We left Andamooka and Roxby Downs on a 24 degree sunny day with blue skies wearing a pair of thongs. As we headed down to Port Augusta we could see the rain sweeping in over the Flinders Ranges. We decided Port Augusta would be a great place to stop to break up our journey back to the City. We had lovely modern accommodation at the Majestic Oasis Apartments and ate the yummiest chinese from the Golden Pearl rhoping to do some fishing with the girls but we couldn't explore as much as we hoped as some rainy weather set in. It didn't spoil the afternoon though as we got to see a beautiful rainbow with a back...
Travelling to South Australia? We've got some great ideas for you! Have you thought about an Out back road trip??? We decided to pack up the three children and head North for some sunshine and some opal. It's winter in Adelaide so it was the perfect excuse to submit to the opal fever and run from the cold and rain. Our children are 6 years, 4 years & 10 months so embarking on a 7 hour drive for most would be fine, but for us with little ones, it could have been seen as a challenge. Without children you could get there easily in a day but we chose to make an adventure of it. We stopped at...
Natural Australian opal jewellery is the perfect gift for a variety of occasions but here' 6 reasons to give that are close to my heart! 1) A 30th Birthday! I recently celebrated my 30th birthday. Goodbye 20's, hello 30's! Although I've been married nearly ten years and have three beautiful daughters as I turned 30 true adulthood hit me! Silly I know, but I was like okay, I've got to take my maturity to a new level. Ha Ha. Shopping for clothes I found myself putting items back and thinking 'oh no I cant shop here anymore'. All probably ridiculous but I also found myself thinking now's the time to increase my precious jewellery collection. No more cheap costume jewellery,...
Autumn and Opal seem to compliment each other perfectly. A change of season often brings about a change of wardrobe, so why not change up your jewelry too?! Natural Australian Opal for your autumn jewelry collection. Perfection! Autumn is simply beautiful. I get so excited about the change of seasons and the new things each one brings. Autumn is so stunning especially in South Australia. The long hot summer days have left us and although it's getting cooler the weather seems to be perfect. The temperature in the opal fields too is dreamy and the perfect time to be mining. Back in the Adelaide hills it is captivating. Driving through the canopies of reds, pale greens, yellows and oranges...
Rose gold is massively on trend right now and mixed with opal it is the perfect combination for your jewellery collection! Here are 5 reasons you need to wear some rose gold and opal this season! 1) Rose gold is timeless and totally taking the fashion world by storm. Popular in the 1800's in Russia it was originally called Russian gold. It made a come back with the extravagant lifestyles in the 'roaring 20's' and now is an International must have! You'll see it trending in jewellery, accessories, fashion & home decor! Mix it with opal and it is hot hot hot! So get on board and wear some today!!! 2) Rose gold perfectly accompanies opal....
