I feel like May flew past in an instant. Some days I felt a little stuck and the creativity wasn’t flowing. I took that opportunity to catch up with friends and try a few great new places. It was so nice to take a little trip to Melbourne, even though it was short, but I felt a new energy after the adventure. I guess that’s a reminder to get out of my bubble when I’m feeling uninspired. Instead of battling in front of Photoshop, go out for a walk and see something new, get a cup of coffee at a new place, or see if a friend is free for a chat. I always feel much more inspired for having got out of the house and changing up my routine. I hope you had a great month! For more updates, behind the scenes and other fun, don’t forget to follow along on Instagram!

At the beginning of May I spent a few days in Melbourne eating and drinking all the things. I posted about it here. We stayed at The Como in South Yarra, which we loved. From the quirky modern styling to the comfortable beds and the best bathtub everrrr, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again. South Yarra is also the perfect jumping off point for lots of eating and shopping in surrounding Prahran and Richmond.

On a cold Melbourne night, we decided to indulge in a little carb-on-carb action with a potato pizza and a few glasses of wine at Ladro on Greville St. We loved the combination of tallegio, potatoes, truffle oil and basil. I’ve been to Ladro quite a few times over various trips to Melbourne and the food never disappoints.

Steph, Karen and I caught up for dinner at Tim Ho Wan in Chatswood. We went early and were seated straight away, but by the time we left there was a long line. Everything was delicious, and those famous pork buns are very special.

Gertrude and Alice is my favourite book shop in Bondi. It’s such a cozy place to while away the hours working or reading with a pot of chai on a rainy day.

When I need a break from my home office, one of my favourite places to get some work done is The Hill in North Bondi. Great food (and coffee, smoothies or cocktails) no matter what time of day or night you visit. The perfect local.

My sister Beth and I finally tried the Insta-famous Aqua S to try their signature sea salt flavour and the special espresso. I liked the flavours at first but struggled to finish it all! While it was mostly great for the novelty factor, I am looking forward to seeing what other crazy combinations they come up with.

Love seeing the change of seasons through the produce at my weekly visit to Bondi Farmers Market. Winter is definitely in the air.

After a meeting nearby, we decided to check out Redfern Continental one evening and were pleasantly surprised by this great new venue. I recommend the Slow Cooked Lamb Parpadelle. Perfect comfort food on a chilly night.