The New Year

As 2012 drew to a close - I am sure I was not alone in thinking back over the last 12 months... All the things we are proud of, the regrets, the sad moments and the happy... All shaping us into the people we are today.

I'm not really a big one on new years resolutions - although a few things always seem to come to mind: get fit, get healthy, start a journal... Well, I'm certainly going to try the first 2 again - and this blog - and you my followers - fulfil my journal writing, so thank you!

Over the last year - I have really come to realise how little control I have over certain things and this has been a truly humbling experience for me.  I have really had to work on my faith and handing over all the things I cannot control to God.  I know He has a plan and that I have a very special part in that plan - I am just trying to figure out exactly what that part is... I am sure I'm not alone?

As a very special person said to me, not too long ago - we may know the WHAT, but not the HOW.  So my hope for 2013 is to have the grace and courage to take every moment and make the best of it.  To explore, love, encourage... live.



Joe and I went to Kirstenbosch the other day - what an awesome place... Nature has a profound way of calming me... And as I sat and took in the beauty and the peace - a poem came to mind which made me link nature and life.  There are seasons in life and each season has an important part. One season cannot exist without the other.. Something I will try and remember in the year ahead...

The garden is never dead; 
growth is always going on, 
and growth that can be seen, 
and seen with delight.

~ Henry Ellacombe - In My Vicarage Garden

I wish you all a very Happy and Blessed 2013!
I hope to share lots of fun and exciting things with you this year and look forward to hearing from all of you!

Big hug & lots of love,
T
xxx

Recent finds...

Hello y'all...

The last couple of weeks have been a bit crazy as the year is finally drawing to an end... Work has been crazy and I'm so looking forward to a little summer holiday at home in the beautiful Mother City.

Will hopefully be sharing some exciting summer pics over the next little while - yay!

As we have been preparing for Christmas and getting a few gifts here and there - me, the shopaholic could obviously not resist a few items for myself...  * blush *

I thought why not share a few of these as they make make good gift ideas or stocking fillers - or maybe just a spoil for yourself... You deserve it!  I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels like its has been a long (and oddly short) crazy year and looking forward to a new start with 2013.

#1      Levis Jeans

I have found a new favourite store - Levis at Access Park...  They have jeans for R300 (less than HALF what they are in the store!)  As I have a bit more of a butt than most, it's usually quite hard for me to find jeans that aren't half way down my butt when I sit down - I hate that!  Levis have the Curve range which I'm now addicted to.  I found my perfect jeans  Yippee!!

#2      Hot Pink Nail Varnish

I found this new brand at DisChem at Canal Walk.  I hate nail polish that chips almost immediately - especially after you have to apply like 4 coats to get a solid streak free colour.  I've spent the R100 price range for nail polish, but seeing that my nails are quite thin and it never lasts more than 2 days I don't bother any more.   This one cost around R40 and only needs 2 coats for a gorgeous full colour.   You cold even get away with only 1 if  you're in a rush.  Bonus!

#3      On the Go!  

This fast drying top coat from essie is worth the R180! (Available from DisChem, selected Clicks stores and Wellness Warehouse to name a few)  You can apply to to any nail polish - cheap or expensive and it will give you the most amazing glossy manicured finish... without fingerprints or hear streaks!  See above photo for proof :)

#4      Dead Sea Body Scrub

I'm sure you all now those gorgeous Israeli sales seducers (they take sales a whole other level!) in all the malls... Yes?  Well, I'm not sure about you, but after months of staring from far and then keeping my head down as I get closer and politely saying "no thanks"... They got me!  Not my finest moment but never the less... I ended up with a body scrub and body butter which cost just a little less than a fortune... Needless to say the product is amazing and sells soooo good!  Mine is almost done and today when I popped into DisChem after work I found this product - also from the Dead Sea - same concept... For... wait for it... R80! Yip... They have a few fragrances, but I chose the Vanilla - my favourite!  So as I sit here typing this my skin feels amazing and I smell like Vanilla - bliss... It's perfect for after days at the beach when your skin just needs a little extra 'something'...

So that's it from me for now... Happy shopping and enjoy getting ready for Christmas and of course the summer weather that has finally arrived!

Love,
T
xxx