I’ve always had this thing for changing up spaces in my home. This “thing” started around the age of nine when I got a room to myself after sharing with my two brothers for a …
A letter to my mum on my 51st birthday
(Letter to my mum) Mum and I in 1981 on my 14th birthday … wearing velvet tracksuits Dear Mum, It’s been a while between letters. My last one back in 2012 has been lost forever …
My fave gluten-free, low-carb snacks to make at home
If you’re new here or landed here via a Google search, you’ll usually find me sharing style advice with the odd beauty product or travel post thrown in for good measure but many have been …
What to pack for a holiday in Europe spring-summer 2018
Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance Lately, I’ve found myself trawling Instagram for updates from places we visited in Europe last year. The European spring-summer season is in full swing and I just want to jump on …
The one cold and flu home remedy you must try this winter
Remember the cold and flu armageddon of 2017? I don’t mean to be smug, but I will be. I bypassed it. Completely. It came into my house and grabbed hold of my husband and youngest …
How to nail gift giving on Mother’s Day or any day of the year
This post is probably not directly for you. Consider it a potential resource to pass on subtly – or not so subtly – to the person or people most likely to buy you a Mother’s …
5 very good reasons to visit North Stradbroke Island
After I posted on social media about our latest escape to Straddie – North Stradbroke Island – this comment popped up: Ssssssshhhhh! Straddie is my fav holiday location EVER! Don’t tell too many people how …
How to plan and pack for your next holiday (plus 2018 e-book update)
Sponsored by Allianz Travel Insurance Every time I start to feel even slightly smug about putting together a travel capsule wardrobe, I quickly remind myself that it’s a slippery slope back to the recent history of …
How to organise and host a Champagne club afternoon
When asked about my interests out of work and family, I’ve always struggled to come up with any legitimate hobbies. You know … the ones you’d actually put on a form or ones that would …
Have you tried Modibodi, the underwear everyone’s talking about?
Sponsored by Modibodi There’s been a revolution in my underwear drawer. Maybe there’s been one in yours too? Last year I introduced you to the original period-proof and leakproof underwear brand, Modibodi. You can catch …
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort brings a slice of Europe to Noosa
I’ve written before about my deep love for the beachside resort town of Noosa on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. I first visited as a nine-year-old, my first job on the Sunshine Coast was at the local …
Why I thought learning to run at 50 would be a good idea
Want to know why I thought learning to run at 50 would be a good idea? Efficiency mixed with laziness. Stick with me here. You see, up until making the decision to learn to run, …