Sometimes I feel so ‘full’ that I could burst. I’ll look around & see people enjoying themselves; shiny happy people as ‘REM’ coined them.
I feel overcome with a sense of enormous emotion , you know the kind? Warm ,fuzzy and all consuming. You are so glad to be alive, surrounded by the most amazing friends and family . You feel like you could combust with happiness . You want to group hug everybody.
I look at my squares over on Instagram , and I look , scroll and admire alot of other peoples. Its hard to not compare & to think everybody else’s lives look way more exciting than mine .
Still after all these years [ 7 if you are asking ] I’ve not yet hit the 15k mark. Over 3,000 random squares with no specific theme. I like to think I’m relatable, though I’m not so sure how many 48 [ almost 49 ] year old women prance around their gardens and stand posing like a plonker against a white wall. I share my arty product shots that I arrange on my coffee table in front of the TV because I like to think I work for a magazine. I sing in my car on stories, because I sing constantly in my car in ‘real’ life.
It’s very samey, very normal everyday life with a little bit of magic [London fashion week, M.A.C launch parties, and meeting celebrity chefs.] thrown in every now and again.
If I asked you the question …
“ What do you want for Christmas… really , really want ? ”
Let’s assume that nothing was out of bounds and money was no object , you can have whatever your heart desires.
What would you choose ?
And I want honesty here. You can have 3 things … no refunds allowed… tell me what would they be? The first 3 things that spring into your mind. Continue reading
Press Event & Hotel Stay as part of my role as Regional Brand Ambassador. I am not under any obligation to write this post
On a rainy , dismal Thursday October evening what better way to spend an evening than under the stars [quite literally] in London’s Natural History Museum celebrating the launch of the new ‘Starring You‘ holiday collection from M.A.C cosmetics
I have never been to the Natural History Museum before but from what I saw it’s an impressive, beautiful building.
I didn’t see the whale ! I didn’t see the ice rink either but apparently I walked right past it on the way in.
Note to self – must go back and find the whale. .. and the ice rink ! #blindasabat
We were led to the Moon Room. Don’t quote me; I’m sure that’s not it’s official name.
It looked absolutely stunning . Like something you’d imagine cropping up in a Harry Potter movie … only the grown up version … with Prosecco. Here’s to always being gobsmacked; in awe of your surroundings with a childlike wonder !
I am currently trying to figure out how I can work a moon and stars into my tiny living room decor?
Gift with no obligation to post. Contains spoilers
Christmas comes but once a year and seemingly earlier every year.
I used to absolutely love Christmas, then we lost Mum and for the past 2 years it’s never felt the same.
Christmas without mum felt like bread without butter. Nice … but something delicious was missing. Although bread is nice its a lot better with lashings of butter.
This year however I’m actually looking forward to it , in a “well I’m not dreading it kinda way.”
I adore Autumn; the start of a new season. A chance for new beginnings and opportunities.
It is a little step closer to Christmas. For the first time since we lost Mum [over 2 years ago] I am actually looking forward to Christmas this year.
Nights spent at home are longer, darker and cosy ; ambience created by my numerous candles scattered around the Lounge.
I look forward to soaking in luxurious bubble baths before smothering myself in rich body lotions. To climbing into my fleecey pjyamas and fluffy bed socks.
I’ll no doubt find myself engrossed in some serious drama on Netflix , channel 5 Christmas Movie channel or a good book … accompanied by a large glass of Baileys.
Always Baileys .
As it comes, over ice, or in coffee. Either way I’m not fussy.
Nature like a chameleon changes from greens to beautiful shades of burnt oranges and red. Nights draw in and the temperature plummets. Its woolly scarf and hat weather ; my favourite.
My makeup tends to follow suit. My pink lip is swapped for a deep red and my eyes go heavier and warmer.