Archive for the ‘Great Books’ Category

Lesley-Ann Trow wears the infamous Toilet Paper Dress

Lesley-Ann Trow wears the infamous Toilet Paper Dress

In September we celebrated the release of US entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz’s new book The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. Gorgeous Things was featured in the book, as well as many other inspiring stories and since then the book’s gone on to sell tonnes of copies worldwide. I celebrated by making a dress from toilet paper, which Mike [...]

See you next year…

I’ve got my new Maggie Alderson novel, a Long Island Ice Tea & a huge Beach Towel…it’s going to be a very Merry Christmas. Lots of Love, LA x

How to Recession-Proof Your Life

Knowledge is power my darlings and with the world having gone mad, it’s time to get a Financial Education. As you know, it’s Beauty & Brains here at Gorgeous Things, so we thought we’d bring you a series of posts over the coming months aimed at Recession-Proofing your life…whatever your circumstances. Firstly we’d like to [...]

Gifts with Heart & Soul – November News

Wouldn’t you love to give a Gorgeously Girlie Gift this Christmas that will help save the planet? Beauty & Brains November 2008  gives you the best Little Luxuaries with Heart & Soul.

October Beauty & Brains Newsletter Out Now

Just scraped into October for this one. Phew! What’s Inside? Happy Holloween!

Rosewater & Soda Bread by Marsha Mehran

Rosewater & Soda Bread by Marsha Mehran

Rosewater & Soda Bread by Marsha Mehran Reviewed by Gabrielle Sutton I read this book over a long weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it.  The author, Marsha Mehran is Iranian and has lived in Iran, Argentina, Australia, Ireland and North America and this novel draws on her experiences. It centers around three Iranian sisters who run [...]

FREE & Fabulous E-Mag from Eco Living

FREE & Fabulous E-Mag from Eco Living

One of our favourite magazines Eco Living Health Aware just got even better. They’re now publishing a Monthly 76 Page FREE E-Mag with all of their great content delivered to your inbox each month for FREE! Check Out the E-Mag here emag.ecolivingmagazine.com.au As a visitor to Gorgeous Things you get to be one of the [...]

Guilty Pleasures

Guilty Pleasures

If you loved ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ or you’re a fan of Linda LaPlante or Jilly Cooper or you’re the kind of gal who likes to kick back on a Saturday afternoon with a pre-dinner Long Island Iced Tea (or is that just me?) and a stack of trashy mags then this is the book [...]

Gorgeously Green – The Green Bible for Stylish Ladies

Gorgeously Green – The Green Bible for Stylish Ladies

Gorgeously Green by Sophie Uliano is Out Now! Published by Harper Collins RRP $26.95 Sustainable, Green, Conscious & Gorgeous – Sophie’s new book Gorgeously Green will show you how to live the green life without having to sacrifice style. Gorgeously Green covers everything from Fitness to Shopping & Travel, with loads of great information to [...]

3 HOT Winter Beauty Tips

3 HOT Winter Beauty Tips

Staying Gorgeous during the colder months is easy with our Hot Winter Beauty Tips. Hands will be Colder & Drier as your body heat will be drawn to your trunk to maintain your core tempreture. Be sure to take good care of your hands by wearing gloves to wash dishes & clean your home. Keep [...]