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June is when the warmth officially disappears from the evenings, and staying home becomes the obvious, and honestly, superior, choice. The couch is non-negotiable. Dinner’s whatever you can make in under 30 minutes. And if you’re not wearing socks to bed yet, you’re thinking about it. This is the season of low-stakes leisure and high-reward nesting, when your best ideas happen in slippers and your boldest plans involve delivery.
In this month’s list: The Bear sharpens its knives for a fourth season of beautiful stress; Wes Anderson gets the deluxe vinyl treatment; a new Aussie cooking app helps you solve dinner without scrolling endlessly; and Weast Coast delivers a card game with graphic design credentials. It’s your guide to staying in, zoning out, and living well — all within arm’s reach.
WATCHING:
the bear
If you’ve been craving something to fill the Top Chef-shaped hole in your heart, The Bear is back to serve. Season 4 lands on Disney+ this June, bringing us back into the high-pressure world of Carmy, Sydney, and Richie as they strive to elevate their Chicago sandwich shop into a fine dining destination. Expect more culinary chaos, emotional depth, and the kind of kitchen drama that makes you grateful for your own home-cooked meals.
For newcomers, The Bear follows Carmy, a young chef from the fine dining world, who returns to Chicago to run his family’s sandwich shop after a tragic death. What ensues is a raw and heartfelt exploration of grief, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of perfection in the culinary world. It’s a show that captures the intensity of professional kitchens and the complexities of human relationships, all wrapped up in a visually stunning package.
DISNEY+
LISTENING:
WES ANDERSON VINYL
Wes Anderson doesn’t just make films, he makes entire worlds, where home is a meticulously framed shot, and every emotion has its own perfectly selected song. The Vinyl Factory is celebrating that world with four new limited-edition vinyl reissues: Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Life Aquatic, and The French Dispatch.
The music is as essential as the mise-en-scène — Seu Jorge’s Bowie covers, Jarvis Cocker’s retro-pop swagger, Alexandre Desplat’s orchestral melancholy. Each pressing comes with bespoke artwork and heavyweight vinyl, limited to 1,000 copies. They’re perfect for slow mornings, late-night cooking, quiet puzzles, or just pretending you’re in a vintage Italian suit in a pastel hotel lobby.
This is winter listening at its most cinematic.
THE VINYL FACTORY
READING:
COSMO PARK
This one’s for the kids — and anyone else cooped up indoors with them on a grey afternoon. When screens are getting too much and energy’s high but the rain won’t let up, there’s something magic about handing over a book that opens up a whole new world.
Cosmo Park is exactly that kind of book. Created by science journalist Madeleine Finlay and illustrated by Tom Dearie, it’s a bold, funny, and expansive graphic novel set in a sprawling Universal Nature Park — a kind of cosmic playground where curious minds can roam free. It’s designed for 7–11-year-olds, but don’t be surprised if it ends up on your coffee table too.
There are alien animals, bizarre weather systems, and a central duo (Kara and her cat, Sandro) who lead the charge through this surreal, science-rich world. Best of all, it’s published by Flying Eye Books, one of Nation’s favourite children’s publishers, known for their beautifully illustrated, cleverly written, and genuinely exciting books that don’t talk down to kids (or adults).
If you’re looking for something to spark new ideas, sneak in a little learning, and keep the household calm and curious this winter — this is the one.
FLYING EYE BOOKS
PLAYING:
NINTENDO SWITCH 2
When it’s cold outside and pitch-black by 5:30, there are few better companions than a blanket, a warm drink, and a screen glowing with possibility. Enter the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2: a serious upgrade on a beloved classic, and your new winter MVP.
With 4K output when docked, a smoother 120Hz OLED display in handheld mode, and Joy-Con 2 controllers that actually stay connected, the Switch 2 feels like Nintendo finally listened. It’s sleeker, faster, more cinematic, but still full of that signature Nintendo charm.
What really seals it though? The games. Mario Kart World is here with global multiplayer and all-new tracks. Zelda: Echoes of the Depths builds on Tears of the Kingdom with darker mythology and stunning vertical worlds. And Animal Crossing: Homecoming (rumoured for later this year) promises to make your indoor life feel even more blissfully indoors.
The Switch 2 isn’t just for gamers — it’s for weeknights that need rescuing. For Sunday afternoons on the sofa. For housemates, families, or anyone who remembers the joy of passing the controller. Plug it in, settle in, and let winter fly by.
NINTENDO AUSTRALIA
CONSUMING:
CLOVE
Sometimes winter cooking is romantic. Other times, it’s just you staring into a half-stocked fridge wondering what happened to the joy. Enter Clove: the Australian-made app that’s quietly turning recipe chaos into calm.
Built by ex-Canva duo Anna Guerrero and Sam Killin, Clove is a design-led kitchen companion that helps you save, organise, and actually cook the recipes you scroll past every day. It turns inspiration into action, importing recipes from Instagram, TikTok, your favourite blogs, then converts them into clean, usable formats with smart shopping lists, scaled quantities, and step-by-step instructions that cut the fluff and keep you moving.
But Clove isn’t just clever tech — it’s community. Their creator model lets some of Australia’s most beloved food names build their own profiles and publish recipe collections directly inside the app. One of our favourites? Cornersmith, the Marrickville institution known for its pickles, produce, and no-waste approach to cooking. Their seasonal, real-food ethos is a perfect match for Clove’s winter energy: slow, thoughtful, and full of flavour.
If your kitchen’s been uninspired lately, Clove might be what brings it back to life. Download it, stock up, and let it handle a bit of the meal time mental load.
CLOVE
NESTING:
THIRD DRAWER DOWN
If your apartment walls are starting to feel a little too beige, this one’s for you. Third Drawer Down, the Melbourne-based studio known for turning high art into home objects with humour, is holding its Never Ordinary Sale, and it’s a big one. Up to 85% off across the board.
The sale includes collabs with Yayoi Kusama, Louise Bourgeois, and David Shrigley — whose Ridiculous Stress Swan Thing (yes, the one that screams when squeezed) might just be the most cathartic addition to your winter apartment.
Third Drawer Down has been subverting the souvenir shop since 2003, turning tea towels into provocations and fridge magnets into conversation starters. This isn’t about decor: it’s about living with art, and letting your space reflect who you actually are.
Add something strange. Make someone laugh. Let your home feel a little more like you.
NEVER ORDINARY SALE
vibing:
DESPERATE OASIS
Game night, but cooler. When you’ve exhausted your go-to options and can’t face another round of Monopoly or Uno, Desperate Oasis offers something entirely fresh, and frankly, a lot more stylish. Designed by Weast Coast, the newly launched game imprint from New York creative studio Young Jerks, it’s what happens when graphic designers make something to be played, not just framed.
Set in a surreal desert ecosystem, Desperate Oasis is a tactical two-player card game where you’re vying for control of animal sanctuaries using a clever combination of placement, pattern recognition, and strategic sabotage. The art is crisp, characterful with a delightful retro feel and the rule set is smart without being overwhelming. Think: chess meets collage, with palm trees.
What sets it apart is the mood. It’s competitive but meditative. The kind of game that doesn’t yell for your attention but rewards a slow, thoughtful winter evening at home. It’s perfect for couples, housemates, or older kids who like a bit of edge and a lot of aesthetic. And yes, they ship to our shores.
WEAST COAST
