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Flowers, when you think about it, are not a very useful present. A bag is useful. A set of bowls can certainly be considered to have a practical function. A bunch of flowers, au contraire, will spend a few days sitting in a vase of increasingly stale water, before their inevitable migration to the bin. Yet despite this apparent shortcoming, flowers are a gift very commonly exchanged between us humans. People give other people flowers all the time; dinner parties, hospital visits, Valentine’s Da [...]

Last weekend, a rare and wonderful event occurred. Rather than enjoy our usual Sunday morning activities of sleeping well past a socially-acceptable waking hour before settling in for a binge-watching session of Parks and Rec, my boyfriend and I rose at some horrendously early hour, forced our uncooperative limbs into clothing, and went for a bike ride.  And we found that we really enjoyed the ride, once we were out there. The sun was shining, but not too hot, there was a lovely, cooling breeze [...]

Alvin Fernandez, the creative force behind the dazzling Ae’lkemi label is still over the moon after being officially inducted into the prestigious Asian Couture Federation at last week’s inaugural ACF Awards held at Marina Bay Sands. As part of the Gala, Ae’lkemi showcased alongside some of the most unparalleled couture designers from ten countries around the world. ACF vice-president Emily Hwang, ACF founding president Dr Frank Cintamani, Alvin Fernandez and ACF honorary president Kenzo Takad [...]

Have you been in yet to try the delicious cookies at Cookie Dough Biscuits #timessquareclaremont? If not, you are missing out!! So many varieties and all delicious. You can eat in (with a great coffee to go with it) or take away to share with the family at home! [...]

Looking for a new holiday destination?  Head to Alpha Travel, Perth’s award winning boutique travel agency for all your travel needs. Alpha Travel prides themselves on their personalized service, commitment, follow up and care factor; not volume. With decades of experience, Alpha Travel specializes in world-wide travel planning, tailor-made itineraries to suit your personal needs and is renowned for their cruising packages, tailor made tours, corporate travel incentives and destination events. [...]

The Sydney based fashion label Leona Edmiston has trickled into Perth in the most classic vintage store found in none other than Times Square Claremont. This store is a must-see for women’s dresses in all that Perth fashion has to offer. The store is a cosy and interactive set up where shoppers can browse the beautiful garments peacefully. My personal favourite part of the store? The dressing room! The wallpapers compliment the colour scheme and furniture so well. Not to mention the great big m [...]

Moved across to Avion Way from what was once located at the Bayview Shopping Centre, is the one and only Bayview Medi Spa. This beauty spa is the spot to relax and have a proven miracle performed by the best on your skin. For the last 8 years Bayview Medi Spa has been in the caring hands of owner Dr. Bella Narsai. With a medical background in Dermatology and Surgery, Dr. Bella Narsai is thoroughly equipped to take skincare to the next level. Her extensive knowledge combined with her desire to [...]

One of the best things about Perth’s fashion scene is the unique individuality that comes from our boutiques. Right in the middle of Avion Way, Claremont is a store that demonstrates exactly what I’m talking about! Letizia Shoes is a label that drips Italian beauty.  Sam Letizia, the man behind it all, has brought his years of experience in the fashion industry into this work.  The label aims to ‘combine elegance and fashion for women that want the difference.’ The store interior itself has a c [...]