From the sick bed

Apologies for my absence yesterday but I was just too sick to post anything that would make sense. I’m feeling slightly better today and was so stoked that I had the energy to wear an actual pair of pants (that didn’t have an elasticated waistband), put on a touch of make up and leave the house for the first time in a week to visit the doctor yesterday evening. If you have ever visited a doctor in the UK, you will know that the novelty of leaving the house soon wore off and I was left wanting the sofa, a healthy dose of self pity and Judge Judy. I wouldn’t have been able to get through the past week without some of these goodies…

1. comfy t shirt; 2. scented candles; 3. sappy dvds; 4. sweats; 5. lemons for my very sore throat; 6. knitted throw; 7. choccies; 8. slippers; 9. fancy schmancy tissues; 10. lip balm

Monday snoop - what would a stylist do?

So it’s Monday morning and I am yet to recover from my very fetching winter cold, complete with hacking cough and runny nose. It’s also been snowing for 3 days straight and the South African in me is screaming to go out and play in it but I have been pretty much out for the count for the whole weekend. On the plus side, I have had plenty of time to do some internet snooping around other people’s homes. The West London Edwardian home of interiors stylist Melanie Molesworth caught my eye. Filled to the brim with interesting collections and charm, it totally won me over. It also seems to have the perfect balance of neutrals and bright colours.

What do you think?

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The Winter Weekend Uniform

London has got some heavy snow forecast for today and the rest of this weekend and temperatures haven't creeped above 3 degrees all week. Strangely, I am not complaining as it has finally given us a break from the monotonous rain and grey weather. I've got an excuse to hibernate today as I caught the dreaded man flu from my husband and feel too sick to function. So apart from a shopping trip to Oxford Street with a friend this weekend, I have kept my weekend plans very low key as I intend to spend most of it with my feet up on the radiator and a large cup of hot chocolate in my grasp. Slouchy jumpers, woolly hats and leather boots will be my uniform of choice. 

Happy weekend all! If you are in the UK, enjoy your snow days! 

Cable sweater
sheinside.com

Current/Elliott super skinny jeans
$225 - farfetch.com

Rupert Sanderson low heels
rupertsanderson.com

Reed Krakoff hobo handbag
reedkrakoff.com

Triwa steel jewelry
$370 - theiconic.com.au

Silver ring
notonthehighstreet.com

Silver earrings
$46 - zoojewellery.com

Versace sunglasses
couture.zappos.com

French Connection beanie hat
$20 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Swell belt
swell.com

Lip treatment
lushusa.com

Nars cosmetic
$22 - asos.com

Somewhere to sleep… in Paris!

Paris has been on my mind a lot lately, and chances are if you have written about it on your blog, you would have heard me recount my very meh Parisian experience (if not, then it’s a story for another day). I desperately need a do-over. I want to stay in a NICE hotel, not one where the staff look at you like you have grown another head because you asked for a spoon to eat your yoghurt (admittedly an odd request but it was late, and I was hungry). I’m thinking something like Hotel Paradis, with a beautiful lobby designed by Dorothée Meilichzon. It’s everything you want from a hotel, warm, inviting, chic and maybe just a hint of quirkiness. I also love a hotel that puts a high-sided sofa in their lobby, I could happily sit there all day and watch the Parisians go about their business.

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Some colour on the Southbank…

The Southbank is fantastic blogger fodder as there is always something new going on there (read my post about it last year here). When the crowds are at a minimum, it’s one of my favourite places to go, just to pass the time. We visited the Christmas market here just before the silly season, and well, honestly, it was a bit naff (think cheap plastic trinkets and the smell of sour mulled wine in the pouring rain whilst being jostled by a bunch of drunk tourists). But a little further up the walk,  we stumbled across the new Wahaca restaurant, built entirely from shipping containers! We were just passing by but let me tell you, the smells wafting out and the happy looks on the diner’s faces has me counting down the days until we can eat there.   

All images via Wishful Thinking

Tuesday snoop–it started with the bedroom…

First of all, I just wanted to say thank you for all your comments on my blogaversary yesterday. It truly warmed the heart! Now since we had a bit of a sensory overload yesterday, I thought we could keep it short and sweet (but fabulous nonetheless) with a simple snoop around somebody’s abode. I’d love to offer you a more comprehensive glimpse into this beauty but I think just having the 3 pictures makes it more intriguing no? My imagination is working overtime as to what the kitchen might look like.

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2 years ago today…

I can hardly believe that 2 years ago today, I put my laptop down on my lap, curled up on the sofa and wrote my very first blog post. I stupidly thought this endeavour would be easy, just a little hobby to do in my spare time (yes, I can practically hear you bloggers out there throwing back your heads and laughing at my foolishness). The reality is that it takes a LOT of time, hard work and patience but 2 years later, I am still loving every minute of it. Initially I told myself I didn’t care if no one read it, but if I am really truthful, there was always a part of me that hoped that people would. For me, blogging is a medicine – it’s a creative outlet, a source of inspiration, a sounding board and a way of connecting with so many like-mind (and different) people all around the world. It continues to challenge me and forces me to get out there and experience life (all in the name of blogging), experiences like travelling, eating out, DIY projects and simple dinners at home have taken on new meaning. This post was an absolute joy to put together and I had so much fun reliving the year and remembering forgotten moments.

So with that said, thank you so much to those of you who visit and read my ramblings and take the time out of your day to comment and email me. It’s you guys that make it worthwhile.

Just in case you forgot, here’s a little taste of the year that was on Wishful Thinking…