Preceded by National Sorry Day on May 26th, National Reconciliation Week is framed by two key events in history: the change to the referendum allowing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders the right to vote in 1967 and the 1992 Mabo decision in the High Court that overturned the legal doctrine of ‘terra nullis’.  This year’s theme “Lets Talk Recognition” aims to encourage a national discussion to support changes to the constitution- a constitution that was written over 100 years and still does not recognise our indigenous population as Australia’s First People and as custodians of one of the world’s oldest culture.  This is an opportunity for our communities, schools, workplaces and government to talk about how we want to close the gap and shape Australia’s future. www.reconciliation.org.au

it’s a paper wonderland this weekend in Byron Bay with the people at Paper Runway magazine and ArtPark putting on the inagural Paper Trail: a celebration of all things paper-centric. Held in various locales in town from May 25-27th there are artist installations, giveaways and a veritable plethora of paper workshops ranging from origami, book-binding, piñata making and lino printing. www.paperrunway.com for paper cuts you love.

you can now visually follow us on the wonderful planet of Instagram.  Instant and magic- moody photo filters at the touch of a button: analogue love in a digital world. we are @goddessofbabylon 

A day on earth- feeling inspired by people who wake up and make great things. David Bromley captures the imagination and sets it free on canvas. http://www.davidbromley.com.au/

LOVE is the word to YOUR MOTHER

our bookshelves keep growing and this is our cool pick of the week: ‘The Selby is in Your Place’ is an unashamedly voyeuristic peep into the private spaces of 30 or so creatives. it doesn’t end there..don’t check out the website unless you want to get lost down the hallways of random strangers. www.theselby.com

when you grow up riding horses & playing cowboys and Indians its fairly certain life will be full of adventure and soul. our friend Terry Cronin is an amazing free spirit and her label Buffalo Girl is uncompromising in its beauty and originality.  Learning her craft over 20 years ago, she is an incredible artisan making seriously good looking leather accessories with her signature flair. support real art here: http://buffalogirl.com.au/

Look what happened when we went to New York …inspired by the bustling metropolis we designed this striking range for winter; casual chic with a global style.  the urban edge strikes a perfect balance between hi-end glamour and relaxed beauty.  A modern nomad with a touch of international gypsy…find the whole collection at: www.goddessofbabylon.com.au

Quite possibly our new best favourite shop (ever) ‘Our Corner Store’ in the heart of beautiful Bangalow has got everything you never knew you loved until you laid eyes on it. cool Papillionaire bikes, vintage finds, floral beauties, rustic delights and also now stocking the winter collection from Goddess of Babylon. 1/36 Byron St. Bangalow.