things are a bit different today as our regular update is by Mrs Romance! We celebrate the indeed vote – a step towards marriage equality – as well as our very first Christmas celebration of the season.

The key to working well with your partner is to play to your strengths.

That’s why you hear more from Jim than me on Mr & Mrs Romance. I prefer to work in pictures more than words.

Jim has been motivating me to compose more as well as so you may be hearing more from me soon. this week started with catching up with excellent good friends as well as stating farewell to a Balmain favourite.

Wilhemina’s is one of our routine areas in Balmain as well as the very best location to go for a boozy brunch. Or should I state was, as it’s never going to be the exact same again.

But no requirement to be unfortunate – Jim’s excited!

The restaurant side is currently transforming into a burger bar as well as no question we’ll be there to inspect it out when it opens.

I’m delighted we were able to enjoy brunch next to this Anya Brock mural on the last day before she had to leave the building.

I wept on Wednesday morning watching the news.

After having to withstand a pointless plebiscite, I was overjoyed to see equality win as well as the indeed vote triumphant meaning marriage equality is almost right here in Australia. It’s tragic that the rights of Australians were put to a public viewpoint poll, instead of being legislated directly by Parliament.

I’m proud that our area had a high voter turnout as well as over 80% indeed votes. Fingers crossed Parliament can be as effective as well as pass a fair legislation before the new year.

I surprised Jim this week by ordering him a special 2018 planner.

As soon as our good friend Emma Kate revealed she had these in the works, I put my pre-order. A blush pink planner for me as well as a smooth black planner for Jim.

When they shown up I was blown away. The interest to detail that Em puts into whatever she does is incredible. the box makes for a lovely keepsake holder as well as the paper stock is perfect.

Can’t wait to begin utilizing these!

If you’re lucky, there may be a few left as well as you can order your planner from Emma Kate Co here.

(Note: not sponsored, just awesome. I paid for these as I like to support my skilled friends)

And the Christmas celebration season has begun!

I told Jim it was time to put up the tree however he’s not feeling it yet. I’m prepared to blast the carols as well as begin embellishing soon though..

On Friday, we went to the women in tourism Christmas celebration organised by the lovely Holly G.

I wasn’t sure if Jim would want to find with me, however when I stated it was at Wayward Brewery it was a done deal.

It was our very first time at this brewery as well as bar however it won’t be the last. Camperdown pale ale is my drink of option there as well as Jim fell for their aptly named India pale ale, The Charmer.

And while Christmas is my fave time of the year, it’s preceded by Peony season which is my fave flower time of year.

I died when we were in the Netherlands earlier this year at the flower markets. There were peonies everywhere. I couldn’t believe it!

And then when I saw it was 3 bunches for 5 euros I almost started crying. Peony heaven exists.

So when the short peony season hits Sydney, I take full advantage.

Sadly these expense so much more than 5 euros, however to me, they’re worth it.

I like peonies finest as partially open buds. Though as they bloom, the petals curls into lovely shapes. For somebody that struggles to keep any type of houseplants alive, I get weirdly consumed with flowers.

I saved you from the many pictures I took as the flowers bloomed as well as fell apart. just admire this perfect pink peony above.

So have you put up your tree yet? Are you in full Christmas mode or do you reject it’s even happening up until December? Do you believe Peony season is the very best time of the year too?