Posted by Organic Island in Lifestyle on 28. Nov, 2011 | 0 Comments
It’s one of the most talked about topics when it comes to difficulty in relationships, which is why Brynne Edelsten was the first person that popped to mind after I was reading of her departure from “Dancing with the Stars”. I’m utterly fascinated to know if her well-marked appearance in a marriage doused with a [...]
Suddenly I am obsessed with what contributes to my state of being. It’s something I can’t get out of my mind which is amusing, considering I would essentially describe myself as a happy person. I have realised I am chipper from the moment I open my eyes until the time I am ready to turn in for [...]
A couple of weeks ago I was very blessed to be asked to help work in the Lo’i Kalo (Taro Patch) on Oahu’s north shore. My friend, Andi asked me if I wanted to join in a very traditional Polynesian practice and of course, I said yes immediately. Andi is a teacher at a local [...]
We are beside ourselves with excitement because this November sees the launch of Shell Lip Balm in the UK! Squeal! We are so chuffed to be bringing our incredibly chic, completely organic lip balms to the luscious pouts of women (and some brave men – Warnie, is that you?) across the UK. Simply go to: [...]
I just returned back to Chicago from a month long visit to my hometown Brisbane! This coming February it will be 11 years since I embarked on my cross country move to Midwest USA from living with my dad and step-mum in the inner Brisbane city of Paddington. Of course I had been in many [...]
Posted by admin in Fun!, Lifestyle, Organics on 01. May, 2012 | No Comments
Anyone who has indoor cats will totally understand what I’m talking about…when you walk in your front door (especially if you live in an apartment) and that overwhelming smell of cat litter hits you! Even when it’s cleaned everyday (yes I do scoop my cat boxes everyday) the smell still seems to permeate, more so when everything’s closed up [...]
Posted by admin in Beach on 27. Apr, 2012 | No Comments
I came to this realization last night as I used my iPhone and my PayPal account to buy my second clutch in 2 weeks from an online wholesaler in China within about 5 minutes: what was once an eventful, interactive and somewhat exasperating trip to a shopping outlet is now an exercise utilizing three things: [...]
Posted by admin in Beach on 05. Mar, 2012 | No Comments
Another birthday, another year older…I just celebrated my 33rd birthday! I find birthday’s kind of funny, so many people get overwhelmed with getting older and try to just bypass the day pretending it never happened, thinking somehow this will stop the aging process! Some people go to extremes (in my opinion) with cosmetic surgery and obsessing constantly about how [...]
Posted by admin in Fun!, Lifestyle on 31. Jan, 2012 | No Comments
Finding your passion isn’t always easy but when you do discover it, you will notice how everything you do in life from there on out seems worth it. For me, it was finding photography. Not only was I able to express myself through a whole new medium but it altered the way I [...]
Posted by admin in Fun!, Lifestyle on 23. Jan, 2012 | No Comments
It’s finally here…Winter! …The snow! After an incredibly mild start to the Chicago winter season, old man winter has arrived! Of course I’m not complaining about the mild months of December and half way through January, I think it’s wonderful as I’m not a big fan of cold weather (yeah Chicago doesn’t really seem like [...]
Posted by admin in Beauty, Fun!, Lifestyle on 17. Jan, 2012 | 1 Comment
1. My love affair with New York City continues. We’ve been dating for quite sometime now. I think it could be getting serious. 2. I can live without many things, my eyebrow specialist is not one of them. 3. I learnt to step outside my comfort zone and talk in public on 9/11. I possibly [...]
Posted by admin in Beauty, Fun!, Lifestyle, Organics on 12. Jan, 2012 | No Comments
Welcome to 2012 lovelies – whoot, whoot! Have you made your resolutions? Are you vowing to drink less, always take your make-up off (even when it’s 2:30am), exercise more, eat less carbs, be nice to everyone, give more to charity, take a course in something interesting, yadda yadda? Whatever your goals are, a healthy lifestyle [...]
Posted by admin in Fun!, Lifestyle on 22. Dec, 2011 | No Comments
I love Christmas! I love everything about the festive season: The smell of a fresh cut Noble Fir Christmas tree, the taste of a warm gingerbread latte or a coffee with a splash of Bailey’s (for that extra warmth), watching Christmas movies on days when it’s just too cold to leave the house, listening to [...]
Posted by admin in Beach, Fun!, Lifestyle on 19. Dec, 2011 | No Comments
Broome. Broome is a pearling and tourist town in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, 2,200 km north of Perth, combining Japanese, Chinese, Aboriginal and Western culture infused into one amazing destination. With 22 kilometres of sun-kissed white sand and turquoise water, Broome’s Cable Beach is justifiably world famous and the ideal place to [...]
Posted by Organic Island in Fun! on 29. Aug, 2011 | No Comments
This young lady experiences some unexpected results from using the Shell Lip Balm and attracts a lot of attention! It is short lived though as the Shell-Lip-Balm-Effect snaps shut! Featuring: Alexandra Nel Ron Seeto Jacqui Campbell Jacques Sadie Film Credits: Jacqui Campbell Nick Bleeker Yen Yap Jacques Sadie Caspian Cunningham
Posted by Organic Island in Lifestyle on 05. Aug, 2011 | No Comments
As a 32 year old childless woman, with a husband of ten years, I often get asked if I have kids. When I answer that I do not, I usually get a response along the lines of “what? You don’t want them?” As if it’s my duty as a woman and a married woman that [...]
Posted by Organic Island in Beauty on 29. Jul, 2011 | No Comments
Amongst all the vivid make-up colours of the UK Summer 2011 (think whisps of blue eyeshadow; vibrant green mascara; the return, yet again, of metallics) a softer, more ‘wearable’ island of cosmetic refuge awaits those of us who possibly aren’t quite so bold. Let’s face it, the UK has a plethora of English Rose beauties [...]
Posted by jacquioi in Fun! on 19. Jul, 2011 | No Comments
The second part of a 4-part series of Shell Lip Balm awkward moments! Fishermen: Mack Lindon Jay Birch Film credits: Jacqui Campbell Nick Bleeker Yen Yap Jacques Sadie Caspian Cunningham
Posted by Organic Island in Lifestyle on 19. Jul, 2011 | 1 Comment
These days, in our modern and very busy lives’ it is almost abnormal to hear people say the words “I feel so energetic!” – which is why it took me so long to work out that something was wrong with my health when I returned from NYC in 2009. To say I felt fatigued did [...]
Posted by Organic Island in Organics on 01. Jul, 2011 | 7 Comments
Every year I’ve planned to start my own herb/veggie garden-how great it would be to have fresh herbs at hand for cooking and all the ingredients for a salad whenever my taste buds desired and all from my very own garden that I grew and maintained with my very own [...]
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