A thank you to readers, messengers and sharers. A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows that epitomise the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 19 of a series. For a recap of Parts 1 to 18, click here. So, this may be the…

Just freeze your eggs and you can totally have kids later, yeah? A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows that epitomise the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 18 of a series. For a recap of Part 1, click You know, I…

Our real V Day hero. Image: Warner Bros. Pictures February 14 means one of two things: a day of love, or who gives a f*ck, with people falling firmly into one of either category. Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? While the origins of the day are…

A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows that epitomise the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 15 of a series. For a recap of Part 1, click The stress of the two pregnancy losses was taking a severe toll on our…

Just head to the baby market and like, get one? A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows of the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 13 of a series. For a recap of Part 1, click You just gotta get out there "I don't get it...…

Shame on you if you fool me once, shame on me if you fool me twice... A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows of the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 9 of a series. For a recap, click The day after saying goodbye to my…

Things were slowly getting toxic, and not just in the workplace. A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows of the conversations you have at brunch. This is Part 6 of a series. For a recap of previous blogs, click It was November, 2020,…

Whether it's true or not, redundancy always feels personal. A new personal blog series exploring the highs and lows of the conversations you have at brunch. Just after my Facebook Covid wedding, I got the news that my dad had been diagnosed with…

A new personal blog series from Jessica Taylor Yates. Explores the highs and lows of the conversations you have at brunch. Hi there, and thanks for visiting! I'm Jess, a writer and one of the co-founders of this website. You can find out more about…

Whether you prefer your dates with dinner, dancing, laughing or thrill seeking, there’s no shortage of creative date experiences you can enjoy in the city of Melbourne. As far as romance goes, Melbourne is continually rated as one of the world’s most…

Should the bride pay for the bridesmaid dresses? Are 'thank you' notes compulsory? What's a bonbonniere? Here are the do's and don’ts for a 21st century wedding. There are few events more engrained with time-honoured tradition than weddings. While…

Floriography - the meanings behind flowers The best flowers for romance Roses have long had an association with the art of l‘amour. With this meaning allegedly arising in Greek mythology, roses were said to represent the love and beauty of Aphrodite,…

Best wedding venues for every theme Beach wedding venues Victoria Torquay Resort, Great Ocean Road Picture yourself in wedding photos with the sand between your toes and panoramic ocean views. If your style is more sea than cityscape, consider a…

Whether you're looking to celebrate your big day on a rollercoaster, sitting on a medieval throne or with a giraffe, these wedding venues are anything but traditional. There are hundreds of weddings happening every day across Australia, and while…

Rihanna looking hot AF as a mum-to-be with partner A$AP Rocky. Image: Harper's Bazaar. Pregnancy. So hot right now. From Rihanna and A$AP Rocky (Riri!! We all thought with the crying emoji) to Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott, babies before marriage are…

Whether it’s a fancy gift or a heartfelt card, there’s no single answer as how to show your love this Valentine’s Day. Here's some inspiration to get you started. Valentine's Day became popularised by famed writer William Shakespeare in stories such…

What is a micro-wedding? A micro-wedding is when you’re not quite eloping, but not having a big traditional day either. The wedding industry tends to call a ‘micro’ or ‘small’ wedding anything under 50 people, or in some cases, under 20. During…