Pantone colour of 2012 is – Tangerine Tango
You can add splashes of Tangerine Tango to your kitchen with everten online.
1. Zero Japan Teapot, Pumpkin Orange
2. Life Factory Bottle, Orange, 650ml
3. Laguiole Debutant Orange Salad Servers

Pantone colour of 2012 is – Tangerine Tango
You can add splashes of Tangerine Tango to your kitchen with everten online.
1. Zero Japan Teapot, Pumpkin Orange
2. Life Factory Bottle, Orange, 650ml
3. Laguiole Debutant Orange Salad Servers
By Emily Harris – Melb Girl
SUMMER MUST HAVES!
It’s that time of the year again! Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to celebrate by updating your wardrobe ladies! This season there are so many hot trends emerging, you’ll have plenty to choose from…
Most importantly! Think bright, bold colours! Rainbow shades of sunny yellow, warm corals and orange, grassy green, hibiscus red, hot pink, plush purple and sapphire blue made their way down the runways and are now arriving into stores. Because of its versatility Turquoise is a great accent color in jewellery and accessories, and hues of pink will team with all your staple wardrobe items like denims and blacks. Patterns are also all around this summer. From floral prints to polka dots, mix in plain bold tones and some of your fashions from last season to look ‘hot to trot’!
So get shopping before you miss out!
Babycino’s
Northampton Place, South Yarra
0402 333 671
Opening Hours:
Open 7 days, 9am – 5pm
Little Eats ’soundbite review’
A backyard haven for parents and little ones. The kid’s are top priority here with an amazing play area, toys galore, changing facilities, highchairs, room for prams, lots of little eats for the little ones… the list just goes on!
Full review here at Little Eats
Mummy Organiser 2011
Take control of your life in style with the Inner-B Mum Organiser. This stylish diary organiser will help you get things done faster and more effectively, with dedicated spot for all your life reminders.
This stylish and practical design is the perfect accessory for every mum. A specially designed week to a view diary (December 2010 – December 2011) with space to write your appointments, to-do list, birthdays, anniversaries and a place for you to write your kids activities or plan your family dinners and outings.
Use the Mum diary organiser to keep track and manage your baby’s routine. It doesn’t take long to realise that you’re not just a mum, but your baby’s PA too. Keep on top of every single medical appointment, check-ups and social outings. It even includes your immunisation schedule. Inner-B Feeding + Sleeping journal also available. 2011 mummy organiser available now.
By Leah Squire BYOkids
We recently took our family holiday on Hamilton Island and it completely surpassed my expectations. Firstly it was all so easy, with Hamilton Island having its own airport with direct flights from major cities there is no waiting around with the kids. One flight then straight off onto a shuttle and within 5 mins you are at your accommodation. How easy is that!
We stayed in a 1 brm Whitsunday Holiday Apartments perfectly located opposite beautiful Catseye Beach. Down on the beach plenty of activities were on offer such as kayaking, snorkelling, beach volleyball etc. We spent plenty of time lounging around the pool, cocktail in hand. The kids headed off each day to activities at the sports and recreation centre taking part in kids squash comps, table tennis, bingo, mini golf and we all enjoyed the buggy rally.
Being fine food lovers one of the highlights for us was the fantastic choice of restaurants, cafes, bars etc. Kids under 12 eat free in a a range of restaurants and their meals were superb as were ours. The apartments are self contained but with the kids eat free offer we were eating out for less than it costs for the four of us to eat out at home and the food was truly spectacular hence our kitchen remained spotlessly unused for the duration of our stay.
There is no way you can get bored on Hamilton island with a busy sports team running activities all day. Plus an aquatic driving range, wire flyer, loads of day tours, bars, shops, a koala and crocodile park, walking trails, pools and heaps more. Free shuttles can get you anywhere you need to go picking up in numerous locations and run continuosly all day otherwise hire a golf buggy and have some fun.
The kids club offers a safe secure environment with a really enthusiastic fun team for kids from 6 weeks of age. They offer separate sections depending on the kids ages with age suitable games and activities. Our kids were too busy to go to kids club but I wouldnt have hesitated to enrol them for a day or two if we wanted a special day out. The kids club was spotlessly clean and all the kids were having a great time. Kids club is an additional charge but costs are reasonable. The kids club also offers a toy library where you can hire a selection of beach toys, lego, games etc daily or by the week.
There are loads of accommodation choices and they cater well for small or large families with everything ranging from hotel rooms to houses available.
