Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts

Monday, September 19, 2011

Post Holiday Blues

©Kara Rosenlund

Thats right - I have Post Holiday Blues! Actually, I'm not the only one, between you and me Timothy O has them too. We stayed in a little shack high up amongst sand dunes with crashing waves below, cracking fresh crabs for dinner and drinking pina coladas while listening to Cameroon tribal music. Whales and dolphins played off shore in the sea and so did we! I now have 'new season' freckles scattered across my nose, a little memento of the fun had by the sea!

Guess what! There is a market this Saturday at the Powerhouse!
I found lots of new treasured bits while I was away too! Now that is exciting!
Hope to see you Saturday!

K xx

Monday, September 12, 2011

Bonnie Doon!

© Kara Rosenlund

The birthday festivities just keep rolling on here! We are off to Bonnie Doon* (as my friend Sally affectionately calls it) for a few days of fresh beach air and a good dose of sunshine.

A big thank you to all of our lovely friends and customers who braved that crazy wild wind and came by on Saturday to wish me a happy birthday - I felt very special... and a little wind chaffed too. Thank you Noemi for the gorgeous cake!

K xx

** Bonnie Doon is a holiday destination in the 1990's Australia film 'The Castle'.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Big City Life


Ah, big city life, I must admit I do love it. Sydney is such a superb city offering a diverse array of offerings. So much so that one could almost be forgiven to find themselves at a loss when it comes to the age old question... 'Where are we going to eat tonight?'
** Scroll down to the bottom for the short answer.

Thought I would share some absolute diamond recommendations on where to dine in Sydney. These come from Sibella of whom I had the great fortune to catch up with.

First on the list is El Loco. A pop up Mexican Cantina in the Excelsior Hotel in Surry Hills. Pure genius! The best taco's I have ever eaten (seriously), plus they are a cool $5! Hurry, it is called a pop up for a reason people.

Next is the Beresford, also in Surry Hills. Perfect for both pre dinner drinks and also dining. Timothy O relished the $5 pints from 5 til 7pm (so much so that we found ourselves there the following evening!) and then we dined in the Trattoria at the back of the bar.

Ms G's is a modern Asian experience in Potts Point. The title is a play on MSG. Lots of fun!

My absolute favourite, The Commons Local Eating House in Darlinghurst. Impeccable service and exquisite food, plus rocking Whiskey Sours downstairs! I could very happily live there.

For a cheeky pastry breakfast try Bourke Street Bakery. Actually, don't just 'try', you absolutely must! You could be deceived in thinking you are in Paris with the quality of their Pain au Chocolat!

The short answer to 'Where are we going to eat tonight?'..... no where if you don't book!

K x

Friday, June 3, 2011

Honeymoon Dreaming


With a honeymoon destination in mind, I was trawling through my file of 'dream holiday destinations' last night when I came across The Huka Lodge in New Zealand.

This one has been on my dream list for some time now. Founded in the 1920's, Huka Lodge is considered to be 'the iconic New Zealand retreat'. The lodge consists of numerous suites and exclusive cottages; though the superb Alan Pye Cottage has taken my eye! I can just see myself having a glass of NZ Sauvignon Blanc on those white canvas outdoor chairs in the top shot.

What are your dream holiday destinations?

©images above from the Alan Pye Cottage, Huka Lodge

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