Mar 31, 2009 -
Happy April! It's that time again when I bring you my selection of must haves for the month. This April I'm looking forward to the release of several DVDs of cult TV shows and films, as well as some eagerly anticipated books and CDs.
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Mar 25, 2009 -
I just stumbled across this serene living room in the portfolio of Sydney-based designers Arent & Pyke, and I was really impressed with how intelligently simple it is. At first glance, there's nothing too captivating about the furnishings, and your eye is drawn to the artwork. Then, you notice the offbeat, geometrical presence of the furniture that's almost too perfect.
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Mar 20, 2009 -
Stop the presses, there's a new North in town. Granted not my town, and not even my pooch's species, but check out this penguin!
Tiny "North" was rescued along with his pal named – you guessed it – "South" from different beaches along the New South Wales state coastline.
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Mar 04, 2009 -
They've done it again. And, by they, I mean Sydney's Taronga Zoo. Home to the insanely adorable Pygmy Hippo named Monifa, this Australian zoo welcomes a new babe to their clique of cute.
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Mar 03, 2009 -
All of the new DVD releases hit stores (and Netflix) on Tuesdays. So each week in What to Netflix: New DVD Tuesday, I sort through the best of the batch and tell you what to add to your queue. In addition to my picks below, you can now watch Beverly Hills Chihuahua as many times as you'd like.
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Feb 26, 2009 -
Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman walked the red carpet together in Tokyo earlier today for another Australia premiere. Both actors took the stage at Sunday's Oscars, but it's Hugh's hosting job that is getting much of the credit for a boost in ratings. During the broadcast, Hugh poked a little fun at Australia and gave a shoutout to X-Men Origins: Wolverine, showing that this is one actor who takes his promotional work seriously enough to sing about it.
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Feb 23, 2009 -
If you caught my latest Designer Spotlight, you know to expect a masterpiece from architect and interior designer Scott Weston. His residential work is phenomenal but I've also got to give him cred in the commercial department. I was blown away by his design of this Sydney hair salon.
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Feb 23, 2009 -
Sydney-based architectural, interior, and graphic designer Scott Weston has a slew of awards under his belt, including Best Commercial Interior and Best Use of Color from the Design Institute of Australia. His design of the Medusa Hotel was voted one of "the coolest hotels in the world" by Condé Nast Traveler. I find his innovative use of color awe-inspiring, and his theatrical designs, be it a bell-curved ceiling or stage-like curtains in a kitchen, make each room in his portfolio a treat to enjoy — like tickets to a Broadway musical.
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Feb 09, 2009 -
Victoria, Australia is welcoming cooler weather, as authorities say it will take several more days to contain blazes that have killed over 100 people.
On site last weekend, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd proclaimed: "Hell and all its fury has visited the good people of Victoria in the past 24 hours." These residents can thank a record breaking heatwave and perhaps arsonists for the hellish experience.
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Feb 08, 2009 -
As we gear up for the Oscars, I'll be featuring the nominees for Best Costume Design. It's a big year for this category as the films nominated represent several vastly different historical periods. Be it eighteenth century England or San Francisco in the '70s, these films include some gorgeous threads.
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