1 week in Melbourne

We landed in Melbourne and the sun was shining!
The moment we left the plane I have been smiling.
Actually the moment we left our flat in London with the suitcases I started non stop smiling.
Dave documented the whole journey as well, and we will post it later on.
The flight was fun- and everything went well.
Melbourne is cool- really really cool.
You get the best coffee in the whole world! Though I developed a new addiction for green teas and fresh fruit smoothies that were available at every corner.
We have been to the most amazing little bars and lots of vegan/vegetarian restaurants, the food was incredible and so very fresh.
All the shops and were decorated and designed with such a love for detail.
I met part of the family and we had so much fun hanging out with Davids brothers and sister.
Life is much slower down under. In a good way. It feels like people have actually time for their
kids, dogs, friends and family and for their creative projects.
I love it.

We don't do Valentines Day

Hey!
We are finally back (for 3 weeks now) from our trip to Australia.
London life kicked right in, so we didn't get a chance to update the blog with all the amazing holiday photos.
And we have tons. Of course.
Since we had such a big and wonderful holiday, and we are doing great things whenever we can,
and love each other all the time, we skipped Valentines Day.
Almost. Dave came home with a massive pizza to share, all I needed after a ridiculously long day at work.
Pizza in bed, eating with hands, snuggling and a movie...who needs flowers and cards?

A Birthday In Summer x Happy 27!

I always wanted my birthday to be in summer, it never occured to me that on the other side of the world my birthday actualy IS in summer.
We had a wonderful time with Daves family in Cairns. Such a beautiful nature and weather.
On my birthday, Adrian made a fantastic vegan carrot cake for me and we went out for a very nice in a local restaurant. Thanks to all, I had a wonderful day. Happy 27.

= a long english forest walk

Such a nice day! Sure it was really cold and it was wet and muddy like Chads nose but a least the sun was out. Thats whats great about living in England, you get to appreciate the sun a bit more. It could be the coldest, most miserable weather but as long as the sun is out it will be alright. So as soon as the sun came out on Sunday and we decided to head out with Suzan, Sadie and of course Chad to go for a walk at Epping forrest up in the North East of London. It was really a perfect day to explore the woods. Everyone looked great with their wellies on, but in perfect style Liv brought out her black and gold boots. After the muddy walk I think she would have preferred some good old forrest green english Wellies.

dreaming of rock pools x becoming a make up pro : hot holiday planning + meeting the family

It's freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeezing in London.
Today we even have snow for the first time this winter.
I am not a big fan of this season.
It feels life threatening and my skin hates the cold as well.
I am constantly moisturizing and oiling my skin and drinking about 20 cups of spicy herbal teas a day.
I will survive- and there is good news! We will be in Australia in a few weeks time!
I have found work that is really fun and involves a lot make up and I am learning many new skills.
It's not clear if I can stay in this position after the holiday but I am giving my best and hope it will all work out.

We have been crazy busy, me starting a new job and David under pressure to finish projects before the holiday.This weekend we have been planning the days in Melbourne and Sydney- I am so excited
My favorite new words: +++ rock pool and +++ koala rooftop.
On Sunday we were chatting to Dave's family on skype for a while, and now I really can't wait to meet them.

I grew up without any brothers or sisters while Dave has a huge family with 3 more brothers and 1 sister.
Its amazing how they all get along and seem to be a lot of fun.
His parents are so friendly and welcoming, so I really don't have to be scared.
And we will all spend a week on the beach together. Yay! I am so excited.