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HOT: Pushka, 20 Presgrave Place, Melbourne

December 4, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

I grew up going to church with my Mum every Sunday and I know it’s bizarre, but walking up Pesgrave Place towards Pushka reminded me of the Stations of the Cross. I think it was the semi-religious tone of the Old Masters paintings nailed to the brickwork. And the bright white light at the end [...]

HOT: Marche Rouge Christmas Shopping Event, Salon 205, Level 2, Nicholas Building, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne

December 3, 2009 ⋅ 12 comments

With Christmas only 22 days away, Melbourne is ramping up to a frenetic hive of shopping activity. With sales and markets sprouting up almost daily, it’s getting difficult for me to keep up! One of the most aesthetically pleasing shopping experiences that I’ve attended recently has been Marche Rouge, a small pop-up market in the [...]

HOT: Cumulus Inc, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

December 1, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

In New York City, Dulcinea offers ‘a wholesome indulgence’ every Wednesday by subscription, whether that be jumbo rhubarb muffins, a blueberry lemon pound cake, or a half dozen strawberry scones. Similarly, Le Dolci is London’s first weekly cake club where subscribers can receive a bundle of home-baked goodness such as biscotti, scones, brownies, pies and [...]

HOT: Tony Wheeler, The Hive, Collins Quarter, 86A Collins St, Melbourne

November 24, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

The Hive closed off 2009 with a bang as Tony Wheeler addressed over 200 eager listeners with the story of his journey and his passions as one of the founders of Lonely Planet. In fact, interest was so huge that the event had to be moved to bigger premises at Collins Quarter. Tony was a [...]

HOT: Lady Melbourne party for Peppermint Magazine, Shop 5, Georges on Collins, 162-168 Collins St, Melbourne

November 24, 2009 ⋅ 2 comments

It’s not every day that you have the chance to meet a member of royalty. So I was delighted to accompany Alex (Eco Fashionista) and her sister to a very special occasion – an afternoon tea party hosted by renowned fashion blogger, Lady Melbourne (aka Phoebe Montague). The celebration: Lady Melbourne’s debut as the covergirl [...]

HOT Alert: Week of 23 November 2009

November 22, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

This coming week is filled with travel, rock, films, shopping, food and parties! Tony Wheeler, the co-founder of Lonely Planet, is speaking at The Hive at The Order of Melbourne on Tuesday 24 November. Read my review of a previous The Hive event here; The Rockwiz Christmas special is coming to The Palais, St Kilda, on [...]

HOT: Berlei Bus, Federation Square, Melbourne

November 20, 2009 ⋅ 4 comments

Have you noticed the big red inflatable bra at Federation Square? Ladies, this one’s for you. Berlei has wheeled their plush red Berlei Bus to Federation Square to provide free bra fittings for all of us crippled with back pain, shoulder pain, rubbing and red raw indents in our skin. Helpful matronly types helped me [...]

HOT: Brunetti, 214 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

November 19, 2009 ⋅ 3 comments

Given the heatwave that we’ve been experiencing in Melbourne lately, I think it’s perfectly acceptable to eat icecream for lunch. Scooping gelati under the shade of a big umbrella makes me feel like I’m on holiday! Brunetti in City Square is perfectly located for a working icecream lunch. The small counter has a selection of [...]

HOT: Beautiful Losers, Anode 2009, Speakeasy Cinema, 1000 £ Bend, 361 Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne

November 18, 2009 ⋅ 6 comments

Beautiful Losers begins with an amusing introduction by two middle aged men in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge: “Hello Melbourne! Hope you enjoy the film. We brought cocaine!” Who are these people? You wonder. They look like two ordinary, non-descript guys, the kind you see down at the hardware store in the suburbs. Aaron [...]

HOT: Speakeasy Cinema, 1000 £ Bend, 361 Lt Lonsdale St, Melbourne

November 17, 2009 ⋅ One comment

Speakeasy Cinema is one of the newest cinema experiences in Melbourne and I loved its hip, low-fi aesthetic. A ramshackle collection of mismatched chairs. Nostalgic lolly bags and ice creams for sale. Milk crates to steady your drinks. The whole experience made me feel like I was going at an underground film event crossed with [...]