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A Day In The Life With Food For Everyone Founder, Gemma Leslie
A Day In The Life With Food For Everyone Founder, Gemma Leslie
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Food For Everyone Founder, Gemma Leslie

Find out how the culinary poster shop began, and why its latest collection is all about championing local legends — in collaboration with artists from Arts Project Australia.
A Day In The Life With Koala’s Product Design Director, Alexandra Owen
A Day In The Life With Koala’s Product Design Director, Alexandra Owen
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Koala’s Product Design Director, Alexandra Owen

The Sydney-based designer shares how she turned from fashion to homewares, and how living in Sweden influenced her design approach.
A Day In The Life With Digby Cakes Founder, Louie Digby
A Day In The Life With Digby Cakes Founder, Louie Digby
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Digby Cakes Founder, Louie Digby

The Melbourne baker shares how she turned to making cakes after a heartbreaking loss, and why Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is a cause close to her heart.
A Day In The Life With The Design Files' Founder + Editor, Lucy Feagins!
A Day In The Life With The Design Files' Founder + Editor, Lucy Feagins!
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With The Design Files' Founder + Editor, Lucy Feagins!

Join us for a 'typical' day in The Design Files' founder and editor Lucy Feagins — although no two days are the same in this office!
A Day In The Life With Landscape Designer Fran Hale Of Peachy Green
A Day In The Life With Landscape Designer Fran Hale Of Peachy Green
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Landscape Designer Fran Hale Of Peachy Green

From a trip to the tree nursery to a Northcote garden site visit, spend a nature-inspired day with Melbourne best landscape designer, Fran Hale of Peachy Green!
A Day In The Life With Cookbook Author + Culinary Icon, Stephanie Alexander
A Day In The Life With Cookbook Author + Culinary Icon, Stephanie Alexander
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Cookbook Author + Culinary Icon, Stephanie Alexander

As her 18th cookbook hits shelves and her Kitchen Garden Program continues to grow, Stephanie Alexander is inspiring the next-gen of cooks!
A Day In The Life With Interior Designer + Author, Lauren Li
A Day In The Life With Interior Designer + Author, Lauren Li
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Interior Designer + Author, Lauren Li

We join Sisällä founder, mum-of-three, mentor, columnist and new author Lauren Li for a busy day in her life creating chic and cosy interiors!
A Day In The Life With Rosheen Kaul, Etta's Impressive Head Chef
A Day In The Life With Rosheen Kaul, Etta's Impressive Head Chef
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Rosheen Kaul, Etta's Impressive Head Chef

We joined the creative head chef behind one of Melbourne's most exciting restaurants, Etta, to hear how she champions her Asian heritage through food!
A Day In The Life With Street-Style Photographer, Liz Sunshine
A Day In The Life With Street-Style Photographer, Liz Sunshine
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Street-Style Photographer, Liz Sunshine

One of Australia’s first street-style photographers shares a window into her world, documenting everything from fashion weeks to what people are wearing on the streets of Melbourne, or Paris!
A Day In The Life With Sustainable Beauty Brand Founder, Emma Lewisham
A Day In The Life With Sustainable Beauty Brand Founder, Emma Lewisham
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Sustainable Beauty Brand Founder, Emma Lewisham

We caught up with the Auckland based cult beauty brand founder, for an insight into her busy-yet-balanced daily routine.
A Day In The Life With Holy Sugar Pastry Chef, Audrey Allard
A Day In The Life With Holy Sugar Pastry Chef, Audrey Allard
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Holy Sugar Pastry Chef, Audrey Allard

Meet the pastry chef behind one of Melbourne's dreamiest new dessert spots, Holy Sugar!
A Day In The Life With A Rising Star In The Australian Ballet, Riley Lapham
A Day In The Life With A Rising Star In The Australian Ballet, Riley Lapham
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With A Rising Star In The Australian Ballet, Riley Lapham

We went behind the scenes with professional ballerina Riley Lapham as the company brings their 'Don Quixote' to the stage!
A Day In The Life With Architect + Grand Designs Australia Host, Peter Maddison
A Day In The Life With Architect + Grand Designs Australia Host, Peter Maddison
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Architect + Grand Designs Australia Host, Peter Maddison

After 12 years hosting the beloved series, Peter Maddison is onto his next chapter, and we joined him to hear all about it!
A Day In The Life With Local Icons + TikTok Stars, Ginger And Carman
A Day In The Life With Local Icons + TikTok Stars, Ginger And Carman
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Local Icons + TikTok Stars, Ginger And Carman

Get to know the fashionable, dynamic duo, whose fun-filled adventures (and inspiring approach to life) have made them Internet famous!
A Day In The Life Of Pidapipo Founder, Lisa Valmorbida
A Day In The Life Of Pidapipo Founder, Lisa Valmorbida
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Pidapipo Founder, Lisa Valmorbida

Pidapipo gelato founder Lisa Valmorbida shares a day in her life following the opening of the new Pidapipo Laboratorio store in Fitzroy.
A Day In The Life With Kate Reid, Founder Of Lune Croissanterie
A Day In The Life With Kate Reid, Founder Of Lune Croissanterie
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Kate Reid, Founder Of Lune Croissanterie

