Saturday Six

~loving this leather peplum top so chic~

This week has been quite something not something good but God is good He makes everything better , I want to wish everyone who is celebrating Easter a wonderful Easter whats better than celebrating the love our Heavenly Father has shown to all of us , giving us His only son who died for our sins and resurrected (happiness fills my heart) and to those who don't celebrate Easter may you have a wonderful long weekend spend it with those you love and make some new memories and I hope you all enjoy this post about the various posts &images that caught my eye , the captions are links to the actual posts.

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Velo Cafe

Need something to do this weekend around Jhb , well recently I ended up having coffee and a light lunch in Jhb CBD with my mom and Tatum , the art that adorns the walls ,fresh fruit juice, desserts and so forth makes this a great place to just unwind in my opinion , if you in the area going for coffee or lunch there seems pretty ideal . Now if only I stayed or worked close by,  for now Velo Cafe will have to suffice as a great place for girl talk over the weekends.

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Nostalgia

So this past weekend sitting have girl talk eating ,eating , eating ! had me feeling nostalgic for a time when I went to movies with the girls and went into a chic flick coma , my favorite kind of chick flicks are the ones that are filled with comedy and awwwww (**,) moments ,  where your mind wanders and you like (cue the music) "could this be love , could this be love " and those hilarious moments where the guy or girl is an idiot and you turn to your girls and say OH MY WORD (0_0) that happened to me remember and they laugh and you laugh and the movie ends in a chirpy tune and you have salt on your pants (because who wears skirts movies are always cold) and your cherry slush puppy is empty and you have 3 whispers chocs left but you insist on taking the whole box home , because you like wanna wake up remembering you went to movies the night before ... I can see you shaking your head texting the girls saying remember that time .... (please send them a link to this post hahah no pressure) . Okay okay so I've decided to list my favorite chick flicks in no specific order.

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Molome

Last few days in Molome pics

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Lets talk.

*This post has been changed due to some recent events.

Have you ever been swamped with negative thoughts ? and then something bad happens and in that very second you like do a 180 degrees turn , that happened to me , if you follow my twitter or facebook page you would've noticed a status update saying ".... family first" well I have been feeling pretty dare I say it , depressed lately everything everyone has just been annoying me , yes people miss optimistic was feeling like a debbie downer , no amount of reading the secret or going through my gratitude mental list could get me out of my funk . 

Then ...

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Baked Apple and Vanilla Ice cream

Whilst expecting the ladies I knew I wanted to try a new treat , usually its peaches or pears who get the spotlight around here but today oh today was apples turns.The method is so basic anyone can make it .

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I ADORE your style

Now as everyone must know by now I adore browsing blogs and thinking why oh why cant I dress like these ladies effortlessly chic , so I'm dedicating this post to some (some aren't so fond of sharing their pics) of my favorite ladies of style .

Firstly the amazing Sam from Style of Sam pharmacist /blogger/lady of style 

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Saturday Six

via

"itsy bitsy spider crawling up the wall and down came the".... Bestie made me realize its a very short time before for lil Riley is here , such exciting times to come, how was your week? the week felt all over the place the public holiday made you feel like it was the weekend already but then you have a Friday work day 0_o highlight of my week was cooking and catching up with my Mel and her gorgeous mom. Is there anything better than girl talk over yummy food with your favorite ladies??! Hope you all have an amazing weekend , be safe , show love and do something different .

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Market on Main Part THREE

This Market has a large variety from crockery to clothes . Sip on cocktails ,eat ,shop for gorgeous finds for your home ,find a seat and people watch ,bring the family friends and lovers and celebrate Jozi every Sunday . BTW this is not a sponsored post. I'm just a huge lover of Market on Main. Check out PART ON & PART TWO here.

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Lips of an angel

Ever found an "amazing" lip gloss but its drying to your lips? I recently had that issue I have a gorgeous pink lippie but I'v noticed my lips getting dryer and dryer so I thought let me create a pretty pink lip balm , now here's the thing my sister believes in Zambuk for her lips and not the chap stick Zambuk I mean the real one in the tub and she is always insisting I use it too but the smell is way to menthol for me , if ya know what I mean , so I googled found some great ideas and came up with a Zambuk infused vanilla smelling pink lip balm that is now my best friend (just kidding Mel you still the bestest bestie ever) , I chose vanilla because who doesn't enjoy the aroma(and taste) of cupcakes and malva puddings etc not that anyone is enjoying my lips right now but heyyyyy you never know .

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Link love : Storage & Organizing Ideas

I don't know about you but nothing is more annoying than clutter and feeling unorganized it throws me right off my game , as you noticed in the previous post I love keeping things clean , fresh , this is totally a post for my fellow OCD friends ,also have to say this which is totally unrelated to the post how cute is Mila ?!

1. Found this awesome DIY project on how to build your own Sofa table ,perfect for the lounge area .
2. For small spaces this idea of optimizing your space is brilliant .
3. Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere done a great post on how she organized her office space.
4. Need to get your closet under control ? this post will totally help.

