Good morning, you legend, you! It’s still November (we already did the mild freak-out), and it’s free green-waste month where I am — which is excellent for fire-prep, less great for me pretending the garden doesn’t exist. I chucked on wireless headphones, cranked some tunes, and went to town! (The hedge lost). It’s looking better now, which is…fine. I might be a bit proud, even! Now for the fun bit! This week is stacked across the shires: a mad number of markets (including the Christmas and...
24 days ago • 10 min read
Hey, good morning! We’re fully in the swing of November, saying 'buh-bye' to ghosts, pumpkins and those “minimalist skeleton” setups (cool? lazy? somehow both?!). Now we're in bracing-for-carols season, where red and green quietly begin ambushing us from allllll sides all while Mariah warms up in the distance. This week’s mix is stacked with bakery runs and sourdough stops, a splash of circus, cozy cinema, blooming roses, a roller derby pride cup with speed and sass, and (of course) live...
about 1 month ago • 11 min read
Good morning and happy Wednesday! And just like that (oh no, I said it!), we’re skidding fast toward Halloween and the end of the month. October’s been a ride, with wild winds, bucketloads of rain, the odd tease of warmth..... My Tarra plans last weekend got wind and rain-swept into next week; hope your weekend didn’t end with drowned-rat chic like mine did! We’re almost past the pumpkins-and-skeletons, and hurtling toward tinsel season! FYI, I strongly believe carols in October should be...
about 1 month ago • 12 min read
Hello and goood morning! How is it already the tail-end of October? It feels like maybe someone hit fast-forward while we were ordering a second round, or is that just me? Time’s gone a bit slippery, but the vibes are still strong, and this week’s mix is stacked. Coming up this week across the board is comedy that sneaks up on you, film screenings for nice night out, garden festivals in full bloom, rainbow sparkles taking over one small town, cover bands belting out your favourite classics,...
about 2 months ago • 10 min read
Hiiiii and good morning lovely! Spring has gone full sparkle, with gorgeous fluffy babies everywhere and, yes, I can confirm, the magpies have officially started swooping with gusto. Please deploy your helmets/zip ties (colanders?) as required and keep the kids, dogs, and your dignity safe! It’s still windy (ugh), but the days have been gorgeous enough to dust off the cobwebs, I have been enjoying and highly recommend a bracing coastal walk, especially if you fancy some bright cheeks like...
about 2 months ago • 12 min read
Hiiii, good morning! Spring definitely feels like it's stretching its legs now (finally!), especially after a the last week of “four seasons in a day,” and the continued winds I was bemoaning last time... It’s finally warming up, and what a perfect excuse to hit a local trail (if that’s your jam. I've got my eye on a few nice tracks I've not been on before, and would highly recommend you get out and explore somewhere (familiar, or new, I won't judge!). Across Gippsland this week we’ve got...
about 2 months ago • 12 min read
Hellooo, and welcome to October! (Pinch and a punch!) This week we're rolling through daylight savings as we head into (hopefully) warmer weather, and I'm thinking it would be nice if we could say goodbye to these wild winds of late as well. Not sure if you agree, but in my (humble) experience, September is usually a beast in terms of wind, and I'd be glad to have a bit of break from them, so hopefully they'll calm somewhat moving forward.... This week as the first week of the month has a...
2 months ago • 11 min read
Hellooo and good morning! Just like that, we're in the last week of September (where did the month go!). I'm back on Aussie soil finally! However I caught something on the flight back, which has thrown me for a loop and laid me out for the last few days, and likely a few more. If you've reached out and haven't heard from me yet, apologies, looking at screens has been unpleasant and I've been either sleeping, trying to sleep, or generally feeling utterly gross as I try to kick this bug....
2 months ago • 9 min read
Hi there and gooooood morning! Spring is having a big "equal-rights" moment this week: that's right, the equinox is almost upon us! It comes just twice a year (in spring and autumn), at which point both day and night are equal lengths. From here on out, we're cruisin' towards bigger days and shorter nights, all the way through to December’s summer solstice. Bring on longer golden evenings 🌅, and say goodbye to fumbling for torches at 5:30pm 😂. My trip is still underway, but we're getting...
3 months ago • 10 min read