Vintage Dooney

I was at work one public holiday and my colleague (let's call her Bonnie) happened to be at work as well. Being in a holiday mood, we ended up chatting about designer bags. Bonnie is near retirement age, and it turns out that she has a ton of bags.

Bonnie kindly gifted me with a few of her items, which are now "vintage", including these two Dooney and Bourke bags. They are in great condition and totally useable. Needless to say, she's my favourite colleague!
x

Yellow Tail Moscato

I'm a dessert wine sort of person.

Since I can't just hop on a plane to Santorini and drink their Vinsanto, Yellow Tail's moscato is my new favourite cheap booze for weeknight drinking. It's light, fruity and a little bit fizzy.

It's also great for cooking with. White wine, heavy cream and minced garlic is a threesome made in heaven. I like to bake salmon with this combo sauce and lots of sauteed onions.

Can you tell? I'm super hungry!
x

Jaded nails

Depression is a funny thing. I can't answer why I'm feeling down, because oftentimes you could be perfectly content one day, and the next day you're wondering why you have to brush your teeth or keep your room tidy. It's multifactorial and often related to changing levels of different hormones. And should I bother telling even my closest friends?

For now, these nails remind me that I'm capable of putting effort into things and the results can be beautiful. Carrying on with cheerful nails during this gloomy January, with Read My Palm and Only Gold For Me by OPI. Totally matches this turquoise ring I bought in Greece!
x

Galaxy nails

Jumping on the galaxy nail bandwagon, armed with a sponge and shades of purple, pink, red, grey... along with that all-important glitter top coat.

I was so distracted by my nails for half the day, I couldn't get much work done.

If I was ever bothered to do it again I would love to try a blue theme next!
x

Favourite Candles

Oh dear...

I think my friends are going to start calling me Crazy Candle Lady now.

My collection of candles from D.L. & Company has slowly grown and it turns out that Thorn Apple is my favourite scent...

Someone help me. This is an expensive addiction! Literally burning a hole into my bank account! But I adore this company. May they be in business forever.
x