Innholdsfortegnelse for July 27, 2015 i Woman's Day

In the past few weeks I’ve enjoyed several proud “Go girl!” moments in my life, mostly around my efforts in computer literacy. I know, it sounds boring, but my buddy Google and I have triumphantly overcome some shocking wi-fi issues – and not once did I lose my cool over “Incorrect username” or “Network error” messages. Go me! Now I’m suddenly noticing Go Girl moments all around. For example, I have a renewed love for Delta Goodrem. Her long-term relationship fell apart, she was bullied by her co-stars and trolled by internet haters for years and now she’s enjoying the sweetest revenge of all – a great life (p16)! And never have I been so inspired to display my bikini body with pride after seeing so much confidence from celebrities…

Elle Macpherson marvels in the Mediterranean at 51! Elle Macpherson wasn’t nicknamed “the body” for nothing. Despite being in her 50s, the mum-of-two showed off her fantastic figure soaking up the sun on a yacht in Saint Tropez with her billionaire hubby Jeffrey Soffer, 45. Elle, 51, believes the key to staying young at heart is having confidence in how you look and feel. “It might be a cliche, but it’s all about attitude,” she says. “About a year ago I heard the phrase ‘50 is the new 40. I decided ‘yes, it sure is!’ From that moment on I decided to be upbeat no matter what.” Think sexy, look sexy Elle works hard to maintain her body. “I try to put aside an hour each day, five days a…

Celebrating the joyful news that she has fallen pregnant for the first time as she approaches her 45th birthday, Michelle Bridges has a message to women: age is no barrier to pregnancy if you look after your body. The fitness trainer credits good food and exercise for managing to fall pregnant naturally at the age of 44, after she assumed she would need IVF. “Going by the statistics, I just thought, ‘That’s what I’m going to have to do,’” she says. But she’s thrilled to reveal she and her Biggest Loser co-star Steve “Commando” Willis, 39, are now expecting their first child together. “We’re so happy to announce our special news,” she posted. Super-fit Michelle, who is four months along, is still hard at her training regimen, and says, “I’m…

Former Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Jennie Garth has exchanged vows with her partner David Abrams, with her three daughters by her side. The couple, who met around eight months ago on a blind date, welcomed 120 guests to their ranch in California, including Jennie’s 90210 and Mystery Girls co-star Tori Spelling. “Before David read his vows to Jennie, he told each of her girls how much he loves and respects them,” a friend says of the actor, 34. “He made everyone cry.” Jennie, 43, is a mother to Luca,17, Lola, 12, and Fiona, 8, from her previous marriage to Twilight’s Peter Facinelli. A string quartet accompanied Jennie’s walk down the aisle, and at the reception a band played Barry White and Marvin Gaye soul tunes. The newlyweds’ first dance together…

As the fallout from Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick’s breakup continues, it’s been revealed that Kris Jenner is so worried her son-in-law could expose family secrets, she’s attempting to buy his silence – for $25 million. Kris’s eldest daughter Kourtney, 36, recently split from Scott, father of her children Mason, 5, Penelope, 3, and Reign, 7 months, after nine years together. “Momager” Kris, 59, whose controlling nature is well known, has been negotiating a lucrative deal with Scott, 32, to prevent him from discussing the Kardashian family or using their name in the future. “Scott already warned Kris he’s been offered $15 million to write a tell-all book about the family,” says a source. “Factoring in future earnings he could have made from appearances related to the family name and…

Light and easy! Sometimes you just want a lighter meal, and these tasty soups fit the bill. There’s delicious prawn laksa, pumpkin soup, corn, seafood and more. We also have a collection of budget meals, plus tasty tuna dinners. Room for dessert? Try our classic cake recipes – there’s bound to be one here you love. GREEK BEAN SOUP SERVES 6 PREP 10 MINS COOK 40 MINS PER SERVE 616kJ COST 1 tbsp oil1 onion, chopped3 stalks celery and leaves, sliced2 carrots, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, crushed1 tbsp dried oregano leaves2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes3 cups water400g cannellini beans, rinsed, drained300g butter beans, rinsed, drained100g baby beans, trimmed,3cm lengthscrusty bread or toast, to serve 1 In a large saucepan, heat oil on high. Saute onion 1-2 minutes until tender.…

