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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!

A VIP whiskey launch, a harbourside dinner and a journey through coffee

A VIP whiskey launch, a harbourside dinner and a journey through coffee

August 26, 2019

We’re finally back in Sydney and the jet lag has almost gone. But already the travel bug is nibbling at our chilly toes and nudging us to think once more

And one more thing… some UK extras

And one more thing… some UK extras

August 21, 2019

The past nine weeks we’ve been in the UK and Europe have been pretty busy. There have been plenty of things we’ve wanted to share with you but just haven’t

Town and country – our last UK days

Town and country – our last UK days

August 19, 2019

It’s always hard to say goodbye to England. Knowing that we won’t be seeing friends and family again for a little while is never a pleasant thought. These are our

Festivals, flower gardens and Medieval Suffolk

Festivals, flower gardens and Medieval Suffolk

August 12, 2019

With our last few days in European summer looming, Christina and I are getting as much outdoor time in as possible before we return to chilly Sydney. In this Weekly

Hot St Ives, cool St Albans and so much food

Hot St Ives, cool St Albans and so much food

August 7, 2019

Things are really speeding up on our trip now as we come to the last couple of weeks of being in the UK. In fact, we’re so busy, we’ve had

A taste of the North – Cheshire and the Lake District

A taste of the North – Cheshire and the Lake District

August 5, 2019

It always surprises me how little of the UK I’ve seen. I know it’s often the way of things – you explore your own back yard least and last. The

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