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The Dressmaker Exhibition at Ripponlea Estate.

April 25, 2016 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

A sponsored post brought to you by Nuffnang and the National Trust of Victoria. I was lucky enough to be invited to the opening of The Dressmaker costume exhibition at Ripponlea last week. What a beautiful, opulent experience, seeing the Parisian inspired fashions from the film. … [Read more...]

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Melbourne’s got culture. Strictly Ballroom, Thriller Live, Quippings, Jean Paul Gaultier.

February 3, 2015 Carly Findlay Leave a Comment

Last week was a fantastic week filled with culture. I love this city. It marked the twelfth year of living in Melbourne - and I certainly did a lot to celebrate!Leisa and I saw Strictly Ballroom the Musical on Tuesday night. I was a guest of Nuffnang. I loved it! I had not seen … [Read more...]

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Do one thing that scares you everyday. Ice skating.

February 4, 2014 Carly Findlay 3 Comments

I am often hesitant to do things that scare me. I am clumsy, accident prone and risk averse. I don't catastrophise but I am aware of my lack of coordination. So when my boy suggested we go ice skating to escape the heat on a 40 degree day over the weekend, I said yes and then I … [Read more...]

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Conversations with creatives – M’agapi

November 7, 2013 Carly Findlay 11 Comments

When I was at the Finders Keepers market in early October, I came across a stall with the most beautiful dresses, perfect for a spring wedding, a high tea or even the races. The brand was M'agapi. In my post market research, I saw that the brand sources fabrics from local … [Read more...]

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Julia Gillard in conversation with Anne Summers: “You have a decision to make: you could have a crap rest of your life”, [or you can move on].

October 1, 2013 Carly Findlay 1 Comment

Last night I saw Julia Gillard - Australia's first female Prime Minister - in conversation with Anne Summers at the Melbourne Town Hall. She and Anne spoke for 50 minutes and the audience asked a variety of questions for the remainder. It was her second extended interview since … [Read more...]

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