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Road to beauty
Wondering where I took today’s Jacaranda photo? This is Brisbane Terrace, Goodna. It’s so beautiful to drive along this street in Jacaranda season and arrive at the park filled with Jacaranda trees. Have you seen my Jacaranda map of Brisbane? You can see it here....
Brisbane’s Gabba
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1936 and the Gabba Cricket Ground. Image credit - Queensland State Archives Subscribe Sign up to receive Lady Brisbane's love letter of Brisbane sights, events and vintage images. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy....
Purple lace
Wondering where I took today’s photo? This is the magnificent Regatta Hotel on Coronation Drive, Toowong. Have you seen my Jacaranda map of Brisbane? You can see it here. Subscribe Sign up to receive Lady Brisbane's love letter of Brisbane sights, events and vintage...
Adorne yourself this Melbourne Cup
This year I’m happy to say I’m prepared for Melbourne Cup in fact I was prepared last week. I have my dress, shoes and headpiece organised, now I just need a bag and for that I’ll be heading to Adorne. If you are still looking for that perfect bag or accessories to...
Riverside Expressway
Friday flashback to vintage Brisbane of 1973 and construction of the Riverside Expressway. Image credit - Queensland State Archives Subscribe Sign up to receive Lady Brisbane's love letter of Brisbane sights, events and vintage images. Email Address Sign Up We...
Formaggio Pleaser
This week I was gifted a delicious cheese platter from Sophia at Formaggio Pleaser. Formaggio Pleaser create stunning cheese platters for every occasion from big parties to small get togethers using the freshest products to deliver fantastic flavours. Sophia, a...
Discover Tap’d in Ipswich
Ipswich is only a short drive from Brisbane and offers a fabulous selection of dining destinations and today I share with you my visit to Tap’d the next in my series of where to eat in Ipswich. You may not look twice when driving past the Prince Alfred Hotel but once...
Rainforest heaven
You don’t have to travel to North Queensland to explore the beauty of a rainforest when there is a rainforest located on our doorstep. This morning on Instagram I posted this photo and asked where you thought this location was. If you answered South Bank Parklands,...
2018 Queensland Literary Award winners
Congratulations to the 2018 Queensland Literary Award winners. I have Beth Wilson’s book Brisbane Houses with Gardens and I’m definitely going to buy Jackie Ryan’s book which last night received the Queensland Premier’s Award for a work of state significance. Real...
Sea of purple
Wondering where I took today’s Jacaranda photo? Yesterday when the sun was shining and the sky was blue we went for a drive to one of my favourite Jacaranda locations in Brisbane. This is Brisbane Terrace, Goodna.Have you seen my Jacaranda map of Brisbane? You...
Discover Dovetails Restaurant in Ipswich
If you’re looking to explore the foodie scene beyond Brisbane you’ve come to right Lady. Standby as I share with you my experiences when I recently dined at 5 Ipswich restaurants.From burgers to fine dining, coffee to cocktails there is a range of delicious...
Surfers Paradise beach
Friday flashback takes a drive down to the Gold Coast for a look at Surfers Paradise beach in 1980. Wow, so much has changed and the beachfront is now completely different, what are your thoughts?Image credit - Queensland State Archives. Subscribe Sign up to receive...