Tag Archives: Kalgoorlie

10 things you should know about moving to Kalgoorlie-Boulder

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Bec

If you’ve read my blog for a while (or read the About page!) you might know that before I embarked on this amazing adventure I used to live in a small regional city in the West Australian Goldfields called Kalgoorlie-Boulder. … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Kalgoorlie

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Bec

Jobs have been quit, bags and lives packed, goodbyes spoken and tears cried (oh with plenty more to come!). It’s hard to explain how much moving to a remote outback town has impacted my life and how much I’ve loved … Continue reading →

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Goldfields Children Charity Ball 2015

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Bec

On Saturday evening I married my housemate and bestie Bec in a small, intimate backyard wedding. My bridesmaids wore red. Kidding! But doesn’t it look like that’s what’s happening in this photo: It really does! Anyway, Saturday night was the … Continue reading →

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Summer on the salt lake

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Bec

I’m at that point with summer when I can’t even remember what it’s like to be properly cold. My coats hang like foreign instruments of torture in a cupboard. The tap water at home never quite reaches cold and blow … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2014: Part 2

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Bec

I had a delightfully lazy Christmas morning opening gifts, eating smoked salmon and speaking with family and friends while Love Actually played in the background. At noon I packed my car with decorations, gifts, a cheesecake and an Esky (cooler … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2014: Part 1

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Bec

Eat. Drink. Feel full. Repeat. That’s how the last four days have been. It all kicked off on Christmas Eve with Lauren and Dave’s cocktail party. The dining room table was like a battleground of spirits. With a plate of Lauren’s … Continue reading →

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Photos from backstage

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Bec

Just a few snaps from backstage. They don’t capture the entire cast. How hard we worked or how much fun we had. I’m sad (but a tiny bit relieved) that our nine shows are done. It’s good to have hobbies. … Continue reading →

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A book launch and a French night at Fossick

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Bec

Exciting news folks! Local shop/gallery/workshops venue/all round amazing crafty place Fossick Handmade put the call out for recipes for their Crafternoon Tea book in October and it’s here: Beautifully designed by Paula Fletcher, it has tips on hosting a Crafternoon tea … Continue reading →

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Put your hands up for Friday

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Bec

I’ve been in the local paper twice this week, the photo above is the one from today #localceleb. I’m in a play called Jungle Fever, it’s a pantomime style Christmas dinner show. The Goldfields Repertory Club does a Christmas show … Continue reading →

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High tea for two

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Bec

I love tea. And cake. And I love having a guilt-free excuse to consume both. Recently, my friend Lauren and I were invited to sample high tea at Rydges Kalgoorlie as part of their Cancer Council Pink Ribbon fundraiser. All this … Continue reading →

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