Spring / Summer 2017 Don’t worry I haven’t forgotten all my lovely SheBrisbane readers as I swan around Paris. I’ve been doing exhaustive research (that’s code for shopping) to find the latest trends that we can expect to be hitting our shores […]
I look just like my Mum and from her I have inherited my kindness and friendliness, a lovely singing voice and my English Rose complexion (which can be both a blessing and a curse in Australia’s climate). We were both born in […]
Before Sam Wood was on ‘The Bachelor’ and won the heart of his beautiful fiancé Snezana Markoski he had been a personal trainer for many years. He also owned his own business – Gecko Sports, Australia’s first gym specifically for children. His […]
I was delighted to be invited by the Queensland Theatre Company to watch preview scenes and meet the cast and crew of the new play ‘Once in Royal David’s City’. This contemporary play features a strong ensemble cast led by acclaimed Brisbane […]
After watching ‘Their Finest’, a beautiful film set during World War Two, I was reminded of my own grandparents and some of the stories they shared from that time. The fashion brought back memories of the stylish frocks, knits, hats and handbags that were […]
In Brisbane there’s finally a definite chill in the air which means, joy of joys, I can start to wear some of my vast cardigan collection again. Since I was a little girl I have loved rocking a cardigan. They are just […]
The Young At Heart Film Festival is the only film festival in the world catering for the over 60’s. It will be returning to Brisbane from 20- 26 April for its twelfth birthday. Nanny Babe -Ruth Greening and I were lucky enough […]
Your feet have been working hard all summer – walking along the beach, bouncing in the waves, dancing whilst peeping prettily out of sparkly sandals and slouching around in thongs. With Autumn having just arrived you may think it’s the perfect time […]
I am embarrassed to say that before being invited to the EndoMarch High Tea I didn’t really know a lot about endometriosis. I’ve had friends who over the years have said it was more difficult to fall pregnant or that their periods […]
‘All I want is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air, with an enormous chair, Oh, wouldn’t it be loverly!’ With this tune playing in my head, my own Henry Higgins and I frocked up in our finest to attend […]
This Easter, Dr Helena Popovic, encourages us to enjoy chocolate without the guilt. This doesn’t mean free rein to scoff down elegant bunnies, humpty dumptys and crème eggs every minute of the holidays. Dr Helena wants us to buy the very best […]
Before she was crowned Queen of the Jungle, Casey Donovan was in Brisbane playing the role of Killer Queen. I was lucky enough to interview Casey and here are five things I know. 1. Casey has one of the most melodic and […]
I was thrilled to be invited to one of my favourite boutique cinemas, the newly refurbished Blue Room Cinebar in Rosalie, to view the new film -‘Jasper Jones’. The latest book to be adapted for the big screen, ‘Jasper Jones’ has been […]
Seattle has produced some amazing things- Nirvana, Microsoft, Starbucks, Boeing and the author, journalist and sometimes controversial blogger Lindy West. Lindy has been touring the USA and now Australia discussing her novel, Shrill Notes From A Loud Woman. Her fans include Amy […]
I love wearing perfume. If I forget to squirt some on I feel underdressed all day. My mum is worse always lingering in the cosmetics department having a little spray of the latest fragrance. My husband buys me exotic perfumes from all over […]
I grew up watching David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz hosting ‘The Movie Show’ and more recently ‘At the Movies’. This always entertaining pair could bicker about movies like an old married couple, with David’s refined English accent the polar opposite of Margaret’s […]
My husband of 30 years and I always do something special for Valentine’s Day. Last year he excelled himself by taking me to the wine region of Stellenbosch in South Africa. Stellenbosch is a short 45 minute drive from Cape Town […]
SheBrisbane’s own Kelly Lyonns is about to release her debut novel ‘The Soldier’s Woman’, published by local publisher Atlas Productions Books. It is a regency romance with a paranormal twist. Kelly is excitedly planning her launch which will be this Friday at The Gap’s […]
It was with great sadness that I read there will be more compulsory testing in our schools. Now it is the six year olds who’ve been targeted for testing in literacy and numeracy. From my years of experience as a teacher I believe […]
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