HEY THERE!

Welcome to The Choice.

We are Shaun and Renee, married for 20 yrs, together 21, currently living in Melbourne Australia.
We have two incredible, independent boys (well nearly grown men) that thankfully still love hanging out with us!

We’ve never really ever stopped dating, but now that our kids are older - and we are still young - we are loving all this new found time and freedom.

We created this space NOT because we know a bunch about marriage and think we are experts, but because we know marriage can be a roller coaster - LIFE can be a roller coaster, full of all the choices.

We thought we’d take you along for the ride on ours. Swipe right to learn some more.

Thanks for being here!
S + R xo

Our Top Picks

Our favorite places to stay, play and eat!

If you’re like us, you find a place then jump STRAIGHT to their Insta to suss out their vibe. We look for great aesthetics, good food, a sexy drinks menu - and bonus points if they have clever marketing!
It’s a thing…

Here are our TOP 3 so far!

Meletos

Set in the Yarra Valley, it’s been our ‘go to’ place to dine AND stay for years! The grounds are stunning. Food is delicious. Their Farmhouse - even better.

10 mins drive from our house = winning even more.

MELETOS INSTA

Omnia Bistro & Bar

Fun Fact: Shaun was part of the team that built this entire building - we love it for this reason, but also because it’s in one of our FAV locations. South Yarra.

Food is delicious. Drinks are insane. Easy to get to and definitely aesthetically incredible.

OMNIA

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Listen, 5 Stars and THE BEST BREAKFAST!
This place is what we call ‘moody broody and sexy’ We love to stay in fun fancy hotels as a family, but this one is definitely for just us two!

Maybe it’s the memories, maybe because everything you need is there and you honestly don’t have to leave. It is an ‘older’ hotel - so could do with some updating (pool etc) but the rest - oh my life!

Set in the ‘Paris end’ of Melbourne on Collins St, it has one of the best buffet breakfast in Melbourne. It’s our ‘Winter Hotel’ because it just feels right to go then. The ambiance sets the tone for cozy nights in and it has a stunning bar. We love it.

GRAND HYATT

ABOUT US

Meet Shaun

I’m Shaun, born in 78. The same year as the 3.3 turbo 930 Porsche - one of the finest car ever built.

I like cars. I love decent coffee.

Ameuter Chef: trying to cook like an Italian in Winter and a Greek in Summer.

Married my best friend 20 years ago and became a family of 4 in seemingly no time at all!!

Aaaand I build for work. I have been lucky enough to be part of some of the finest builds and teams in Melbourne, spanning from Retail to Apartments. It’s been quite the ride!

Fun facts:

1. I’m 6ft 3 - my boys are nearly as tall as me 😳

2. I’m old school - I like to own my music. I still buy albums off iTunes. 🤘🏻

3. If I could own any pair of shoes it would be an epic pair of Cowboy Boots (sorry to my R.M Willams - you are not the same thing)

ABOUT US

Meet Renee

I’m Renee! I love almond milk lattes and have just discovered Espresso Martinis (there goes my adrenal system)

I’m obsessed about England (been twice, but in love since a child) Hairdresser by trade. Designer / Creator at heart.

Became a mum (and got married 😍) at 18, we now have two beautiful boys that are basically men, and that as a mum is just the strangest feeling!!

Apart from them being our biggest adventure, in 2019 we came back from living in the USA for 2 years. Now that was an adventure!

Summer is the best because #tan but winter is my favorite because #cozy and #fashion

Fun Facts:

1. Breakfast is my favorite meal to eat out. 🤤

2. I’m like 5ft 3 - that’s a lot shorter than Shaun…and now our kids!

3. Im proudly 1/2 Maltese, but can’t speak the language - only know the naughty words. #thanksdad

4. I’m more introvert than extrovert these days. But give me a glass of red, sitting on the couch with my bestie, some jazz playing in the background - and I’ll talk your ear off.

THE BOYS

Meet our boys

These are our two giants. Not really - just clearly taller than their Mum.

Bailey is 20 this year, Ollie turning 16. 😭❤️

Smart brilliant kids. Pretty sure we’re not biased, other people tell us they’re good kids - but that could possibly be that thing where your kids are incredible when you’re not with them?! 🤔

They still love hanging out with us. Watching things with us. Being home with us. But not taking pics with us….we don’t have a family photo that doesn’t have one of them flicking off the ‘bird’, laughing or hitting each other. Let’s just say family photos are NOT our favorite.

These boys are fun and truly delightful. We won’t be sharing them in this space, but we wanted you to meet them so you know a bit about all of us! X

JOURNAL COMING SOON

Because talking is what we do best

It’s not a podcast. Or it might be…

It’s not a website. Or it might be…

It’s not a book. Or it might be…

It’s not Merch. Or it might be…

It’s not a talk show. Or it might be…
LOL! Definitely not that!

It’s definitely a space to expand on all our all dates and stuff we’ve learnt - and give people who want to subscribe to a little more of who we are and what we’re about. Cos why bloody not?!!!

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