Tarts Cafe revisited
Last year we held an Australian Society of Authors catchup in the boardroom of Tarts Café in Northbridge. The room was a perfect size and more importantly price … free for…
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Pink, The Truth About Love Tour in Perth
There’s only one word to describe the Pink, The Truth About Love Tour ….phenomenal. So much to ponder about, I’ll have to fill you in next week, but in the…
Have you ever imagined a different world? (MoMA Van Gogh, Dali and Beyond)
According to the Director of AGWA, Dr Stefano Carboni, that is exactly what the 90 artists included in the Van Gogh, Dali and Beyond: The World Reimagined exhibition did. And…
Taking a walk on the wide side
Last week I went for a wander and a ponder on a crisp winters day, and looking down I came across this …Prints © The Ponder RoomConsidering my proximity to the Perth Zoo…
Rendered motionless at The Saint Bistro
Apologies to anyone who received this earlier in their feed, not sure what happened there.The Saint offers an outdoor bar, indoor sports bar, lounge, function area, a Bistro and a…
9 restaurant marketing lessons learnt at Jamie’s Italian Perth
Last week I went into the city for a meeting, and as luck would have it, the end of the meeting coincided with the opening of Jamie’s Italian restaurant… I…
Going tandem in Beaufort Street (more great community public art)
Regular readers will know about my interest in community engagement strategies that foster positive community spirit and sense of place. The Beaufort Street Network has already been singled out as a collective…
New free Apps to help quit smoking (Inside the World No Tobacco Day Campaign)
As you’ll no doubt know today is World No Tobacco Day. Over the years Quit campaigns have won numerous awards, and with that in mind I thought some of you…
A sumptuous offering at Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival 2013
Last weekend I ran away to Margaret River where the waves, country hospitality and stories heard took me even further afield. What a treat sitting listening to the likes of…
What would you do if your child was wrongly accused of drug smuggling? (Snitch)
Does that scenario sound familiar to you? When I first heard it my mind flashed with images of Schappelle Corby standing in a heated Bali courtroom hitting her forehead. I…
A Seven Step Sales Approach to Mother’s Day
Last Friday and Saturday I found myself ensconced at the National Achievers Congress 2013, listening to the likes of Richard Branson, and The Apprentice’s Mark Bouris, fascinating speakers. Supporting them…
When life is good # 2 (When the show is free)
Last week I spent most of my evenings at the Perth Comedy Festival, which was held at the Astor Theatre, on busy Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley. As you’ll know from some of…
Making it happen (Behind the Scenes with Clockwork Orange director)
No doubt you can remember the effect that Clockwork Orange had on you the first time you saw it, I certainly can. So it was with some trepidation that I went…
When life is good #1
Sometimes you don’t need a reason to post other than to share something beautiful in the hope that it might brighten someones day. Oh and welcome Estonia, the latest place…
What constitutes an office? (Office on Harrogate)
Office (noun): A place where business, clerical or professional activities are conducted. Generally found housing a desk, chair, computer, phone, at least one wonky stapler and a plethora of pens. Last…
Would you go to a nightclub reunion? (Red Parrot Reunion 2013)
If school reunions fill you with an air of trepidation, try a nightclub reunion, and not just any nightclub, a club embodied with a ‘coolest of the cool’ tag. If…
What do you call a collection of comedians? (Perth International Comedy Festival 2013)
When I first read the Perth International Comedy Festival program I wasn’t sure who I wanted to see, then I got side-tracked by life and didn’t commit to anything. Last…
Who wants to write the next island paradise chapter? (Caribbean life 4 sale Ian Usher)
If you’ve read the earlier post about Ian Ushers latest book Paradise Delayed, which documents his time spent buying and converting his Caribbean Island into a liveable space, you may be…
