Best of the Gorgeous Things blog

We’re turning three this week!
I’m so proud of all of us, Gorgeous Things blog turns three this week and it’s thanks to all of you that we made it this far. So a heartfelt thank you to everyone who reads this blog regularly or from time to time. It really has been such a pleasure [...]

Do you love vintage dresses?

Yay! Me too!
But not a s much as Sharon Perkins from Beaut Vintage…
I noticed Sharon’s website Beaut Vintage when she dropped by to comment on Laura E’s most recent post. I liked the site so much that I asked her to share a little bit about herself, her love of vintage dresses and her gorgeous [...]

Marcus Buckingham and how to discover your ’strongest life’

Here’s a question for you…
‘Out of three, how would you rate your level of happiness?’
With one being ‘not very happy’,
two being ‘fairly happy’,
and three being ‘very happy’
How can this be right?

According to management consultant, author and speaker, Marcus Buckingham (who by they way, is fabulous if you ever get a chance to get along to [...]

This is unbelievable! Kyle & Jackie O do it again

The latest crazy competition from a Sydney radio station 2Day fm is a shaming, hurtful and appalling act!
See the stupidity here >> The Fat Bet
My history of disordered eating and messed up body image, led me to becoming a Nutritionist and Disordered Eating Specialist. Day in, day out I see the effects of this kind of [...]

Free Clothes! Seriously!

Maybe it’s because it’s Sex & the City 2 week, but fashion is currently taking a front seat in my life. I’m finding myself lingering longer in King St shop windows, touching delicate fabrics with a wistful sigh and fantasising about being able to walk daintily in 6 inch spike heels. And you know when [...]

Intuitive Eating: guide to overcoming and preventing emotional eating

Today we welcome our very dear girlfriend, Laura E as a new contributor to Gorgeous Things. Laura E is a Nutritionist, a Personal Trainer and a gorgeous girl who has had her fair share of battles with food and her weight. She’ll tell you about her journey and give you the skills you need to [...]

Gluten Free Banana Bread or Cake

Being a huge fan of Banana Bread led to me eating WAY too much of it, gaining 5 kilos in about 2 months and then resigning myself to the fact that I needed to go Cold Turkey if I had any chance of fitting back in my jeans.
I’ve been experimenting since then, trying to make a less [...]

If strong language offends – do not click to read this post

Just had to share this fabulous Facebook page.
Now we all know that foul language isn’t clever or funny, it just shows a lack of vocabulary, right?
Bah!
Who cares, this is just a bit of FUN!
Check it out >>
Intelligent classy well educated women who say @#&% a lot
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My apologies to the ladies that were offended by this [...]

How to make cleaning fun…Yes, we’re serious!

Tips for making the boring thankless task of household cleaning a little less dreary.
1. Use products that smell great and have minimal chemical content. This will lift your spirits (instead of gassing you and giving you a headache) and ensure your skin is protected from drying and allergic reactions.
2. Playing uplifting music when you are [...]

Take it Personally – Awareness aint Action

Read this blog for long enough and you’ll start to get a bit angry. What? Angry?
If what you read sometimes here on Gorgeous Things doesn’t make you angry then you’re probably not taking it personally.
Sure we spend quite a bit of time talking about how to take care of your skin without chemical nasties and [...]