La La Land Blog

There are countless gift ideas for Valentine’s Day; however, some of these offerings have a strong environmental impact.  These gifts, accessories, and wraps can sometimes be detrimental to the environment. In fact, according to some, Valentine's Day is one of the less eco-conscious celebrations. It's a bit of messy celebration, with millions of printed cards sent and collected or, in certain instances, tossed straight into the trash. The air-freighted roses, the nylon lingerie set, and cuddly viscose bears sell out around the world. Good thing there are some shops available online that offer sustainable gifts for Valentine's. Finance advisor, Shane...

As Christmas approaches we look back at what may be one of the most difficult years for everyone. Scorching bushfires, followed by floods and then a global pandemic, 2020 marks one gruelling year for so many of us.  Although Australia has done an outstanding job overcoming 2020's horrible hurdles, thousands of seriously-ill children will be forced to spend the Christmas season isolated in hospital causing even more pain and suffering. Many hospitals are restricting visitors to just one family members which only adds to the stress and sadness of serious illness. The Starlight Children's Foundation team are the heroes that are stepping up to bring...

Stand against the ordinary with your very own La La Land mask! We used our cotton-linen blend tea towels for the outer layer to create COVID safe medical-grade masks.   What you will need: Fabric Scissors One La La Land tea towel - the more illustration the better!  30x40cms of plain cotton fabric or polypropylene   30 cms of elastic - you may want to have a little extra for larger heads Polyester or cotton thread Sewing Machine   Print This Template:       FABRIC CUT GUIDE:       INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Use the CUT GUIDE and template provided to cut...

Bird feeding is allowed here in Australia but is strongly discouraged by some bird life activists and wildlife experts. So Is it okay to feed birds from home?  To help you make that choice, we've compiled the pros and the cons.