photos by luisa brimble Surry Hills is south-east of the CBD, an inner-city suburb with a fabulous personality. It’s the perfect place to wander; passed dilapidated terraces, bustling cafes [...]
It was only when I looked through the lens that I saw beauty in concrete. Seemingly bland to the eye, concrete reveals its texture and quirk in a photograph. It has a surprising depth to it; [...]
A while ago I read an article about a couple who had just renovated their little cottage. “We lived in it for three years before we even drew up any plans,” they said. “We [...]
straw, leather, string, linen, petal, leaf, stalk and wax If I lift my gaze from the floor I am met with simple vignettes in summery hues. My eyes rest here for a while before they return to [...]
Let me tell you a story. When I first began thinking about a career as a writer I envisioned working in Paris. I had no grasp of the French language, still don’t, but I wasn’t going [...]
“You should step out of your comfort zone at least once a day,” said a friend of mine recently. She rolled her eyes when I told her that once a day was far too frequent. On Sunday [...]
Daniel is a movie buff with an unashamed passion for film. Me? Given the choice I will always choose a Romcom; I like the happy/light/sweet guarantee – simple and uncomplicated. We have a [...]
photos by luisa brimble Brooklyn is a little fishing town just north of Sydney, well-known for its oyster farms and river views. Whilst the marina, the local pub, the second-hand bookstore, and [...]
We were at the beach early on New Years Day, welcoming 2013 with its glorious blue sky. I like the fresh start of a new year, its newness and possibilities. I’ve been thinking about [...]
And just like that it’s Christmas time. 2012 has been abundant – with opportunity, travel, growth and love. I’m wandering into the festive season feeling incredibly content and [...]
wabi-sabi: the Japanese aesthetic that embraces the flawed, incomplete and ephemeral. Underplayed beauty is so appealing, is it not? The delicacy of a pot amongst wilting vines, the deep green [...]
In the current issue of Little One Baby there is a story, written by me, about the importance of recording childhood. Whilst researching I spoke to a bunch of creatives who, in their own unique [...]
