
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!
Grab a copy of our cocktail e-book How To Host The Perfect Cocktail Party! It’s packed with ideas for your next house party, plus over 40 cocktail recipes, all tried, tested and enjoyed by us!
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!
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, Brewery Parties, Christmas Parties And — Of Course — 2025 Comes To An End
January 5, 2026
Well, that went quickly, didn’t it? I’m not just talking about this year, by the way. I’m talking about the first quarter of this century! How did that happen? I

Magazine Launches, Perth Trips and State of the Art Electric Cars
December 1, 2025
November’s a funny month, isn’t it. I think the word is ‘peroration’ – that final build-up to the finale. The opposite to the calm before a storm. Always the bridesmaid,

Nice Niece Visits, Big Boat Convoys and South Coast Roadtrips
November 3, 2025
As we close out October, Christina and I are in the thick of putting together the latest edition of Hint Magazine, our annual Christmas gift guide and e-mag (of course

Silver Anniversaries, Tiny Houses and Italian High Teas
October 6, 2025
Can you believe that three quarters of the year have already passed? Three quarters! Gone like that. Nine months. 273 days. lots of hours – even more minutes… you get

From Northern Thailand to Eastern USA to Southern Japan and Inner West Distilleries
September 2, 2025
Finally! The end of winter is nigh. It feels like it’s been raining since the dawn of time, but with spring on the horizon, we can start putting our slankets

Staycations and Saunas, Rum and Roadtrips, and Christmas in July
August 4, 2025
Slap bang in the middle of the Sydney winter, July has certainly coughed up a cold one for us this year, hasn’t it. Thankfully, we’ve had plenty to do to
We Also Do Video Stories!
Check out our YouTube channel – it’s full of travel stories and hotel reviews that we hope are not only entertaining but also helpful when you’re looking for where to stay and what to do while you’re on the road!

