A little older, a little wiser

So today is my birthday! Yay!  Happy Birthday to me!  I'm 31 years YOUNG today!

I've been a little quiet the last few months.. 2013 was a little on the crazy side for my family and I.
Seeing that I am starting a new year today - I thought it would be fitting to look back at the last year and remember all the things I have that I am thankful for.

The people - The love - The memories - The experiences - The challenges

All these things shape us into the people we are destined to be.  Whether good or bad.  Whether they make sense or none at all.  Whether they make us feel happy or sad.  They are all part of the plan somehow.

I am thankful for the year I have had and the things I have learned.  And I have faith that there is a big plan for me and I'm excited to find out what it is.

Here are a few photos from the last year.  So many beautiful memories.  Thank you to all of you that played a part.

Most amazing 30th birthday present ever from my sister!

A very special friend's wedding - was blessed to be a bridesmaid

My cuz came to visit!

A precious few minutes with a very special person

Gotta love an amazing beach like this!

Special moment with my lovely mom

Many weekend coffee outings with my love

Special times with special people in Mauritius

Love and sunshine - what more does one need?

Absolute bliss!

Paradise

Some time at the farm

This gorgeous girl makes my love tank overflow

Special family moments

Unforgettable memories

4th Wedding anniversary in Stellenbosch

Making time to smell the flowers

The 3 men in my life

Two princesses

Summer!

Beach - Sun - Love - Happiness

Happy weekend everyone!

Lots of love, T xx

Quality vs Quantity

Wow.. hi everyone...
It's been a while.. sorry about that... I've missed you!

So, as some of you may know I'm a total sucker for products... the little bottles / tubes.. the packaging... It just somehow makes me tick.. tick.. tick...  I'm sure many of you know exactly what I mean!?  I'm not alone in this right?

I am trying to de-clutter my life at the moment.. Clearing out my closet - getting ruthless and donating the clothes and shoes I haven't worn in years or have worn maybe once... some clothes even still have labels on.. yes I know... stop judging!

I'm trying to do the same with the products I use.  Over the last couple of months I have tried to rather buy one nice thing that's a good quality brand rather than buying multiple cheaper items.  Am applying this strategy to clothing as well and it's wonderful!  I find myself looking forward to wearing my clothes because they're all special - BONUS!  Being creative with outfits is fun - wearing the same items, but mixing things up to create a new look each time - challenge accepted!

I have a few favourite products that I find myself using daily, so I thought I'd share them with you...

 Starting from the top left moving clockwise:

1) Human + Kind all-in-one Wash off Facial Cleanser
2) Human + Kind all-in-one Day + Night Cream

These products are all natural and chemical free which is great! The brand's ethos is to offer skincare with a difference.  I'll be doing a post on Human + Kind soon so keep checking in for more details!

3) Organic Wear mascara by Physicians Formula - 100% natural origin mascara
4) NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - #617 (Iced Mocha)
5) Dr.Hauschka Lip Balm
6) Garnier BB Cream  - Medium
7) Clarins Eau des Jardins
8) Woolworths Vanilla & Brown Sugar hand & nail cream - with with argan oil

For those of you in South Africa - if you're not sure where to find any of the products just leave a message and I'll let you know.

I would love to know what essentials you can't live without - so please share!

Please follow me on Twitter and Instagram (tanjadebruyn) and post pics of your favourites using #sweetpeasunrise so that I can see them!

Thanks for spending some quality time with me.. Have a happy weekend everyone - Come back soon!

Lots of love,
T
xxx