

Time is in short supply in our super-busy world, so it’s usually a last-minute rush to the shops when you want to congratulate, celebrate or commiserate with a friend, family member, colleague or client.
We’d rather save ourselves the hassle and go online to Vicki Tonner’s brilliant website, A Box Of… where you can choose from the stunning range of pre-selected gift boxes filled with beautiful, useful items packed with love and kindness.
When you walk through the doors of Malpara Florist your senses go into overload; the memories of picking lavender on that farm in Tasmania or your of Grandad who grew a rainbow of gerberas in the front garden...flowers hold the power of emotion like nothing else on earth.
Beyond the beauty of classic and contemporary arrangements you will find baskets and balloons, gifts and home decor at Malpara Florist.
buzz
millenial pink owned 2017, but now we’ve moved onto Gen Z yellow so expect fashion, beauty, interiors and upcoming Insta feeds to be all shades of sunshine in 2018.
luxe
electric toothbrushes aren’t exactly display-worthy but the rose gold Genius from Oral-B gets a big style tick, rrp $349.99 call 1800 641 820 or visit www.oralb.com
hear
expect to hear more from Cuban beauty Camilla Cabello. Her 2017 breakout hit HAVANA created tsunami on the charts. Crossing fingers for an Australian tour soon.
want
ditch the bra for this summer stand-in - somedays lovin sand restless wanderer bikini top $39.95 from www.princesspolly.com
look
the innovations in pastel hair hues mean continues and if you haven't already it's time to get creative with Schwarzkopf Pro intermixable pastel toners available from
TOUCH OF UTOPIA
Matthew Gianoulis Photography
The 2017 QLD Commercial Photographer of the year is only the first of many of his accolades.
Matthew also happens to be the Creative Consultant of East Coast Style Collective.
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."
- HELEN KELLER