MON BEETROOT, CHEESE & WALNUT TART SERVES 6 PREP 20 MINS COOK 1½ HOURS PER SERVE 1052kJ 1 bunch (6) baby beetroot, trimmed,scrubbed4 cloves garlic2 tbsp olive oil1 red onion, cut into thin wedges300ml cream4 eggs1 tbsp thyme leaves, plus extra to serve8 sheets filo pastry150g ricotta, torn¼ cup walnuts, toastedrocket salad, to serve 1 Preheat oven to hot, 200°C. Line an oven tray with foil. 2 Toss beetroot and garlic in half oil, season. Place in centre of foil, then wrap loosely. Bake 40-45 minutes until beetroot is just tender. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut beets in half lengthwise. Mash garlic with a fork. Set aside. 3 Reduce oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease a 22cm round 5cm-deep fluted tart pan with removable base. Place on…

Beauty lesson MAKE YOUR EYES POP! Want to know a trick to making your eyes stand out? Use universally flattering taupe as your base eyeshadow colour. It works perfectly as a contour hue, and helps fake a lifted look to makes your eyes look bigger, too. Sweep it along the crease line in a back and forth motion, and also along the bottom lash line. Or, for a pretty, everyday look, apply taupe across your entire eyelid. Make Up Store Microshadow in Scales $35 Found! Wrinkle disguising foundation Yes, it exists! Bourjois Nude Sensation $29 cleverly evens out skin tone with a blurring effect, so your skin looks oh-so smooth and feels light as a feather. Plus, it glides on smoothly and easily, so you don’t have to worry about…

1. YOU’LL BURN MORE KJs According to US researchers, you work off 7% more energy when you exercise in the cold, because your body has to work harder to keep your temperature under control. That mightn’t sound like a lot, but jogging outdoors instead of in a cosy gym could be all it takes to avoid putting on a single kilo over winter. 2. YOU’LL GIVE YOUR HEART A HEALTHY BOOST Colder temperatures mean your heart has to work harder to pump blood around your body, making your heart muscles nice and strong. Just be sure to speak with your doctor first if you have any existing heart problems. 3. IT’LL PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE Yes, really! Your body produces more endorphins when it has to work harder…

GET THE LOOK Interior designer Denai Kulcsar (dkinteriors.com.au) shares her tips for creating a cosy home Fill the chill A full house is a happy house, and it’s the key to keeping it feeling warm, too. A sparse space will feel as cold as it looks. Use a few decorative ornaments to inject some personality and give a focal point to your room – think prints, sculptures, indoor plants and coffee table books. Baskets are a great way to fill space; top them up with plush, cosy throws. Mix textures There are no set rules when it comes to playing with texture, but a winning formula is to get a mix of faux fur, wood and wool in rich, dark shades such as reds, oranges, browns and charcoals, to really…

AMANDA SAYS “Maurice shows me that he and Jessica have started learning horsemanship and he loves it. He tells me he’s only a pony, and Jessica is growing up so quickly that she’s already starting to outgrow him and will move on to another horse. He knows he is going to be passed down to Jessica’s little brother and he is fine with that. He also wants them to know he wants to stay in the family as long as he can, and doesn’t want to retire to a paddock. He’ll be happy to be passed to another family who will love him too when the time comes. Maurice tells me he’s a bit naughty and stubborn at times and can act like a spoilt child. He’s only seven years…

DAPPER DUCK Our drake, Hamilton, looks ready to go to a wedding with his little bow tie on. Glynis Scrivens, Highgate Hill, Qld Furry friends Charlie-Brown and Bella are best friends. They enjoy cosying up together on a cold winter’s night to stay warm and toasty! Carole Cameron, Albany Creek, Qld Puppy dog eyes This photo was taken the first day we brought Creamie home. I fell in love with him in a heartbeat. He makes every moment of life so much better. Melanie Allen, Wesburn, Vic FAMILY TIES Rita celebrates her 70th at Sealevel Restaurant in Cronulla, Sydney, with husband Gerald and grandchildren Emily, 12, Rhys, 7, Caden, 5, and Nicholas, 10. Clare Chatterton, Gymea Bay, NSW BELLE OF THE BALL Danni, 7, looks absolutely beautiful all dressed up…

