Archive: September, 2011

A BOLT FROM THE BLUE

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I came to jeans late in life! I couldn’t ever find a pair that I loved and a style that really suited me, and my wardrobe was full of sharp corporate suits and I liked it that way.

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WITH MY BODY by NIKKI GEMMELL

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Nikki Gemmell, the ‘Anonymous’ writer of The Bride Stripped Bare, commented after its release, that she “loved the idea of diving under the surface of a woman’s life, a seemingly contentedly-married woman and exploring her secret world.” In her latest novel, the anticipated follow-up to The Bride Stripped Bare” she continues exploring similar themes.

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Movie Chat September 24

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Red Dog is a case in point as it continues to do strong box office business. Red Dog is an Australian story well executed, a tale of a dog that unites a local community while roaming the outback, in search for his master. In a very competitive market it’s great to see simple stories with good characters-bought to life by actors Josh Lucas and Racheal Taylor, working on the big screen. Red Dog is well worth a trip to cinema

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There is a New Foodie on the Blog

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This blog is well worth a visit and you will return because Fi’ s Kitchen is so welcoming and entertaining and Fi is good company. You can imagine being with her as she goes about her kitchen earnestly cooking up a recipe and presenting to her panel of judges with more often than not a 10/10 result.

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Olive Leaf Extract

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Olive Leaf Extract: The All Natural Secret Weapon for Health and Immunity.

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Comvita Skincare from a Beautiful Place, New Zealand

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2011 marks the launch of a new natural skincare range with breakthrough technology based on the powerful anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and healing properties from Manuka Honey. This unique honey is sourced from the Northland area of New Zealand and is formulated using proprietary techniques to create COMVITA Skincare from a Beautiful Place, exclusive to David Jones.

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Brushed Up

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It’s time to shed that dull winter skin and brush up for a spring glow!

If you’re like me and love the idea of body brushing, but a) think it’s not the same when you have to do it yourself or b) don’t quite fancy the bathhouse ritual of compulsory nudity for all before a vigorous brushdown, then Venustus could be just the perfect place.

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Horrible Bosses – Movie Review

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The ensemble cast headed by flavour of the month Jason Bateman (also currently appearing with Ryan Reynolds in The Change Up) with Jason Sudeikis and Charlie Day moves along at perfect cinematic pace, never drawing out the gag, in a very similar to style Date Night.

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Spring Flowers to treat the senses

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Flowers and plants are a great way to breathe colour and life and happiness into your home and office.

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MAHLER SYMPHONY NO.3 – Vladimir Ashkenazy & the Sydney Symphony

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The hugely anticipated next chapter in the Mahler cycle from Australia’s premier symphony orchestra is here. Sydney Symphony, under the direction of Vladimir Ashkenazy, has proudly released part five of their Mahler cycle with the spectacular Symphony No.3.

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