Friday Favourites

It's Friday WOOHOO! It looks like the rain is headed our way for the weekend, so I'm looking forward to hugging up in my PJ's, watching movies and being a home body! Here are my favourites from this week which I know you will all love. 

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What better way to get cozy during winter weather than to slide on your favourite Ugg boots?! These Peter Alexander Home boots are my all time favourite slippers and are as warm as can be. 100%sheepskin lined, these boots are fantastic quality. Grab a pair for yourself here!

Two 

Meet my new supermarket guilty pleasure! The Juice Lab - Rise and Shine, has to be the best pre packaged juice available. 

Three

After all your hard work spring cleaning its only fair to reward yourself with a little gift for your home! On Tuesday I shared a few fun bits and pieces that will brighten your household no matter the season! Check it out here!

Four 

Looking for a new Primer? Then look now further because this Stila One Step is about to change your life! Gentle on skin and well within budget this is the primer for you! Grab it online here!

Five 

Have a wonderful weekend friends! 

Lou 

xxx

Parmesan Zucchini Bites!

Happy Thursday Friends! 

The weather has taken a turn this week and we are officially in Winter! The nights are cool and the morning are freezing. So in celebration of winter I'm on the hunt for some great warm recipes. Please comment or message me any recommendations, as you guys always have great advice! 

Todays recipe is a winter warmer that will have the kids eating veggies and begging for more. These Parmesan Zucchini bites are a big hit in our house and the perfect snack for those cool evenings! Plus  this recipe only requires FIVE ingredients #win 

You Will Need 

3 Zucchini, sliced about a 2 cm in width 

Olive oil 

Garlic salt 

Paprika 

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 

Method 

Preheat your oven to 180C and line one extra large baking tray. 

Place zucchini slices on tray, making sure they don't overlay one another. Sprinkle Zucchini with garlic salt, paprika and olive oil and then flip and repeat on other side. *This does not have to be done perfectly by any means! Top with parmesan cheese. 

Place in oven for 10-15 minutes or until zucchini is soft and cheese is melted! 

Remove from oven and cool for about 5 min before serving! Enjoy with family and friends! 

Lou xxx

Wednesday Wardrobe!

Morning Friends! 

Its Wednesday and that means we are half way through the week! It also means that I'm sharing my wardrobe from the last week. The weather here has finally decided to cool down and it is officially long sleeve season! *insert pasty white skin here ;) 

Jeans similar here

Shoes similar here

Jumper here

Watch here

Jeans similar here

Shirt similar here

Bag similar here

Shoes similar here

Jeans here

Shirt here

Vest here

Boots similar here

Shoes similar here

Jeans here

Plaid here

Cashmere sweater here

Shorts similar here

Shirt here

Shoes here 

So there you have it, my weeks wardrobe! Have a wonderful day friends! 

Lou 

xxx

Summer / Winter is here !

Morning Friends! 

It is the 31st of May meaning the season is about to officially change! For us folks in the south that means its time to whip out the blankets and start using that fire place. For our friends in the northern hemisphere it is beach season and school break! After a whole lot of 'spring' cleaning I think our homes deserve a little treat ;) I like buying something small and sweet for the house as a bit of a reward for tossing all my junk out! Here are a few ideas for your own little house treat, no matter the season! 

Glasshouse has to one of my favourite Candle companies EVER! These candles are long lasting, coming in about a hundred flavours and smell AMAZING!  This Tahaa has to be one of my personal  favourites however you can check out the whole collection here!

Looking for a little summer fun? These inflatable *huge swans are so much fun. We bought three at the beginning of the summer and they where a he hit with the whole family! You can find them via Sunny Life here!

Who doesn't love curling up on a cold night with a lovely faux fur blanket? I love them, the kids love them, even our dog loves them, much to my displeasure! Pottery barn has been making quality decor forever and they are my go to. You can find these beauties here. 

How beautiful is this beach towel? Seriously I want it as a table cloth! Grab one for yourself here!

Ok I need this handprinted stone cheese board in my house like yesterday! If this doesn't scream summer outdoor dinning I don't know what does?!? Pick one up from Anthropologie here.