Prince Charles’s stepson Tom Parker Bowles is stepping out from his famous mum’s shadow and carving a career for himself here in Australia – as a judge on Channel Nine’s new reality series The Hot Plate. A top food critic, Tom, 40, credits his mum, the Duchess of Cornwall, for his love of food. “We grew up on a farm as children, and my mother was a good cook and my father was a good gardener, so we knew about these concepts of seasonality, of local restaurants, before they became trendy,” says Tom. But he jokes that his Thai and Mexican tastes aren’t particularly suited to the royal palate. “If we go down to her house in the country, I’ll cook something separate, because she can’t really have chilli or…

SO PEACEFUL, SO REAL There’s nothing as heartwarming as a sleeping baby breathing and cooing while she peacefully dreams the night away! Now, you can capture this wonderful moment with Sophia, the So Truly Real lifelike baby doll that breathes, coos and has a heartbeat. Order now by calling 1300 725 103 or visiting bradford.com.au/doll EASY TO CARVE Choose Otway Pork for your next Sunday roast and deliver deliciously tender goodness that’s wickedly tasty. For a mouthwatering finish, serve with a side of your favourite caramelised fruit. RRP $17.99/kg Visit otwaypork.com.au EXPLORE FABULOUS FIJI The huge range of activities to suit all ages, stunning beaches and abundant marine life make it so easy to keep the whole family entertained in Fiji. And when you need a bit of peace and…

NICOLE RICHIE Sporting the sassiest of super-short dos, Mrs Madden is a delicious drop of delectable sunshine! After a year of crazy coloured locks, Nicole is back enjoying the simple life with the beachy blonde that suits her best. The California girl looks ready to hit the surf in one of her own faboosh House of Harlow creations. GARCELLE BEAUVAIS High style, low price! What’s not to love about Garcelle’s canary yellow mini-marvel with its own pair of cape-like wings? Zara concocted this little gem that retails for around 100 bucks! But if you want to try to copy her fancy footwear on the cheap, good luck: her Aquazurra sandals will set you back a grand! EMMA ROBERTS Sometimes we need to accept a certain colour just doesn’t suit us.…

After a busy year for the royals, Princess Mary has been relishing the rare opportunity to enjoy a relaxed break with her beautiful family, just three hours’ drive from Copenhagen. Together with her husband Crown Prince Frederik and their children – Christian, 9, Isabella, 8, and twins Josephine and Vincent, 4 – Mary’s making the most of the European summer and taking a holiday from her official duties. Staying at the Danish royals’ favourite summer hideaway, Graasten Castle, the princess was last week spotted enjoying a bike ride with her four children and their dog Ziggy. Snugly nestled in the cart of Mary’s bike, her gorgeous twins – still very much her babies – looked more than happy to let the Crown Princess do the hard work and pedal them…

Four years ago, Delta Goodrem was left heartbroken and humiliated when she was forced to call off her long-dreamed-of wedding to her first true love, Irish singer Brian McFadden. The couple’s seven-year relationship ended amid claims that his drinking and gambling were out of control, with Delta, 30, retreating to her home in Hollywood to hide from the world and wonder how it all went so wrong. actress trolled and ridiculed on social media. When she started dating Nick Jonas, 18 at the time, critics accused her of using him to launch a career in the States. “She went through a really terrible time,” reveals one friend. “Her career stalled because she wasn’t coping. They loved her look and her voice in the beginning, and there was so much promise,…

It was meant to be a joyous day for Duchess Kate when, together with her husband Prince William, she celebrated the christening of their daughter Princess Charlotte on July 5. Along with Prince George, who turns two this week, the nearly three-month-old princess has completed the picture-perfect family the duke and duchess have always dreamed of. But rather than enjoying her family’s special day, Kate was said to be in a state of panic over just how pushy the Middletons were when it came to being involved in the traditional event. Protocol panic When the familes posed for the official christening photo, palace commentators couldn’t help but notice how much royal protocol has changed since Kate, 33, and William married in 2011. Standing centrally in the back row of the…

Stepping out together in Cardiff, Wales, following Australia’s first Ashes test against England, Kyly Clarke was only too happy to show off her fast-growing baby bump. Kyly, 33, and her Australian Test Cricket captain husband Michael Clarke were spotted walking in the streets of the Welsh city, looking every inch the excited parents-to-be, stopping to kiss and revealing a slender Kyly’s expanding waist. She’s not the only cricket WAG to be having a new bub – Dave Warner and wife Candice announced last week that they are expecting their second. And the rest of the team have been showing off their families in the UK as they compete in the Ashes series. Family men Shane Watson and fast bowler Mitchell Johnson have both been pictured out and about with their…

