Mornington Peninsula portrait artist Vicki Sullivan is celebrating a remarkable double milestone, with one of her most powerful works acquired by the State Library of New South Wales for its bicentenary, while another has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Archibald Prize.
By Ilma Hackett – Balnarring and District Historical Society Puffing Billy and Cherrydale; there is…
Suits have long been associated with looking powerful and professional. They create an assumption that we are polished, credible, trustworthy and carry an air of success or standard. I think they look sharp! I love a good piece of tailoring and, though I wear more blazers than two-piece suits, they are a fabulous canvas for self-expression.
Mt Martha garden designer Andrew Stark has made an unforgettable debut at the 2026 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, receiving the prestigious Silver Gilt medal and the People’s Choice Award for his first-ever show garden, ‘Urban Luxe’.
From coastal sculpture parks to bushland galleries and working studios, the Mornington Peninsula is home to remarkable outdoor art experiences. Take a journey along the Arts & Heritage Trail, where sculptures sit among vineyards, gardens and native bushland. Discover world-class installations, meet working artists and experience creativity woven into the Mornington Peninsula landscape.
By Peter McCullough The March edition of Peninsula Essence recounted the drowning tragedy which befell…
Shoppers are too often complaining that nothing stands out, they can’t find what they want, sizes are all over the place and nothing looks unique. Are designers losing their spark and just making what sells and competing with one another?
By Peter McCullough What The Leader newspaper described as “a heartrending holiday calamity” took place…
Every time I travel, I always declare that I will pack light and be super organised. The unspoken plan is to create a fun practical collection of a few key pieces so I can keep half the suitcase free to bring a few treasures back. I’m never successful; it’s always a mega-failure!