Black Is The New White
Last year was a stellar year for the Queensland Theatre and 2018 is off to a cracking start with the opening of the hilarious action rom- com “Black is the New White”. Written by the talented Nakkiah Lui the play, at QPAC […]
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The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time
Regular readers will remember that I loved the play The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time when my family went to see it playing on London’s West End. It was modern, relevant and had won a swag of awards so […]
The Wisdom In Fairy Tales
Can you feel it? There’s a change in the air. It’s the women of the world rising up and telling their stories, being there for other women and looking out for each other. Traditions lost are surfacing again; traditions of telling stories […]
Dior Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2018
Brisbane is a long way from Paris, but with my trusty iPad in hand sitting in my comfy Peter Alexanders I was able to stream the Dior Spring – Summer 2018 Haute Couture Fashion show. This gave me a front row seat, […]
The Importance Of Friends
I have just returned from my annual holiday to the Sunshine Coast. It was weeks of pure bliss – spending time with my family, sunshine, swimming , long walks on the beach, cocktails at sunset, scrumptious dinners at the local restaurants, yoga […]
Let Them Eat Cake
May is one of my favourite months. It’s my birthday month and it’s also Mother’s Day …. and you know what that means… CAKE! This year in Brisbane we will be spoilt for choice with the world’s best cake artists all headed […]
Great Aussie Reads for Summer
Many of the best books I’ve read this year were written by our home-grown Australian authors. So wherever you’re relaxing this summer, take some time out to enjoy some great Aussie reads. Jane Harper’s ‘The Dry’ was hands down my favourite read […]
Little Big House Launches in Brisbane
It’s no secret that I am a huge fan of a Matt Moran restaurant or venue- ARIA in Sydney and Brisbane are two of my favourite restaurants. I have also whiled away many happy hours with family, friends and overseas visitors at […]
The Fox Hotel Launches New Menu
She Brisbane were excited to be invited by the good folks from The Fox Hotel to sample their brand new menu. This eclectic menu is now available for lunch and dinner throughout the venue but its also a great place to while […]
Kerri–Anne Kennerley’s A Bold Life
She Brisbane was lucky enough to spend an evening with Australian icon Kerri–Anne Kennerley. Kerri–Anne was in conversation with Brisbane’s own Frances Whiting at the beautiful Brisbane City Hall, lighting up the room as soon as she walked on stage. Reminiscing on […]
Review: Scenes From A Marriage
Marriage is the word on everyone’s lips at the moment. What is it that drives us to pair and share our lives together ? What happens as time passes, lives change and the happily ever after fairy tale sometimes crumbles? These issues […]
La Boite Theatre Launch 2018
Brisbane’s much beloved La Boite Theatre has been representing adventurous and alternative theatre experiences in its hometown for over 90 years so it was with much excitement and anticipation that I attended the La Boite Season Launch for 2018. Next year promises […]
Marla Jackson #SheInspires
A favourite look at the recent Melbourne Cup was the red ensemble worn by Channel 7 presenter- Francesca Cumani. Imagine my surprise when I learned that this stylish outfit was designed by Brisbane’s own Marla Jackson. Marla is a local designer who […]
J’Adore Dior
When you think of luxury what are the brands that spring to mind? Chanel? Tiffany? Gucci? If you are anything like me the first brand that comes to mind is Dior. Dior has managed to stay relevant and covetable since 1947 when […]
Only The Brave
‘As most of us run from danger, they run towards it.’ When Nanny Babe and I were invited to a screening of ‘Only The Brave’ we were not sure what to expect. We thought this movie about the Granite Mountain Hotshot Fire […]
Cirque Africa Comes To Brisbane
I have been missing the excitement and colours of Africa since coming home from my recent trip. So imagine my delight upon receiving my invitation to see Cirque Africa right here in Brisbane. The critically acclaimed Cirque Africa is a jaw dropping […]
The Talk of Newstead
Following the former Brisbane Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson’s talk, two more of Brisbane’s favourite speakers will be speaking at some iconic Newstead locations in a series of evening talks from November through December. Presented by Aveo Newstead these free talks will showcase […]
Jo Sandhu #SheInspires
Jo Sandhu is the author of the children’s book ‘Tarin of the Mammoths’. This is the first story in a series published by Penguin Random House. Jo was so inspiring when she told the honest story of her writing journey at this year’s Children […]
The Osbourne Hotel – A New Look for Iconic Heritage Pub
The Grand Lady – The Osbourne Hotel has had a makeover and doesn’t she look fine. Designed for hotelier Charles Osbourne by Brisbane architect James Furnival and opened in 1864, The Osbourne Hotel has stood proudly on the corner of Ann and […]
Alison Moyet in Brisbane
Brisbane concert goers were treated to two of the best female voices around when a large crowd gathered at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 10. In the unfamiliar position as supporting act was Brisbane’s own Katie Noonan, who had earlier […]