Making me smile

It took quite a bit to make me smile this past week after 3 full days in bed with a hideous virus (hence the lack of posts) and a funeral. Nevertheless, making me smile were...

- My two gorgeously crazy cats, India (the bigger, Himalyan Persian) and Casper the little white/grey Long-haired burmilla kitten.

- A bouquet of gorgeous hot pink roses from my thoughtful colleagues at work

(image from Overstock... can't find my camera cord!)

- The Rockstar Diaries- a blog by a cuter than cute newlywed about the adventures of her and her husband in New York (and soon, Washington D.C). Ridiculously addictive reading about their junk food addiction and love for each other!

- My appetite disappeared for several days however when it finally returned it was for one thing and one thing only: Dark Chocolate McVitie's Digestives.

- And, this little man's first birthday!

Things I love... this week

Sometimes I feel like I have an always changing, never-ending wish-list of bits and pieces I love, things I want to do and amazing moments I want to remember forever.

This week I am loving...

Balmoral Beach

With the temperature hitting 40+ degrees the last few weekends, Balmoral Beach has been the perfect place to keep cool and relax under a shady tree.
Image from Sydney Secrets

Fake Tan at home

So I don't scare anyone on the aforementioned beach! I am naturally pale-skinned and hate to tan in the sun. When a spray tan (Bronzalicious of course) is inconvenient or not in the budget ($55 a spray adds up!) I resort to one faking it at home. My favourites are Ella Bache, Biotherm and Clarins for easy application, quick dry and a sweet smell.

Lay-by

Getting in early for Winter! I don't get fashion sometimes, buying winter boots when the weather is the hottest it has been all year is beyond weird for me however that is not a good enough reason for having no clothes in winter so you have to get in early!
Boots from Country Road
*Update* So it turns out layby is not for me... I couldn't help but purchase!

Staying in on a Friday night

and watching Thelma & Louise on MovieOne with just the kitty-cats and a bowl of pasta for company. It's rare for me to have a night at home alone, particularly a Friday and I loved every second!
Image from IMDB

Have a great weekend!!