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Changes

Helloooooo friends so awesome to be back , this little rest period has been amazing , Its crazy how when the mind feels relaxed you become inspired ,right? This past weekend I didn't do anything other than eat ,sleep,think about my blog and maybe some work here and there for example my blog ( hi , my name is Meghan and i'm obsessed with my blog) I said blog 4 times !! feel like Caroline from 2 Broke Girls I can now fully understand why she says "Cupcake business Cupcake business" over and over anyway ... as you might have noticed there is a new page (look beneath my header) called FOOD bucket list , take a minute and check it out , see where my mind is at.

Now look to your left under Regular Features you'll notice Self Growth & Puppy love  has been removed , those posts now reside in their new home ....Philosophy Spirituality Thoughts

For those of you who perhaps viewed my FAQ page previously and found it under construction you will now notice I have answered a few questions :)

And finally What I love has also been removed and those posts can be found under features such as Johannesburg Love , Link love and The new label Saturday Six .

I just always feel like I need to organize things better , i'm sure you can relate. Hope the week has been going really well .

be back soon...

p.s. the bold letters are links that will take you directly to all the changes.


Image Credit - Cupcakes and Cashmere

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Saturday Six

These shoes ... hello

How was your week ,did you see anything awesome or do something different? I've decided to take a teeny tiny bit of a breather from blogging a 3 day breather to be exact , I'll be back in full force on Wednesday so don't mind the no replies I will be catching up with all of you in 3 days. If you really wanna know why , well I've been getting pretty crazy panic attacks/anxiety attacks this past week (have no idea why) and the only thing that helps me with this is rest as in sleeping the medication I have literally knocks me out and I've been slacking with it so that I can post and reply and work etc but it is just getting worse so i'm gonna do whats needed take a 3 day breather rest and come back feeling like a million bucks. So take this as me putting in 3 sick days leave and my doctors note will be an awesome post on Wednesday. Have a blessed beautiful weekend friends. I look forward to catching up with everyone, please miss me a lil bit :) I know I'll miss you all ALOT.

loving this diy 

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FIVE things

As many have seen Five things has taken the blogosphere by storm so I thought what better way for all of us to get to know each other , right??? so I decided to share 5 things you wouldn't know about me. stay tuned right to the end to see which bloggers I've tagged.

1. I am a cheese addict , I can eat it with everything its terrible i'm trying to curb my cheese addiction but making dinner tonight I added cheese to the meatballs 0_0
2. I love reality t.v. its my guilty pleasure shows like "say yes to the dress" or "jerseryshore" "kuwtk" list is endless. I close my bedroom door sit down with a glass of wine and laugh out loud and tear up like a crazy person .

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Market on Main Part TWO

As I said in part one I absolutely adore Market on Main , I look forward to the weekend just to head there , the ambiance is spectacular and if you ever fin yourself in jozi be sure to head there. The Market on Main website reads "Market on Main is made for the people by the people of Joburg" and that's exactly how I feel about this gorgeous gem.

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Language of the World

"I am learning the Language of the World and everything in the World is beginning to make sense to me." 

Paulo Coehlo

There come's a time in ones life where you have to just embrace the unknown , there's no need to understand everything in this world , Our greater Creator made everything and everyone so unique that Its a crime or it should be one to try and box us all into one little box , what would life be without the new and unknown how dull would life be if we were all the same and every city was identical , who wants a life of routine and black & white when variety is the spice of life.

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Turmeric Thursday Tips

I'm a huge fan of finding added benefits about spices , natural remedies really gets my brain working ,my theory is we cook with them so why not see what else they can be good for , my best friends mom introduced me to Turmeric and milk when I use to battle to sleep (I suffered from major insomnia for the last 4 years) it is so calming that turmeric is now on the monthly shopping list , It has so many health benefits so I decided to do a whole post on it :)

Health benefits :

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Sidewalk Sessions

While browsing the  streets of Jozi with friends and family we noticed something very interesting a group of children learning to play guitar , this kind of love for music and our fellow human beings made me realize  yes we have a long way to go but this mere act of kindness and love is what makes this Country so very beautiful.

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Snoek Braai & more

I haven't been a huge a fan of Snoek I used to hate all the bones, however these days especially since the whole donkey horse and so forth saga (so grossed out and I know the vegans are doing a lil happy dance )when my sister hooks up a Snoek (Snoek is a certain kind of fish for those who are like huh) braai I cant help but over indulge , she fills it with onions, cheese, tomato's, mayonnaise, mushrooms and fish spice wraps it in foil and places it on the braai(bbq) ,It hits the spot every single time and there's only one added component to this dish and that is slap chips. Nuff said!!!

I thought why not just share more posts from other bloggers on how to make some delicious fish dishes .

