Sydney Opera House theatre, Taronga Zoo concerts and Business Class flights with United

Weekly Edition

We’ve been lucky enough to have spent quite a bit of time in, around and nearby this beautiful building this past week. The funny thing is Christina showed me an article showing illustrations of other submissions for what the Sydney Opera House could have looked like. Some were striking, others were nothing past dull. And … Read more

A storm, a celebration and a ball pit at the Sugar Republic

It’s been a torrid week weather-wise here in Sydney. From blazing hot days to afternoons turned to midnight with monster storms.  And in the midst of all that, we’ve had birthday parties at the beach, a new baking hobby, an incredible pop-up in Sydney with the Sugar Republic, and some very athletic pool time! We … Read more

An Aussie brewery crawl, a concept in pie and Twilight at Taronga

Considering this has only been a short week here in Sydney with the Australia Day public holiday, it’s been a pretty epic one. Not to mention that it’s now February somehow… I hope this year doesn’t go too quickly. I’m still trying to come to terms with it not being 2018 anymore! What makes this … Read more

A book about men, a march about women and a chat about pearls

Weekly Edition - Mr and Mrs Romance

Summer here in Sydney really is kicking it up a notch. This weekend just gone was absolutely boiling, and it doesn’t look like the mercury is about to drop again any time soon. And with the summer comes lots of opportunities to be outside. In this Weekly Edition, we’re talking about a mate’s new book … Read more

Dinosaurs at the zoo, how to take a Hint and a writers’ lunch at Chin Chin Sydney

Taronga Zoo, Christmas gift guide, Chin Chin Sydney

With a new video series just finished and a 23-page gift guide to roll out, it’s amazing we’ve had time for anything else this week. Somehow though, we managed to spend a whole day at Taronga Zoo and get some solid socialising done too! Over on Hair Romance, Christina’s series of daily Q&A videos (you … Read more

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

Weekly Edition

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. … Read more

Where to stay in Sydney for summer romance – West Hotel’s ‘Sleep Amongst Botanics’

West Hotel Sydney Botanics - Meet the Creatives - MMR

West Hotel, beside Sydney’s Darling Harbour, has set the bar for romance this summer. Working with creative designers Bonnie and Neil, the hotel lets you say it with flowers in a whole new way. There’s something quite soothing about falling asleep beneath a canopy of flowers and foliage. Especially when you’re nestled in an incredibly … Read more

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

Openair Cinema Pyrmont

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 … Read more

A Thai dinner, an Italian lunch and a Mexican tequila finale

Winter’s long fingers seem to be stretching out indefinitely around the city’s throat. It doesn’t feel like Sydney will ever be warm again! So I decided to use this photo as our title shot to remind you what Sydney does have blue skies. It might not feel like it a the moment – especially with … Read more

Where to stay in Sydney – Little Albion Guest House, Surry Hills

Little Albion Guest House Review - Surry Hills boutique hotel

Tucked away snug in the maze of Surry Hills, Little Albion Guest House is as hidden as the many speakeasies and cafés of this hip Sydney suburb. This boutique hotel offers so much more than a bed for the night in a part of Sydney that’s always conspicuously lacked accommodation options. Surry Hills – arguably … Read more