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Christina and I are strong believers that romance doesn’t have to rely on big gestures or extravagant gifts. In fact, it shouldn’t.

On this page, you’ll find how we find romance in the everyday with lifestyle stories, handy gift guides and a few things that bring us joy.

Romance Begins At Home


Sometimes romance needs a shake-up!

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Something From The Heart

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Flavour Of The Month

Every month, we publish a FOTM (Flavour Of The Month) which wraps what’s been happening over the last 30 days or so. It’s the perfect way to keep tabs on us!

Boat parties, Fish Markets feasts and bubbles at the cinema

Boat parties, Fish Markets feasts and bubbles at the cinema

February 8, 2021

A good friend of ours maintains that the year really begins on the 1st of February. And I think this year has shown that perfectly. I mean, where has January

A harbour storm, Jim’s doppelganger and is this the best schnitzel in Sydney?

A harbour storm, Jim’s doppelganger and is this the best schnitzel in Sydney?

December 14, 2020

Crazy to think that Christmas is next week, isn’t it? After everything that’s gone on this year, it’s like Christmas is way too normal to be happening.  I suppose it

A Tamworth roadtrip, a Thailand takeover and an ambassadorial dinner

A Tamworth roadtrip, a Thailand takeover and an ambassadorial dinner

November 30, 2020

And like that, we’re in December. Actually, it seems to have taken a century to get to the end of this horrendous year, but it looks like we’re finally getting

A night on the tiles, a Sydney restaurant revival and an Oscars event for hairdressers

A night on the tiles, a Sydney restaurant revival and an Oscars event for hairdressers

November 10, 2020

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

New wines, new gins and a milestone of romance

New wines, new gins and a milestone of romance

September 21, 2020

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

A DIY fire pit, a new Arras wine and Bundeena beach fun

A DIY fire pit, a new Arras wine and Bundeena beach fun

August 24, 2020

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

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