The Lakes Hotel is just a short walk from the picturesque coastline, and some of South Australia’s most beautiful beaches; you can’t get much closer to paradise than this!

Last Saturday night, Mercy Me Marketing hosted the Lakes Bar Launch Party at the Hotel. 



It was a night filled with flavoursome food, delightful drinks and live music. The bar boasts an outdoor lakefront terrace on the tranquil waters of West Lakes. There is also a cosy indoor double sided fireplace, which will be perfect for the cooler months ahead.

Knots Kitchen provided a selection of scrumptious hors d'oeuvres; arancini, caprese skewers, dumplings and spring rolls, just to name a few. Knots Kitchen is one of the newest additions to the Hotel and offers buffet breakfasts, along with an extensive a la carte menu for lunch and dinner too.


Guests were treated to an exclusive hand selected drinks menu, including:

Beers:
-        Mismatch
-        Furphy
-        Coopers Session

Wines:
-        Bird in Hand Rose
-        Bird in Hand Sparkling Rose

Cocktails:
-        Ambra Lime Blush

I tried an assortment of drinks from the enticing menu, but the Ambra Lime Blush definitely took the cake for me! If you’re after something different, then try a barista made coffee, smoothie or freshly squeezed juice from Mr Neptune’s CafĂ©, right across from the bar.

The vicinity surrounding the bar is a sporting enthusiast’s dream. It has 2 full HD LED screens, dedicated to SKY racing channels, and is home to UBET facilities.




The venue itself is also available to hire out for:

Conferences (single day or multiple days)
Celebrations (birthdays, anniversaries, engagements)
Presentation Nights (sporting, charity or launch events)

Find our friends on Instagram at:

Mercy Me Marketing (host):
@mercymemarketing
Lakes Hotel:
@lakeshotel
Hartway (DJ):
@hartway_duo

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Thank you to Mercy Me Marketing and Molly for the invitation!


There’s a new makeup artist in town and she means business!

Savannah is the beauty and brains behind SavannahMakeup Artistry, which officially launched last Friday night. The new business will permanently reside at the gorgeous Onio Boutique, on Glynburn Road.

Many local businesses collaborated to help make the launch night one to remember; it was a true celebration of entrepreneurship! Some of the sponsors included, NYX Cosmetics Australia, Brow Shop, and Glam Lash Co!


Guests were treated to a delicious antipasto grazing platter, gourmet treats, desserts and wine. There was a chance to win prizes from a variety of local brands and each guest received a special thank you gift bag from Savannah upon departure. Many also took advantage of the photo booth, supplied by Halo Booth, to capture the perfect selfie on the night!

Now, let’s get to know a little bit more about Savannah and why you’ll want to book your next makeup and/or hair styling appointment with her!


Savannah’s journey began in 2015, when casual fun with her friends on weekends quickly evolved into regular makeovers for an expanding clientele. She decided to refine her skills by attending one of Australia’s leading make up schools, Media Makeup Academy. The Academy combines excellence in theory, training and practical applications. Savannah is now a fully qualified makeup artist and professional hair stylist. Her skills put her in high demand, so she decided to start her own business under the name of Savannah Makeup Artistry. Makeovers and hair styling start from $50!

Savannah has a clear passion for the beauty industry and it is evident in her work. She has collaborated with the Adelaide FringeFestival, Fashion at Fumos, Tropicana Beach Club, and many others!


Savannah emphasises that, “It has always been my dream to work for myself and do what I love every day. I get to meet new people, hear their stories, build relationships and most importantly, I get to help them feel like their most confident and beautiful selves.”

Do you have a special occasion/event coming up, or just want to look fabulous? If so, book now with Savannah Makeup Artistry to secure an appointment!

A special thank you to the following companies for sponsoring the event:


Other companies and businesses involved in the event include:




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It's official, Small Talk by Indy Stanton; the first ever single to be released by the up-and-coming 23-year-old artist, is the talk of the town.

Thanks to the artist, we had the pleasure of attending Indy Stanton’s Single Launch amongst a crowd of adoring fans, friends, and family.

The exceptionally talented young artist has already been featured on Triple J's website; but with a history spanning over a decade of making music, Stanton is set to become a household name in Alt-Pop.


Held at the Astor Hotel on Pulteney St, the black-tie event went off with a bang when  Indy treated her guests to an official screening of Indy’s debut clip Small Talk. 

