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HOT: Fly Me To the Moon, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Palais Theatre, St Kilda

June 7, 2011 ⋅ One comment

The 2011 Melbourne International Jazz Festival kicked off at the glamorous Palais Theatre with an opening night of jazz standards reinterpreted by a group of not-your-usual jazz vocalists – Tex Perkins, Paris Wells, Eddie Perfect and Kimbra. The four singers rotated two or three songs over two acts, accompanied by the impressively tight Sam Keevers [...]

HOT Chat: Chanie Stock of Genki

March 25, 2011 ⋅ 6 comments

Melbourne loves its fashion and one of the most beloved labels of the city is Genki. I first visited Genki‘s Cathedral Arcade shop when I arrived in Melbourne way back in 2003. I immediately fell in love with the tiny colourful shop and the adorable aesthetic of their clothing and accessories, especially their ‘I love….’ [...]

Portabello Bride Boutique Wedding Market giveaway

March 21, 2011 ⋅ 11 comments

Happy Monday! What did you get up to on the weekend? My weekend was full of weddings. On Sunday it was my one year wedding anniversary and RM and I had our first baby-free evening out, although we still had dinner at the parent-friendly hour of 6:30pm. Thank you Kat’s Cakes for our unexpectedly large one year [...]

St Kilda Openair Cinema giveaway

February 14, 2011 ⋅ One comment

Happy Valentines Day! Nothing is more romantic than a movie under the stars, so today’s giveaway is perfect for all you lovebirds out there. St Kilda Openair Cinema screens new release and classic movies on the rooftop of the iconic St Kilda sea baths. It’s a pretty special atmosphere as you watch the sun set and [...]

HOT Chat: Steve Chambers of CMUK Shoes

February 4, 2011 ⋅ 27 comments

Happy Chinese New Year! At first glance today’s HOT Chat may not seem relevant for celebrating the Year of the Rabbit but traditional customs include getting new clothes, paying off all debts, cleaning the house, feasting with family and friends, giving out red envelopes…and getting new shoes. This is where new Melbourne-based shoe store CMUK [...]

HOT: St Kilda Cycles, 150 Barkly St, St Kilda

October 21, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Last weekend my bike obsession reached its peak at St Kilda Cycles. While most of the hardcore cycling fraternity in Melbourne were battling their way through Around the Bay in a Day, I took the opportunity to visit St Kilda Cycles large showroom. As well as the expected racers, mountain bikes and sleek and shiny bike [...]

HOT: The Bitch is Back, 100A Barkly St, St Kilda

October 18, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

Now that RM and I finally have a place to call home (and from which we don’t have to move from a very long time) we’re starting to get mightily excited about furnishings. Our new unit is a curious mix of Art Deco/21st century modern and so I’ve started haunting eBay for vintage items like [...]

HOT Chat: Jacqui Vidal of Signed and Numbered

October 7, 2010 ⋅ One comment

Earlier this year I blogged about a piece of Melbourne artwork by Delicate Mayhem that RM and I commissioned for our wall and our wedding invitations. I’m still on Delicate Mayhem‘s mailing list, so I was quite excited to discover that some works from this London artist are now stocked exclusively in Australia, right here [...]

HOT Chat: Philippa Sibley of Il Fornaio

August 6, 2010 ⋅ 6 comments

Over a million of us watched Masterchef Australia every night, which means you’re probably familiar with the work of award winning Melbourne-based pastry chef, Philippa Sibley. Being a HUGE dessert fiend, I’ve been a fan of Philippa’s work ever since I moved to Melbourne and she was cooking at three-hatted est est est. Her latest [...]

HOT Chat: Bec van der Sluys of Curious Kate

July 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment

Some of you may already know Curious Kate, but for those who don’t it’s a sweet weekly newsletter headed by Bec van der Sluys about all that’s cool, interesting, and of course curious about Melbourne for the week. I think it’s a little Michi, a bit ThreeThousand. Thanks Bec! Bec, tell me a bit more about [...]