There’s something about summer that invites us to slow down. To open the doors, linger a little longer at the table and savour time at home. And when that home is designed with light, flow and family life in mind, even the most ordinary days can start to feel like a holiday.
If you’ve noticed a quiet shift happening at Autumn Rooms Stockton, you’re not imagining it. The café has gently reintroduced itself as Haze, a name that better reflects both the space and the suburb it calls home.
Over two decades in Newcastle real estate means Tammy Hawkins knows more than just the market – she knows all the best places to eat, sip and unwind, too. Based in Merewether, she shares her favourite local spots and what makes this part of the world so hard to beat.
This issue, we’re leaning into a sense of wonder – the small sparks, the curious moments and the beauty hiding in plain sight. Here’s your first look at what’s inside.
Personal stylist and thrifting veteran Joanne Gambale shares her top tips for striking gold at the op shop and consciously curating your wardrobe.
Doing a digital detox is about as much tech talk as you’ll hear in most slow living circles. But let’s not forget that no matter how dreamy your slow life might look on the outside, you’ll still have floors to clean and groceries to buy and a mental load to manage. So let’s take a more realistic look at how to integrate tech into a slower, more intentional life – because if there’s an app or gadget to automate the tasks you don’t enjoy, you’ll have more time to be present in other areas of your life.
Parenting doesn’t stop when you’re on holiday, it just relocates. In this story, Hannah shares her honest (and slightly sleep-deprived) reflections on family trips over the years: the chaos, the laughter, and the unexpected moments that turn into treasured memories.
Newcastle author Natalie Murray returns with her second novel, Lights, Camera, Love – a warm, dance-fuelled romance set against the backdrop of Sydney’s film industry (with a little Hunter Valley magic too). We chat to her about inspiration, character backstories and the importance of writing stories with both light and shadow.
Born from a love of surf, coffee and helping people live better lives, Transcend Health is redefining healthcare in Newcastle – one tailored movement at a time.
When life throws you a curveball, you don’t have to pretend it’s all okay. From loss to lockdowns, here’s how Swell writer learned to cope, reset, and find new light in everyday life.
