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I ated this... a summer - treat details below. 

Should we talk about how great my weekend was? Right! It was fantastic! I’m just loving life these days. It is blissful, and it is summer, and next weekend… well this Cocobutton will be surfing the Cape Town shores! Mmm hmm. A whole month of holiday… So this is what I learned;

• My favourite Essie shade for the Summer holiday? Tart Deco. It’s not too hot to be lumo but peachy enough to show off a tan. Perfect! 
• “Dear Ladies: you should never have to prove to other women that he’s in love with you. That’s his job.” - Charles J. Orlando
• I’ve learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time. 
• I love hummus. That is all. 
• “I don’t want to be the other half of your soul. I want to be the one who reminds you that you’re already whole.” - G.S.
• You’ve got a face with a view… 
• “The trouble with being a daydreamer who doesn’t say much is that the teachers at school, especially those who don’t know you very well, are likely to think you’re rather stupid. Or, if not stupid, then dull. No one can see the amazing things that are going on in your head.” - Ian McEwan, The Daydreamer. I feel like this explains a lot about me… this head of mine, its full of galaxies. 
• My sister is an amazing little chef. She pretends not to be, but the chicken, rosemary and mushroom lasagne she made the other night… good god girl… I’m glad I know you!
• Sometimes a girls just got to to have an ice-cream cone… and why not? The Woolworths frozen yoghurt has the low calories I love and the summer shade of pink I’m crushing on this season… 10 points! Yum!

I hope you have a plush week full of petals and puppy kisses! See you on the beach!

xoxo

PS. You’re the type of person who makes forever seem too short. 

Summer lovin'

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Spring, the anniversary of my tattoos, sun tans and a lingering touch, my love.

Spring has (finally) sprung. The birds are chirping, the flowers are blossoming, the bees are buzzing, there is darkness. Being a victim of the power 'sabotage', they are calling it now, had a bad affect on me. I realized many things about myself during this black time. It also affected my mood, my ability to work, and of course my tear ducts. Apart from not being able to shower twice a day, I couldn't drink smoothies, and I couldn't do simple daily tasks we take for granted like trying to set the morning alarm on my dead cellphone and doing my makeup in a darkroom… hello panda. This is what else I learned; 

• I shower twice a day, if I can't I get upset. Beware. 
• “Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart one who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them.” - Marvin J. Ashton
• I am grateful that I have someone in my life, who when I need somewhere to live, offers me a house. This is rare and I love it! My second home.
• “Your heart can take you places your mind can’t fit” - Todd White
• I like the prospect of knowing that even when everything goes wrong, and I mean everything, the day still ends with a smile and you.
• “People do not seem to realise that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
• Those little fragrant prawn pots from Woolworths are love by me and my tum. Just delicious! 
• It's a great thing when everyone is dressed the same, in this case Sensation White, and you just don't really bump into anyone you don't want to see, blissfully unaware and masked by the blanked of uniforms.
• “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.” - Oscar Wilde
• I am obsessed with the love of two tiny peke's. Pekingese, for those who are confused. There is nothing sweeter than the love of a furry angel. Happy first birthday to my little Basil too, you fill my life with happiness and heart-shaped doggie biscuits and I wouldn't want it any other way! 
• "When you have loved as she has loved, you grow old beautifully." - W. Somerset Maugham
• It is not always about the nights out and the days in the public eye. It is actually simply about how my heart swells and wells up with love, just lying or sitting looking oh so sleepy - doing nothing - watching series, you're eating a grapefruit, me? Who cares. Being happy, falling in love for the 50th Sunday in a row. Again please? Again.
• “Be present in all things and thankful for all things.” - Maya Angelou. I strongly believe in this, for if you are not present, those around you can feel it and the moment is lost. 

Sorry this is such a late learning's my daring's, two working days in pretty Franshhoek delayed this. Happy plodding puddings!

Xoxo

PS. What will you leave behind? Life is short, make sure the people you leave feel love. 

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Take flight, August, it is time to fly!

