Unpack like a pro with our handy seven-step guide to setting up a new home. You’ve signed on the dotted line for your dream home, the boxes are in and the delivery trucks have driven away. Now what? Before you start randomly unpacking boxes, we’re here to help you learn the art of setting up […]
Author Archives: Jenna Meade
How to op shop like a pro
Here’s how to master the art of pre-loved purchasing. From the thrill of the find to the joy of shopping sustainably, opportunity shops are worth a stop for everyone from beginners to seasoned opportunists. As well as giving unwanted items another shot at life, raising money for charity and instilling a sense of community, the […]
Best pit stops along the Great Ocean Road
Planning a Great Ocean Road trip? These are some of the best pit stops along the way. Half the fun of a road trip is stopping to take in the tastes, and you’re spoilt for choice in the sandy surroundings of the Great Ocean Road. Whether you’re one for discovering new eateries and distilleries or […]
Newborn, new relationship dynamics
Welcoming a baby into Emma Power’s world meant navigating difficult new dynamics of motherhood and marriage for the relationships expert “Our relationship was in an amazing place pre-baby. My husband, Adam, and I were madly in love and had done the work, investing time and energy into our connection. But we were thrown into the new parents’ […]
Nod off anywhere with this travel sleep kit
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 […]
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 […]