ONE OF MY FAVOURITE MAGAZINES IS AUSTRALIAN MADE, Frankie.

I first discovered Frankie on a flight to somewhere. I remember scouring the airport news stands for something interesting, something that wasn’t full of celebrity gossip and fashion that nobody would ever wear. Like a beaming light, the Frankie cover called out to me from amongst all the garish odiousnesses before me.

With its crisp, clean, dream like photography and interesting articles, I wanted more and more. Its a bit quirky, a bit art house meets Saturday morning markets and a little bit silly. I think the issue before last had a two page spread on toilet paper reviews. And yes, its got to be Sorbent or Kleenex. Even the layout of those pages was pretty.

They also give away some good stuff. No cheap, plastic tote bag with a tacky name emblazoned on the side, no greasy lip gloss, but beautiful hand drawn art work made into sheets of wrapping paper or a calendar for your desk. Things you will use.

Frankie is beautifully presented, made for young women who read and is unlike any other cover you will see from an Australian magazine. Oh and the paper is this gorgeous matte that you will want to run your fingers across all the time. I just wish I could purchase the issues I’ve missed. Check out their frequently updated site too. Its purty.