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‘It was unloved and used to mop up paint spills’: resurrecting a rejected Florence Broadhurst print | Australian lifestyle
Ten years ago, when she turned 30, Clare Delaney was given a $250 gift voucher from her siblings to buy a piece of art. She …
I saw Sharon’s photo in my family tree and yelled ‘Oh my god, that’s the lady from the office!’ | Australian lifestyle
I’m a high school English teacher and I first met Sharon when I started working at my current school. Sharon was one of the ladies …
Bin-night bonding: why spring is the perfect time to get to know your neighbours | Australian lifestyle
While everyone’s image of their dream home looks a little different, most people will agree that their ideal neighbourhood is filled with friendly faces and …
Cult brands and classics: how to get the best value from reselling clothes | Australian lifestyle
A few months ago, on a weekend away by the sea, a friend and I stumbled upon one of those rare, unspoiled vintage stores. The …
Italian makeover: the Brisbane bottle shops evolving into wine bars | Australian lifestyle
It’s late Friday afternoon in suburban Brisbane – about the hour when “day drinking” ticks over to the more respectable “knock off” drinks. We’re sitting …
Three things with Peter Helliar: ‘I genuinely find a piece of white paper exciting’ | Australian lifestyle
If you’ve turned on a TV any time in the past 20 years, odds are you’ve seen Peter Helliar. The comedian cut his teeth on …
Three things with Miriam Margolyes: ‘Marlene Dietrich signed my autograph book and kissed me’ | Australian lifestyle
Miriam Margolyes surely has one of the film industry’s most delightful speaking voices. It’s an accent so quintessentially British that the actor has admitted to …
Overworked and burnt out? How to claw back time in your day | Australian lifestyle
John Zeratsky is obsessed with how he uses his time. For nearly 15 years, Zeratsky was a designer for technology companies such as Google and …
Swish, squeeze and shave: how to care for delicate cashmere | Australian lifestyle
Cashmere is one of the only things about winter I like. I will always take sunshine, heat and slow afternoons over brisk mornings and dark …
Three things with Felicity Ward: ‘We dressed up, learnt a lip-sync, and performed it for our parents’ | Australian lifestyle
You may know Felicity Ward from her appearances on TV programs like Spicks and Specks, or one of her many comedy stage shows. Admittedly, however, …
Snow business: how to care for ski attire | Australian lifestyle
A few weeks ago, on a bitterly cold day, a friend gave me some advice on how to cope with winter. He made a convincing …
‘Expensive isn’t necessarily better’: how to build an effective skincare regimen | Australian lifestyle
Navigating beauty stores and even online beauty retailers can be tricky. Trust me, I make a point of visiting beauty retailers in every country I …
‘Walk around eccentrically with a large baguette’: seven ways to cope when everyone you know is on holiday in Europe | Australian lifestyle
Right now everyone you’ve ever met is on holiday in Europe. It’s OK. It’s really OK. But wait, is it OK? Maybe it doesn’t actually …
Six ways with lentils: from vegetarian ragu to speedy dal | Australian lifestyle
In the wild Abruzzo region of Italy, a rare variety of lentil grows in steep, narrow plots on the slopes of the Gran Sasso mountains. …
Three things with Wendy Matthews: ‘A girl’s best friend is a trolley’ | Australian lifestyle
Throughout the 1980s and 90s Wendy Matthews was one of Australia’s most successful recording artists. She climbed the charts with tracks like Let’s Kiss (Like …
DIY pedicures, sofa picnics – and mango in the bath: 20 cheap lifestyle hacks to try this summer | Life and style
Food Pitta pockets – kept in the freezer and reheated under the grill – are perfect for a picnic on the sofa. I stuff mine …
Is my dog too cold? How cold is too cold for a walk? Here’s how to tell | Australian lifestyle
As winter sets in, you might be wondering: how do you know if your dog is warm enough? And how cold is too cold to …
‘File fashion’: how to organise your wardrobe to make getting dressed easier | Australian lifestyle
The fantasy of opening your wardrobe to find neat rows of colour coded shirts, jackets and pants is pretty universal. In fact, in two separate, …
Never scrub a sequin! How to care for special occasion clothes | Australian lifestyle
Over the last two years, most of us have experienced the sting of a party cancellation – from weddings and galas to school formals. There …