The Kardashian sisters will have some competition in the TV ratings if Demi Moore and Bruce Willis’s daughters get their way, with the trio planning their own reality show. Rumer Willis, 26, is riding a wave of popularity after winning US Dancing with the Stars, and now sisters Scout, 23, and Tallulah, 21, want a slice of the action. The sisters hope a reality show will give their profiles a boost. “The girls don’t want to live off their parents’ success,” an insider says. “They want to prove they have what it takes in their own right.”…

Hope Toys creator Maria Kentley believes many people don’t understand the struggles families can face after a child’s devastating diagnosis. “I want Hope Toys to raise awareness of illnesses, disabilities, developmental delays and birth defects, and help remove the stigma,” explains Maria, who has two boys with autism – Christian, 3, and 21-month-old Ethan. Maria hopes her dolls will be used in schools so children can learn to respect and appreciate diversity in society. “Growing up as a ‘black’ girl in Mackay, I know first-hand what it’s like to feel that you don’t fit in. I wanted to do my bit to make sure no kid feels like that.” Visit hopetoys.org…

TRIFLE CAKE SERVES 8-10 PREP 20 MINS COOK 55 MINS PER SERVE 1907kJ COST 1½ cups self-raising flour, sifted¾ cup caster sugar¾ cup cream, plus ½ cup extra,whipped2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp vanilla essence125g punnet blueberries125g punnet raspberries2 tbsp plain flour250g tub mascarpone120g pre-made jelly, chopped½ cup premium custardfresh berries, toasted flakedalmonds, icing sugar, to serve 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly grease and flour a 23cm springform pan. 2 In a bowl, combine flour and sugar. Lightly fold combined cream, eggs and vanilla into dry ingredients. 3 Toss berries in plain flour, shaking off excess. Fold into cake mixture. Pour into pan, smoothing top. 4 Bake 50-55 minutes until cooked when tested. Cool in pan 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. 5 Spread…

PHO GOOD! Supercharge your soup repertoire with this Vietnamese one-pot wonder the whole family will love SERVES 4 1 If using beef, cut 200g good-quality raw beef sirloin or fillet into very thin slices. Keep beef at room temperature if using in the next 30 minutes – the piping hot broth cooks the beef, so it’s best if it’s not fridge cold. 2 Bring 1L chicken stock and 200ml water to the boil, then taste and gradually add 1 tbsp fish sauce until the soup has a good flavour. 3 Meanwhile, cook 100g wide flat rice noodles or vermicelli following packet instructions. Drain and divide between four deep bowls. Top with one-quarter 150g bean sprouts and one-quarter sliced beef or cooked and shredded chicken. Add ladlefuls of piping hot stock…

1 Which celeb do you think is the hottest? a The ever stylish and gorgeous Miranda Kerr. b Classic and sophisticated Rebecca Gibney. c The natural beauty of Jessica Marais. d Energetic and fun-loving Carrie Bickmore. 2 How important is lippie to your look? a I can live without it, but I always feel better when I have it on. b It’s my favourite item in my makeup bag. c I’m not a massive fan, but it gets a go once a week. d I rate it – lipstick is key to brightening up a dull outfit. 3 What’s your Friday night go-to outfit? a I’m loving this season’s marsala-coloured silk shirts. b A cute black blazer paired with dark denim jeans. c I want to be comfy – a…

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Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Things are buzzing both mentally and physically, so don’t let financial problems drag you down – your inventive approach could turn things around. Streamline expenses or seek professional advice. If you’re in a rut, updating your skills might help. Leo JUL 24 – AUG 23 With Lady Luck Jupiter stimulating your finances from August, a dream could come true. Combine business with a passion, then map out a plan. Books and seminars should prove inspirational over winter, or a trip away might open your eyes. Virgo AUG 24 – SEP 23 Take time out to reflect on where you are, and where you want to be. Peaceful settings should clear your mind, and with a new life phase on the horizon,…

Gorgeous George I loved the cover photo of Prince George and his very cheeky, here-comes-trouble look (Charlotte’s Christening: George Steals the Show, issue 30)! I’m sure every parent knows that look and the fear that their child will misbehave in public. With the whole world watching, Prince George has always been amazingly well behaved and I’m sure his parents are both relieved and proud. Sandra James, Heathcote, Vic Prince George’s expression on your cover was just priceless. It certainly made me giggle and cured my Mondayitis! Candid photos of a little royal behaving like any other child are so much nicer than posed formal portraits. Loana Sica, Mullaloo, WA Finding Mr Right Delta Goodrem seems to have a thing for bad boys and she deserves better (Delta’s Secret New Life,…

