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24-Oct, 23

Hosting Hacks for a Stress Free Festive Season

As the festive season rolls in, the thought of dinner parties, BBQs, and Sunday lunches can go from exciting to overwhelming pretty quickly.
To help you keep things fun and easy, we've asked our team to share their essential tips.
1. Encourage guests to bring a side dish Invite your friends to bring a side dish! This makes your life easier but also spices up the meal with all sorts of flavours. This not only makes for a more diverse spread but also allows everyone to contribute something special. It’s also a great way to share family recipes and traditions, making the meal even more meaningful.
2. Set the table the night before Avoid the last-minute rush by setting the table the night before. Lay out your dishes, utensils, and glassware so everything looks great when guests arrive. You’ll have more time for those final touches and can focus on enjoying the day. And don’t forget some festive decorations! Don’t forget to add some festive decorations or a beautiful centrepiece to elevate the atmosphere! A little greenery or seasonal flowers can make a big impact.
3. Create a festive playlist Get the vibe right with a killer playlist! Put together a mix of holiday classics and fun tunes that’ll keep the energy up. Another hack is to pop on your favourite Christmas movie soundtrack - there are always a few classics in there everyone will love.
4. Plan a signature cocktail Consider creating a signature cocktail for your gathering. This adds a fun twist and gives your guests something unique to enjoy. Prepare a batch beforehand, and set up a self-serve bar area where guests can help themselves. You might even provide a few different mixers or garnishes so guests can customise their drinks. Need some inspo? Check out our delicious recipe for Blush Pink Mimosas.
5. Make a game plan If hosting really stresses you out - Outline a timeline for the day leading up to the event. List out tasks you need to accomplish, from food prep to final touches, and set specific times to complete them. This will help keep you organised and ensure that nothing gets overlooked. Having a clear plan can ease anxiety and give you more confidence as the day approaches.
6. Order your wine in advance One of the easiest ways to prep for your festivities is to order your wine ahead of time—ideally in bulk! This way, you’ll have all your favourites on hand and won’t find yourself in a last-minute wine run. Consider getting a mix of sparkling, red, and white to cater to everyone’s taste.Shop the full Four Sisters range and you'll be set for everyone's tastes and preferences.

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17-Oct, 23

Top 5 Great Summer Reads

Summer reads – the perfect time to unwind, escape from your reality and slow down the pace.

We reached out to some of the ladies in our Sisterhood and asked them for their TOP 5 favourite Summer reads… We hope this brings you inspiration for your Summer holidays. Enjoy!

Such an old book that I’ve read many times. Stunningly written, takes you on an emotional journey.

KRISTINA

A Little Life, Hanya Yanagihara - Captivating, devastating and beautifully written.

Honeybee, Craig Silvey  - Beautiful and terrifying. The perfect portrayal of people at their best and worst.

Boy Swallows Universe, Trent Dalton - A touching and thrilling book, I grew attached to the characters.

Hello Beautiful, Ann Napolitano  - Emotional, moving, represents flawed individuals making up family love.

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Gail Honeyman - A tragic yet hilarious human story, loved the characters

Shantaram, Gregory Roberts  - Such an old book that I’ve read many times.  Stunningly written, takes you on an emotional journey.

 

MEL

The Happiest Man on Earth; by Eddie Jaku  - One of the most inspiring stories I’ve ever read. Everyone should read this book at least once….

From Scratch, A memoir of Love, Sicily & Finding Home; by Tembi Locke  - This beautiful memoir had me laughing & crying all at the same time.

Seven Days in June; by Tia Williams  - Spicy & romantic…could not stop turning the pages…

The Alchemist; by Paulo Coelho  - A book that’s 25 years old+, with a simplistic tale of following one’s dream

Lessons in Chemistry; by Bonnie Garmus  - I haven’t read this one yet, but it’s on the hit list for Summer based on all the great reviews

 

TRACEY

488 rules for Life by Kitty Flannagan’s - The thankless art of being correct. I like the way Kitty uses a dry clever wit with observations of the every day.

The First Wife by Jill Childs - A page turner with a twist.

The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller - This is part of Reese Witherspoon Bookclub. About the myriad loves that make up a life.

