Schmeggyroo: January 2011

Hey everyone!

I hope 2011 is off to a happy, healthy and productive start for you! It's quite dizzying to think how quickly the days, weeks and months go by lately - each year it seems even faster than the one before. I noticed my last blog post was late November last year; oh dear!! I really seem to have lost control of that one ;)

So here I am, to grovel and beg your forgiveness! I am only just catching up on the blogs I follow, and read a fantastic post by my good friend Karlee - things she's been loving in January. I've always enjoyed posts like these, so I thought I would share her blog with you:

Karlee's Blog - aussietiger29

Karlee is amazing with everything nail-related, and her Youtube videos and blog posts provide an amazing wealth of information and ideas on polishes, nail care, storage, swatching and nail art. I have taken much inspiration from her lately! If you enjoy painting your nails, or would like to learn more about it, definitely take a few minutes to check her out. Her Youtube channel also includes great videos on makeup, skincare, organisation and books :)

Karlee's Youtube Channel - aussietiger29

So a big 'thank you' to Karlee for inspiring me to finally make another post! ;)

Things I've Been Loving in January...

1. My babies! - The four little rodent children just get cuter day by day, I swear. I suspect that when my back is turned, they plot ways to overwhelm me with their cuteness.

2. Burt's Bees Cuticle Cream - My Burt's went neglected for many months after I first bought it. No longer! I've been using it an average of four times per day! I'm not tempted to pick at my cuticles when they're hydrated :)

3. Lush Snow Fairy Solid Perfume - I bought several of these just after Christmas 2009, and then never got around to using them. Now I know what I've been missing! Let's just say I've been wearing Snow Fairy daily on my pulse points :)

4. Doing my makeup again, even though I'm working from home - At first I was too lazy to bother with makeup working from home...but, lately, I've found it really boosts my mood, and allows me to start working through my treasure trove of products.

5. Muesli for breakfast - I can't get enough of fruit & muesli lately! 1 cup of Aldi gourmet muesli, chopped fruit, honey & skim milk. Yum! Very filling.

6. Op-shop book buying! - I recently went op-shopping (thrift or second-hand stores) with Karlee, and picked up a huge pile of great fiction books for $1 to $2 each. I think I'm on to an amazing thing, here!

7. Rose rings and black cuffs - My two current jewellery obsessions ;)

8. Colourful cushions - I own two: a gorgeous rainbow cushion, and a striped cushion my Mum made. Seeing them on my bed brightens each and every day!

9. Vampire Diaries is back on this Thursday! - Woot! I've been re-watching the most recent episodes in anticipation of the next one being released. Finally, Damon & Stefan will be visiting my bedroom again ;)

10. All the amazing friends that I'm honoured to have in my life!

(in no particular order) Em, Karlee, Jody, Cindy, Tina, Linda, Shay, Heather...love you all, girls!!