by Cathy Camera | Feb 21, 2020 | Book Review
I must admit this is not the sort of book I usually choose. I was prompted to purchase Dark Emu when author Bruce Pascoe was referred to Australian Federal Police. In case you missed the controversy, Peter Dutton, Minister for Home Affairs, referred Pascoe to police....
by Cathy Camera | Jan 22, 2020 | Book Review
I absolutely loved this well written biography by the United States’ former First Lady, Michelle Obama. It struck me that recent reads that I’ve loved (both this and Leigh Sales’ Any Ordinary Day) have been ones where hope is a central feature. I’m definitely a glass...
by Cathy Camera | Jan 3, 2020 | Building Industry
You’re in the process of building your dream home and it’s time to choose your external and internal paint colours. Not a problem. You have your heart set on white. You’ve seen many beautiful homes use white to great effect. Then you see the colour chart – and there...
by Cathy Camera | Sep 23, 2019 | Building Industry
Last night saw the all -important kitchen reveals on The Block and the butler’s pantry became a talking point on Twitter. Dee Madigan, Creative Director of Campaign Edge, posted about her loathing of butler’s pantries, asking “why have a kitchen if you don’t want to...
by Cathy Camera | Sep 19, 2019 | Building Industry
Every year when a new series of The Block starts, my husband who is in the building trade, turns and says “We should go on The Block!” My response is always a laugh and “no chance!” While I love reality TV (my guilty pleasure), I would never be silly enough to put...
