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Fortitude Valley Police Station
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1935 and the Fortitude Valley Police Station. Fortitude Valley Police Station was built in 1935 on the corner of Brookes and Wickham Streets, Fortitude Valley, the building is made of brick and sandstone. Image credit -...
Nostimo Restaurant masterclass
When I recently received an invitation to take part in a intimate masterclass with Chef David Tsirekas, Chef in Residence at Nostimo Restaurant, where he was going to showcase his signature dish, Pork Belly Baklava, I couldn’t reply ‘yes’ quick enough. I’ve long had a...
Postcards from the Great Houses of Ipswich
Heritage homes are a passion of mine and when the opportunity arises to take a peek inside, I’m there. Recently Great Houses of Ipswich opened three magnificent privately owned, heritage homes to the public. The Ipswich Regional Branch of the National Trust of...
The Courtyard at Victoria Park
I love Victoria Park. So much so that I celebrated my birthday there last year. The venue is truly beautiful, while there are a number of function spaces available to hire, they also have the prettiest putt putt golf course in Brisbane, a relaxed dining bistro serving...
Brisbane Open House 2018
Brisbane Open House (BOH) 2018 launched today at the Tivoli Theatre and this year there are 114 buildings to explore and more than 50 events and walking tours throughout the weekend of 13 and 14 October. Brisbane Open House is a free event, providing visitors with the...
Brisbane Marriott makeover
Brisbane Marriott is one my favourite Brisbane hotels, with luxurious rooms, deliciously comfy beds, fabulous views, friendly staff and amazing food, what's not to love about this magnificent Brisbane hotel. But have you heard the news ... Just in time for her 21st...
Picking strawberries
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1954 and a young lady picking strawberries at Redlands strawberry fields. Image credit - State Library of Queensland Flickr Subscribe Sign up to receive Lady Brisbane's love letter of Brisbane sights, events and vintage images....
Spring High Tea heaven
Celebrate Spring at Brisbane's multi award winning Bacchus Restaurant, home of the perfect high tea, and experience one of their 5 new high teas announced for Spring 2018. Bacchus is Brisbane’s home of elegant dining and this Spring they proudly introduce their Spring...
Win this Spring at the Brisbane Arcade Spring Fair
Stroll down memory lane when you visit the Brisbane Arcade 'Spring Fair' Flower Show, take a photo and you may have the chance to win a $500 Brisbane Arcade shopping experience. This year's Brisbane Arcade floral theme pays homage to the fun on an old fashioned Spring...
Brisbane Arcade Spring Fair
Beautiful Brisbane Arcade – the city’s grandest and most iconic shopping destination – has been drenched with flowers in a kalidoscope of colour to create a floral themed Spring Fair. This year’s 'Spring Fair' themed floral wonderland is now open to the public for one...
Elegant Spring fashion
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1935 and four ladies looking lovely in their large picture hats, elbow length gloves and elegant dresses. Who would have thought that dressing for a day at the cricket was such a stylish affair. Image credit - State Library of...
Brisbane Word Lovers
Listen up Brisbane readers, writers and thinkers, the Brisbane Writers Festival, now in it's 56th year, has always explored the big ideas and this year is no exception. With over 200 internationally renowned writers, thinkers and opinion makers appearing at the State...