Turning ten is a pretty big deal. The Gold Coast's own consciously created jewellery brand YCL has celebrated the momentous milestone by unveiling a brand-new showroom in Burleigh Heads. If you're keen to shop small this Christmas, read on for all of the details ... more
We love summer for the warmer weather but we also hate the season for some of the gross, sweaty effects of humidity. A key one being body acne, which can appear on the back, chest, butt, legs, and bikini line. If you're keen to summer-proof your skin, say hello to Plendi's multipurpose masking treatment helping you say buh-bye to body acne and folliculitis – the Outback Mud Mask. more
Low-impact but high-intensity, pilates classes leave you feeling stronger, longer and leaner – and let's be real, pretty sweaty. But damn, do you feel good after! We're always on the lookout for a new pilates class to try out, so when we heard that iconic Bondi Beach-born wellness brand Peaches Pilates was finally coming to the coast, we were already halfway out the door with our grip socks and water bottles. Here are all of the booty-toning details ... more
Look, it's time to face the cold, hard truth – Christmas is going to be here before we know it. If you're eager to get a head-start on your festive shopping, we've sniffed out a new present idea and they're called Cookit gift boxes. These vibrant packages are filled with a coffee-table-ready cookbook and some seriously cute kitchen essentials that will put a smile on the dial of the Nigella, Jamie or Gordon in your life. more
Cozzie Livs is making a lot of things hard at the moment, one being conscious consumerism. We try our best to shop sustainably but with price increases on just about everything (feeding your family for under $10 is well and truly a thing of the past), it's proving more difficult than ever to shop in a way that makes a positive social, environmental or economic impact. Enter Mates Rates, an online membership platform connecting consumers with a curation of Australian-owned and operated brands – and offering conscious consumers an enticing discount. more
Whether it's sweating it out in infrared saunas, immersing ourselves in ice baths or practising yin yoga, a lot of us are taking extra steps towards working on our wellness. That's why the arrival of Kirra Beach's new European-style bathhouse and studio gym, Native State, has come at just the right time. Promising an unparalleled wellness experience, Native State hopes to help people reach their full physical and mental potential through the use of world-class facilities, hydrothermal therapies and daily fitness classes. more
We’re in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, which means a lot of us have had to sacrifice many things we love so we can, you know, afford to live. If the idea of a holiday is completely out of the budget, then you'll be happy to learn that Virgin Australia has recently released some pocket-pleasing sales on flights around Queensland if you’re travelling between October 2023 and June 2024. If you’re keen for a budget-friendly holiday, keep reading for all of the details … more
It’s usually around August when the wheels start to fall off, our routines are a lot harder to stick to and we crave a little respite from life's daily challenges. To help save us from overload burnout, Crystalbrook Collection is having one massive sale with 40 percent off stays if you book before Monday August 28. Here are all of the juicy details ... more
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2023 is the year of self-care, and we're looking to carry this theme into 2024 and beyond. It's divine timing then that a new wellness destination has been announced for Tamborine Mountain next year. An elemental bathhouse nestled within the tropical rainforest, SOL Elements will feature a bounty of blissful facilities and treatments, from a Himalayan salt cave to detoxifying saunas. more
The mid-year funk has well and truly hit us, so the idea of kicking our feet up inside the surrounds of a luxe spa sounds pretty dreamy to us. If you're keen to enter your ~self care era~ go ahead and get excited for Spa by JW, a serene spa set that has just opened in the heart of Surfers Paradise. more
We all know weddings are expensive, and in the current economy forking out tens of thousands of dollars on the big day is unlikely given life’s other priorities. If you’re looking for the ultimate reason to not have to invite Tom, Dick and Harry to your wedding, then this exciting new wedding venue may just be your answer. Introducing Wham Bam Thankyou Sam – Brisbane’s first ever micro-wedding venue, offering modern-day romantics an intimate, stress-free and super-fun wedding day. more
While it's still technically winter, spring will be here before you know it. The change of seasons brings an abundance of beautiful blooms and there's no easier way to get fresh florals to your house or to a loved one than with local flower-delivery service, Flowers Gold Coast. Boasting bouquets upon bouquets of bewitching blossoms and same-day delivery (bonus!), this Gold Coast business curates special flowers for those special moments – or you know, when you just feel like treating yourself. more
Here at The Weekend Edition, we love our food. If you've been following us for a while you know that food, whatever form it may come in, is kinda our jam. So when an Australian brand creating super-cute, hyper-realistic food-inspired products came to our attention, we instantly fell in love. Introducing Nonnas Grocer – a concept store offering a fruit market-full of fruit and veggie-inspired candles. more
If you're keen to elevate your skincare ritual beyond your nightly glazed-doughnut routine, there's a brand-new bar that you need to know about. No, not the cocktail kind (although you can enjoy a post-treatment sip if you fancy), the skin kind. It's called The Facial Bar and it's opened in the spot in between Bonita Bonita and Cantina in Mermaid Beach. more
You're getting married! Firstly, congratulations! Secondly, here comes the fun part – planning your big day! While some have been Pinteresting their dream 'I do' since kindergarten, others are quite the opposite and haven't a clue where to start. If you and your forever love find yourselves in the latter category, fret not – we've got you. When it comes to getting hitched, the most important question to answer at the start of the planning process is what kind of wedding do you want – low-key beachside do? Something a little more lavish? Bigger than Ben-Hur? The options are endless! We've done the leg work to round up some of the Gold Coast and Northern River's best wedding venues in 2023. more
Wedding season is almost here! If you're planning your big day and need to lock down the perfect venue, we've got some good news. A new contender for your dream wedding venue is opening this August and it promises a picturesque setting for your nuptials. Introducing Kwila Lodge, the coast's newest (and at the same time, one of the oldest) wedding and events space. more
If you daydream about hitting pause on the daily grind and heading into the wilderness for the weekend only to come crashing back to reality when you remember that you lack the necessary equipment, skills and time it takes to plan such endeavours, say hello to Heart & Lava – the Gold Coast's newest nature-based adventure company. Created and imagined by three intrepid wanderers, Heart & Lava is intended to help guide you out of your comfort zone and into the great outdoors with a range of consciously curated and all-inclusive retreats. Here's everything you need to know ... more
As plant parents, we take our responsibility very seriously. We nurture and tend to our plant babies – watering them, pruning them and making sure they get the perfect amount of sunlight. Palm Beach plant design studio Vessel and Green understands the importance of plant parenthood, and its mission is to help every plant lover become the plant parent they wish to be. Looking to improve on your plant-caring skills or add to your growing brood? This leaf-laden locale is well worth the visit. more
We may think of a day at the museum as a relaxing couple of hours spent strolling through galleries, but what if we told you that there's a unique Queensland museum that requires you to dig a little deeper? Underneath the ocean, to be specific. This Ariel-approved gallery is called the Museum of Underwater Art, and it recently gained a new exhibition, which melds real-life figures with big-blue artefacts. more
Calling all parents with tiny tradies! Get the little ones out of the sandpit and into the car as they're graduating to the big leagues – Australia's first mini excavator park for kids has opened in the Scenic Rim and its just an hour's drive from both Brisbane and the Gold Coast. more
