Hope you enjoyed the very warm and sunny day yesterday because to quote a 1999 McCain’s Super Juicy Corn Commercial, ‘Marge! The rains are ‘ere’.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
HOMES
A Claremont character home updated with Japanese techniques
When it comes to home design, the architects – in most cases, rightly so – are highlighted as the creative force behind a project.
A singular vision, realised.
But it’s also true that sometimes the best projects come from true collaborative processes – all elements brought together by their respective experts.
In the case of Shou Sugi Ban House, architect Sandy Anghie worked alongside design-savvy clients, landscape designer Robert Finnie Design, landscape contractor Empire Landscapes and interior designer Suzanne Marinoni to complete a cohesive renovation and addition to a Claremont character home.
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NEWS
Over $4m delivered to WA coasts winter weather leaves beaches battered
More than $4 million in funding has been granted to 35 projects across WA’s coastline as ongoing erosion and extreme winter weather continue to batter beaches across the State.
Jim Jefferies
SPONSORED
Warm up with laughs at the big comedy shows coming to Perth this winter
While winter in Perth does have its charms, if the grey skies are starting to wear thin, we’ve got a few options to nourish the soul in the form of some big-time laughs.
WHAT’S ON
The Jungle Giants share some WA faves ahead of some big shows here this weekend
Ahead of gigs at Shelter Brewing in Busso on Friday and the Astor Theatre on Saturday, we hit up bassist Andrew Dooris to find out where they like to hang when they’re in town.
CULTURE
The Odyssey review: Homer’s epic gets the Hollywood treatment
In cinemas today, Christopher Nolan’s latest takes on the almost impossible task of adapting Homer’s 3,000-year-old Ancient Greek classic into a 172-minute cinematic epic for modern audiences.
TODAY/TONIGHT
Abbe May — Songs by the Sea at Clancy’s City Beach
Award winning and iconic blues rock singer-songwriter, Abbe May, sings songs and tells tales from her two decade career as one of Australia’s most respected artists at Songs By The Sea tonight.
EAT & DRINK
Brooki brings her famous cookies to Perth
If you’ve spent any time on the internet in the past couple of years, you’ve surely come across Brooki and her namesake cookies. Starting out in her Fortitude Valley flagship, the baker has grown to become a viral phenomenon, with customers from near and far lining up for hours to get a taste of her mammoth New York-style cookies – not to mention 11 more locations across Queensland, Victoria and New South Wales.
And now, you’ll be able to get your hot little hands on your very own Brooki cookie at her first ever Perth pop up. Brooki Bakehouse will be at Carousel Westfield (next to Mecca) on July 30 ’til August 2, with doors opening at 9am.
Get all the latest Perth food news below:
CSTAFF RECCOSD
What we’re eating
Johnny Fox's Christmas Torkie has returned for another July stint, but there’s only a couple of weeks left to enjoy it.
Heads up — it’s absolutely massive, so come hungry and feel the festive July spirit.