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Play to Your Strengths.

by Carly Jacobs
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Refined carbohyrates are bad m’kay?

by Carly Jacobs
  I usually avoid writing ‘diet’ posts because it seems to make people think that I have an eating disorder. FYI, I’m drinking red wine as I write this and I had a very sensible four squares of chocolate for dessert. I’m fine. I promise. I’ve also got enough junk in my trunk to last through months of unhealthy dieting before my stomach eats itself, so if we could all take chill p Read the rest!
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Daily Outfit – Grey Wool Coat and My Favourite Boots

by Carly Jacobs
Worn on a quick dash out of the house to get coffee to keep me buzzing for a long evening of deadlines. * Dress from Gypsy Road (Canberra ladies born mid-80s – Remember Gypsy Road? Near where Felt is? Closed about ten years ago? Yep. That’s how old this dress is.) * Tights from Big W * Boots from Red Paths in Canberra * Coat from DFO Melbourne (it was $450 reduced to $150 and it’s pure boiled wo Read the rest!
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Hi I’m Carly. Pleased to meet you.

by Carly Jacobs
  Have you ever seen the film Amelie? In the early scenes of the film, a few characters are described by their unique likes and dislikes. Amandine Poulain likes cleaning out her purse and dislikes puckered fingers, and Amelie likes skipping stones and dislikes drivers who do not watch the road in old movies. It’s been a while since I asked my readers to introduce themselves and I would love it if you w Read the rest!
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Guest Post – How to Deal with Disappointment… in Yourself.

by Carly Jacobs
Have you all met my new blogger BFF Amy from Just a Titch? I’ve linked to her a few times and we’ve tweeted about important things like the lack of taffy in Australia, romantic comedies and our mutual love of Sarah Von. She’s all kinds of awesome. Teacher, writer, weight loss guru. Need I say more? Here she is. This week, I had a rather unpleasant situation in which someone I dislike pointed out Read the rest!
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Daily Outfit – Cotton pants NOT leggings.

by Carly Jacobs
I bought these pants on impulse a few weeks ago from one of those shopping sites like Ozsale. I’m so slack I can’t even remember which one. Anyway, they have pockets and everything so I’m calling them a fitted cotton pant and will not be pleased if anyone calls them leggings. I’m still choosing to opt for bum coverage though. One can never be too careful. * Fitted cotton non-leggings pants Read the rest!
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Gluten Free Apple Berry Crumble

by Carly Jacobs
  Now, before you ask, no. That’s not a picture of the apple berry crumble that I made. Reason being? My man is a fatty fatty boom batty who ate the whole damn thing before I had a chance to photograph it. I suspect it will be a dessert regular from now on, so I promise to photograph it for you next time. Before Mr Smaggle inhales it. In all fairness though, mine looked pretty similar. Except that it wa Read the rest!
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Why don’t you…?

by Carly Jacobs
Make dessert? On a weeknight? A simple apple crumble? Pikelets with jam?   Try mulberry colored eyeshadow? Do your standard smoky eye but with dark red instead of grey?   Start your day with a mug of hot water? With fresh lemon juice?   Wear coral? Bring out the winter flush in your cheeks? Or the summer blush?   Braid your hair? A messy rope for ladies with longer locks? Small side plaits for Read the rest!
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Attention Canberra Ladies and Gentlemen!!!

by Carly Jacobs
  Do you want to hear something really cute? My dad has a best friend. Total bromance style. Bless. Anyway my dad’s BFF’s wife and her mother (did you get that?) happen to be amazing artists in print and ceremics respectively. On the 6th August they are hosting a grand opening exhibition of their latest works to fundraise for WOW Working Wonders. Have you heard of WOW? They are an amazing Canberra Read the rest!
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