Ask anyone on the hardtofind team what their favourite product on the site is, and they’ll tell you it’s like asking them to pick their favourite child (read: impossible). So, that’s why we called in a big gun, by the name of Kirsty Manning, to do the hard yakka for us.
Meet Kirsty…
As a Melbourne-based journalist-slash-photographer-slash-author, Kirsty has her finger on the pulse of what’s cool. (Speaking of cool, she also has a rad new book, The Midsummer Garden, on shelves RN – find out how you can win one of 15 copies at the end of this post.) Her good taste and keen eye makes just the person to show you the best of htf.
Here are Kirsty’s top picks from hardtofind.com.au…
1. Vintage Leather Weekender Bag
“I need this for my everyday bag! I’m always carrying a laptop, bits of manuscript, a diary (for taking notes and scribbles), pens and a book. Then there’s everything else. You could do an archaeological dig in my handbag any given week. But at least this pocket on the side means I won’t have to scramble for my phone. It’s a no-brainer for travel, too.”
2. Pastel Green Ring Bowl
“That colour! I’d put this somewhere I could see it every day.”
3. West Coast Linen Blend Scarf
“I don’t go anywhere without a scarf, and this one is watercolour perfection.”
4. Maison Noir Vendome Bergamot & Violet Candle
“Who says candles are passé? Every Sunday night without fail I lock my bathroom door, run a bath, light a candle, pour a glass of wine and read a book. #heaven”
5. Long-Sleeve Navy Nautical Rashie
“Just like Pip in The Midsummer Garden, I LOVE to swim. There’s nothing like being immersed in water… I’ve been looking for a stylish rashie for ages – this one is perfect.”
6. Basil Herb In A Bag
“My love of herbs were the inspiration for The Midsummer Garden. With these lovely packets, you can grow them anywhere – all you need is a windowsill. Nothing tastes as good as fresh herbs!”
7. Seeds For Seasons Pack
“For those wanting to start a garden from scratch, you can’t go past this sweet starter pack!”
8. Split Side Long Cardigan
“I live in a cool climate so this would be perfect for when I’m at home writing all day.”
9. Green Circle Deco Earrings
“There’s something about these earrings that feel fresh and happy.”
10. Sabrina Oversized Cashmere Travel Wrap in Turquoise
“It says it’s great for travel, but I’d never take this off!”
WIN a copy of Kirsty’s book…
The Midsummer Garden is a captivating story of two remarkable women who discover their strengths, passion and loves. Travelling between lush gardens in medieval France, windswept coastlines of Tasmania, to Tuscan hillsides and beyond, The Midsummer Garden lures the reader on an unforgettable culinary and botanical journey and is a rich and sensuous celebration of family, love, passion and sacrifice. And we’ve got 15 copies to give away. Enter now via Facebook or Instagram! Full terms and conditions below.
1. Information on how to enter forms part of the terms and conditions of entry. Participation in this promotion is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. 2. Entry is open to permanent residents of Australia. 3. To enter, like the hardtofind Facebook or Instagram page and leave a comment telling us, in 25 words or less, what’s your favourite book and why? 4. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining the winner. Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The most creative and original entry as determined by a panel of judges at hardtofind will win. Each entry shall be individually judged based on originality and creative merit. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. 5. The competition opens Wednesday, March 29, 2017 and closes at midnight Saturday, April 1, 2017 (AEDT). 6. The promoter reserves the right to request winners to provide proof of identity and proof of residency at the nominated prize-delivery address. Identification considered suitable for verification is at the discretion of the promoter. 7. Prize winners are advised that tax implications may arise from their prize winnings and they should seek independent financial advice prior to the acceptance of the prize. 8. Employees and their immediate families of hardtofind and their agencies and companies associated with the promotion are ineligible. 9. The winners will be announced via hardtofind’s Facebook page and the winner notified by private message. Winners will need to provide email and postal delivery details via private message to receive their prize. 10. The promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to direct or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. 11. All entries become the property of hardtofind. By entering the competition, the entrant irrevocably assigns the copyright in their entry to hardtofind. All entries will be entered into a database. hardtofind may use any entry and/or any entrant’s name and email and the winner’s name, email and photographs for future promotional, marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice and without any fee being paid. hardtofind may also use any entry without attribution. Entrants have the right not to have their photo published if they so advise hardtofind. Entrants will not be contacted by the third party, unless they have opted in to do so. 12. Each prize includes a copy of The Midsummer Garden by Kirsty Manning, valued at AU$29.99. There are fifteen (15) prizes available. Total prize pool value is AU$449.85. The promoter is: Hardtofind Pty Limited (ABN 13 132 954 039). 14. Facebook Disclaimer: By entering, Entrants understand that they are providing their information to hardtofind and not to Facebook. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. 15. Instagram Disclaimer: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
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