If you were going to ask someone to marry you, how would you do it? If you already have, or someone has asked you, how did it happen? What are your thoughts on marriage in general? My boyfriend asked me after we had been going out for about two weeks. We were in Melbourne on […]
Now, before you go thinking that this is just a re-hash of an old article — Flattering Photographs — let me tell you that it’s not! Flattering Photographs is all about how to take a good photograph of yourself. The sort of thing that one requires for the multitude of social networking sites we all […]
“We accept the love we think we deserve.” This whole subject is such a minefield. Nobody likes to be told that their bad relationship or their general unhappiness is their responsibility, but ultimately, the only way to fix things is to take the bull by the horns (as it were) & start making some changes. […]
DELIGHT Lula magazine. It’s not perfect (I won’t go into it), but it does have an impressive crew of photographers & designers. I have pretty much given up on magazines for innovative writing these days, but I am always on the hunt for good eyeball fodder, aka pictures to hang up, & it fits that […]
“This may sound strange, but I love your skin! It’s really hard to pull off fair skin unless it’s absolutely flawless like yours, which sucks for us pale chicks. I have about the same skintone as you, but I have two major problems… 1) My skin is EXTREMELY sensitive and dry. I exfoliate and moisturize […]
“I just found your site and it came at an opportune time as my husband and I are stopping off in Melbourne for a week on our way to London and well, I have never been to Australia. I was wondering if you have any recommendations or things I must do/visit in Melbourne? I have […]
“You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing: no one to blame.” I just noticed that today is Erica Jong‘s birthday. It was written in my Moleskine. She is 65 today. Happy Birthday Erica! Erica is a brilliant, prolific writer, whose most successful book so far has been Fear […]
I love her outfit so much. That first girl has great attitude. For the mens (sic)! See Jack Shop, a style blog for men run by the husband & wife team who also bring you The Budget Fashionista. Want a tent in your living room? Here are some instructions! (I have always wanted one of […]
For International Dress-Up Day #002, I dressed up as my favourite character of all time — Witch Baby, a character created by Francesca Lia Block. (I am still in costume. I feel great.) Witch Baby is a moody teenage girl, the daughter of a witch called Vixanne Wigg & a man called My Secret Agent […]
Sometimes, people just turn up on your doorstep without warning. They could be your best friend, a relative or a distant acquaintance, but regardless, they all bring similar challenges. Where are they going to sleep?! How can you make them feel comfortable? & the ever-pressing question… when are they going to leave, & how can […]
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