Latest blog posts
Vintage travel journal: Canberra
The vintage-lover's guide of where to dine, stay, visit and shop thrift and vintage in Canberra.
Sammy Junior opens in Art Deco Sydney building
At the base of an Art Deco skyscraper in Sydney sits a new café, named Sammy Junior.
9 fun facts about Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
It’s been 35 years since a cheeky school boy named Ferris Bueller took the day off and spent the day
Kimpton St Honoré Paris opens in Art Nouveau heritage building
In a beautiful 1917 Art Nouveau building, a new boutique hotel Kimpton St Honoré Paris has now opened.
Retro hotels on the Gold Coast
These four, Gold Coast retro hotel and motels have been given a fresh lease of life.
9 fun facts about Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
It’s been 35 years since a cheeky school boy named Ferris Bueller took the day off and spent the day running amok in Chicago in the cult teen film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Sweet treat: visiting a Viennese coffee house
The Viennese coffee house is so much more than a ‘café’. On a trip through Europe in 2019, I took the opportunity to visit some of Vienna’s historic cafes.
Easy scones recipe: cooking in Kat’s Kitchen
Join us in Kat's Kitchen as we make super simple old-fashioned scones.
ABOUT ME
Katrina Holden
Welcome! I'm Katrina (Kat) Holden – a freelance journalist and former travel magazine editor. This is my 'online suitcase' of vintage travel, fashion and lifestyle stories. Take a trip with me as I uncover vintage vibes from my wardrobe, home, city and travels. Indulge your love of nostalgia with a like-minded community of cool kats.
