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6 Affordable ways to add Color to your Kitchen
Kitchens are often designed with functionality in mind. Workspace, storage and ease of cleaning are usually top of the list, but an element that’s often forgotten is personality. Here are some easy and affordable ways to add color to your kitchen. I love a bit of colour so when we renovated our kitchen I incorporated some bold design elements to…
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Fattoush Salad with Orange Marmalade Dressing
Marmalade fattoush is a twist on the classic middle eastern chopped vegetable salad that combines herbs, tomato and cucumber with toasted pitta bread for added crunch. Marmalade replaces lemon juice for a sweet tangy dressing. Goes well with grilled meat or fish for a summer meal. Whether you are looking for an easy accompaniment to a main meal, a light…
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Where to see the best Autumn Colours in Melbourne
Ask any Melbournian what their favourite season is, and I can guarantee most will say Autumn. We love our distinctive seasons down here in Melbourne, and as the shadows get longer and the air gets crisper, it’s the perfect opportunity to layer up, get outdoors, and enjoy the stunning displays of turning leaves in March, April and May. A…
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3 Cute Easter Cupcakes to Make
I’ve got three cute Easter Cupcake ideas for you, perfect for all those Easter family gatherings, school events and get-togethers on your calendar this month. Although they look pretty fancy, I guarantee they are super easy to make. I’ve included a Basic Vanilla Cupcake Recipe and one for Buttercream Icing too, but go ahead and use a packet mix or…
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25+ Best Family Halloween Movies for Kids & Tweens
Gather the family together and watch some classic Halloween movie favorites. There’s something here for everyone’s scare level! With Trick or Treating and Halloween Parties off the cards this year, Emma and I are getting into the ‘spirit’ of the spooky season by enjoying some classic frightfully fun Movies in the lead up to Halloween. Take our lead and enjoy…
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Decorate for Halloween Movie Nights – Embrace Schlocktober as your Fun Spooky Tradition!
Lovers of schlock-y horror movies rejoice! It’s October, the spookiest month of the year, so why not embrace a new tradition of Halloween movie nights and enjoy Schlocktober! Lyndsay, the super creative talent behind Lyndsay Makes, and her husband James are cinephiles. They’ve have taken their love of Halloween movie nights to the next level by decorating their ‘screening room’…
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Drummer Queens – Melbourne Live Theatre is Back with a Bang!
Melbourne’s theatre scene is back with a BANG thanks to a dynamic, all female drumming ensemble – Drummer Queens! This show provides just the high energy performance Melbourne needs to shake off the languishing mood of the past year. Emma and I were delighted to be offered the opportunity to review this innovative production, and experience it for ourselves at…
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Stylish Dog Coats for your Pampered Pooch
As the weather cools down and we don our coats for crisp morning walks, don’t forget to pop a warm dog coat on your pup. I’ve rounded up a selection of the coolest and most stylish dog coats available for Aussie pooches. I must admit, I’m not a dog owner, but I do enjoy seeing well dressed canines on their…
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