Aussie Aussie Aussie – Oi Oi Oi!

Man, this chant honestly makes me cringe every single time I hear it. But it’s Australia Day today, and all is forgiven. Today is the day I embrace my inner Aussie and I celebrate all things Australia.

Why…?

Because I love this country. And how could you not? It may be a little rough around the edges at times, but that is exactly part of its charm. Where else in the world can you find our red earth and blue skies, all the colours of diversity, multiple cultures and it’s people, our glorious beaches and our envied lifestyle, spectacular Sydney Harbour… Enough said.

I may be a total import {made and assembled overseas with fully imported components}, but I’ve spent almost half my life here and this place is my home as much as any other. And that’s saying something coming from a massively patriotic, passionate and nostalgic little lady from the Balkans.

And what are you doing today?

I’m going to eat Vegemite for breakfast, chuck a few sangers on the barbie for lunch, have plenty of grog, eat a meat pie and a sausage roll, go for a swim in my togs and wear my thongs… You know, the usual.

So go on, have yourself a you beaut Australia Day and whatever you do – I hope it’s a rip snorter!

x dana


{top image via here, bottom image via here}



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With a disarming blend of authority and approachability, Dana is a former refugee-turned-global design visionary. Through her multi-faceted work as a creative director, keynote speaker, editor, curator, interior designer and digital publisher, Dana empowers others to appreciate and engage with design in transformative ways, making the sometimes intimidating world of design accessible to everyone, regardless of their familiarity with the subject. Dana's been catapulted to the status of a stalwart global influencer, with recognition from industry heavyweights such as AD Germany, Vogue Living, Elle Décor Italia and Danish RUM Interiør Design, who have named as one of the Top True Global Influencers of the Design World and counted her among the most visionary female creatives on the planet. Her TEDx talk—"Design Can Change the Way You See the World"— will challenge and transform your understanding of design's omnipresent and profound influence. Through her vast experience in interiors, architecture and design, Dana challenges the prevailing rapid image culture, highlighting the importance of originality, sustainability, connecting with your values and learning to "see" design beyond the aesthetic.

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