by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
The plan is to keep this short and sweet. This draft has been in my inbox since late LAST week and its time has come. It’s an update. It’s a catch you up on all the things happening around the old homestead kind of post. If you missed my last update, about...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
After a storm left us with some damage to the main roof, garage roof and sheds, we have been working with our insurance to do repairs. Along the way, a few maintenance items were added to the list. Which, having lived here for five years’ ish, it was about time...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
Well, it’s here. On this night, ten years ago, I discovered Blogger and an entire journey started for me. There were a number of attempts at naming the thing; I wanted something upbeat but not too wanky. Something about looking on the bright side or the positive...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
Something happened when we bought the camper trailer. First, it was an Instagram account to document our travels (of course) and registration of a domain (nothing to see there as yet). Then we purchased LED light kits and solar mats. We talked about selling my car and...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal, Self-Care
As you may know, I started this week embraced by the sunshine and rolling in the waves. I did that because I knew the week ahead was going to be a busy one. It was a preparation for the storm and a recharge of my batteries. So, with lists and plans, I powered through...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Body Confidence, Personal
I had a memory pop up on Facebook of the first video back when I relaunched my YouTube channel. For a while there, I got really good at keeping to my weekly schedule. Thanks to that, my progression with filming and editing was fast, and I enjoyed making videos. Tricky...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
With a busy mind, like mine, finding quiet can be almost impossible. I look for it in places most people would avoid like cafes or crowded public spaces. The bustle of the crowd, at a distance, is my preference, allows quiet inside the there’s a hum outside....
by Melissa Walker Horn | Gifted, She Wore What, Where to Buy
It’s been a while since we talked about clothes, team. Even longer since I last covered off on plus size maxi dresses. When was the last time? Can anyone remember? But this felt necessary because I am wearing a bunch of maxis on rotation at the moment. For...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal, Working for Yourself
Maybe these things are universal, or perhaps they are just me. But I thought, maybe it would be fun to talk about the things you should know about working for yourself. I’m a veteran now, basically. I’ve been back full-time working for myself for a year....
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal
I realised today it was time for an update, you know if you are crazy enough not to read your Suger News every week (gosh!). A few things have been happening for us, and I’ve been dealing with a few things personally that are impacting the way I create things....
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal, Working for Yourself
Having a work from home daily routine isn’t something I planned on. I was pretty casual about such things. But I’ve been working for myself for a while now, so it was time, right? I left my job almost a year ago, and I’ve been working for myself...
by Melissa Walker Horn | Personal, Self-Care
Firstly, this post was supposed to be finished yesterday. I took a nap instead. Kel wasn’t well over the weekend, some sort of cold situation which I appear to have picked up. I feel off, a little ick, but not enough to warrant a day in bed. You know? Anyway,...