Produced by Eslev and mixed by two-time ARIA award nominated Gabriel Agostino, Small Talk is catchy, evocative, and above all, relatable. The debut video clip (below) takes us on a personal journey of relationships; featuring a provocative and forward-thinking storyline you're going to have to watch to believe. 

With Indy's personal inspirations including Taylor Swift, Lorde, Billie English and Frank Sinatra; Indy has formed the perfect storm of musical prowess to lead her the release of 'Small Talk'

After some elegant speeches and a toast over champagne, Stanton took to the stage with guitarist Hamish Bramley to perform the track live. Small Talk raised the roof as the audience broke into song, reciting the words to this week-old track and creating a truly magical moment.


As the night came to an end I had the chance to engage with Stanton who was both humble and charming, explaining that she came close to giving up her dream to pursue an alternative path... and we’re certainly glad that she didn’t!

To fall in love with the clip, have a watch below and stay up to date with Indy for future details regarding her highly anticipated headline tour and album release which is rumoured to drop later this year.

Like Indy on Facebook here, give her a follow on Instagram, and help support local artists buy purchasing her single here.


Thank you to Indy for inviting us to experience the event, her fantastic single, and inviting us to follow her future musical journey.

Written By Ashlee Dignon

Written by Silvana Weyerhauser-Maher

This past Sunday, Ellery Events Australia hosted their second insta-worthy and awe-inspiring Social Network Gathering. This time, it took place between the cosy walls of The Market Shed on Holland

The re-occurring network event aims to connect business owners, creatives, bloggers and social influencers alike. It gives businesses and individuals the opportunity to create organic connections in a relaxed environment with no hidden agenda. This event aims to evoke a sense of motivation between attendees, while also encouraging new ideas and collaborations between one another.


Each Gathering event is themed around the seasons (Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring). With Autumn upon us, the cooler change is slowly sweeping across SA. So, let’s sit back and imagine you’re tucked up next to a warm open fire, surrounded by the sound of soft acoustic music (compliments of Dusty Lee), while sipping on your favourite MOJO Kombucha (for the record, I love the “Berry Fusion” flavour) or an Arbonne tea, courtesy of Terri from Rule & Co.




Looking around the room you see an array of seasonal gourmet platters (supplied by Gourmet Grazing Co.) on a long wooden table, freely placed between the most beautiful rustic flower arrangements (supplied by Wildbuds). Channel your inner spirit with an all-natural organic henna tattoo, by Adnile Henna Artist, or check out the new Pretty Perfect - Complete Beauty Palette for eyes, lips and face, by Make Art Official. Now, doesn’t that just sound perfect? Well, that dream became a reality over the weekend, and it was all captured behind the lens of Elliott, from Ellshots Photography.


What’s the catch, you might be asking yourself? Guests were simply advised to bring their own cutlery, along with a small plate of food to share with everyone.




Special thanks to the following SA businesses that helped bring this cosy autumnal event to life:
  • Wildbuds
  • Mojo Beverages
  • Ellshots Photography
  • Gourmet Grazing Co
  • Live Music: Dusty Lee
  • Make Art Official
  • Adnile Henna Artist
  • Rule & Co
  • The Market Shed

If you or your business would like to get involved with the next Social Network Gathering event, please contact Ellery Events Australia!

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Written by Silvana Weyerhauser-Maher

Akimitsu Australia is Adelaide’s newest exotic restaurant, located on the iconic Hindley Street.

Their recently updated menu includes dishes like:


  •      Akimitsu Tempura
  •      Vegetable Tendon
  •      Ebi Tempura

This opulent Japanese restaurant earned the "King of Tempura Bowl" gold award in Donburi championship of Japan in 2014, which is the highest recognition of Tempura cuisine in Japan. Their experienced chef prepares all ingredients with care, ensuring the batter is crisp and golden with a perfect crunch, every time!



The restaurant make tempura all year round, however, the vegetables and seafood are selected based on the seasons. Serving exceptional local seasonal vegetables and top-quality seafood is their priority and they certainly don’t disappoint!

Although it is clear that their Akimitsu Tempura is a crowd pleaser, my personal favourites include the Karaage and Black Sesame Gelato, which are both equally delicious and packed with flavour. Their Karaage consists of 4 mouth-watering Japanese-style deep fried chicken pieces, topped with Japanese mayonnaise; while the Black Sesame Gelato provides 2 scoops of premium gelato served with salty caramel popcorn, butter cookie, crushed peanut and seasonal fruit.

If you’re in town for an upmarket Japanese style restaurant with award winning cuisine, then Akimitsu Australia is the place for you.

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