So somehow it’s got to November. Not that I’m complaining – this year’s been appalling. But as we stare down the barrel of the Christmas gun, things seem to finally look a little more settled – at least in Australia. We’ve been so lucky with Covid-19 that restaurants are opening back up, bar hops are … Read more
It feels like springtime has been a long time coming here in Sydney. I’ve almost forgotten what it feels like to go outside and be warm – let along wear shorts again. Thankfully though, the sun’s back and warmer weather awaits. As does me complaining about how hot I am no doubt! In this Edition, … Read more
Sharing your blog posts across your social media platforms can be time-consuming and draining. We’re sharing a look behind the scenes of Mr & Mrs Romance at the tools we use to make social media work for us in a way that doesn’t interrupt our creative flow. One question we’re regularly asked about running a … Read more
Mirroring the swirl of the wine in our glasses, the flames from our new fire pit lick the air, comforting light flickering around our balcony. Here’s how to make your own fire pit for your balcony or veranda. So we’ve built our own gas fire pit for our balcony. But what began as a whim … Read more
Since international and interstate travel is off the cards for us, Christina and I have been finding other ways to entertain both ourselves and our bit-champing travel bugs. I’m sure you’re doing the same. In this Edition, we’re talking about a new home improvements project we’ve been working on (i.e. a fire pit for our … Read more
You know, being in the travel industry in any shape or form really isn’t a lot of fun at the moment. Of course, being in Sydney is a better place to be (for now) than many other places in the world with regards to Covid outbreaks, closed borders, travel bans and outright lockdown, but it … Read more
Cuba’s cigars, along with cool ‘50s cars, amazing music and tantalising architecture, are an icon of the nation. But there’s more to the often elaborately patterned, brightly coloured bands that ring each cigar than just decoration… Cuba has been heralded as making the finest cigars in the world for centuries. Its rich, dark volcanic soil, … Read more
I think it’s safe to say we’re all jonesing to get away on a trip asap. I know that Christina and I are feeling the tug of the open road more than usual. This time of year we’re usually hiding from winter’s chilly gaze in Europe, the States or Asia… sometimes all three! Of course, … Read more
It’s been a while since our last Weekly Edition – mostly because we haven’t really been doing much! But we’ve put together a few highlights from the past month or so that Christina and I have been in lockdown. This Weekly Edition has some great meal ideas if you’re running short of new things to … Read more
Now that you’ve completed Netflix, beaten the Instagram algorithm and conquered your wardrobe re-sort, you’re probably looking around for the next thing to master whilst cooped up in isolation. Here are a few things you can teach yourself from the comfort of your home. There have been few times when we’ve all felt so helpless … Read more