Spelling whiz Jye is sure to wow us with his incredible knack with words on new Ten show Th e Great Australian Spelling Bee – but it’s his fighting spirit that’s truly inspirational. “He weighed 1.1kg when he was born – three months prematurely – and he got very sick and dropped down to 780g ” says his mum Renae, 39. “They didn’t think he was going to make it” Jye spent two agonising months in hospital. But after three brain haemorrhages, collapsed lungs and ultimately losing his hearing, the “little fighter” defied the odds and pulled through. “The doctors couldn’t believe what he’d been through” says Renae. “He just kept fighting and smiling, and we haven’t looked back. He’s our miracle child ” Now super-speller Jye, 11, is gearing…

Not too fancy for a footlong! They’re just like us! Brad, 51, and Ange, 40, stopped by Subway to pick up lunch for their family of eight while in California. The pair ordered two meatball footlongs, a chicken teriyaki sandwich, and four kids’ meals. Marital mishaps! Even billionaires aren’t exempt from awkward wedding day disasters! Poor Nicky, 31, managed to get the veil of her $104,000 Valentino Couture gown caught under the wheel of a car on her big day. And if that wasn’t enough, Nicky, who married banker James Rothschild, 31, at Kensington Palace, accidently flashed her undergarments while getting out of the car and even had her flower girls’ garlands get tangled while walking down the aisle. Who wore it best? It’s hard to compete against really, really…

Bec Hewitt is packing to come home and raise her children in the same Sydney neighbourhood where she grew up – only she’ll be doing it largely on her own. Bec’s dad Darrel is quietly readying the palatial estate in Sydney’s north-west that his daughter adores, for the much longed for homecoming Bec has dreamed about for years. While residents in the leafy suburb are excited for their star resident’s return, the move comes at a hefty price for Bec, who will be forced to live as a single parent as Lleyton pursues his Davis Cup tennis obligations. Fed up with always being the supporting act to her tennis star husband, Bec is taking charge and planning her move from the Bahamas back to Australia with Mia, 9, Cruz, 6,…

Just days after these gorgeous bike riding shots were taken, Princess Mary was forced to make an emergency call to the paramedics when her youngest daughter Princess Josephine was involved in a horse riding accident. The four-year-old princess fell off her horse during a riding lesson at Graasten Castle and broke her left arm. She was treated at nearby Aabenraa emergency room and later moved to the University Hospital of Odense. Her arm was put in a plaster cast and wrapped in a sling, which it appears her three siblings later decorated with get well messages to cheer her up. The accident came after Mary and Fred Mary is were seen enjoying a horse ride together, making the most of a rare moment without the kids in tow.…

Just three years after tying the knot, Brian McFadden and Vogue Williams have announced their breakup on social media. “It is with sadness that Vogue and I have made the tough decision to go our separate ways,” wrote Brian. “We will always care greatly about each other, remain friends, and wish each other all the very best for the future. “We have nothing else to say on the subject and we’d like to thank our friends and family for their support during this difficult period.” The news comes just three months after Brian gushed about his Irish model wife to the local paper. “Meeting Vogue was a life-changer for me – she’s my soulmate,” he said. “Getting married has not changed anything – it was perfect anyway – but it’s…

Sam Wood isn’t only tall, dark and handsome, he’s successful and great with kids, too. So why has he been playing a real-life bachelor for the past five years? “I’ve sort of been buried in my work, building my business from the ground up and rarely taking a break,” admits the 34-year-old founder of Gecko Kids in Melbourne – Australia’s first fitness centre for children. “I’ve dated a few girls, but nothing serious. The reason my last relationship fell apart five years ago was probably because I was so focused on work.” Taking a chance But instead of turning to dating apps such as Tinder to help him track down the girl of his dreams, Sam took a chance on love and applied for The Bachelor. “I had a gym…

Four months after splitting from longtime girlfriend Eleanor Calder, One Direction heartthrob Louis Tomlinson is reportedly set to become a father with a friend. According to People, the 23-year-old singer had a fling with Briana Jungwirth, an LA stylist. Although the pair are not together, they’re said to be looking forward to becoming parents early next year. “Louis is happy and very excited about becoming a dad and he thinks Briana will be an amazing mother,” a source tells the magazine. “It was a surprise at first, but he and Briana are very, very close friends and this has brought them even closer. “Th ey’re both really happy and although they’re not in a relationship, their friendship is extremely strong and they’re both excited about the baby. “It’s early days…