Our must do recommendations: breakfast at Toucan Tango’s (the pancakes are to die for) family dinner at the steakhouse, romantic dinner for two at the Italian restaurant, get the whole family involved in beach volleyball, take the golf buggy rally challenge, wander around the marina whilst enjoying fish and chips and last but not least find a lounge on the beach or by the pool and claim it!
Fenix – owner Gary Mehigan
680 Victoria St, Richmond
9427 8500
www.fenix.com.au
Opening Hours:
Open for coffee daily from 8am, lunch from 12pm
Open for breakfast at 8.30am on weekends only
Open for dinner at 6pm Monday to Saturday
Little Eats ’soundbite review’
A good option for a family brunch get together, Sunday lunch with the extended family, or a coffee and fruit salad after a walk or cycle along the river.
Full review here at Little Eats
Splurge V Steal
It’s getting close to Spring Racing season, and that means a new outfit for all the ladies…
But when it comes to price, we all know you get what you pay for… Right?
We are not so sure about that! Take a look at these 2 new season looks and compare the difference for yourself.
LOOK 1
Dress – Black Tara Dress, $469 – itsthenewblack.com.au
Heels – YSL Tribtoo Pumps, $1310 – cultstatus.com.au
Headband – JENNIFER BEHR Headband, $290 – colette.fr
Clutch – A.McQueen Novak Clutch, $2410 – cultstatus.com.au
Ring – YSL Enamel Ring, $325 – cultstatus.com.au
Earrings – YSL Flower Earrings, $385 – cultstatus.com.au
Total price of look – $5189
LOOK 2
Dress – Bardot Seas Shell Dress, $100 – bardot.com.au
Heels – Wanted Shoes NUDE PATENT, $150 – westfield.com.au
Headband – Bardot Bow Lace Headband, $15 – bardot.com.au
Clutch – Camel Small Clutch Python, $155 – itsthenewblack.com.au
Ring – Double Leaf Ring, $15 – generalpants.com.au
Earrings – PYTHON EARRINGS, $95 – thegrandsocial.com.au
Total price of look – $450
Over the next few months OiOi will be releasing their Spring/Summer range of nappy bags, starting with August 15th all the way through to November. BuBbee will be taking pre-orders so you can secure your must have new season fashion accessory.
Nestled against the shores of Bali’s famed Kuta beach on an impressive three-hectare prime site right in the heart of Bali’s entertainment and shopping district, the Hard Rock Hotel Bali is Asia’s first Hard Rock Hotel. The resort features 418 tribute rooms and suites fit for a rock star. The walls are adorned with images, memorabilia and icons reflecting the revolution that changed the face of music, fashion and the arts, celebrating artistes from the 50’s to late 90’s.
Rockin’ Tots to Grunge Grand Dads, the hotel is here to rock yer socks off! With Hard Rock’s signature of limitless energy, unparalleled creativity and quality service, Hard Rock Hotel Bali is a place where hotel guests can rekindle the atmosphere of the past 40 years of rock and roll culture! Come to Hard Rock Hotel Bali and feel like a star! It is all about the experience. Located just 10 minutes drive from the Bali airport and right at the heart of Bali’s entertainment and shopping district. The famous Kuta beach is right at the doorstep of the Hard Rock Hotel.
Family holidays always translate to lots of fun for kids at Hard Rock Hotel Bali! For the little ones, Lil’ Rock Kids Club will keep them Min iMoccupied with fun activities and games, such as Lego building, Play Doh modeling, Balinese dances or Treasure Hunts. There is always something exciting at Lil’ Rock, supervised by experienced staff.
And the best news is Bali is on sale at BYOkids, contact a consultant to tailor a package for your family.
Win your family a holiday in Wonderland – To celebrate the release of Alice In Wonderland on Disney Blu-ray Value Pack and DVD on July 1 Disney & BYOkids are giving you the chance to win a family escape. Imagine 5 nights in a 2 bedroom villa at the beautiful Islander Noosa Resort. You’ll be in Wonderland with this prize, the resort is superbly located alongside the Noosa River with plenty of room for the kids to swim, run and play. The resort is located in the heart of Noosaville within walking distance to cafes and shops and across from the Noosa River Foreshore. There are 3 pools plus 3 spas, 2 saunas, 2 full size tennis courts, Gym, BBQs, Games Room and WIFI. We’ll throw in the flights and car hire to make a truly wonderful wonderland experience…
Simply visit BYOKids and tell them 25 words or less why you would like to win this fabulous prize.