Time to Play in the Rainforest and cheer us up apple pie

Being very busy work wise right now, Dave had the perfect surprise for me the other night. After fighting my way through the storm and rain, getting soaked and feeling pretty cold, I found he transformed our bedroom into a chirping warm jungle.
It felt like being back on holiday in Cairns, when I closed my eyes.
And it brought back memories, of when we started to go out, and built blanket forts in our room. I can't wait to book a little getaway soon. I am so ready for some sunshine and play time.

This constant cold rain for the last weeks, really taught me a lesson in how to keep smiling-
Here are my recipes, just in case you are ever facing a similar weather challenge :

#1 Building a blanket fort, making indoors as comfortable as possible.
#2 Getting delicious spicy teas.
#3 Baking and eating an apple pie. (Saved my day today! Find my recipe here!)
#4 Remembering to include play time, even in busy weeks.
#5 Thinking about this uplifting little quote which feels so encouraging;
     “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.”  From the movie The Help
#6 Planning a holiday
#7 Staying in Pyjamas all day on your day off, doing #1-#7
#8 Doing Yoga
#9 Singing fun songs out LOUD
#10 Sleeping with two hot water bottles and playing rainforest sounds

If there is sunshine where you are, please send some our way!
And don't forget to enter our Giveaway here. Good Luck!

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Colour ROCKS!!  I received the pouch Indian Summer today, which I chose because of it's beautiful colours.
I looks cute but feels very sturdy, my phone will be well protected with this, when I will throw into my handbag. And it even fits my business cards in.

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Annton Beate Schmidt said...

The cherry tree iPhone sleeve is definitely my favorite! hope you are having a great week in London, Berlin finally caught the sun.

30 April 2012 11:51  

The British Museum and waiting for Spring

Today I really needed some extra hugs.
Dave did a great job in cheering me up with yummy food, coffee and a good back massage and extra hugs, so that I feel recharged for the week.
At the beginning of this week still sparkling and full of motivation, I somehow felt just exhausted and rugged by this Sunday.
It's been busy and cold and very rainy too.
Please Spring, come back soon! We need some solar power.
Two people have inspired me this week and deserve a special mention here:
My friend Josie, who just gave birth to her beautiful little baby girl Amelie.
And Dave's  little sister who is such a  talented dancer and won an amazing dance competition.
Well done, Rebecca we are so proud!

We went to the British Museum for some inspiration.
The building is so stunning and I loved the Ancient Egyptian exhibition, they did some amazing jewellery and even make up . We saw the real mummies too, which was a little spooky but interesting.
And finally the sun came out for a little while too, so we could enjoy a muffin and coffee outdoors.

Now I am already excited and recharged for tomorrows upcoming beauty photo shoot. I love being a Make Up Artist though it is a very competitive job,
especially in London. It does take some time to make a good name for yourself and keeping your portfolio up to date.
But it's all worth it. Our Credo of the week "Keep up and you will be kept up!"

Happy Anniversary x Morocan Breakfast + even more ideas : a lot of rain

The top 10 highlights of this week:

#1 We celebrated our anniversary with Moroccan breakfast at the Railroad
#2 Even more brainstorming and good ideas (Top Secret) ; )
#3 Finding colour on even the most grey and rainy days
#4 Realizing the weather in London does no longer effect my mood, because it's getting boooring
#5 Getting up 30min earlier to have breakfast in bed together before work
#6 Sharing ideas, making plans and being inspired by/with
     Dave's brother Adrian and his Boyfriend Alex the great photographers.
#7 Getting one lovely email from an old friend and being able to reconnect
#8 Getting my website fixed thanks to my super smart friend Mareike in Berlin
#9 Spending a day in the fantastic bookstore and cafe Foyles.
#10 Going for a run in the morning and feeling warm and motivated all day

How was your week and what makes you happy right now?
Have a great start into the new week, everyone.

Happy Easter in brainstorming central

Happy Easter, everyone!

The last week has been full of interesting Make Up Projects and long hours for Dave.
It has also been full of very inspiring ideas, extra nice company and delicious food:

Daves brother Adrian and his boyfriend Alex moved over from Sydney last week and have been staying with us for a week. They have been a great inspiration and I am very happy to have them around.
Full house can be so much fun. Having family around is such a beautiful thing.
It helps if they are the masters of sticky date pudding, (oh yummy days!)
I can't wait sometimes for the having our own little family one day and am looking forward to the craziness and creative chaos kids will bring to our home one day.
Today Dave and me are hanging out in pyjamas and enjoying that it's quiet.
We cooked a huge savory Easter breakfast with hash browns, mushrooms&smoked tofu, kale and avocado and had snuggle time on the couch.
It's very cold and rainy over here these days. Brrrrrrrr!
After the morning coffee we found ourselves in brainstorming central!
He is working and sketching many new designs, and she has some new ideas in her head too ; )