There is a war going on at the Styling You beach shack. A war over something quite precious in our fun little abode … space. We don’t have much of it to spare at our place, so if someone or something takes up too much of it, it sure gets noticed. Team SY underwent a… Continue Reading
It’s a few weeks until my next birthday. It’s not a milestone birthday, more a tipping point birthday … tipping me down the slope closer to the next birthday ending in “0″. I have no problem with the number and I have no problem with the celebration factor that goes alongside being a birthday girl.… Continue Reading
I got what I wished for Mother’s Day … a sleep-in till 9am; a minor fuss made over me with pressies and a light breakfast in bed; lunch at one of my fave restaurants; and an afternoon chilling at home, while giving another mum doing it solo yesterday a small break. Mr SY is whipping… Continue Reading
Sponsored by Dettol Mission for Health I’m a big believer in taking responsibility for how I wish my day, week or year to pan out. Sometimes it’s total pie-in-the-sky stuff; other times it’s actually do-able stuff that can be implemented and rolled out for the benefit of all concerned. Some people may put this down… Continue Reading
Sponsored by Dettol Mission for Health I’ve been a mum for almost 18 years now. It’s a privilege that comes with an equal mix of frustration, joy and hard work. Oh and a whole lot of love, that crucial binder that keeps you going. I always wanted to be a mum. That much I knew. Growing up,… Continue Reading
What makes for a great escape? For me, it’s the SMALL things that make for the BIG memories … The scent of aromatherapy oils wafting from a vapouriser lit in your bathroom. The genuine smile on the faces of EVERY staff member you so much as walk by. White ginger and pear herbal tea served… Continue Reading
Editor’s note: I’m away this week. Helping me out are some of my blogging friends. Because I commission these posts and these bloggers are helping me to keep my blog running while I’m away from regular duties, I’ll also be paying them for their contributions. Today, say hello to the beautiful Emily from The Beetle Shack.… Continue Reading
As I was out riding on Saturday afternoon (I’ve taken to stealing Miss SY’s beach cruiser bike while she’s otherwise occupied … and this time she was out in the surf), it dawned on me on this glorious autumn day that it was indeed the anniversary of my arrival on the Sunshine Coast – 23… Continue Reading
I first met Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) five years ago at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat. This was long before it became a supermarket staple. And boy, did I go to lengths to track it down after that weekend. The reason? It’s not technically a grain but as someone who is gluten intolerant, it’s proved to be an amazing grain… Continue Reading
Drumroll, please. This is officially Styling You’s BIGGEST competition ever, just in time for Mother’s Day. Featuring 55 fabulous prizes up for grabs, there’s something for everyone, especially if you’re looking for something special for the mum in your life … or maybe because you deserve a little treat of your own. Is she a… Continue Reading
We get a weekly fruit delivery. And have done so for quite some time. It helps to make me look like an efficient home manager because it means there is always fruit for everyone’s lunch box and snacking. Lately though, we’ve been left with a lot of fruit at the end of the week. Fruit… Continue Reading
