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dandi

If you ever doubted what a difference good napery makes then these pics should surely dispel that idea. It makes me want to fling open my cupboards and rid them of anything that isn't fresh and fun...

ruby slipper

I was disappointed to recently learn that Heidi Albertiri was leaving the gorgeous little flower and homewares shop in Sydney's Paddington, Ruby Slipper. But it's for love... so she's absolutely f...

GALLERIST SHELLEY COLLINS TRBUHOVICH

If you are a Real Living reader, you may recognise Shelley Collins Trbuhovich. She was featured with her partner Stephan in the May 2008 issue talking about their business Galerie Montmartre. What...

sleep sanctuary

The temperature was 5 degrees cooler than average this morning - who can say no to a cashmere hotwater bottle!Slumber pack The Sutton sistersI cannot tell you how much of a baby I am when it com...

little gypsies

It's so true when people say there are so many great things to buy for children now. Even so, there are still too many "made in China" products for my liking. Quality is always preferred over quant...

sarah vintage by sarah green

There is something wonderful about people who decide to take the plunge and follow their dreams. Sarah Green is a shining example. After years of working in the catering and events industries she d...

imprintables

You may recognise the work of Nathalie Rivet - she's the woman behind Imprintables. I've featured her "thank you" notes a few times on the blog. They're just so darn cute. Since then I've spoken t...

remo

You've got to love a man whose email signature reads: Remo GiuffréMerchant & ThinkerFounder, REMO General StoreCoFounder, General Thinking NetworkBut that's not all there is to love. REMOGenera...

secrets du potager

Late last week I visited the Life In Style trade show and discovered that Secrets du Potager is now available in Australia thanks to Virginie Fontes, owner of Honey Bee Homewares. I don't have a ga...

chic in the city

Siobhan, who runs the tours, is on the left. The other week I got the chance to take one of the Chic in the Cityshopping tours. And I have to admit that even though I've lived in both Sydney's P...