Able by Dylan Alcott - An inspiring guy and I have actually seen him present. This is definitely a great read and was summed up best as “proving that for every one thing you can’t do there are 10,000 other things that you can”.

All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days by Rebecca Donner - Truly captivating! A true story of the woman at the heart of the German Resistance to Hitler.

 

SARAH

Scar tissue by Anthony Keidis - One of my favourite books. A very charismatic, unique individual with enough stories to last many lifetimes.  A thrilling read even if you’re not familiar with his music.

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - This is incredible! I believe the book is far more detailed and more brutal than series which I haven’t seen. Truly captivating in every sense of the word.

The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini - A best seller and for good reason. It’s about a family of Afghan refugees who escape war and oppression by living in the US. A must read – it puts life into perspective.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo – I love a good thriller / crime novel and for me this was exceptional A very fascinating, intelligent read (part of a series).

Fifteen Seconds of Brave – My most recent read and well worth it. Shared stories of resilient people  and their words of advice. Very heart warming.

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24-Oct, 23

Our Top 5 Chick Flicks

For those that aren’t familiar with the term ‘chick flick’, this is a movie that appeals especially to us ladies. There is usually a love or romance theme and a female lead. How can you go wrong!?

We reached out to some of the ladies in our Sisterhood to find their favourite TOP 5 chick flicks for a night in with the gals…

It’s time to gather the girls for a movie marathon!

Here’s what our sisters had to say…

What is your TOP 5 CHICK FLICKS of all time? 

 

SARAH

  1. Clueless – Love the fashion - the outfits are timeless! Seriously, after all these years, I still wish my closet was just like Cher's.

  2. Cruel Intentions – So many elements to this movie. I love the soundtrack and adore Reese Witherspoon in this. This takes me back to back to my teenage years, so many good memories.

  3. The Devil wears Prada – Meryl Streep is so fierce! Again, I love the fashion.. A great message - don’t sacrifice your life, sanity, morals and wellbeing for a job opportunity.

  4. 50 First Dates – Firstly, I adore Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore so that’s a big win for me. Its just such a sweet film and very heart warming.

  5. How to lose a guy in ten days – ok, so there’s incredibly handsome Matthew McConaughey…but it’s also the perfect amount of romance and comedy.

Dirty Dancing - “Nobody puts baby in the corner”…love the storyline, love the soundtrack & love the ending…

MEL

  1. Dirty Dancing - “Nobody puts baby in the corner”…love the storyline, love the soundtrack & love the ending….

  2. The Notebook - No matter how many times I watch this, I still cry!! A love story for the ages.

  3. Pretty Woman - “Big Mistake. Big. Huge. I have to go Shopping Now.”…. revenge at its best …. this scene never dates!

  4. Ghost – Another tear jerker….and another Patrick Swayze movie 😉

  5. Breakfast at Tiffany’s – Old romantic Hollywood wrapped in 1960s glitz and glam.

Bridget Jones Diary - So many funny moments and Bridget’s character is just very relatable.

TRACY

  1. Titanic - It’s poignant sad ending and being based on a true historical tragic event, I think it’s a must watch. I enjoyed the theatre of it, the soundtrack, the unlikely against the odds romance and grand era of the time. It is also an interesting view to the nature of human behaviour and classes of society.

  2. A Star is Born - Big fan of Lady Gaga, she is unique and has the most amazing vocals and Bradley Cooper is….easy on the eye.

  3. Bridget Jones Diary - So many funny moments and Bridget’s character is just very relatable.

  4. Bridesmaids - For a bit of a laugh and that dress fitting scene is hard to forget.

  5. The Vow - Inspired by true events and it features Rachael McAdams and Channing Tatum. Channing Tatum is well liked amongst my girlfriends (giving away my age too 😊) and it’s not necessarily because of he’s stellar acting skills.

 

CLAIRE

  1. Notting Hill - "Chicks love grey, nice firm buttocks" It’s a classic!

  2. Pitch Perfect - Very funny and great for a sing along.

  3. Coyote Ugly - Such a feel-good movie of navigating love and life aspirations.

  4. The Ugly Truth - Heart-warming, feel good movie.

  5. The Other Woman - Very funny, very unrealistic but a great movie.

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