Not every kid would willingly agree to go without a Christmas present – but Cassidy Strickland is not just any kid. The 12-year-old from Windsor, west of Sydney, began her own charity at age eight after seeing a homeless man rummaging in her family’s wheelie bin. “I felt sad,” she remembers, “because I didn’t think anyone would be hungry enough to go through a rubbish bin.” We’ll go on helping Cassidy was so moved she asked mum Linda if they could buy him a meal with her pocket money. The man ran away when they approached, but the big-hearted duo were determined to help him and others in desperate situations. Linda and Cassidy visited a community kitchen and, after learning it was closed on weekends, spread the word that soup…

Morgan Pelt’s eyes fill with tears as she tells the story of rhino calf Wyantar. He was a year old when poachers slaughtered his mum. For two days he stayed valiantly by her side, fending off hyenas. Th e environmental scientist from the Whitsundays, Qld, is volunteering at South Africa’s Care For Wild Africa sanctuary, the world’s largest rhinoceros orphanage and rehab centre., and it’s clear she loves it. “My heart is here now,” she says, tickling Wyantar’s tummy. “This is my family now.” A rhino is killed for its horn every eight hours in Africa. Morgan, 23, and other volunteers act as stand-in mums for orphaned calves – bottle-feeding and playing with them, treating their injuries, and even sleeping with them at night. Now she’s signed up to a…

POTATO, SPINACH & TUNA BAKE SERVES 4-6 PREP 25 MINS COOK 1 HOUR COST 40g butter2 tbsp plain flour2½ cups milk425g can tuna, drained,flaked¾ cup finely gratedparmesan, plus ¼ cupextrafinely grated zest 1 lemon500g peeled, sliced potato100g baby spinach½ onion, finely choppedmixed salad leaves,to serve 1 Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. 2 In a saucepan, melt butter. Add flour, stirring 1 minute. Add milk and cook, stirring, until sauce boils. Simmer 3 minutes. 3 Fold tuna, parmesan and zest through sauce. Season to taste. 4 In a 6-cup casserole dish, arrange half potato, spinach, onion and tuna mixture, then repeat layers. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with extra parmesan, bake 40-45 minutes until tender. Serve with salad. TIP For a superfood version, swap spinach for baby kale and potatoes…

Diet 101 Cake winner or sinner? Q It’s your birthday and you’re watching your waistline… Which cake has the least kilojoules – carrot cake with icing, ice-cream cake or Black Forest cake? A Ice-cream cake Because it’s flour-free, ice-cream cake is the least calorific (872kJ per 100g) – although it doesn’t skimp on sugar. Second best is the choc-cherry Black Forest cake (1460kJ), but beware the carrot cake with its decadent cream-cheese icing (1635kJ). 30 minutes Is the maximum time a nap should last. Any longer and you’ll wake up feeling groggy. Did you know? Up to 58% of cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented in people considered high-risk – that’s anyone who smokes, is overweight or barely exercises. To work out your risk, take an AUSDRISK test…

Vamp up an old rattan basket with a lick of paint and pompoms. You could use them in the living room for storing throws and scatter cushions, in the kitchen as a fruit bowl, or for pot plants on the balcony. Edited extract from Make › Do by Beci Orpin ($39.95, Hardie Grant Books) YOU’LL NEED • Wicker baskets – try your local $2 shop or a second-hand store • Pencil • Masking tape • Paintbrush • Acrylic paint • Pompoms with long string s • Scissors 1 DRAW Use a pencil to draw your design on the basket. A pencil is best – a dark felt-tip pen may leave an outline once the 2 MASK If the design has straight edges, mask off the areas…

QI lost a ruby diamond ring that has great sentimental value. Are you able to help me find it? Also, I’ve been widowed for nearly 13 years. Am I destined to spend my remaining years on my own? Alone and lonely I’m told you need to look again for the ruby ring. And this time, include the bathroom in your search! As peculiar as this sounds, I’m strongly drawn to shelves and drawers under a vanity unit in a bathroom. Also, no, you are not destined to live out your remaining years alone. Not only do I know that your late husband is watching over you from heaven, but I also feel that a chance meeting of like minds will take your life in a wonderful new direction with…

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