Get a good night’s sleep anywhere with these five travel slumber essentials. Set up camp next to a bunch of rousing roosters, scored a room beside the lift, or wide awake – but not at – the party in the upstairs AirBnB? Good news: there are shut-eye sidekicks other than earplugs on hand to help. Whether you’re […]
Author Archives: Jenna Meade
Creating the ultimate at-home zen zone
Turn up the zen with our guide to creating your ultimate relaxation retreat at home. Whether you’re reeling from one of those days or simply need some me time, carving out a sacred space dedicated to you is the ideal way to relax, unwind and refocus. A zen zone is a nurturing nook in your […]
Five must-do hikes near the Gold Coast
A step-by-stunning-step guide to Gold Coast’s best walks and hiking trails. Have you done the ‘Worlds’ and the Surfers Paradise strip? Think you’ve seen the best of the Gold Coast? Think again. The Sunshine State hinterland is littered with lush walking trails and hiking tracks for two-footed explorers of all fitness levels. Meander through thick […]
An artist’s guide to investing in artwork
There’s an art to choosing the perfect pieces for your ever after. Yearning to make your house a home? There’s an artwork for that. A coveted creation sets the vibe from the first step, shows off your style and adds interest to your interiors. But a blank canvas doesn’t have to be intimidating. We asked Greenhouse […]
Is this Bali’s best-kept beach secret?
This pristine beach-less-travelled is one of Bali’s best undiscovered coastal gems. Golden sand, beach bars, barrels and fewer crowds. This is the Balinese beach you’ve probably never heard of – and therefore should visit immediately. Nestled halfway between its famous brother beaches Jimbaran Bay and Uluwatu, Balangan Beach is a taste of old Bali, just […]
Room-by-room guide to reducing waste at home
Going waste-free at home involves commitment, but it’s far from complicated. With the Australian Bureau of Statistics estimating the average Australian creates more than 2000 kilograms of waste each year, welcoming a waste-free way of life is sure to please both planet and purse strings. Erin Rhoads, author of Waste Not and Waste Not Everyday, talks us through […]
Parks Victoria’s guide to sustainable camping
Leave with memories, without leaving a trace. Shake out the tents – camping is the ideal way to blossom after a long winter indoors. As well as spotting baby wildlife and freshly budded flora, your time spent outdoors this spring can improve your health and happiness. Studies show natural surroundings can lower stress, blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular […]
Julia Green on transferring from corporate to creative
A chance encounter while selling a couch steered Julia Green from a successful 17-year stint in the pharmaceuticals industry to a celebrated career in styling. Styling by Julia Green for Greenhouse Interiors. Photography by Armelle Habib. The buyer took a keen interest in Julia’s home, and asked her who styled it. “First I asked him […]
Step inside a sustainable school bus home
The desire to live a simple, low-impact and mortgage-free life encouraged one couple to think outside the block. The concept of home rolls alongside Victorian couple Emma Backlund and Felix Marshall. Yearning to continue calling Victoria’s Surf Coast home, but unable to afford rising property prices, the couple got creative with alternative options when building […]
What to expect from couples therapy
Psychologist Rachael Walden breaks down why couples seek therapy, how it can help and what to expect. It wasn’t a lack of love that drew a young couple to Sydney psychologist Rachael Walden’s office. It was a mutual hesitation to take the next step. “One partner was feeling their arguments were too hostile, while the […]