Author Archives: Bec

Shocking Pink and What to Wear to the Races?

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Bec

And I mean shocking. It’s freezing, we’re five weeks out from the races and it feels like everyone is already talking about what they are planning to wear. Hats and fascinators have appeared in all the shops, pop up fashion … Continue reading →

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Digging and Dealing

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Bec

Last week was mayhem with the annual Diggers and Dealers Mining Forum on in Kalgoorlie for three days. The conference finishes with a gala dinner on the Wednesday night and is lots of fun, has great food and pretty great … Continue reading →

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Birthday: 26

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Bec

It was my birthday on Monday. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so spoilt in my life. 26 is going to be a good year! The celebrations started on Sunday, after a sluggish start thanks to the Double Denim and … Continue reading →

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Double denim and joggers

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Bec

It’s safe to say we aren’t yet at risk of running out of fresh costume party ideas here in Kalgoorlie. Last Saturday night we donned as much denim as possible, threw on some joggers (hello comfort) and made for the … Continue reading →

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Friday Links

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Bec

Check out that fancy chandelier! The new house is full of ’em. My friends Jordan, Kadn and Andrew and I had a curry picnic on camping chairs and a card table in the new living room last night. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Paying for stuff in gold

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Bec

So, for those who don’t know, Kalgoorlie is and has been centred around gold mining since an Irishman named Paddy found the stuff near here back in 1893. For well over a century this place has been known as the … Continue reading →

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Things my father told me

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Bec

“One day, we’ll be able to fax ourselves overseas so we won’t need airports anymore.” “Never let the truth get in the way of a good story.” Ad nauseam. “I may have already told you this…” before telling a story … Continue reading →

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Travel Tuesday: Henley on Thames

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Bec

I’m home sick today with a cold and a headache that won’t stop thump-thump-thumping despite the painkillers I throw at it. I pretty much slept the entire day, waking only when my windows started rattling loudly. I thought it was … Continue reading →

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Things that made Monday a little easier

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Bec

Not having to pick out something to wear: Black and white stripes all the way. Knowing there was banana bread to go home to: This view on my afternoon walk: How was your Monday?

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Black and white clothing ban: Thursday and Friday

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Bec

These were the final two outfits before I re-embraced monochrome dressing with absurd excitement on Friday night. Thursday Friday I’ve since worn black and white stripes all weekend. It was kind of fun to wear things I wouldn’t usually wear, but most … Continue reading →

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