Archive for the ‘Green & Gorgeous’ Category
Toxic Beauty – Do you Believe the Hype?
Ladies, a bit of perspective if you will… I find it hard to read an article that focuses soooooo much on what’s wrong with the cosmetics industry and the ingredients that can possibly harm us and spends so little time giving positive, “so what the hell can we use” advice. Sure, we all can do [...]
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!
Get Organic in the Bedroom
Everyday we’re exposed to a cocktail of toxins from the air we breathe, the food we eat and in the personal care products and cosmetics we use. With our busy and demanding lifestyles our rest and recuperation time would ideally be spent in the most favourable surroundings to have the maximum effect on our mind, body & soul. [...]
Holidays – The Journey or the Destination
Written by Angela Stewart Our Green & Gorgeous Domestic Goddess During the recent school holidays I planned to take my three children on a trip to catch up with our friends who had recently relocated to a warmer climate. How was I going to stay sane, keep my three boisterous and very excited children entertained [...]
Spring Beauty & Brains Newsletter
We’ve had a bit of a Facelift (a natural one of course) & we’d love to hear your thoughts on our fabulous new look. Take a Peak… Preparing your skin for Summer & Safe Household Cleaning plus Get in Early for Christmas for Big Savings! Domestic Goddess Aprons, Summer Skin Gift Packs & a whole [...]
Green & Gorgeous Domestic Goddess
CLEARING OUR CLUTTER & MAKING CONNECTIONS Written by Angela Stewart Our Green & Gorgeous Domestic Goddess Recently we booked a council pickup to collect excess waste and ‘rubbish’ from our little piece of paradise. My husband, our three children and myself spent a very productive Sunday morning in the early spring sunshine transferring our accumulated [...]
For Healthy Skin try Mineral Make-Up
Being someone that rarely leaves the house without a sweep of Mascara and a few dots of Concealer, I’ve consistently looked for make up that is both safe and natural. My sensitive skin means whatever I apply needs to be hypo-allergenic and free from chemical nasties, otherwise I’m red and blotchy within minutes. The best results [...]

