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Sausage dogs are nothing to sneeze at…

Posted on November 7, 2009 by tracey

In other grand adventures recently undertaken at the Brisbane Finders Keepers markets, I found this gorgeous little embroidered tissue cosy by Edward and Lilly (seriously how cute is this sausage dog?). It was really hard to choose which coloured print … Continue reading →

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One Saturday in Brisbane’s Valley…

Posted on June 27, 2009 by tracey

The day has to of course begin with a wonderfully cute, awesomely comfortable pair of shoes (in my case a pair of Black & White polka-dot boots from ShoeShoe) which are perfect for driving and for walking. After a quick … Continue reading →

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Hi. My name is Tracey and I’m a coffee addict.

Posted on June 9, 2009 by tracey

I’ve always loved coffee. Even before I started drinking it on a regular basis, I loved the smell of it – rich, sweet and woody goodness. Coffee was my greatest support throughout the long years of university study, it’s accompanied … Continue reading →

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Things Once Lost Have Now Returned…Part One of Three

Posted on October 4, 2008 by tracey

This is the first of three ‘things’ which have recently returned to me…my apologies for those not living in Brisbane who may find this post has little relevance for them in content. However I’m sure you’ve all experienced the same … Continue reading →

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PJ Harvey Brings the Stage to Life

Posted on February 24, 2008 by tracey

With exposed wooden floor, subtle lighting and patiently waiting instruments, the stage was quiet and still, like a stagnant body of water which lies absent of life and devoid of life-giving oxygen. And then a whisper of air builds and … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Stars and Stripes or ‘A Night With Rufus Wainwright’

Posted on January 29, 2008 by tracey

A star spangled banner formed the dramatic backdrop to Rufus Wainwright and his seven piece band at their recent Brisbane performance. However the banner in question was far from what one would traditionally expect from an American flag. As pointed … Continue reading →

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Pete Molinari: Ric’s Bar, March 2007

Posted on April 14, 2007 by tracey

Bearing witness to something incredible within its natural environment is a truly wondrous thing. Coffee always tastes better first thing in the morning, grasped between two cold hands. Roaring fires provide the perfect accompaniment to cold wintry days. Wildlife is … Continue reading →

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Ash Grunwald, Pete Molinari: February 2007

Posted on March 27, 2007 by tracey

The stylishly laidback underground bunker that is The Living Room was the perfect venue for the seriously cool Ash Grunwald. First up though was a performance from UK artist Pete Molinari, in Australia to promote his debut album ‘Walking Off … Continue reading →

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Vashti Bunyan: Brisbane, February 2007

Posted on March 15, 2007 by tracey

It was always going to be an interesting mix of people who would come together to to see an enigmatic living legend like Vashti Bunyan. Loyal fans since her original release rougly thirty five years ago were there, as were … Continue reading →

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Madeleine Peyroux, CW Stoneking: January 2007

Posted on February 25, 2007 by tracey

The theatre lights dim. A single spotlight lights the stage. The inimitable Australian blues master CW Stoneking walks onto the stage in black suit and preacher’s hat. Like any well-mannered southern gentleman he is unfailingly polite and a man of … Continue reading →

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