Renee Merrill-Maxwell
Renee is the Owner and Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of In the Cove, leading the publication's editorial direction, content, advertising and community partnerships. With a background in anthropology, she brings a natural curiosity about people and place to everything ITC publishes.
As a proud Lane Cove local, Renee sees the suburb not just as where she lives, but as her village, her network and her home. That connection is what drives ITC's commitment to stories that matter to the people who live here.
Eating Out – Something to please everyone at Lodge Lane Cove
Eating Out Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter With new menu items, and several upcoming events at Lodge, this October and November are gearing up to be busy for owners, Matt and Marketa. Now that the warmer weather seems to have settled in, Lodge’s lunch menu will welcome the…
The A-Z of Lane Cove – K is for Kumon
I have a confession to make, maths is not my strong point. In fact, don’t go out to dinner with me and ask me to work out how to split the bill!! I don’t think my family has the Maths gene. My sisters are both high achievers, yet give them a mathematical equation and they are…
Winter Warmth – Lodge Tapas Lane Cove
Eating Out Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter The Lodge Tapas is the ideal place to sit and relax and meet friends in the colder months. You don’t have to worry about the weather. If it’s a beautiful sunny winter’s day you can sit outside and watch the people go by and let the…
Shop, Sip, Chat and Taste (without kids) – St Michael’s Mum’s Night Out 23...
Shopping & Retail Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp St Michael’s Mum’s Night Out Market started in 2012. There were four reasons for the market. To promote local businesses owned by school parents; To promote local businesses generally; To provide a fun social night for mums…
Iris & Lin Lane Cove – Packed Full of Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Shopping & Retail Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp A few weeks ago ITC visited Iris & Lin to find out why they opened their store in Lane Cove. At that time, they were very excited about their Mother’s Day range and winter clothing collection (you can read this blog…
Alert Locksmiths and Security
Safety & Security Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp For 25 years, Alert Locksmiths and Security have been servicing Lane Cove and North Sydney. It is a family run business that has grown and grown. The Managing Director is Vince MIco who is a member of the Master Locksmiths…
HairCRAFT Mobile Hairdressing Lane Cove – no need to leave home to look stunning
Hair & Beauty Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Fiona from Haircraft is currently on maternity leave. It is a well known fact that going to the hairdresser is better than therapy. What happens if you just can’t find the time to get your hair done. If you have a new baby,…
Pilates in Lane Cove – Who knew I would enjoy it??
Health & Wellbeing Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp I am not the fittest person around (okay yes I admit it I puff walking up hills). I am also a slumper and a mouth breather!! My posture is atrocious and has got worse as I spend hours on the keyboard. Last year I met Liane…
New Kid on the Lane Cove Block – Iris & Lin (jewellery, clothes and...
Shopping & Retail Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp I have a huge confession to make!! As much as I like to believe that I visit as much of Lane Cove as possible, I have been neglecting the far end of Longueville Road. But this has now changed. Just before Christmas I was…
Five Great Snacks to have in Lane Cove
Food & Drink Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp So you are in Lane Cove and you are starving. You don’t want a meal but just something to tide you over. ITC has been doing all the hard work for you by eating her way through the cove (and I wonder why I have a weight…