Blondeambition

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• Would You Take The Detox Challenge?

  

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  Posted on 22 May 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Hello Sunshine

  

  “Look at the stars, look how they shine for you; and everything you do, yeah they were all yellow.” —Coldplay— While Australian winters aren’t quite as dark, we... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Di Rides for a Cure

  

  Riding for a cure and kicking cancer’s arse … Emiliia and Di. 2 days. 200 Kilometres. 1 epic ride. Participating in the Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer has bee... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat: The Food Edition

  

  Warning: Do not read this post while hungry. Seafood paella—Gwinganna style.Urban dictionary describes food porn as “taking mouth-watering pictures of... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2014 COMMUNITY, FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Unite in White

  

  Michelle and Matt with Finnigan and Eloise.This is Michelle. ‘Mich’ to her loved ones.She is mum to Finnigan, 4, and Eloise, almost 2, and last year she... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Naval Gazing in 35 Words

  

  Navel gazing: A slang term describing the act of taking a long period to think about one’s thoughts feelings, or focus on one specific topic. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• With Age Comes Knowledge

  

  “A friend will come running if you call them at 2am; everyone else is an acquaintance.” —wizard10000—A couple of week’s ago, I was summoned to give... Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Macarons: Snobby but Scrumptious

  

  “The Parisian macaron is a snobby-but-scrumptious little treat that has lately become a vogue frontrunner in the ongoing dessert popularity contest. Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Blonde Ambition’s Guide to London

  

  “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” —Dr Samuel Johnson—There is an unexpected bonus that come... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Furniture Restoration Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint®

  

  As I mentioned in my last post, I was recently challenged to find a piece of furniture and use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® to give it a new lease on life. Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, INTERIOR DESIGN

• My Brush with Annie Sloan (pun Intended)

  

  “It’s girls’ paint, but boys can use it too!” Annie SloanLate last year I was issued a challenge by the Australian PR team handling Annie Sloan Chalk... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Play Bingo in Sydney … ?

  

  Bingo? What? Have I lost my mind?  Yes. Bingo. No I haven’t. Please stick with me …Every year I pack up my carry-on suitcase and head south to Sydney to catch u... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Sitting Pretty in Adelaide

  

  Last month I discovered that Adelaide isn’t just the city of churches; it’s also the city of cyclists and crotches (as in lady parts). Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• The 52 Week Money Challenge

  

  “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Benjamin FranklinWe are five weeks into the year and I have saved $21.  Impressive, yes?Okay, maybe it’s not impressive now... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2014 COMMUNITY, FINANCE, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Cork & Chroma, Brisbane

  

  I have never fancied myself as much of an artist having always preferred a pen to a paintbrush, but give me a bottle of champagne, a blank canvas and some... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Bucket List 2014

  

  Who can believe that it is already that time of year when people start breaking (or have already broken) their New Year resolutions?Have you already broken... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• {Recipe} Healthy Chocolate Crackles

  

  The healthy chocolate crackle.When I was a kid, there was one main thing that separated birthday parties from everyday life—chocolate crackles. Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• Bottoms Up!

  

  Today I made a startling discovery thanks to The Daily Mail—one that had me running for the work bathroom so I could check my butt out. Seriously.It’s the... Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• {Recipe} Zucchini and Feta Salad

  

  As Bart Simpson so aptly pointed out, “You don’t win friends with salad.”And he has a point, at least as far as I’m concerned, because I will always choose a... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES

• {Recipe} Skinny Fat-Elvis Truffles

  

  After what seems like weeks of almost endless eating and drinking (and not much exercise), I have decided to start the new year fresh and cut back on sugary... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2014 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION, WOMEN'S ISSUES