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What are you reading at the moment? February has been a strange month for me and I've struggled to focus on much at all. I finished a couple of books, started and quickly rejected another (not pictured) and became engrossed in a couple more. February's Reading This Month post is better late than never and on the blog now. (link in profile) #readingthismonth #february Sent via @planoly

Today, as my sister and I enjoyed a long walk (16km on my device, 17 on hers) along the Shorncliffe/ Sandgate/ Brighton waterfront, we stumbled across an enchanted village - a row of cute little fairy doors on the seawall. This one, alone nestled amongst the roots of a tree really grabbed our imaginations and made us smile. What is the story behind these cute little doors, all hand painted and individual, some with names on them? I wonder who took such care in creating this scene and placing it there for all to enjoy? What surprise discoveries have you had the pleasure of making recently? #magical #fairies #discovery #surprise

Have you heard of hygge? It's a Danish concept which is all about being present, spending time with loved ones and celebrating the simple things. It involves "a complete absence of anything annoying or emotionally overwhelming; taking pleasure from the presence of gentle, soothing things." Sounds lovely, don't you think? This afternoon I'm blessed to be able to indulge in some solitary hygge, enjoying a few of my favourite things - a deliciously scented candle, tea in one of my special teacups and a good magazine, Simplify. Can't see the magazine? That's because it's digital (paper and clutter free!) and I'm reading it on my phone. Simplify Magazine have a $20 lifetime subscription + BOGO offer (gift one to a friend), ending today, so check it out if you're interested. #calm #hygge #quietlife #simplepleasures #simplify #simplifymagazine #tea #T2teaware #brackendaletea #afewofmyfavouritethings #blessed

Just because something works well for someone else, doesn't mean it will work for you, but often the only way to find out is to give it a go, right? On the blog today, I consider why I decided the 10x10 challenge really isn't for me, after all. Long walks by the water, on the other hand, are for me, especially when they finish with views like these. #10x10challenge #10x10fail #individual #suityourself #giveitago #reality #keepingitreal #nofilterrequired #beachwalks #coastalwalkway #caloundra #visitcaloundra #sunnycoastlife #challenge #dailywalk #

Where I am today. I pride myself on being a tidy, organised person and find decluttering and tidying up to be therapeutic and strangely satisfying. I really thought I had this decluttering thing sorted. That was, until today. Find out more about my shocking discovery on the blog. (link in profile) #declutter #simplify #tidy #realisation #realitycheck #fail #workrequired #today

I'm nearing the end of my first Summer 10x10 Challenge. This involves choosing 10 items, combining them into 10 outfits and wearing a different outfit each day for 10 days. I explain my motivation and preparation on the blog today. Stay tuned to find out how it went. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sent via @planoly

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