Finally, how gorgeous is this kid friendly plastic table wear ? 100% recycled this plastic tableware is kind to the environment and the eyes! Check out the whole collection here!

Happy Shopping friends! 

Lou 

xxx

May Pins

Happy Monday Friends! 

There are only two days left of May, can you believe it? Once again this month has flown and I'm now sitting at my desk staring at my calendar, wondering where the year is going! For us southern hemisphere folk the weather is cooling down *finally! Which means its time to start playing our winter wardrobes, hunt for some warm winter recipes and rug up by the fire and waste time on Pinterest ;) Before winter officially begins lets have a look at my May pins. Remember you can find my many boards here!

I love scouting cute new looks for the coming seasons, using Pinterest. Including these two below. However I never forget about my girls in the north ;) So there are still pliantly of cute summer outfits for y'all ! 

You can see these plus many more here!

My Food board has to be one of my favourites! Not only are the recipes delicious but they are easy. I'm a big believer that healthy and yummy food shouldn't require 5 hours prep, because lets get real, who has time for that?! Here are a few recipes I'm trying out at the moment. 

All recipes and about a million more can be found here!

Other bits and pieces I have found on Pinterest that I know you will love, include 

These amazing kids sheets found here.

This incredible foyer found here.

Have a wonderful day friends, hopefully it includes a little Pinning time! 

Lou 

xxx

Friday Favourites

Happy Friday Friends! 

The weekend is nearly here and I'm pumped. The weather here at the moment is beautiful and perfect for a good hike so hopefully this weekend will be spent outdoors. But before I grab my sneakers and that crazy labrador of mine here are this weeks favourites! 

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What's Up Wednesday is here. If you missed my Wednesday post you can catch it here! This post is basically a monthly catchup on what I'm loving, what I'm planning etc. Essentially What's Up! 

Two 

I have mentioned my love of Erin Condren products a number of times before but seriously have not put my Life Planner down all week. This is no regular day planner it is life changing! Big statement I know, but seriously if this planner can't get you sorted and organised, nothing will! You can check out their gorgeous range of all things stationary here. 

Three

An unusually serious book choice for me I know! But I'm telling you this book is captivating. If you have seen the 2013 documentary 'Black Fish' which discusses the controversy surrounding Orca Whales in captivity. Then this book is a must read! I'll share more details in my next Entertainment Update but if you are looking for a book to diver into, then I highly recommend this one! 

Four 

I saw this yesterday and had to share, so funny! I have just finished season 12 of Greys Anatomy and wow oh wow! This show has had some dry points, where I'll admit I stopped watching. But it is once again, fantastic TV drama and I'm hooked all over again! 

Five 

Finally, as always, some wise words to start your weekend! 

See you all Monday !

Lou 

xxx

Chocolate sandwich cookies!

Morning Everyone! 

I shared a picture of this weeks recipe on Instagram a few days ago and know y'al are keen to get your hands on it! I tried this recipe for the first time on Tuesday and it was a huge success with the whole family! These cookies are soft, chewy and super easy to make. This is the perfect recipe to make with kids and one they are guaranteed to love!

You Will Need

 1 1/2 cup plain flour 

1/2 cup coco powder 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/2 tsp baking soda 

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 

250g unsalted butter 

2 eggs 

1 1/2 cup white sugar 

1 tbs vanilla extract 

Nutella - to sandwich cookies 

Method 

Preheat oven to 180C and line two baking trays with parchment paper. 

In a large mixing bowl combine butter, sugar and vanilla until well blended using an electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time and continue to mix until blended. Reduce speed and add all dry indigents. 

Place small balls of dough on baking trays, even spread apart and sprinkle dough with a small amount of additional sugar. 

Bake cookies for approx. 15 or until surface is cracking. Cookies should stiffen as they cool on tray. 

To assemble cookies - place a spoonful of Nutella on the bottom of one cookie and top with another, sandwiching together. 

Enjoy with family and friends! 

Lou 

xxx

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