A peek into the inner workings of Lune's ‘croissant Formula One team’ - and what this impressive entrepreneur gets up to in a day!
A Day In The Life With Cooking Sensation Nagi Maehashi, Of RecipeTin Eats
A Day In The Life With Cooking Sensation Nagi Maehashi, Of RecipeTin Eats
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Cooking Sensation Nagi Maehashi, Of RecipeTin Eats

We joined Nagi Maehashi - and Golden Retriever Dozer - for a day in their life, cooking, photographing, and then even more cooking!
A Day In The Life With Zara McDonald + Michelle Andrews, Of Shameless
A Day In The Life With Zara McDonald + Michelle Andrews, Of Shameless
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Zara McDonald + Michelle Andrews, Of Shameless

The podcast powerhouses behind Shameless share an inside look at their day, running one of Australia's biggest podcasts!
A Day In The Life With Cook + Best-Selling Author, Julia Busuttil Nishimura
A Day In The Life With Cook + Best-Selling Author, Julia Busuttil Nishimura
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Cook + Best-Selling Author, Julia Busuttil Nishimura

Join our very own food columnist for a day in her life – with insights into her latest book!
A Day In The Life Of Costume + Production Designer, Catherine Martin
A Day In The Life Of Costume + Production Designer, Catherine Martin
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Costume + Production Designer, Catherine Martin

The four-time Oscar winning designer shares insights from her career working alongside husband Baz Luhrmann, and how she helped bring 'Elvis' to life!
A Day In The Life Of ABC Radio Host, Lisa Leong
A Day In The Life Of ABC Radio Host, Lisa Leong
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of ABC Radio Host, Lisa Leong

The host, presenter and author shares the positive affirmations and productivity hacks she uses to get through a busy day in her life.
A Day In The Life Of Warringah MP, Zali Steggall
A Day In The Life Of Warringah MP, Zali Steggall
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Warringah MP, Zali Steggall

We caught up with the Olympic medallist and former barrister turned independent politician ahead of the upcoming Federal Election.
A Day In The Life Of VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio
A Day In The Life Of VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of VicHealth CEO, Dr Sandro Demaio

The globally renowned public health expert takes us through a busy day leading Victoria's peak prevention and health promotion agency.
A Day In The Life Of Mecca’s Head Of Content, Zara Wong
A Day In The Life Of Mecca’s Head Of Content, Zara Wong
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Mecca’s Head Of Content, Zara Wong

We joined one of Australia's most accomplished fashion and beauty writers for a day on the job.
A Day In The Life Of Pastry Chef Patti Chimkire Of Mali Bakes
A Day In The Life Of Pastry Chef Patti Chimkire Of Mali Bakes
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Pastry Chef Patti Chimkire Of Mali Bakes

Inside the jam-packed day of pastry chef and cake baker extraordinaire, Patti Chimkire of Mali Bakes.
A Day In The Life With Trailblazing Curator, Shonae Hobson
A Day In The Life With Trailblazing Curator, Shonae Hobson
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Trailblazing Curator, Shonae Hobson

Inside the day of Kaantju woman and curator of Indigenous art at the NGV, Shonae Hobson!
A Day In The Life Of Food Entrepreneur + Media Mogul, Marion Grasby
A Day In The Life Of Food Entrepreneur + Media Mogul, Marion Grasby
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Food Entrepreneur + Media Mogul, Marion Grasby

The internet-famous chef, author, product developer and media mogul (of Masterchef Australia acclaim!) takes us behind the scenes of her business, Marion's Kitchen.
A Day In The Life Of Writer + Fearless Feminist Advocate, Clementine Ford
A Day In The Life Of Writer + Fearless Feminist Advocate, Clementine Ford
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Writer + Fearless Feminist Advocate, Clementine Ford

We spend a day with author, broadcaster and public commentator in the midst of the release of her new book - 'How We Love'.
A Day In The Life Of Dom Gattermayr, Co-Owner of Our Favourite New Cafe, Florian
A Day In The Life Of Dom Gattermayr, Co-Owner of Our Favourite New Cafe, Florian
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Dom Gattermayr, Co-Owner of Our Favourite New Cafe, Florian

We spent a delicious day with the young co-owner of Melbourne's fave new cafe.
A Day In The Life Of Textile Designer, Cassie Byrnes
A Day In The Life Of Textile Designer, Cassie Byrnes
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Textile Designer, Cassie Byrnes

The designer, mother and founder of Variety Hour walks us through 24 hours in her colourful (and hilarious!) shoes.
A Day In The Life of ‘Hamilton’ Star, Chloé Zuel
A Day In The Life of ‘Hamilton’ Star, Chloé Zuel
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life of ‘Hamilton’ Star, Chloé Zuel

Behind the scenes of the Australian production of the most famous musical in the world - with Eliza Hamilton herself!
A Day In The Life Of Media Powerhouse And Ultimate Creative Slashie, Sophia Athas
A Day In The Life Of Media Powerhouse And Ultimate Creative Slashie, Sophia Athas
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Media Powerhouse And Ultimate Creative Slashie, Sophia Athas