The weekend before birthday weekend is always a dull one. Not this one. Walked 4kms, went to town, went to a club, made another pizza, it was busy. And today, today is the first day of the best month of the year. Gosh how I love august. Everything just goes right! It is my birthday, yes but it is just the month where winter winds down to Spring and I truly do get a spring in my step. It is also my brothers birthday and now, my boyfriends birthday. It is a special month, a gold feeling month, a month with a Lions rawr! And I am so glad she's finally here. Anyway, this is what I learned in the last weekend of July;

• Strength lies in the nights of peaceful slumber.
• “Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” - Buddha
• I am still surprised when the people I put before my own needs never even consider me before theirs. When will Coco learn?
• "God, how I ricochet between certainties and doubt." - Sylvia Plath.
• Great Dane on a Saturday afternoon is Chaos! Since the last Saturday I went there, it has become rather busy. Try get a table, if you dare.
• Orphic. (adj.) mysterious and entrancing, beyond ordinary understanding.
• Every summer has a story. Don't get me wrong winter has stories too, but I feel I live more in one summer weekend than I have the capacity to live in three winter months. I need a holiday from this winter, ASAP! 
• There are many things I enjoy doing. Sitting in the sun lying on you, talking about nothing is definitely one of them. 
• You can now follow Woolworths Taste Mag on Pinterest. I KNOW! So exciting / excited meep! Boards of foodie joy and wisdom, hello!
• "Ive never been a millionaire but I just know I'd be darling at it." - Dorothy Parker.

Have a lovely first week of August my little fly-aways, keep whistling.

Xoxo

PS. “You either like me or you don’t. It took me twenty-something years to learn how to love myself, I don’t have that kinda time to convince somebody else.” - Daniel Franzese.

Always.

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From death comes birth and beauty and blossoming tomorrow.

Life is so much easier when you just chill out. I'd rather do this than muddle my weekends with buzzing about. The weeks are so frantic and hectic, what is the point in the rush? Monday is so much more painful! This is what I learned;

• People don't notice the things we do for them until we stop doing them. 
• Friday nights in, oh my golly! This has got to be my favourite thing. I know I speak of this a lot, but truly I love it. After a hard day, racing home to get into my pj's only to faff around with the dogs and in the kitchen, it is delightful to not have a care in the world only to take responsibility for myself. 
• “Rise and rise again until lambs become lions.” - Robin Hood the Movie, 2010 
• The World of Cats and Dogs. Note; for us, it should be called "World of Dogs and Some Snakes and a Cowboy on a Horse, Skip Cats". What a treat! Silly but so fun. I don't think I stopped smiling. There was a ratio of huge smiles to normal smiles but an all over happy face slapped on Coco. Even when I was tired and hungry and resting on the boyfriends shoulder I was grinning as out of the corner of my eye there was a little furry mutt yanking on some woman's packet, sprawling a trail of kibble for the other hounds to follow… *sigh… Must Love Dogs… So in love with dogs! 
• "The best portion of your life will be the small nameless moments you spend smiling with someone who matters to you." - unknown. Been having a lot of these lately… 
• Sago, is a type of starch, extracted in the spongy centre, or pith, of various tropical palm stems. And in England (where I lived for five years) Sago pudding is a common dessert amongst Brits. So of course Woolworths is stocking it and my beady eye saw, my hand grabbed, my wallet paid for and I devoured its deliciousness. Its pure comfort food in winter and it is scrumptious, go get some now (warm it, don't trust their cold suggestion). 
• Exposing your dark side doesn't frighten me, hiding it does.
• "I can forgive, but I cannot forget, is another way of saying, I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note – torn in two, and burned up, so that it never can be shown against one." - Henry Ward Beecher. I am going to print this out and keep it close to me, forgiveness is actually about letting go, forgetting in order not to hold it against the other person… something important to remember and more importantly, practice.
• Today, two years ago my dear friend was taken from us because he loved to ride his motorbike. It wasn't even one of those horror stories you hear about a late night or a drunken idiot. Simply a Saturday afternoon, in the sunlight, someone forgot to look out for my friend on his bike and skipped the robot. Think Bike! Sign up and support this initiative to help people be more aware. I miss you everyday my Nyks, it never gets easier. 

