{Giveaway} 3CE Lip Colour

{ images via 3 Concept Eyes }

Giveaway is finally here!

Prize is your choice of one lipstick/lip colour/lip gloss from the popular Korean makeup brand 3CE

To enter: leave a comment below answering this questions

"which high street brand do you shop from most frequently?"

Draw closes June 20th, 20:00 GMT

Winner will then be announced the next day

Please note not all colours and variations by 3CE would be available but winner will have a large choice 
(more than 40!)

Soft Toned Geometric Shape Modern Furniture

{ via dezeen }

love the modern shapes and the simple lines of the furniture pieces by 

new Australian design brand SP01

paired with the geometric shapes of the lamps by Brooklyn based Ladies & Gentlemen Studio

the result is sheer modern form with a touch of playfulness 

and glamour, don't the lamps remind you of modern necklaces?

I sure own some similar ones by COS

hi friends, in case you are wondering no I haven't forgotten the giveaway at all!

I am currently travelling in Kyoto, will get it sorted when I'm back

not sure if people are interested in Travel posts?

I shall update you when I'm back

xxx

Food Stories

{ all photos by Food Stories }

I can't believe its end of July already, where did the time go? 

With more than 6 months of the year gone, how is that New Year Resolution coming along for you? I think I am on good progress, on the travel side I have taken at least a holiday a month, have hosted a few girls get-togethers and more brunch/afternoon tea in the diary, been going to the spa for massages and skin treatments quite regularly and in the last 6 weeks really focused on the exercise side (I recommend Jillian Michaels workouts!) and is noticing a difference in my fitness levels.

So that leaves two things remaining, reading more books, as I have only read 2 so far this year there is definitely lots of catching up to do! Also, eating more healthy which I have been doing at work (that means mostly salads at lunch) but now I want to cook more and using healthy whole foods. The internet is a wonderful place with full of ideas on the healthy eating, whole foods front. I am currently obsessed with a few Berlin based blogs. Food Stories being my favourite with their gorgeous photos (helps with the incentive to cook), clear instructions and wonder recipes. They have many non-sweet recipes up too but I have a major sweet tooth which is reflected in my images choices! 

Enjoy rest of your weekends xxx

More Strawberries, More Champagne

A little late but a Happy 2015 to all dear readers
Have you all started your New Year's Resolutions?
In case you still need ideas, here is my list...

It all evolves around the central concept of "Bettering Myself & Be Happy"

1. Host more girls get-togethers, whether thats in the form of afternoon teas or the occasional glass of Champagne, bottom line - Friends are important, spend more time with them



2. Read more inspirational books (and watch less entertainment TV) - Reading will help you to expand on your understanding of everything



3. Eat and cook more healthily - Good health should be the top priory



4. Travel more - See more of what the world has to offer



5. Spend more hours at the Spa - Pampering & de-stress are beneficial to both the body and the soul


Did any of the above make your list too?

{ gorgeous photos by stylist Cindy Chen }

Little Things of Joy

{ via brigadeirochoc.blogspot.co.uk }

I agree with Brigadeiro 

macaroons, flowers, candles, red shoes & fresh juices are my top little things of Joy too

especially when they have been displayed so beautifully!

FYI, in case you are looking for the shoes, you can find them here

Floral Forest in Edinburgh

{ photos by me }

Hi everyone, I have some big news!

This is what I found in the hotel room during a short holiday trip to Edinburgh

a little gem hiding in a mini flower forest

I said Yes

{Food Stories} Frozen Yogurt Cake

{photos by Our Food Stories}

Looking for a cooking project for the weekend?

Or struggling to think of a dessert option for that upcoming house party?

luphia to the rescue

here is the perfect little frozen yogurt cake for summer

you're welcome ;)

receipt and photo by Our Food Stories, recipe here

{Beauty Talk}: Aesop Resurrection Hand Wash

{ photo by me }

talk about the best hand wash ever... 

the aromatique scent instantly washes away all the tiredness leaving you refreshed and sparkly clean

not to mention it looks pretty chic on the bathroom sink

Stockholm Day 1

{ photo by me }

Stockholm is pretty amazing

the streets and buildings are so clean it's hard to believe I'm in a city

unexpected highlight ;)

the best slice of carrot cake that I've had ever (!) at the Nobel Museum Bistro

Better Dried than Fresh

{photo by me}

Not a rule that applies to most things 

but these dried strawberries from Carpo (near Piccadilly Circus) are definitely tastier 

than their fresh selves, just what you need for a "pick me up" on Mondays...

The Most Stylish Guys

{ photos by J. Ingerstedt } 

Not quite judging a book by its cover, 

but judging the owners based on their homes

seeing these living rooms 

of what must be the two most stylish "bachelor pad" out there

I image their owners to be the most well dressed & eccentric gentlemen

A design professional themselves

perhaps 

Cafe Murano, London

{ photos by me }

Perfect for you elegant shoppers strolling along Bond Street

and you fashionable visitors making your way to the Tudor Palace St Jame's

this is no ordinary cafe

but a rather gorgeous small Italian restaurant dressed in warm oak cabinets and pale white marbles

just as its decor, the food is lovely too

a good balance of healthy and tasty

and don't say I didn't tell you, the lunch set is a bargain at £22 for 3 courses

www.cafemurano.co.uk

Wall Art

Love these cool and soothing wall art, It'd be a joy to eat there, will you be joining?

{ via Desire to Inspire }

Happy Friday! and I'm back ;) 

A late Merry Christmas!

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas, mine rotated around the sales (how I love and hate them!),

aren't these cards from Quill & Fox Design the cutest?

Just Some Pretty Dresses ...

Stunning Right?

{ via Just Some Pretty Things }

Pink Delight

mid-week delightful pinkness

{ all via wehearit }