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Wallpaper…. A Design Friend

Wallpaper…. mention it to any younger person and they’ll talk about a background pattern for their iphone. But I’m talking about the stuff that comes in rolls for walls – hard copy! Often already glued, you cut it into required lengths, wet it or peel the backing, then haul it…

30 May 2021 | Life-Style

Travel: China For Two…well maybe….. One and a Half!

Let’s travel! This article about a trip to China by Lesley was published a few years ago. It’s a lovely story of grandparenting, travel and having fun. Thank you, Lesley. More please…! Here’s the article…. This week it’s great to introduce another new writer to the Viva 70 team. I’ve…

19 February 2021 | Life-Style

Poetry by Robert Mierisch

 Robert has so far been Viva 70’s only poet contributor and his work was published in May 2019..a treasure. I’m hoping to persuade Robert to create more poems for us in the future. Thank you Robert on this Viva 70’s walk down memory lane……….Here’s the article and his thought –…

19 February 2021 | Life-Style

Fashion: Alexander McQueen on Screen

 This was the very first article I ever wrote, two years ago for Viva 70. It took me a week of research and drafting, editing and angst to create this first piece of content. It was a magical moment. I felt very daring putting my writing out there, but as…

19 February 2021 | Life-Style

Fashion: Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion

Australian Indigenous artists have been recognised on the world stage for many years now. The vibrancy of colour, diversity, artistry and stories told, inspire educate, emote and engage us in the art of First Nation peoples. As art galleries started to reopen after Covid lockdown I was hugely excited to…

17 December 2020 | Life-Style

Music: Nick Cave Alone at The Alexandra Palace

The energy and communion of a live concert has been one of life’s pleasures. The buzz and bustle of the gathering to enter the arena. The anticipation and excitement of what will unfold. The hideously uncomfortable seats and mediocre wine in plastic tumblers. The new instant friendships with those sitting…

24 July 2020 | Life-Style

Book Review: Phosphorescence by Julia Baird

It’s called ” A luminous book full of grace” and “Glinting with insights, a boundlessly generous book.” And yes, its a beauty! It’s the sort of book where you ration its reading because you don’t want it to end. Julia Baird writes ” How do we continue to glow when…

29 June 2020 | Life-Style

Book Review: Born a Crime

Trevor Noah came to my attention on Instagram. He’s the clever, funny and utterly engaging writer, political commentator, satirist and current anchor for The Daily Show when he replaced Jon Stewart in 2015. Time magazine has named this 36 year old African American one of the top 100 most influential…

5 June 2020 | Life-Style

Book Review: Bill Cunningham Fashion Climbing

You don’t have to love fashion to love this book! In 2010 Bill Cunningham New York hit the cinemas. In this documentary we were introduced to this unique, genial, creative, talented individual who rode around New York taking photos of fashion events, fashion on the street and in the homes…

22 May 2020 | Life-Style