On that note, life is short, so appreciate who you have and love them and tell them you love them! Who knows when they'll be taken from you. Have a shiny week buttons and pearls. 

xoxo

PS. "Will you still love me when I'm no longer young and beautiful?" - Lana Del Rey.

Many ghost, many memories, miss you all.

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Let it light your way, and the rest will follow.

What a great weekend. I am in such a pure and free place right now. I do not think anything could get me down. Good! Positive mountain is where Coco lives! This is what I learned;

• I love how my taste changes with age. I remember two years ago in Cape Town I tried a truffle main and was almost ill. Now, I scout for truffle on the menu and Allora (bless her!) has an epic porcini (my favourite!) and truffle main, heaven! I will be frequenting Allora more often I believe. 
• “Their lips brushed like young wild flowers in the wind.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald
• When one asks for so little, what good are you, or benefit to my quest, if you do not put in that small about extra to add value to my life?
• I am mildly obsessed with Woolworths pumpkin and sage soup. It is just divine and makes a grand difference to my butternut obsession. It can be a little sweet so I add feta to mine. 
• On that note, drinking soup out of a teacup is going to become a habit… its good fun and a good portion for someone who eats like a mouse. 
• Don't just see me with your eyes, take away, this mask of flesh and bone and see me for my soul, alone. 
• I just cannot get over how much I am lusting over going to the movies at the moment. Despicable Me 2 is a must see, although I just giggled the whole way through, seeing it in Prestige Lovers Seats is a must as well, *wink!
• I want creamy coffee colour Converse. Don't argue, I just do. 
• “Wasn’t that the definition of home? Not where you are from, but where you are wanted.” - Abraham Verghese, Cutting of the Stone.

 Have a buttery week sweet muffins! Hope the weekend comes quick!

Xoxo

PS. I like to be alone... but I would rather be alone with you.

I put this here not because I feel it, just to remind me that
I once did... and I no longer do. And it is hell of a pretty! 

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The palette of Autumn I love;
white, cotton, touch, breath, feathers and amber.

The last weekend before I jet off on my London / New York trip. Yay! So glad! It was a lovely weekend though making sure I crammed in all my loved ones who I will miss. This is what I learned.

• The sun is up the sky is blue it's beautiful and so are you!
• You know how much Coco loves feathers? Well Feather Head People is my new favourite, blog you could call them. They create headpieces, dream catches, earrings even pieces for your favourite four legged friend! Too cute.
• Of course I talk to myself, sometimes I need expert advice.
• That awkward moment when someone is wearing more makeup than clothes… oops.
• You just can't go wrong with red nails. Sexy.
• Life is too short to spend another day at war with yourself, or anyone else for that matter.
• “Sometimes I miss you, the way someone drowning, remembers the air.” - Tim Seibles. I feel this is going to ring quite strongly during my trip... sad face.
• I am loving the Autumn colours (as above). The oranges, yellows and browns. The leaves falling and the nip in the air, it's fantastic!
• Woolworth's Porcini mushroom pasta is one of my favourite quick meals at the moment. It is just so delicious. Woody mushrooms, fresh filled pasta and it cooks so quickly, instant delicious on demand! See {here} for instant yum!
• "She’s a rare breed, matter fact, she’s an endangered species. Her heart’s been broken and just like mine it remains in pieces. But everytime we’re near each other; smile is all we can do, our shattered souls intertwine. I know I’ve felt the same kind of agonizing pain she’s been through and I find comfort in her grasp so I reach out with both arms"

Have a fantastic week my little filet mignons! You won't hear from me for a while as I globe trot in the snow and shop and explore and eat and and and… Don't forget me! Ill be back before you know it.

xoxo

PS. Move me.

It has to be said, Happy Anniversary Baby,
you are in my nature now, forever. x

 

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Art, coffee, sisters, friends, happiness.

