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Feb 2, 2019Feb 2, 2019 ordinarilyextraordinaryanna

One Perfect Day in the Chianti Hills

Jan 29, 2019Jan 24, 2019 ordinarilyextraordinaryanna

Rewards vs Treats

Jan 26, 2019Jan 25, 2019 ordinarilyextraordinaryanna

Reading This Month – January 2019.

Jan 25, 2019Jan 24, 2019 ordinarilyextraordinaryanna

Reading This Month – an introduction

Jan 19, 2019Jan 18, 2019 ordinarilyextraordinaryanna

DIY to Simplify

Jan 16, 2019Jan 16, 2019 ordinarilyextraordinaryanna

How cleaning my wardrobe is helping simplify my life

Jan 12, 2019Jan 11, 2019 ordinarilyextraordinaryanna

Habits (and how they will help me simplify in 2019.)

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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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