The founder of digital marketing agency Hatrik House talks us through the ins-and-outs of running a successful business in your twenties!
A Day In The Life Of Chrissy Lafian, Founder And Creative Director Of Suku
A Day In The Life Of Chrissy Lafian, Founder And Creative Director Of Suku
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Chrissy Lafian, Founder And Creative Director Of Suku

With teams in both Melbourne and Bali, Chrissy lets us in on how she runs the lifestyle brand she's built from scratch!
A Day In The Colourful Life Of Influencer + Entrepreneur, Flex Mami
A Day In The Colourful Life Of Influencer + Entrepreneur, Flex Mami
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Colourful Life Of Influencer + Entrepreneur, Flex Mami

Inside the refreshing daily schedule of Lillian Ahenkan (aka Flex Mami) - a guru for the modern age!
A Drool-Worthy Day In The Life Of Instagram Food Sensation, Ellie Bouhadana of Ellie’s Table
A Drool-Worthy Day In The Life Of Instagram Food Sensation, Ellie Bouhadana of Ellie’s Table
A Day In The Life

A Drool-Worthy Day In The Life Of Instagram Food Sensation, Ellie Bouhadana of Ellie’s Table

The cult status cook is an art director, project manager and producer of food-oriented events all rolled into one!
A Day In The Life Of Australian Fashion Icon, Lee Mathews
A Day In The Life Of Australian Fashion Icon, Lee Mathews
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Australian Fashion Icon, Lee Mathews

The legend of local fashion takes us through a day in the life of running her international design business.
A Day In The Life Of Rae Johnston, Trailblazing TV Journalist And Organisation Super-Woman!
A Day In The Life Of Rae Johnston, Trailblazing TV Journalist And Organisation Super-Woman!
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Rae Johnston, Trailblazing TV Journalist And Organisation Super-Woman!

We follow the groundbreaking NITV & SBS science and tech reporter around for a day, to learn just how she gets it all done!
A Day In The Life Of Fred’s Head Chef, Danielle Alvarez
A Day In The Life Of Fred’s Head Chef, Danielle Alvarez
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Fred’s Head Chef, Danielle Alvarez

Follow the daily routine of Danielle Alvarez, head chef of the renowned Paddington restaurant, Fred's!
A Day In The Life Of Artist, Designer And Small Businesswoman, Rachel Castle
A Day In The Life Of Artist, Designer And Small Businesswoman, Rachel Castle
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Artist, Designer And Small Businesswoman, Rachel Castle

The bubbly, effervescent design icon takes us through a day in her heavenly Marrickville studio!
A Day In The Life Of Hattie Molloy, Florist
A Day In The Life Of Hattie Molloy, Florist
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Hattie Molloy, Florist

From 2.35 am wake ups to 19-hour installs, there's no such thing as an 'ordinary' day for this Melbourne florist!
A Day In The Life Of Annie Portelli, TDF's Art Director
A Day In The Life Of Annie Portelli, TDF's Art Director
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Annie Portelli, TDF's Art Director

From shooting homes to managing major projects, our very own Annie Portelli shares her typical day!
A Day In The Life Of Anna Schwartz, Gallerist
A Day In The Life Of Anna Schwartz, Gallerist
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Anna Schwartz, Gallerist

We learn a little more about the day-to-day of this inimitable Melbourne icon. 
A Day In The Life Of Jamie Durie, Designer + Media Personality
A Day In The Life Of Jamie Durie, Designer + Media Personality
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Jamie Durie, Designer + Media Personality

We talk to a legendary Aussie icon about finding the time to manage his multiple pursuits!
A Day In The Life Of Benjamin Law, Writer
A Day In The Life Of Benjamin Law, Writer
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Benjamin Law, Writer

The groundbreaking Sydney-based writer shares how he finds stability while constantly changing gears!
A Day In The Life Of Elizabeth Kulas, Host And Producer Of The 7am Podcast
A Day In The Life Of Elizabeth Kulas, Host And Producer Of The 7am Podcast
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Elizabeth Kulas, Host And Producer Of The 7am Podcast

The host and producer of Schwartz Media's daily news podcast shares her typical day.
A Day In The Life Of Andrew McConnell, Chef And Restaurateur
A Day In The Life Of Andrew McConnell, Chef And Restaurateur
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Andrew McConnell, Chef And Restaurateur

We spend a day with the man who has helped defined Melbourne's culinary scene!
A Day In The Life Of Melissa Leong, Food Writer + TV Presenter
A Day In The Life Of Melissa Leong, Food Writer + TV Presenter
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Melissa Leong, Food Writer + TV Presenter

We spend a day with the multifaceted foodie, who has recently made the move from Sydney to Melbourne!
A Day In The Life Of Beth Wilkinson, Founder Of Lindsay Magazine
A Day In The Life Of Beth Wilkinson, Founder Of Lindsay Magazine
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life Of Beth Wilkinson, Founder Of Lindsay Magazine

An insight into the daily routine of one of Melbourne's most productive go-getters!