let it snow.

(ASOS glasses and scarf, H&M jumper, Topshop jeans, Zara heels and trench)

I just stumbled upon some of my posts from around this time last year (namely this one, and this one) and I can't believe it was so snowy. Why has it been so warm recently? I need it to snow at least once before I leave for Sydney in 12 days time (George is joining me 5 days later) to get my "real" Christmas fix.

i'm coming home for christmas.

And we are back in business. After an insanely stressful few days, it has been sorted. We are going home for Christmas. 

It's funny how I didn't even realise how much I needed this trip home, until it was temporarily snatched from me. I started thinking about what it would be like to stay here for Christmas but the thought was incomprehensible. After all, Christmas is about being with the people you love. I'm just so lucky to have the most beautiful family at home who have helped us get out there.

I'm so incredibly excited to get back home to the city which I belong in. To have three weeks of summer. Living at the beach, eating only fresh fruit and seafood, hosting BBQ's out on our deck, wearing only summer dresses and bikinis, and spending every second with my family. I can't wait to share it with you.


Images 1, 2, 3 & 5.

something unexpected.

This weekend, a major spanner was thrown in the works. Sunday morning, we found out that the travel agent we have booked our flights home to Sydney through have gone bust/is a scam. This means, we have lost our flights, are in the process of trying to get our money back (which could take up to a couple of months) and in the process of trying to find alternative flights home (they seemed to have tripled in price).

It was/still is absolutely devastating. I can't believe any company could do that to so many people, especially around Christmas.

The awful news called for a brisk walk around the castle to clear our heads and to conjure up our plan of attack. Fresh air always makes me feel better, and will sometimes even put a smile back on my face. Now we have to get back to finding new flights. I'll keep you updated.

(Topshop jacket, ASOS snood and boots, H&M dress)

covering both hemispheres.

The White Company Velvet Robe, Jo Malone Vanilla & Anise Cologne, O.P.I Crown Me Already! Nail Polish, Missoni double breasted coat, Martyn Lawrence-Bullard: Live, Love and Decorate, Topshop Vintage Lace Embroidered Dress, The White Company Winter Scented Candle, Etro Ikat-print twill cropped pants, Topshop Holt Studded Chocker Necklace, Timberland Women's 6-Inch Premium Waterproof Boot in Wheat, L.K Bennett Leather Porter Boots, Hush Cashmere Throw.

Glasshouse Bora Bora Triple Scented Candle, Sportsgirl Disco Mini Dress, O.P.I Need Sunglasses? Nail Polish, Zimmermann Crotchet Shoulder Bag, Topshop MOTO Denim Hotpants, Sportsgirl Elastic Sandal, Zimmermann Collector Printed Lace U/W Bikini, Sportsgirl Hippie Chick Necklace, Jeeyun Ha Designs 14-Karat Gold Feather Earrings, Neon Hart Trashed Denim Vest, Reiss Women's Troy Black Chain Strappy Sandal, DKNY Pure Verbena Eau de Parfum, Preston Bailey Flowers.

This week, it has been pretty difficult trying to find the time to snap up some outfit photos. I have also been feeling extremely uninspired by what I have in my closet. I always seem to feel this way when I know I will soon be leaving one climate and going to the complete opposite one on the other side of the world in only a few short weeks.

So, when feeling like this, I always tend to try finding inspiration for both the hot and the cold. This also acts as a little gift guide, since I know my Mum would love some of these items; including both the candles, the perfumes and that insanely gorgeous cashmere blanket from Hush.

Now, if only Santa is extremely generous this year....


P.s Happy Thanksgiving to everyone (even though I have never celebrated it before. Why isn't it a world recognised holiday? It sounds like the best one. Along with Christmas of course!),

pear and apple crumble.

I spent the day in the kitchen, baking up a cheeky little pear and apple crumble. The most delectable breakfast/dessert (with the addition of some ice cream) and will make your house smell so incredible. However, it's not the most photogenic. I put so much of the crumble on top (because that's my fave part) and it kind of turned into some sort of brown concoction. Tasted a lot more than that though!

Just got back from going to see Breaking Dawn. Feeling like I need a little lie down...it was so intense. I'll be back with the recipe in the morning.

a few words to live by.

Just a quick post of inspiring words for your Wednesday morning.

I have the day off so I'm planning to spend the day in the kitchen, meet up with some friends for a Christmas starbucks, head to the gym and then go see Breaking Dawn. Sounds like a great way to spend a day off to me.

Happy hump day.

weekend in cardiff.

(getting our apartment all festive and magical)

(old-school games at winter wonderland)

(framing favourite quotes)

(taking the flying chairs ride to a whole new level - it went wayy too high up in the sky)

(our sparkling little christmas tree)

(soup and bread - perfect comfort food)

(fairy floss - an old obsession of mine)

Recently, I feel like I haven't been living in the moment. I have just been constantly dreaming about being somewhere else. Whether that's dreaming about being back home in Sydney, or on a ski trip to the Swiss Alps, or going to London for the weekend, I just haven't really been focusing on everything amazing around me.

That was until this weekend. George and I spent cozy days inside sipping on soup while watching cheesy Christmas movies. We visited Cardiff's Winter Wonderland, hung fairy lights all around our apartment and even put up our own miniature Christmas tree.

I now feel totally content on where I am right now. (But that doesn't mean that I am so incredibly excited to be back home in Sydney in 25 days time.)

it's friday and this is what's making me happy.

(adorable little christmas tree in the lobby of our apartment)

(baking these guys)

(versace x h&m craziness)

(the perfect tool for the perfect chill sesh)

(indulgent indian to celebrate george passing his first CIMA exam)

(getting back into these for the first gym workout in a long time)

(creamy brie and crackers)

All I have to say is...TGIF! And have a happy weekend!

peppermint brownies.

I am an avid Aero addict. So the chocolate and mint combo is nothing new to me, but also something which I will never get sick of. When I stumbled upon this recipe, I knew it was something I had to make myself. So  glad I did, since they are the most incredible little bites of heaven and created the most beautiful smell all throughout the apartment.

I will definitely bake these again (or everyday) leading up to Christmas.

inspiration: professional daydreamer.

I have been recently daydreaming like it's my job. And these are the sort of things which my mind wanders to. Everything from road trips to the mountains for an awesome ski trip, to a fresh looking salad or to a beautifully decorated living room. My mind just keeps contradicting itself by being inspired by winter in the slopes and endless summer days lounging at the beach at exactly the same time. Does this happen to you guys too?

It's nice to get my thoughts and inspirations down on paper (or blog equivalent of paper) once in a while, so here is a nice mega long post of awesome photos.

I came home from work this afternoon to a candlelit apartment, a bunch of roses, a bottle of wine and some chocolates. George always knows how to make my day. How did I get so lucky with him?


P.s image credits are from a numerous amount of blogs and websites. I'll be back with the whole list in the morning.