With stints in some of Sydney’s hotels, and notable venues such as Rambutan and The Victoria Room, Dr Phil Gandevia can be found behind the bar at Gourmet Traveller’s 2011 Bar of The Year, Eau De Vie. Recently taking out the Sangrita round of the Diageo World Class cocktail competition, he is sharing his winning recipe and some heart-to-heart beats with us all this festive season. (more…)

English-born artist Simon Lovelace’s prolific output includes painting, photography, screen printing and music production. Influenced by pop art culture and surreal narrative, his work explores themes of mortality, sexuality and the taboo. This month, he is participating at Art Sydney 2010. (more…)

In a world of infinite sneakers with not many kicks ladies can relate to, Miss MDot was ignited to create classics with a twist. San Francisco-based Booji Founder & Head Designer Mdot’s constant crave for something different and her ‘think outside the (shoe)box’ design aesthetic led her to step out from working for the man in a pair of her own Booji sneakers. The result is an independent footwear and accessories line not only for women but also men. Her focus is innovative shoes, using animal friendly materials and green responsible products, always aware of their carbon footprint. Inspired by Cali lifestyle but also her daily life and travels. (more…)

Spark* International was founded by young couple Aaron and Kaitlin Tait after they spent a number of years working at the front-line of extreme poverty in the villages and slums of East Africa. Despite witnessing some successful initiatives introduced by outside agencies, they left convinced that lasting change in these communities was most likely to come about by enabling those who can really make a difference – the local leaders of tomorrow. (more…)

Born in Perth, Richard began dancing at 11 and is today an award-winning Principal Dancer at the Sydney Dance Company plus the new face of Van Heusen Performa. He is multi-lingual, multi-cultural and multi-talented; having studied Law/Politics and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance at WAAPA plus studied Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Chinese Opera in Taipei. This month, is your chance to interact with Chilli (his hot nick name!) right here. (more…)

Tomek Archer is a furniture designer and the founder of multi-disciplinary design firm, Tomahawk Studios. Tomek is also the drummer and co-writer for Australian synth-rock band, Van She. In his furniture design, he places great emphasis on environmental awareness in his work, supporting the premise of decentralised production and more open licensing of intellectual property in order to reduce the load on international freight. (more…)