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Empowering women only self defence lessons in Perth

When it comes to combat sports, there are plenty of options and styles to explore around Perth from traditional karate schools, to mixed martial arts gyms, to free, all-women’s boxing clubs. With International Women’s Day just gone, ladies of Perth can unleash their girl-power with these women-only self-defence classes, championing female empowe...

Perth boutique homeware stores

If the WFH movement has inspired you to do some redecorating, you’re not alone. But instead of rushing to the homeware giants, why not consider pleasing your inner interior designer by checking out some of Perth’s top homeware boutiques? Many of these are family-run businesses, and offer a range of locally-made homeware and quirky home décor. Pl...

Unique Christmas gift ideas

The masses of crowds, limited parking and sweltering Perth heat is enough to defer most of our Christmas shopping to the last minute. Plus, online shopping and postage time can be a gamble with the 25th creeping closer. Save yourself from venturing out into the festive madness with these great last minute Christmas ideas that can be instantly gi...

How to start and maintain a flourishing terrarium in Perth

An easy-to-maintain and eye-catching way to add a bit of greenery to your indoor décor, terrariums have really taken off in popularity in recent years. Whilst a lot of people think a terrarium is anything planted in glass, in fact, terrariums are micro-gardens that are self-sustaining and create their own water cycle. As soon as you put a lid o...

5 kitchen staples that are surprisingly easy to make

Self-isolation is the time to recreate days of old and learn how to make your kitchen staples from scratch! We did some research and found these 5 staples surprisingly easy to make. Jam An oldie but a goodie, jam is perhaps the easiest to make of the list. To make enough for one jar, all you need is half a kilo of berries, half a cup of white ...