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Sunday, January 5, 2014

Thursday, January 2, 2014

New Home Inspiration - Manyara Home

Im feeling totally inspired by the style of Manyara Home for our new home by the beach!

{doesn't hurt that their shop will be in the next suburb either...well...it might hurt the credit card...}

I have found lately I'm leaning to a more neutral & sophisticated palette rather than the colourful tones i used to be drawn towards.

The style of Manyara home totally does it for me! I love all the natural colours & textures - very organic & calming! :)

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

The year that was 2013

10 Years ago New Years eve was all about what party you were going to..

Now i find new years is a bit more reflective, possibly because my husband is a cop & is always working on new years so we never get to go out together!...or just because I've got older & don't really care about partying the night away anymore {yep...i think thats more it!}

Anyway i always find myself thinking on new years eve what I've achieved & the struggles in the year just gone. It's amazing how much can happen in one short year. I can tell you this time last year, i could have never imagined what has happened in 2013!

We sold our old apartment, and have lived with Ben's parents for the year.

Very excited that just before Christmas we bought a new home!

Much bigger & a 10 min walk from the beach - a lifelong dream for me!

I was asked to be part of the Sanofi/World Diabetes Tour Type 1 Kilimanjaro expedition.

In August I spent 3 weeks in Africa climbing mount Kilimanjaro with 12 other diabetics from around the world.

I have made lifelong friends with a common bond.

Since then i've spoken at the Jelly Bean Ball, World Diabetes Day & at the World Diabetes Congress! Wow!

Two of my closest family members have been battling cancer. My father in law who has prostate cancer, had radical surgery & is now recovering well. And my 80 year old grandmother who has liver cancer - the model of positivity & is rocking her new wig!

On the work front my business continues to grow. Ive worked on some great projects with wonderful clients this year.

A highlight was seeing my work featured twice in Home Beautiful Magazine!

I was bridesmaid for one of my best friends, and saw two others have their first babies!

Ive lost weight (and put some back on.....)

My amazing husband continues to be an inspiration in his job as a police officer

He was awarded the region commanders certificate this year for his work {very proud moment!}

So 2014 - Lets do this!

Its sure to be a big one for us - in April we get the keys to our new home & then 4 weeks later we are off on a 10 week European Adventure through Northern Italy, Southern France & Northern Spain! Was supposed to be the big trip before another mortgage & a baby...

Somehow ended up with the mortgage before it, so now just have to try to not make any babies before we go! :)

I wish you the best in seeing out the year & an amazing 2014 ahead :)

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas my lovely bloggy friends!

{and what on earth are you doing on the blogs on xmas day - get back to the champagne & ham!}

Thanks for hanging out with me on the blog this year & another year of fun & inspiration.

We are having just a small lunch for 23 at Ben's parents house today ;)

Whatever you may be up to, have a wonderful day & stay safe on the roads if you are driving anywhere ;)

Sal xxx

Monday, December 23, 2013

Neutral Christmas

This post was inspired by a conversation i was having with a client last week.

I was admiring her beautiful tree - covered in all white & metallic silver decorations - and we were discussing our OCD & how we seem to avoid the usual reds & colours of Christmas in favour of whites!
Here are some of my favourite Neutral christmas images {although a bit of colour has snuck in!}