Two Singaporeans living and working in Melbourne, Australia, collaborate to bring you our thoughts a When that went pear-shaped, she decided to stay.
About Nina Mostafa
On September 9, 2001, two days before the infamous 9/11, Nina migrated to Melbourne, having decided to follow her heart. "Despite the struggles and heartaches, I have never looked back. And amidst all this, there is peace and light. After almost a decade here, Australia is my life and home now. And inspired by the intricacies and details of life, I continue to find poetry and ph
Hello everyone! Thanks for your support over the years. James and I have since disbanded so there won’t be any more stories from us for a while. I’ve since started a new blog and promise to keep those positive stories coming! Stay connected. Nina x
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26/04/2013
So we’ve been quiet for a while but we’re back. And this time, we bring you ten things to see and do in Singapore!
Ten things to see and do in Singapore Once upon a time, you could easily cover things to do in Singapore in less than a week. These days, Singapore has sprouted an unbelievably impressive number of attractions that you'd need another w...
19/11/2012
Attending Max Griffith's book launch of 'Angels in the Outback' at Ormond College.
Book launch: Angels in the Outback We recently had the privilege and pleasure of being invited to attend the launch of Max Griffith’s ninth book, Angels in the Outback, in celebration of the Centenary of the founding of the Au...
29/10/2012
Checking out Mali sculptures in the city as Melbourne Zoo celebrated its 150th birthday!
Elephants on the loose in Melbourne city Did you see the elephants on the loose in Melbourne city? To celebrate its 150th birthday, from August and for the most part of September, the Melbourne Zoo let loose about 50 life-sized painted Ma...
05/10/2012
Matthew Klein rips it up for the Melbourne Fringe Festival and we're there front and center!
Matthew Klein rips it up for Melbourne Fringe Festival This year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival is extra special for me. Beloved long-time friend, Matthew (Fox) Klein rips the stage with his take on life, love, Hollywood, and s*x. A true veteran, Ma...
01/10/2012
We check out these gorgeous artworks - a result of Mecca Cosmetica collaborating with some of Australia's finest artists for Myer Spring windows.
Mecca Cosmetica splashes Myer windows with color Melbourne’s Myer windows in Bourke Street mall have always been a crowd gatherer. This Spring is no different. To celebrate Spring and the love of color, Mecca Cosmetica collaborated with sev...
21/09/2012
Thanks to Luus Industries for the invite to Fine Food Australia. Great event! If you're in the food, wine, beverage or hospitality industry, this is a must-see!
Fine fare at Fine Food Australia With complimentary passes thanks to Luus Industries, we had the privilege of attending Fine Food Australia, held recently at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Luus Industries was one ...
17/09/2012
Front and center at the recent Melbourne Spring Fashion Week runways. This season is all about color and prints. And clashing them!
Be inspired for Spring fashion! So Spring is upon us again and that means the Melbourne Spring Fashion Week (MSFW) runways are hot with action. If you’ve been following me on Twitter, you’ll know that I’ve been ...
07/09/2012
This only went up this morning and already six likes! Gold!
The art of Shadow Play In early June, we headed to Signal in Northbank, located just behind Flinders Street Station, and overlooking Melbourne’s iconic Southbank, to attend the launch of the 2012 Public Art Commiss...
27/08/2012
Chef Curtis Stone lists the humble artichoke as one of Australia's best produces. Shame Curtis himself wasn't at this event!
Celebrating the humble artichoke! I was watching a show the other night and it featured renowned and very talented (not to mention, easy on the eye) chef Curtis Stone talking about artichokes as a great Australian produce. I’...
17/08/2012
Check out these creative designs at the recently held Melbourne Design Market!
The Melbourne Design Market Every six months or so, the creative gather in the carpark of Melbourne’s Federation Square to showcase some of the most innovative designs and creations at the Melbourne Design Market. Held ...
19/07/2012
Day five in New York City and I stumble upon a movie set! Boom!
New York: Day Five Barely hit four hours of sleep. All good, I will try to sleep on the plane. That’s right, you heard me. Plane. I can’t believe it’s time to go. But technically my flight isn& #8217...
