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Luxury Hotel: The Langham Melbourne

August 28, 2015 by Amy Darcy 4 Comments

I've been very blessed to stay in a fair few 5 star hotels now so I know the general way things work and what hotels should have on offer to its guests. However, as you may have guessed I have a bit ...

Hotel Windsor Melbourne

June 10, 2015 by Amy Darcy 2 Comments

Whilst I was in Melbourne recently, I stayed at the Hotel Windsor. The Hotel Windsor is a 5 star hotel and well known as one of Australia's grand luxury hotels. Built in 1883 it has stunning victorian ...

A Melbourne Treat: Brunetti’s Cafe CBD

May 21, 2015 by Amy Darcy 1 Comment

This post is sponsored by Di Bella Coffee One of my favourite places to visit in Melbourne is the iconic Brunetti's Cafe on Lygon Street. They have the most amazing cakes and biscuits and their ...

The Bohemian South Wharf Melbourne

September 17, 2014 by Amy Darcy 4 Comments

'Do you mind if we sit over there?' I asked the waiter at The Bohemian South Wharf Melbourne, trying to control my chattering teeth and pointing at the table with the sunshine flooding through the ...

endota Organics nurture – an impressive skincare collection for mum’s and bub’s + WIN the collection (valued at $155)

When it comes to mother and baby skin care products, I’m very particular. I am passionate about using safe, well-researched and correctly labelled products. I am pleased to share that endota spa has just released an impressive mother and baby range, endota OrganicsTM nurture. It has been developed alongside Dr Hayley Dickinson BSc (Hons), PhD…

How to Choose a Quality Rosehip Oil

I feel in love with rosehip oil many years ago when I noticed how effective it was at improving the elasticity and hydration of my skin. It also helped heal my acne scars. In fact, it was the first oil I ever used on my skin. Unfortunately, my second bottle of Rosehip Oil (a different…

How Mindful Eating can Change your Relationship with Food

How often do you tell yourself off for eating something you have mixed feelings about? On the one hand you really want the comfort, but on the other hand you want to stick to your intention to eat healthier. We humans have a complicated relationship with food, but honestly, it’s not our fault. It has…

Six things you can do to improve the moisture in your skin

Who doesn’t love that hydrated, dewy, fresh and healthy skin look? It’s #skingoals right? Well, over the years I’ve sought to find out what helps keep my skin like this and I thought I would share what I’ve learnt. I believe there are two parts to maintaining and/or improving the moisture in your skin. Today…

The most important thing you can do this Christmas.

Christmas is only five sleeps away. Eeeeeee. Are you ready for everything? Have you got all your decorations in place? Do you have your menu planned and your Christmas Eve grocery list written out? Did you remember to get the Bon Bon’s and the Christmas serviettes? And importantly – have you checked out my 2018…

3 Ways to Cut Costs While Travelling

Let’s face it: Travelling is expensive. After you’ve bought the flights, paid for hire cars, accommodation and travel insurance, you’ve already spent the majority of your budget before you’ve even walked out your front door. I know first hand how much travelling can impact your bank account, and how painful it can feel to constantly…

Elyse Knowles on overcoming the comparison trap – PLUS Win 1 of 5 copies of her new book!

If you hadn’t heard of her before, you probably became familiar with the name Elyse Knowles when she and her boyfriend Josh joined (and won) The Block in 2017. She’s an Australian model, Ambassador, Entrepreneur, TV ambassador and Influencer and she’s only 25! Talk about impressive! She’s also recently released her first book, ‘Living with…

Psychologists share How to Optimise Your Thinking to Achieve Your Goals + Book giveaway

Have you ever made a resolution that the diet starts today, only to succumb to the lure of a salted caramel brownie as you grab your morning coffee? Have you ever found yourself investing hours browsing dream holiday destinations online, when you knew you should be starting that overdue tax return? Or have you ever…

A Brain-boosting Breakfast – Avocado, Egg and Dukkah on Toast

I survived my evidence law exam today! This excites me because it means I have one subject left before I have completed my degrees! I’ve been tied to my desk with very little sleep the last week, but I’ve noticed how hungry I was when I was working. I thought it would be the opposite because I’ve barely had time…

Banana Protein Pancakes (Chocolate and Vanilla Recipes, GF, DF)

Looking for some ideas for a quick, healthy breakfast, or a post workout snack? I have recently adapted my ‘4 ingredient Healthy Banana Pancake’ recipe to incorporate some extra protein to give me more energy for the day, keep me fuller for longer, and to speed up the recovery from my active lifestyle. It also…

Blueberry and Banana Oat Smash

I’ve finished uni!!! Wooohhhoooo!! I’ve had a week of trying to catch up with work, blogging and the rest of my life (I spent three hours writing return correspondence to emails I’ve received in the last couple of weeks!), but am finally catching up with things and starting to feel like my mashed up brain is…

Antioxidant Boosting Breakfast Smoothie Bowl Recipe

I’m a huge advocate for meals that are high in nutritional value and I think this is particularly important when it comes to your breakfast. Starting the day with a nutrient filled breakfast sets you up for a successful day because your body is fuelled with what it needs to operate at its best. It also…

Poached Egg and Avocado on Quinoa

I’ve pronounced ‘quinoa’ wrong for a long time now and if you’re following my facebook page, you would know I’ve been scouting out recipe ideas but until now, had never cooked with it! It’s pronounced /ˈkiːnwɑ:/. Most recipes use it in a salad, but as a lover of entertaining with breakfasts I tried something different. Its…