Gorgeous Things was founded in 2006 by Lesley-Ann Trow.

Are you an Ethical Omnivore?

I loved this post on the High Steaks Farming blog so much I had to share it here with you all – Check out some of their other great posts about the ethical raising cattle and sheep on their farm on the NSW Central Highlands. Ethical Omnivores So apparently us compassionate foodie types have been [...]

Sydney Beauty Expo: Soto Skincare, Flameless Candles & more frikin Botox

The yearly pilgrimage to Darling Harbour for the Sydney International Beauty Expo took place on Saturday and I have only three points to make, well maybe four if you include how awesome the Momos were at the Nepalese food fair taking place just across the way in Tumbalong Park. So here are my three points. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

How Cool it is being a Woman!?

In a single moment I felt the deep inner wisdom of what it really means to be a woman. The moment was a simple interaction between myself and an incredibly charming man - and this simply is how it went.

32 Natural Beauty Tips & Tricks – Exclusive Free Ebook

— – Want to know how to get luscious locks without all the chemical nasties? – Maybe you have sensitive skin that reacts to conventional beauty products? – Or, perhaps you want to know how to bring your abundant inner beauty to the outside? — Here’s 32 Tips & Tricks to do all of that [...]