It seems that we’re not the only ones who have been renovating a 1990s concrete pool or thinking about renovating one. I’ve had so many DMs on Instagram since we started our pool and deck …
Journal August 2019
Spring has definitely sprung in my neck of the woods. I’m ready to attack messy cupboards and put away the winter woolies. And I’m very ready to enjoy relaxing on weekend afternoon beside our renovated …
Ageism: Just because I’m over 50 doesn’t mean I’m a grandma
It may have been the adrenaline of finishing the 10km Bridge To Brisbane fun run, a rush of blood to the head, if you like, but when I sat down inception-like in The Sunday Mail …
Living room transformation: the power of white paint
Sponsored by British Paints I’m obsessed with the power of white paint to transform any space but when it came to transforming our living room, I quickly learned (like everyone before me) that there are …
What to wear on a flight (and feel comfortable and stylish)
One of the most searched for topics on this blog is: what to wear on a flight. I’ve written about this before – as well as in my Confessions of a Reformed Packer e-book – …
Journal July 2019
I was out walking yesterday during the middle of the day and I felt it … the end of winter. I knew it’s a bit of a tease because the night before I could not …
The Glenorchy tour I had to take into the Rees Valley
The road to Glenorchy is one of the most picturesque you’ll ever find yourself on. It winds around the eastern side of Lake Wakitipu, offering staggeringly beautiful vistas at every turn. I mean, LOOK AT …
9 tips for a Queenstown snow holiday if you’re a newbie
Of COURSE it “puked” down (as the young kids say about a snowfall) the moment we bid farewell to our Queenstown snow holiday. We knew that we had taken our chances on booking a ski …
Where to eat and drink in Queenstown, New Zealand
It’s no secret around these parts that I love to eat good food. I love to cook good food at home and when it comes to going out while travelling, I’ll do my research in …
Journal June 2019
Forgive me, dear Stylers, it’s four days since the mighty month of June ended and I got so caught up in my holiday (a highly recommended thing) that I forgot to put fingers to the …
Why I’ve felt ashamed to write an update about my health story
Editor’s note: This post is not meant as medical advice – please see your health care professional/s and work together on a plan that works for you. If you’re new to the blog then you can read …
Journal May 2019
Dear Stylers Winter IS here, which means it’s my birthday month and that brings me great joy. I fear not the arrival of another year on this planet. Quite the contrary. I celebrate it with …