Journal

Where to party in style this Sydney New Year's Eve

Of all the places to be for New Year’s Eve, Sydney is one of the most beautiful in the world. From the sparkling water views to the breathtaking fireworks, the city is undoubtedly a magical spot to...

The fragrance notes to know for Summer 2019

As the tentative warmth of spring gives way to the languid heat of high summer, it brings a welcome opportunity to refresh and renew our surroundings. Heavier textures are packed away, lighter line...

At Home with Jess Blanch

As the editor-in-chief of RUSSH magazine, Jess Blanch has been lauded far and wide for her impeccable personal style. So it’s difficult to fathom when she declares that her equally meticulous tast...

4 Hotels With Gift Shops Worth Exploring

The hotel gift shop has traditionally been a place to find an emergency tube of toothpaste and a few unappealing mementos of your stay. But somewhere you’d actually want to spend time? No chance. ...

How to choose a candle as a gift

From hostess gifts to treasures under the tree, a candle is just the kind of small luxury that makes the perfect present. To elevate this kind of gift-giving to an art form, however, it pays to ta...

The Making of Nuit de Noel

How does one begin to distil the essence of Christmas into a fragrance? There are some obvious starting points: the tree, of course, the centrepiece of any festive celebration, and the spices – ci...

Inspired Christmas gifts for everyone on your list

With Christmas only weeks away, now’s the time to start working through your list to ensure that deliveries are made before the big day arrives. “The perfect gift acknowledges the tastes and inter...

At Work with Jocelyn Petroni

One of the shining lights of Sydney’s beauty scene, Jocelyn Petroni is known for her meticulous attention to detail; her heavenly, reiki-infused signature facials; and her ability to give a really...

Sunday Times Style, London / Nuit de Noel featured

The Making of Florescence

One of the most important botanic gardens in the world, Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden occupies a sprawling 30 hectares (74 acres), and boasts enviable views sweeping from the Domain all the way to...

Lumira Travels | Cabarita Beach, NSW, Australia

As summer approaches here in Australia, our thoughts naturally turn to the beach, and specifically, to just how many coastal holidays and mini-breaks we can conceivably cram in between now and Mar...

Russh / Lumira’s newest candle made with the Sydney Royal Botanic Garden

Picture this. You’re lying in a tropical green garden. The sun is shining bright, there’s not a cloud in the sky. A cool breeze drifts by, bringing with it the sweet floral scents of jasmine and ma...