HOLIDAY!!!

Yes!!!!! It finally happened. I actually managed to have a bona fide holiday for the first time in 2 years. I know that sounds like an exceptionally long time not to sit and contemplate my belly button, but I have been a busy lady having babies, getting married, moving countries and finishing my masters.
I think it was sometime in November that I thought to myself....if I don't go on holiday in the next few months I am going to put my head through the wall. Thank goodness I didn't have to revert to such drastic measures, but this was the holiday that ALMOST DIDN'T HAPPEN. Of all the natural disasters to happen, Cyclone Evan blew through tiny Fiji the day before we were due to land. What luck! Making a quick risk assessment, we thought it would be sensible to bite the bullet and defer the holiday by 5 weeks. And boy are we glad we did. Whilst parts of Fiji are still affected, I couldn't help but be amazed at the resilience and tenacity of the local Fijian people. The beauty of the location was one thing, but the beauty of the smiles and love we received made for an amazing holiday. Couldn't recommend it more!

http://www.fijibeachresortbyhilton.com/

I heart street fashion

I heart fashion.

I love adding dimension to my day, to my mood and to my overall wellbeing by feeling good, and part of that means looking good. Street fashion is everything in my books, and whilst I love the odd designer piece, the devil is in the detail. Cult fashion, crazy nails, studs and more. Here are some of my favourites:


Rock chick, Nail Art, Working mama and Hipster

Oh the stress...

Ok, is there anything in the world that is remotely more stressful than organising a birthday party for your child? You want it to be stylish, but also playful. You need to stay in budget, you need to cater for the vegetarians, the gluten-free, the lactose intolerant... etc etc ETC. I have finally decided on a rooftop BBQ for an intimate group of 20-25 people, with an animal safari theme, given Baby M's passion for lions and tigers and all things colourful. This sounds great, except when I start looking into inspiration online, I start to develop party envy. I never knew this was possible, but I am starting to dream of 3 tier cakes, and lollipop islands, and hiring a flame twirler. Seriously, need to cut up my credit card. TODAY

4 months on....

I can hardly believe that it has been 4 months since I left London. After the hottest day on record in Sydney today (46 degrees), I can almost say that I miss the cold. Until of course, I open the Evening Standard homepage to see snow falling on Lambeth Bridge and remember waiting for the 242 outside of Liverpool Street Station...maybe not
The last 4 months have been a complete whirlwind. A treadmill. An endless quest to put in place the structures and foundations of our life. But boy has it been fun!
For the first time in almost 18 months, I find myself going to parties with my other half, sitting on the beach, doing the bayrun every weekend and eating brunch at any of the dozens of cafes in Balmain.
But certainly, there is a price to pay. The life of a working mama means that all of the fun stuff comes at a high cost. Stepping out of the door every morning is a constant marathon. Is this really what it means to be an adult? Feeling major empathy for my own parents these days. Nevertheless, the time I spend working, only makes me appreciate the beauty of my family. The giggles of my (almost!) one year old, the amazing meals my husband cooks for me, the support and love of my mother and father... it is all worth it. Sydney is all smiles :)