Inspiration Archives

At Home DIY for Mums: Essential Equipment and Safety Tips

05/12/2023

In recent years, the DIY (Do It Yourself) movement has seen a significant surge in popularity. Mums everywhere are increasingly taking on home projects, not only to save money but also to pour love and creativity into their living spaces. Whether you’re a seasoned DIY mum or just starting, safety should always be paramount. This article delves deep into the essentials and equipment needed to ensure your DIY journey is safe and enjoyable. Understanding the Importance of Safety in DIY Before diving into any project, it’s essential to understand why safety is so crucial. Accidents can happen in the blink…

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Inspiration

Free Workshops, The Joy and Mischief Project by Eav Brennan

02/12/2023

These hands-on workshops will give participants the opportunity and skills to help build a special large community artwork as well as equipping people with know-how to darn, patch and mend any garment! Joy and Mischief is a craftivist (craft + activist) project with workshops and drop-in opportunities that aims to improve the accessibility of the environmental justice movement. It is facilitated Eav Brennan, an artist living with a disability, who creates collective, politically engaged works of upcycled textile art. Eav Brennan is an environmental scientist-turned-artist who works with collage, foraged objects and waste materials to tell stories. Her work has…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Best Gift Market Coogee

30/11/2023

Start your Christmas shopping early at this environmentally-friendly stocking filler winner at Coogee Beach The Best Gift Market is a new Christmas event showcasing local, handmade, environmentally friendly products. There will be market stalls with artisans and designers showcasing homewares, gifts and products from across the Eastern suburbs and wider Sydney. More than 160 stallholders will have their original work for sale. They include interesting ceramics, handmade glass gifts, original fashion, clothing, blankets, knitted and wooden toys for babies and children, amazing jewellery, plants, swimwear, unique homewares and much more. Handmade gifts stalls by local artists and designers Beachside Bargain…

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Business & Career, Inspiration, Uncategorized

Buying in Bondi? What First Home Buyers Should Consider

28/11/2023

Embarking on the journey to buy your first home in Bondi, one of Sydney’s most sought-after suburbs, is both exhilarating and daunting. As a seasoned real estate professional who’s guided countless first-time buyers through this process, I understand the unique blend of excitement and anxiety that comes with such a significant decision. Let us navigate the nuances of Bondi’s property market together, transforming the complexity of buying your first home into an empowering experience. Why Buy in Bondi? Bondi isn’t just a destination; it’s a lifestyle. Buying your first home here means more than just owning property; it’s about embracing…

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Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

The lip flip: what is it and how do you get on board the latest trend

24/11/2023

The hottest trend in the cosmetics field has just arrived in Australia for the summer and those wanting the look can get it right away with the lip flip. According to Dr Vivek Eranki, CEO of Cosmetique, the lip flip is a technique that is achieved through placement of Botox into the edge of the lips to create a sumptuous lift of the lips. It is a natural yet stunning look that accentuates the pout and makes the lips look fuller, more defined and incredibly luscious. “The lip flip is a popular cosmetic treatment in Australia, arriving from America…

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Inspiration, School holidays

5 ways to get into the Christmas spirit in Sydney

21/11/2023

From free family concerts to decorations that make you go ‘ahhhh’. Here’s a taste of what’s happening during the festive season. 1. Christmas concerts Dust off your reindeer ears, put on your party shoes and kick off Christmas at our free concert series across Sydney. The first of 6 free concerts will kick off in Pyrmont on Friday 1 December and roll out across Surry Hills, Rosebery, Rushcutters Bay, Glebe and Alexandria. Performers include Sydney Philharmonia Choir, Justine Clarke and The Listies. 2. The lighting of the Martin Place tree The largest Christmas tree in NSW will delight audiences from…

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Inspiration, What to do

What happens to items dropped off at Recycle It Saturday – Sat 25 Nov

20/11/2023

Do you want to do the right thing for the planet by recycling your old lightbulbs, batteries, X-rays, unwanted clothes – but you find you never have the time to drive around to various drop off locations? Our Recycle It Saturday event is for you! It’s a one-stop-shop for all your ‘problem waste’ recycling needs, and you don’t even need to get out of your car. The next event is on Saturday 25 November from 9am to 3pm at Alexandra Canal Depot and is open to City of Sydney, Waverley and Woollahra council residents. Find out what you can bring. Due to processing…

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Inspiration, What to do

South Eveleigh, SUMMER EXPRESS

20/11/2023

Kick off the festive season with Santa sightings, free live music, pop-up games and kid friendly entertainment at South Eveleigh . Get ready to embark on a journey of holiday cheer as South Eveleigh introduces the exciting Summer Express, a unique advent-style calendar of daily holiday fun set to roll into town from Tuesday 21st November through to Saturday 23 December. The historic site of Sydney’s Locomotive Workshops will become a kaleidoscope of colour and activity for 5-weeks of free, fun events including Santa sightings, live music, pop-up games, festive food and drink offerings and family-friendly entertainment. Enter via Redfern…

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Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

5 relaxation practices to put into action before bedtime

16/11/2023

It’s been a long day, and you’re finally ready to snuggle up in bed, surrounded by soft pillows and cosy blankets. You close your eyes, looking forward to drifting off, but your mind is still buzzing with thoughts, to-do-lists, and worries. If this sounds familiar, there are a few practices you can try to help relax and calm your mind, ready for sleep. Here are our top tips to help you switch off at the end of a busy day. 1. Switch off with noise Have you ever experienced the tranquillity of raindrops gently pattering against a window? Or the…

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Inspiration, Kids, What to do

Telstra has switched on Australia’s direct connection to the North Pole

15/11/2023

Here’s how to make free calls to Santa’s Workshop from any Telstra payphone this year. The boots are polished, the bells are jingling, the big red suit is freshly washed and hanging on the line. For Aussie kids (of all ages), it’s time to ring in the festive season with the return of our Free Calls to Santa hotline from any of our 14,500 payphones around the country. And we’re opening the lines earlier this year so you can get your wish lists in with Santa until Christmas Eve. We know how kids of all ages love calling Santa. Last…

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