Journal

manly wine by gazebo

Tonight I headed across to Manly Wine by Gazebo, It’s great! with an equally impressive interior ( I love the fun semi wacky style) in the same vein as its sister the Winery in Surry Hills its just as impressive but closer to the beach… A quick pit stop at Ben & Jerry’s for ice […]

i ♥ miss chu

Today i popped across to one of my favourites for lunch Misschu-she simply is the QUEEN of the rice paper roll and considering todays balmy weather in Syndey it was like a little tropical holiday-but then it was back to the office and back to work! http://www.misschu.com.au/

B2 studios

Yesterday we were shooting at B2 studios our photographer/art director Chris got way up high for some over head shots! B2 studios is also home to the propery- a secret source for “props” for stylists. http://www.b2.net.au/ http://www.thepropery.com.au/

cover try/kitchen shoot

So today I was shooting with super cool photographer and funny guy Nick Scott and his trusty assistant Ross, a shoot with these boys is always heaps of fun and we always have a great day-today was no exception. I started my day at The Bourke Street Bakery (for a coffee) and walked past where […]

garlands florist

I LOVE fresh flowers, they add colour and fragrance at home and are always a perfect finishing touch to a magazine shoot. Today I also popped in to one of my favorite florists in Sydney; Garlands (Monday is always a great day to do so as they have just been to the markets) I always […]

my day- monday

I love living closer to the office and walking to work, being greeted by the Centre Point Tower, as i walk through Hyde Park. I have a shoot tomorrow (Tuesday) so today I raced around collecting a few bits and pieces for the shoot. Garden Life http://www.gardenlife.com.au/ (a very cool and urban plant and outdoor […]

flash back

So here’s a scoop- I stumbled across these snaps of my old house in Melbourne taken by cool friend of mine photographer James Geer. http://www.jamesgeer.com/ So now you know a few things that I like; birch, plastic animals, vintage lockers, festoon lights and trophies… but as a typical stylist my home is always a work […]

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 […]