by ARossier | Nov 6, 2017
The Good Place I really enjoyed this quirky comedy with Ted Danson and Kristen Bell. Bell plays Eleanor Shellstrop, a vain and selfish woman who has died and, apparently accidentally ended up in “the Good Place”, where she knows she does not belong but is determined...
by ARossier | Oct 30, 2017
Australians are now known internationally as coffee-connoisseurs. We’re such coffee snobs that Starbucks failed to get a toe-hold in our market. But what makes a good coffee, exactly? What do we look for in our morning brew? And what are the options for making coffee...
by ARossier | Oct 23, 2017
This is such an ever-changing field, with new devices and apps seeming to come onto the market every month. So what are some of the best health apps out there? What do you need to maximise your smartphone so you’re getting the full health benefits? Activity trackers –...
by ARossier | Oct 16, 2017
Recently I’ve been on a reading spree, which has been an utter joy. So it’s time to share with my High Tea Party friends some of the latest books that have given me many delightful hours. Rules of Civility by Amor Towles This little gem cam recommended via a friend of...
by ARossier | Oct 9, 2017
We can now send messages to friends and family via SMS, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, email and many more different methods and platforms. But are we aware of the dos and don’ts of these communication platforms? Should there be a time cut-off for text messages? And...
by ARossier | Oct 2, 2017
Love hosting dinner parties but not the hassle? Here are some genius dinner party hacks that will have you relaxed, enjoying your friends’ conversation and not running around like a crazy person worrying about soufflé when you should be kicking back with a glass of...
by ARossier | Sep 25, 2017
Are you looking to put a bit more money aside for Christmas? Would you like to celebrate the silly season without a silly credit card debt come January? Well lucky for you we’ve compiled the best tips for saving money without feeling the pinch. Here are seven ideas to...
by ARossier | Sep 18, 2017
I’m very excited about the longer days and the onset of Daylight Saving in NSW, which will come into force in two weeks. Often after dinner in the warmer months we walk to the local park where the kids play or kick around a ball, and we get to know all the other...
by ARossier | Sep 11, 2017
Here’s a post from a couple of years back that might help you if you’re suffering from stress or sleeplessness … Sleep is in short supply in my house. That’s a relative thing to say, and as I type this I’m remembering all the newborn babies and...
by ARossier | Sep 4, 2017
Have you ever come home from a night out and spent the next day cringing at all the things you said? I’m not here to judge you. I’ve done the same thing many times. And this isn’t really about that. The only way to not make any faux pas in conversation is to never...
