New Trends In Wine For 2019
by After some exhaustive research in the latter part of 2018, I began to wonder what new trends we could expect from wines in 2019. For me it has been the summer of Pinot Gris and Riesling but for many friends Rose’ […]
Columnists
#SheInspires Azulant Akora – Australian Haute Couture Designer
by When you think of Haute Couture, Perth in Western Australia is probably not the first place that springs to mind. Yet Perth is the home of African Australian designer – Azulant Akora. Azulant is a millennial designer who creates beautiful Haute […]
10 Holiday Packing Tips
by As teachers, children and parents prepare to run free, many of us will be thinking of our holidays. Are you heading to the coast or perhaps an island destination? Many of us in Australia head to sunny, beach climates at this […]
Why You Should Visit Provence
by Ah, Provence…. Warm and welcoming , with beaches, history, rolling vineyards, gastronomic experiences, sensational chocolate and healing lavender. Provence is a beautiful region in South Eastern France known for its diverse landscapes.Think Alps, plains, the French Riviera and calanques (rocky inlets […]
Destination Romance Launch
by Serendipity was working her magic when I first became aware of Western Australia’s Serenity Press. I discovered them in a round about way. Author Kylie Kaden (Losing Kate, Missing You) was the very first person I had interviewed for SheSociety. Kylie […]
Three Clever Christmas Dips
by David Tsirekas’ Salmon Mousse Dip Ingredients 250g mascarpone ½ bunch shallots ½ cup sour cream 1 lemon -zest and juice 1 teaspoon salt 500g smoked salmon 50ml olive oil 1 teaspoon ground pepper Method Slowly pulse all ingredients, except for mascarpone […]
Greek Cooking – A Masterclass With Chef David Tsirekas
by Australians owe a lot to the Greek immigrants who made Australia home post war. They gave us milk bars and moussaka, taramasalata and ouzo, dolmades and baklava. Doing a masterclass with Greek chef and flavour master David Tsirekas is like time […]
Two Man Tarantino
by “That’s A Bingo!” Two Man Tarantino, part of the Wonderland Festival, is showing now in the Visy Theatre at The Powerhouse. SheSociety were lucky enough to be invited to Opening Night where we have never laughed so hard. There were all […]
Buzzing About Books – Episode 5
by #SheSociety columnists Ruth Greening and Michelle Beesley discuss Michelle’s submission in romance anthology- Destination Romance. Michelle BeesleyFreelance writer, wife and mother of three sons, occasional supply teacher and aspiring romance author, Michelle Beesley can be most often found in a coffee […]
Upcoming Wedding Trends
by Who doesn’t love a wedding? It’s the happiest of times and I adore the fact that each wedding is unique to the couple who are being married. Although I have been married for over 30 years I am coming up to […]
Beautiful Brows – Advice From An Expert
by Beautiful brows can change the look of your face. They frame your eyes and can enhance the windows to your soul. I have seen many brow trends come and go – from the over-plucked thin eyebrows of the seventies, through to […]
Buzzing About Books – Episode 4
by In this episode of Buzzing About Books, Michelle chats with fellow #SheSociety contributor, Nanny Babe- Ruth Greening on the Brisbane Writers Festival. Michelle BeesleyFreelance writer, wife and mother of three sons, occasional supply teacher and aspiring romance author, Michelle Beesley can […]
Pony Dining Welcomes New Head Chef To The Stable
by SheSociety loves supporting our local restaurants wherever we are, so I was very excited when I heard there was a new Head Chef at Pony Dining – Brisbane. Head Chef – Tom Swapp invited an eclectic group of locals to an […]
Hedda – A Classic Re-Imagined in Contemporary Queensland Style
by It’s been another stellar season for Queensland Theatre and with their final offering for 2018- Hedda they end the season with a bang! The Ibsen classic- Hedda Gabler has been re- imagined in a unique and contemporary way by playwright Melissa […]
Meet Alondra de la Parra
by A cool change had decided to embrace Brisbane on the day I interview the Music Director of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, Alondra de la Parra. It’s a good thing too, as I’m feeling a little flustered. You see, I have watched […]
Russian Resurrection Film Festival
by SheSociety were invited to attend the Russian Resurrection Film Festival. In its fifteenth year this festival caters to fans of Russian cinema in Australia and New Zealand. A very well dressed and excited crowd filled the large theatre in the Myer […]
Melbourne Cup Day
by One of my favourite days of the year is fast approaching. It’s a one -of-a-kind. It’s the only day of the year I ever bet, the only day I wear a fancy fascinator or hat and one of the only days […]
#SheReviews Backtrack Boys
by As a teacher and a mother I have always been concerned about the welfare of our young people. It benefits the whole society when we nurture and look after our youngsters even when they stumble and fall. I’ve never met a […]
Meet Christen O’Leary
by I had watched Christen O’ Leary tread the boards long before I met her in person. You might remember her marvellous turn as the exotic Magda in the hit stage musical ‘Ladies In Black‘ and I was astonished at her bravery […]
The New Bille Brown Theatre Hosts Nearer The Gods
by Even the rain could not dampen the enthusiasm of the opening night crowd at the newly refurbished Bille Brown Theatre. We were all here to see the world premiere of David Williamson’s new play ‘Nearer The Gods’. It was a night […]