Inspiration Archives

McKeon St Plaza opening

28/09/2022

Come along to the opening of the project, called ‘Heart of the ‘Bra, McKeon Street Plaza’ on Saturday 8 October 2022. Kicking off with a Welcome to Country and speech from Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker to officially open the McKeon Street Plaza and ribbon cutting. The Cirkus Bizurkus will start with 2 hours of Cirkus Skool! An interactive playground for kids (and adults, if they so please) to connect with their senses, discover their hidden talents and invoke their magic! There will be face painting and roving entertainers adding to the party vibe throughout the day. And for the finale,…

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Inspiration

The Woollahra Garden Awards have returned for 2022!

05/09/2022

They are our sanctuaries: the places we spend time in to relax, connect with nature and grow our own produce. Now more than ever, we have come to appreciate our gardens and the benefits they bring. Woollahra Council would like to invite residents, businesses, school groups and community organisations to showcase their gardens by entering the 2022 Woollahra Garden Awards for the chance to win some great prizes. Whether your garden is big or small, we want you to share your creativity and sustainable gardening practices. Entries can be submitted in four categories: Best Sustainable Garden (including school and community…

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Inspiration, Kids, What to do

The Five Best Places for Kids To Write A Letter In The Eastern Suburbs

01/09/2022

As we all know there are so many things to do in the Eastern Suburbs and many of us that have lived in the East for a number of years feel like we’ve pretty much done everything there is to do, but have you ever thought about taking the kids out in the East to write letters? There are many benefits in getting children to write letters. Studies have shown that children who write handwritten letters have stronger reading and spelling skills, there’s no autocorrect when you’re writing a letter, so children learn how to spell a lot quicker when…

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Style Guide: How to wear pearls casually

26/08/2022

Just like diamonds, pearls should be an essential part of every woman’s wardrobe. But when was the last time you decided to wear pearls casually? Yes, that’s right, casually! Long gone are the days that we only wore pearls on formal occasions, with our little black dress and best heels. Instead, pearls have become a huge trend in 2022. With many women choosing to wear them as part of a ‘smart casual’ ensemble. Most recently this included The Duchess of Cambridge, who rocked her pearl drop earrings with a utility jacket. While they still match pretty much every dressy outfit…

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Want free native seedlings?

19/08/2022

If you have a garden, courtyard or suitable balcony, join the Waverly Council Living Connections program to grow your green spaces and help wildlife thrive. Participants receive free native seedlings and resources to help you on your greening journey. Join Living Connections to create a cool green garden that both you and local wildlife can enjoy. Help us establish 1000 habitat gardens by 2030 to reach the target set in our new Environmental Action Plan. What you need to know Living Connections is a free Council program to help you make the most of your outdoor space. Open to all…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Top 5 spots to enjoy jacarandas

10/08/2022

Our local area is beautiful at this time of year as jacarandas paint the streets purple. An iconic part of our landscape, these beauties bloom for only a few weeks each year – so get your cameras out before they are gone again! Here we share our local area’s top 5 jacarandas in the Woollahra Council area. 1. Oxford Street, corner of Glenmore Road The northern edge of Victoria Barracks is adorned by a row of stunning jacarandas. 2. Five Ways, Paddington Grab a table at one of Five Way’s famous cafes and soak in the purple splendour from all angles. 3….

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Inspiration

The WOODLE, Why we rock!

08/08/2022

The Woodle is a small family-owned business born, created, and nurtured in Australia. While we (Keets and Rohit) might be the ones writing this, The Woodle is all about you – the people and community that make up our brand. Immigrants Keets and Rohit Sharma arrived in Australia from India about four years ago and from the day they stepped foot in Australia, they knew they wanted to do whatever they could to make a new life for themselves, but didn’t want to forget their humble beginnings. And so they did, they created the ‘Woodle’, Australia’s homegrown loungewear brand…

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Aussie author releases third instalment of popular Dane Thorburn fantasy fiction series

07/08/2022

Fans of the highly acclaimed Dane Thorburn novel series, who have been eagerly awaiting the third instalment of the fantasy fiction drama, will be thrilled to know that the third book is now out and available for purchase online and through all good bookstores. The book entitled, Dane Thorburn and Nature’s Revenge, is set to keep fans of the series enthralled as it takes them on more exciting adventures. Picking up where the series left off in the second book, it is now six months after Royal Knight, Dane Thorburn, rescued Princess Vanessa from the City of Lost Souls. But…

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6 fun ways to be green with kids in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney

22/07/2022

It can be tough to find ways to have fun and be environmentally-friendly with kids in the East. But it’s not impossible! Here are a few ideas to get you started. And remember, even small changes can make a big difference. So let’s get started! One way to have fun and be green is by going on one of many coastal walks that Woolhara, Waverley, Randwick and Bayside Council have upgraded or created over the past few years. Or you can explore your local park or hiking trails, and there’s no need for any special equipment. Just dress appropriately for…

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For Mums, Inspiration

VENLA BONDI Makes It Easy for You to Become a Mini-Entrepreneur in Fashion

22/07/2022

VENLA provides a sustainable and convenient way for you to give a new home to your quality and designer clothing and accessories while making money in the process. Think of it as starting your own little fashion boutique by selling your preloved fashion! Venla Bondi currently has brands such as Valentino, Jimmy Choo, LV, Gucci, Moncler, Christian Louboutin, Zimmerman, Sass & Bide, Scanlan Theodore and many more. Book a rack in July to take advantage of the ESM Special offer: a reduced two-week rack rental of $160 (usually $210). VENLA provides an easy way for anyone to start your own…

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