Author Archives: Bec

The best thing about an Australian Christmas

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Bec

The food. Better endless sunshine, better than being at the beach or in the pool all day and better than round after round of backyard cricket is the amazingly fresh produce that comes with an Australian Christmas. We can’t have … Continue reading →

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How to fake a holiday

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Bec

The right Instagram filter can mitigate all the hassle of international travel. Here’s how: 1. Head to a local hotel and ask (or pay) to sit by their pool. 2. Take a good book. 3. And a good friend. 4. … Continue reading →

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Friday

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Bec

I’m really not sure why I get so excited about Fridays seeing as I now work 5am-9am on Saturday mornings… But even so, I still reserve a kind of nervous excitement for Fridays. Here are some things from around the … Continue reading →

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My number one skin care tip

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Bec

I should probably preface this by saying I am not a dermatologist, a beautician or someone that has any authority on skin apart from having it on my body. I am also not a beauty blogger, but I feel pretty … Continue reading →

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A movie I really want to see

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Bec

I never knew the story of American artist Margaret Keane. Her husband sounds like a right pill. I think Amy Adams is fantastic. I loved her in Julie & Julia and in American Hustle when everyone was raving about Jennifer … Continue reading →

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A soggy Tuesday

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Bec

We’ve pretty much had thunderstorms every day for the last week. Today was particularly good. The sky got dark, then went red as the dust rolled in backed by fierce wind. Then we got pelted by rain. Then it was … Continue reading →

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Cowboys & Indians

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Bec

My housemate Bec and I hosted a housewarming party on the weekend. It was only our first costume party so far this year, so considering we held three last year (op shop, nautical nonsense and winter wonderland) we are seriously … Continue reading →

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The best thing that happened today

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Bec

Hands down. I’m already contemplating a side fringe.

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What’s inside your fridge?

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Bec

I took this photo of my fridge yesterday: Not shown: a bag of dead lettuce in the crisper and a container of moldy cheese. And probably a jar of jalapenos. I can’t live without them. I’m so out of practice … Continue reading →

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Bali, the final day

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Bec

Our last day in Bali started like most good days do, with breakfast. We skipped the hotel breakfast in favour of Grocer and Grind, a delicious cafe. Elly had pancakes. I had a breakfast burrito. After our respective massages and … Continue reading →

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