Sabina Klein, artist. I’ve always found women who reinvent themselves inspirational, that’s why I’m excited to share the story (and beautiful home) of Melbourne artist Sabina Klein. Sabi’s world was rocked eighteen months ago after the sudden death of her father. It … Continue reading
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CONGRATS THE NAPPY COLLECTIVE
It’s hard to fathom how much The Nappy Collective has achieved in just one year. For one they’ve collected a whopping 109,669 NAPPIES. Giving practical and emotional support to so many mothers and children in crisis. SERIOUSLY AMAZING. I was so honoured to … Continue reading
The energy disorder scientist
“The first experiment I did that proved a gene was responsible for disease.. when I did that experiment and got the results on a dip stick I felt super excited, here I was discovering disease and I was the only … Continue reading
PAMELA'S HOME. HISTORIC MANSION
Pamela McLaren, curator. Pamela McLaren adds personality to her historic 1880’s home in Melbourne’s leafy Camberwell by layering eclectic, earthy finds from Africa and Asia and respecting age-old craftsmanship. ‘Ailu’ the Victorian Italianate home of Pamela and Campbell McLaren, their sons Lachy and Wes … Continue reading
Nicolette - the chief conductor
Nicolette Fraillon was just 12 when she set her sights on becoming a conductor. The only problem was all of her role models in the world’s orchestra pits were men. Fraillon’s dream profession was steeped in tradition and women were persona … Continue reading
The inspired adventurer
“He led me around the corner to a tiny apartment and we went in the room and before me was a tiny, very elderly man and he was surrounded by so much light, you just felt his energy. (I’ve met … Continue reading
Freddie, technology blogger
French-born Frederique Bros is a Graphic & Web Designer who started her own online lifestyle technology magazine www.womenlovetech.com/ to empower women with technology. It’s a helpful blog with lots of quick technology tips and reviews. Meet Freddie. Martine: Freddie what in your view … Continue reading
CAECILIA'S HOME, ECLECTIC VICTORIAN
Caecilia Potter, architect. Expect the unexpected when you walk through the doors of this rock star Australian home. ‘Huntingtower’ – the story filled, fun home of Caecilia and James Potter, their boys Jasper and Cyrus and two cats Cicero and Francis Bacon. … Continue reading
The fashion designer
“I came over here with $500 and my portable sewing machine and found a flat which I rented for forty dollars a week. It had a garage which became my empire (laughs) and one power point and on that I ran the sewing machine: … Continue reading
DI'S HOME, TOWN HOUSE BY THE BAY
Di Gillett, executive search consultant. Di Gillett is a passionate woman when it comes to expressing personal style. Need any convincing? Hello shoe collection! From the moment we stepped into her two-story townhouse on the edge of Melbourne’s beautiful Port Phillip Bay she … Continue reading