This weekend really did not turn out the way I planned. But as usual, I learned. Here it is;

• When I worked as hard as I did last week, the weekends seem to be even more precious, every moment counts.
• I actually like power cuts. Candles add to any moment, even if its just drinking with friends, people look really beautiful in the candlelight.
• Rosebank has become a really seedy area, hold onto your handbags and have your wits about you if you get left there.
• Im addicted to tweed, I just want more of it, I love my new tweed pumps.
• Sitting with my girls on the grass talking about issues and eating prawns and sipping vino, Saturday was amazing, my girls, YOU are amazing, thank you.
• 4th Avenue Coffee Roastery is delicious and super fresh... My coffee addiction is growing... Crap!
• Talking, dancing, just sitting with my sisters fixes everything, we draw strength from each other, nothing can beat the love of a real sisterly bond and I’m so blessed I have two!
• There comes a time in life when you have to let go of all the pointless drama and the people who create it and surround yourself with people who make you LAUGH so hard that you forget the bad and focus solely on the good. After all, life is too short to be anything but happy.
• My tweet about the Woolworths Taste Magazine made it into this months copy. I’m such a foodie dork! It really made my week!
• I’m becoming obsessed with Silvia Pelissero and her watercolour’s. They are both haunting and seductive, got to get me one.
• My doctor gives great advice; “you’re doing this for a guy? Jax stop doing so much for others and start doing stuff for yourself!” Done.

xoxo


PS. You are a perishable item, live accordingly.  

Point one...

Point two... the end.

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I made this, I credit no one but myself, coco the nut.

Hello. Yes I am bloody well aware it is Friday and I bloody well know it is the next weekend already but I wrote this post on Monday and due to bad net I haven't been able to post so I thought today I might as well get it up and out anyway. So... Here it is! Weekend Learning’s on a Friday, yip its been one of these weeks... Besides there are some points in this post for some amazing people (you know who you are) that just have to be said... love.

A fast paced weekend with little sleep and high temperatures. I spent most of it without shoes and in minimal clothes (due to the 30 degree weather to gutterhead!) This is what I learned.

• The Baron Sandton, no matter what you say about the venue, has really delish food.
• I forgot how sore my feet get when I haven’t gone dancing in a long time. Ouch.
• Norwood has got some seriously gorgeous little antique stores.
• When one door closes, another opens OR you actually turn away from the closed door and realise there were 40 other better open doors waiting for you and you were so stupid to think you only had one door this whole time you almost missed the sunshine... Silly ferret.
• Friends are family you choose. I love my family.
• Woolworths Sparking Pineapple Juice is delicious and refreshing in this Johannesburg heat.
• I make hell of a good braai. Including marinated chops, little corn on the cobs and baby potatoes, nom. Hosting is fun.
• I love that most of the things we ate on the weekend came from my garden, rosemary, lemon, potatoes, corn, spinach, salad... Coco has a green thumb.
• My little pup Louis (1 years) and my Goddaughter Lili (2 years) are the best of friends. Too cute!
• I love it when two groups of friends merge and become one. Birds of a feather...
• My Gran still sits on the porch on a Sunday afternoon, sips lemon iced tea and tells me pearls of wisdom. Wearing shoes is for the birds, a nice man is just a nice man and people with troubles will dump their troubles on me; “The trash can is by the door Dear, its not sitting there looking pretty.”

Xoxo

PS. Friends pick us up when we fall down and if they cant they just lie right down next to us. *love you guys. 

you, I will always fight for you.

 

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peeking into life...

Another quick weekend over. There has got to be a way to lengthen them out... Someone do tell!

What I learned:

• I’ll sleep when I’m dead. Flu shmoo!
• I have a lot of friends who are Leo’s and they are awesome... If I do say so myself.
• People still do not recognise me with this hair do. This can work in my favour....
• Social media can bring people together for good, I donated 3 blankets to the TBD. Read more about the Twitter Blanket Drive here.
• Sometimes it is actually a better idea to go back to the original plan and stick to it.
• Ankle boots are hard to pair things with.
• I am loving Foster The People and their cowboy kid lyrics.
• Woolworths Hand and Nail cream with pomegranate and papaya is divine.
• Dancing in new stiletto’s is a big painful mistake.
• I hate winter, I want summer back, I miss shorts.
• Skateboards with personalized messages on the underneath are awesome ;)

Xoxo

PS. “I took a sip of something poison but I'll hold on tight.” - Helena Beat, Foster the People.

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