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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


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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 hotel takeover, a romantic rosé and a new beer on the block

A hotel takeover, a romantic rosé and a new beer on the block

December 3, 2018

This past week has been typically unreliable here in Sydney. As summer comes on, the risk for everything to either get rained out to the point of drowning or roasted to death in a sudden heatwave are equally possible. Thankfully, our plans have somehow fallen perfectly into the gaps in the crazy weather gods’ schedules.

Sydney’s latest Openair cinema and the town’s top Thai

Sydney’s latest Openair cinema and the town’s top Thai

November 26, 2018

With the weather in Sydney turning warmer, the summer options for things to do in town are coming out to play. This week, we’re checking out the latest Openair Cinema to open in Australia. Plus we’re checking out a couple of favourite food spots – just to make sure they’re still hitting the mark. In

A new boutique, a new hobby and a very Grand opening

A new boutique, a new hobby and a very Grand opening

November 19, 2018

This week has been a lot of schmoozing, which is a lot of fun. Launches of Nespresso’s latest (and possibly greatest) boutique in Sydney and the Sheraton Hyde Park’s promotion to Sheraton Grand status all called for big parties. Plus I met up with some mates to celebrate a Wednesday (seemed a good enough reason)

A new red, a new dip and a favourite cocktail

A new red, a new dip and a favourite cocktail

November 12, 2018

In spite of Christina and I doing our best to lose all the travel weight our bodies have discovered since April, this week has been pretty food heavy.  Not that I’m complaining. These are some of the most fun kilos I’ve ever gained, but this week has been a bit of a dead rubber in

Solo in Melbourne for baby showers, family time, and plenty of food and wine

Solo in Melbourne for baby showers, family time, and plenty of food and wine

November 5, 2018

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water… yup! I’ve got to repack and head back to the airport!  Jim has relinquished the reins on our Weekly Edition this week so I can tell you all about my (semi-)solo time down in the beautiful city of Melbourne. We haven’t been back

A glass of Orange – the perfect jetlag cure

A glass of Orange – the perfect jetlag cure

October 29, 2018

There’s always a danger when you come home from a trip of post-holiday blues setting in. Couple that with a hefty case of jetlag and the thought of going back to work – it’s not a happy recipe. We’ve just got back from an amazing 7-week trip to Europe, and while it’s lovely to be

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