‘Fallout’ by Lesley Blume

Borrowed from Ivanhoe Library. 

A fantastic book about John Hersey and his publication “Hiroshima” in New Yorker in 1946. 

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Churchill & Orwell - The Fight for Freedom

Great book by Thomas E. Ricks, read by Piers Hampton. 

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‘Churchill & Son ‘ by Josh Ireland

A fascinating story about Churchill family, read by Andy Mace. 

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Kate is joining the team at Green Element Hairdressing in Port Melbourne

Kate Egan previously worked with me at Zucci Hairdressing in Ivanhoe. 

Then she decided to leave the salon (is it any wonder?), moved to Image At Katan on High Street in Armadale, another AVEDA salon in Melbourne. 

And now she is joining the team at Green Element Hairdressing in Port Melbourne. Although she’s not working at Covet&Co Creative Studio in Ivanhoe, this is exciting. 

I have some clients who still hold her in high regard for her work when she was at Zucci. 

I’m looking forward to seeing how much she’s grown as a hairstylist / colourist. 

Welcome Kate !

Photo by Hiro

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Churchill - Walking with Destiny

50 hours of joy listening to this brilliant biography written by Andrew Roberts, narrated by Stephen Thorne. 

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The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson

Subtitled “A Saga of Churchill, Family and Defiance During the Blitz”, it’s absolutely brilliant. Also , a good narration by Matt Addis. 

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Fateful Choices by Ian Kershaw

Subtitled “Ten Decisions that Changed the World, 1940-1941”, it’s a great story tells by this renowned historian. Also, a good narration by Barnaby Edwards. 

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The Mirror and the Palette by Jennifer Higgie

Subtitled “500 Years of Women’s Self-Portraits”, it’s a great book, also read by the author. 

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Seymour Cottage in Romsey

I’ve never heard of this historic place. 

There was a fundraiser this afternoon as part of Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival. Music, tea, tours...

It was a great day. And the painting was sold on the spot 😃

 Oil on canvas. 11x15 in. 

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Hitler and Stalin by Laurence Rees

Another great production from Audible, read by John Sackville. 

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People’s Choice Award - Banyule Art Salon

I’m very happy to be a winner of People’s Choice Award at Banyule Art Salon held at Hatch Contemporary Art space in Ivanhoe. 

Thank you all who voted for me. I hope you enjoyed the exhibition. 

My entry “Still life in a kitchen during Covid-19 home isolation 2020”. Oil on canvas. 14x18 in. 

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The Nazis by Laurence Rees

From Audible. 

Great investigation by the author, brilliantly read by Jonathan Keeble. 

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Hitler by Ian Kershaw

A fascinating story. 44 hours of listening. Good narration by Damian Lynch. 

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Banyule Art Salon

I’m taking part in this exhibition at Hatch Contemporary Arts Space in Ivanhoe. 

The theme of the exhibition is “COVID-19”, asking artists to produce work which were inspired by the pandemic. 

If you’re interested please have a look. 

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Hitler’s Horses

A fascinating true story by Arthur Brand and great narration by Joe Jameson. 

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