Smoked Salmon BLT , YES PLEASE

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Lets talk : New purchase& Sloan's Heat rub Review

Recently I'v been suffering from lower back pain so I finally decided to get a back massager I found this cute (pink) electric massager it plugs into your laptop or anything else that allows a usb port connection or you can use batteries and use it on the go, I figure the back pain is because I often find myself working in bed as I'm currently building my own(with the help of my dad obviously ;p ) desk and the amount of dancing I've been doing lately. I got it for a ridiculous bargain at china mall under R30 to be precise it is amazing, i'm currently using it as I write this post that's how awesome it is, its resting against my pillow and i'm leaning against it and i'm in pure massage bliss .

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Saturday Six

how gorgeous is this necklace 

Last week I felt so stressed the f out , however this week was a brilliant week I think it had lots to do with time management and all the love I'v been feeling from all you amazing people. Your comments really brighten up my days .

love this DIY project

Is there anything better than fresh fruit smoothies ???

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Market on Main Part ONE

As you saw in this post I adore markets , out of every market in Jozi Market on Main is my favorite , its the combination of amazing art, delicious food from all around the world and the light Latin & Proudly African music that fills the space , its where I find myself sipping Mozambican beer with loved ones and swinging my hips to all those Latin, African, Mozambican and Dominican inspired sounds,because Market on Main has so many various avenues like their silk screening offices to art markets ,food markets and clothing markets this will be a 3 part post, enjoy taking this visual journey with me through this amazing Johannesburg market.

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Going Green

I'v always been a lover of green tea preferably after a hectic night or when I feel I need a detox from all the coffee I drink . These days I drink green tea infused with jasmine the taste isn't as delicious as coffee but the benefits outweigh the taste by far(in my opinion). So I decided to do some research on green tea .

Health benefits:

Green tea has been seen to be helpful against cancer,rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol levels, cariovascular disease ,infection ,impaired immune function if that isn't a reason to start drinking green tea then I don't know what is .

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Link Love : HOME INSPIRATION

I have a slight obsession with home decor I get so drawn into images I see and jot down future ideas don't even get me started on browsing actual home decor stores so its way overdue that I share some links to blogs images etc that just got my heart fluttering haha.

1. found inspiration on pinterest these gorgeous bedrooms will have you planning your next redecorate session.
2. love this diy candle holder project for the home , they turn out so very chic.

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Choc filled Crescent Rolls

Myself and everyone were craving croissants oh so very badly but perfecting the puff pastry is turning into quite a chore and I'm proud to try store bought , so I made the closest alternative Crescent Rolls , they look similar and added chocolate to the mixture needless to say they were eaten up by the time I woke up from a quick nap. I used this recipe to make this treat and just added choc chips, mine didn't brown up so well but I think I did a pretty decent job .

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Neons & Gratitude

If I can I steer away from look pots , I often hate how the pics turn out but instead of doing super posey ones (for now) awkward/goofy ones are my safety blanket that I need to get over ASAP so I can be more at ease with being in front of the camera , got this skirt for a bargain like R17 the top I made myself inspired by this tutorial , gold flip flops and gold & white accessories and threw in a laid back green bag , hair in my signature high bun .

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This bedroom decor makes me want to redecorate and curl up for the whole weekend.

This week has been oh so very stressful, my internet has been on and off all week , so when it was on I was rushing through emails, trying to schedule posts and still trying to do work on the side everything felt so out of sync this week , insanity !! I need a glass of wine and some light Latin music to just unwind ,with that said its nearly impossible to not get inspired by all things around us whether from blogs we adore or stores, so here are some of the things that caught my eye and the thoughts that crossed my mind this week. I hope your week has been far more relaxing , have a gorgeous weekend friends .

This gorgeous bracelet from Lovisa is on my list.

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Breakout Solution

A few years ago I had a short lived case of bad breakouts , the guy I was with at the time introduced me to XTRAX which is now something I always keep with me. I just put it on the breakout and soon enough the breakout is in the past. 1 tin lasts for easily 3 months and its very budget friendly.

besos

Meg

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Forever Grateful

Some people wait till they reach a certain page view number, some wait till they've been blogging for a year ,I cant wait!! wait for what you might be wondering? well ... 

This is a note to all those who read my blog & inspire me through their amazing blogs.

Blogging has been an interesting journey , I've only been blogging since December 2012 but I cant begin to tell you how amazing it has been thus far , the sweet comments , the regular readers , reading new blogs thanks to the links you leave with your comments , talking to people from all around the world , I have always wanted to explore the world and I feel like this has been the beginning of that dream . I just want to sincerely say thank you to each and every one of you for this amazing experience . Also thank you to blogs like VMac & Cheese  & Stripes & Sequins for teaching me something new on a regular basis, for being so willing to share knowledge about blogging and thank you to everyone for the visual journeys you take me on and for the continued support. 

I hope to keep blogging for a very long time , to meet more incredible people. Thank you thank you !

~Image Credit World Tour Stories ~

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