Meet the Florist Leading a Global Movement to Clean Up the Floristry Industry

Rita Feldmann is not your average florist. A second-generation flower lover turned botanist, science writer and activist; she’s on a mission to transform the $50 billion global floristry industry, starting with the silent pollutant hiding in plain sight: floral foam. Rita has always had flowers in her life. Growing up in Melbourne, Australia, she was…

ByRobyn Foyster1 day ago

Beauty & Fashion Fashion News & Trends

When Tax Time Meets Tote Bags: How Poppy Lissiman is Making EOFY Fashionable

EOFY and fashion don’t usually share a sentence. But, Poppy Lissiman is making this year's trip to the tax man a tad trendierl. The cult Aussie accessories designer, best known for her electric aesthetic and a celeb fanbase that includes Beyonce, Billie Eilish and the Hadid sisters, has just teamed up with H&R Block for…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa2 days ago

Homes Lifestyle & Homes

Your Complete Guide to Creating a DIY Wedding … That Looks Like You Called in the Pros

As almost any bride will admit, your Big Day may be beautiful, but it can also blow the budget very quickly! And, the stats back it up. In fact, with the average Australian wedding now costing over $35,315, more couples are choosing to prioritise saving for a home deposit over splurging on a lavish ceremony.…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa2 days ago

Entertaining & Wine Food & Drink Healthy Quick & Easy Recipes

A No Sugar Mocktail to Master Before Dry July

Whether you're gearing up for Dry July, already off the booze, looking for a refreshing way to reset or simply want something fresh for Winter hosting, this no sugar mocktail ticks all the boxes. Light, botanical and beautifully balanced, it’s proof that sugar-free sipping can be just as satisfying (and a whole lot more hydrating)…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa3 days ago

Homes Lifestyle & Homes

11 Surprising Ways To Display Flowers Around Your Home

There is a kind of magic generated when you have flowers around your home. It’s a simple but powerful thing. It’s comes through the way the perfume of flowers on your bedside table meets your nose before your eyes have opened in the morning. Or the way a well-placed vase gives you that jolt of…

ByJennifer Richards3 days ago

Beauty & Fashion News & Trends

What to Look For in an Excellent Pair of Tweezers

To many, tweezers are the bread and butter of a good beauty tool kit. Quietly tucked away, overshadowed by flashy serums and shimmer palettes. But, make no mistake: a good, nay, excellent pair of tweezers is the unsung hero of killer brows. And, if anyone knows the difference between good, better, and brow-salon worthy, it’s…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa3 days ago

Baking Food & Drink Healthy Recipes

A Decadent Dark Chocolate Cake That Could Double as Breakfast

You could have eggs on toast again this morning ... or you could live deliciously and dive headfirst into a slice of rich, fudgy dark chocolate cake instead. Okay, so we're not really recommending you make a habit of eating dessert for breakfast. But, this one’s so packed with wholesome, plant-based ingredients that it just…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa4 days ago

Anti-Ageing Beauty & Fashion

The Aussie Spa Brand Getting Serious About Serums

Endota may be known for its subtle lighting, soft massages and scented candles. But, the iconic Aussie spa brand is showing off its clinical side, with the launch of its seriously impressive Endota Performance+ Serum range. Crafted by Endota’s in-house skin care experts, these science-forward formulas pack the kind of punch you'd expect from a…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa4 days ago

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body Make-Up News & Trends

15 Excellent New Beauty Products We Tried This Week

From nourishing balms to glow-boosting serums, this week’s new beauty products edit features standout launches that promise to elevate your skin, hair, and makeup game. Whether you’re after luscious lashes or a signature scent, these less-to-luxe finds deliver serious results — no matter your budget. 1. Miracle Manuka Skin Balm, $38.40, by Sven’s Island…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa4 days ago

Entertaining & Wine

Maggie Beer’s Baby Onions Roasted In Vino Cotto

Serves 4 as an accompaniment INGREDIENTS 500 g baby onions, outer skin removed 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) vino cotto (see Glossary) sea salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper sprigs of lemon thyme, to garnish METHOD 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut the onions in half. Line a roasting pan with a large piece…

ByMaggie Beer21/06/2025