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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

We publish regular gift guides via our online e-zine Hint Magazine. They’re all free, so why not to take a Hint!

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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!

In and out of Africa

In and out of Africa

October 14, 2019

Few words can express how excited we were to be travelling to South Africa. It’s been a place that’s sat on our travel bucket list for such a long time,

Botanic Britain, wine from the West and South Africa here we come

Botanic Britain, wine from the West and South Africa here we come

September 30, 2019

As the departures gate makes its last call on September, we ready ourselves for an October so full of travel it’s kind of crazy. In a good way! With travel

Charred oak in a glass, NSW on a plate and an anniversary dinner

Charred oak in a glass, NSW on a plate and an anniversary dinner

September 23, 2019

It’s been a week of wining and fine dining for us, and for good reason: we’re celebrating the anniversary of when we met! It’s been a long time since that

A new brain at Grain, Handpicked get arty and dinner with pals

A new brain at Grain, Handpicked get arty and dinner with pals

September 16, 2019

At long last, it looks like spring’s coming to Sydney. Temperatures are going up as is the humidity. Ordinarily, I hate humid weather, but the dry air over Sydney’s winter

Maitland’s little secret and an excuse for a shopping spree

Maitland’s little secret and an excuse for a shopping spree

September 9, 2019

There’s nothing quite like hopping in the car and hitting the open road. This week, Christina and I went country, visiting a new part of regional New South Wales. We

Birthday goodies, yum cha excellence and a masterclass on future wine trends

Birthday goodies, yum cha excellence and a masterclass on future wine trends

September 2, 2019

Don’t you love weeks that end up being full of great food, excellent people and fascinating stories? That’s how this week’s panned out. From a 16th birthday party full of

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