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  • To goo, or not to goo? That’s Cadbury’s eternal question

    Now I’m not loyal to many brands and chocolate is certainly no exception, but these little guys with their own personalities and quirks have me coming back for more every year – even to the point where I think I should “stock up” because its going to be a long hard year (or roughly 8…

  • When maths and design cross paths

    In the Brio office recently, an interesting conversation led not only to some confusion but also to the concept of what happens when math and design cross paths. It was all sparked by the recent release of GoogleLab’s “Julia Map” project, a tool for exploring fractals using the Julia set numbers, a HTML 5 and…

  • They don’t make them like they used to…

    I loved …Paul’s post last week of Back to the Future: a photograph concept. Photographer Irina Werning recreated old childhood photographs, with some very goofy results. This got me thinking – isn’t it great that we live in 2011?! The advertising strategies and fashion in the 70s and 80s is something quite unbelievable, but my…

  • The Pixel building proves to be Australia’s greenest building

    Melbourne’s new Pixel building, the first carbon neutral office building in Australia, has achieved the highest Green Star score ever awarded by the Green Building Council of Australia. Pixel achieved a perfect score of 100 points under the Green Star rating system for building design, whereas 75 points is the benchmark for 6 Star Green…

  • Woofstock Brisbane: A Festival for Dogs, this Sunday!

    Looking for something to do with your poochy-pal this weekend in Brisbane? Then get on down to Woofstock: A Festival for Dogs! Yes that’s right, a festival for dogs; a festival for dogs that will be raising funds for the RSPCA. Interested? Well, here’s some more info: It’s going to be a fun day out…

  • More than one string to their bow

    I haven’t been to a music festival in a while. In fact, my ticket to Future Music is proudly stuck on my fridge, acknowledging my return to contemporary tunes (from my usual 80s playlist). What I love about music, is how often it goes hand in hand with visual art. Brandon Boyd, the lead singer…

  • Wedding Inspiration at The Lane and Once Wed

    To all of you other there who couldn’t give a rat’s arse about weddings I apologise and suggest you tune out now as I’m about to bore you to tears. But to those who might be planning a wedding or helping someone else do so then hopefully this might help… Well I’ve well and truly…

  • Green Social Networking

    Wouldn’t it be ideal to have one central place online to find all of your ‘green’ needs!? Introducing Australia’s ‘The Green Directory‘ where green social networking comes together. Not only can you find green business, products and services but you can catch up on your Green News and also find out what Green Events are…

  • You Can’t Be Serious – my new favourite photographers

    In the midst of planning my wedding I’ve discovered some amazing photographers in Hailey and Andrew Bartholomew – the ridiculously creative duo behind You Can’t Be Serious. Their documentary style photography and film captures the beautiful, raw moments in life – be it a wedding, rolling around in the park or chilling on the beach…