Have you just sent your munchkins back to school? How are you coping? My youngest had his first day yesterday, so I'm a bit of an emotional mess right now. Not him though. He's loving it! I've been distracting myself reading about the fabulous holidays all these lovely mamas had with their families over the summer. 1. It was all about the surfing and the … [Read more...]
Konnichiwa Kimono!
Now that the weather is starting to warm up, I'm seeing a lot of kimonos around. With a bit of a Japanese vibe and the practicality of keeping a cool breeze at bay, they seem like an ideal alternative to a jacket or cardi. Konnichiwa!! 1. Bohemian Traders Falling Flowers kimono 2. Forever New Anita Embellished Printed kimono 3. Bohemian … [Read more...]
Experience Japan at home
There are nearly 8,000km between Sydney and Tokyo. You can fly direct from Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and Cairns, with SYD-NRT (Tokyo) just under 10 hours flight time. As far as time zones go, Tokyo sits between Adelaide and Perth. At just an hour behind Sydney you can fly a fair way into a completely different culture without the pain of jetlag. That's a big tick … [Read more...]
A little bit of Japan in every day
During September and October I'll be taking a virtual trip to Japan and I would love if you could come along with me. No-one's getting on a plane. No-one needs a new passport. This is a series about doing the exploring from your couch or your kitchen or your bed. Wherever you might be reading this. Getting a little taste of Japan and perhaps some inspiration to … [Read more...]