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2014 in Review

I’ve gone through my blog this year and been reminded of so many amazing moments! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for joining me daily on my journey! I write this blog and take photographs because it brings me such joy and I truly appreciate everyone who clicks here to read.

January:

Links I Love started

The Boss

I broadcast live from the L’Ormarins Queens Plate

Sox celebrated his birthday in style

February:

I turned 31 and had an amazing birthday

I brought you delicious recipes, like these Brie and Nectarine Chicken Parcels

YouTubed How to Make your Own Lipgloss

We enjoyed the adrenaline rush of Nitro Circus

I had the most wonderful Valentines Melissa’s Food Picnic with Sox

I had one helluva party at the Sunglass Hut tent at the J&B Met in a Lipsy dress

March:

I was turned into a Mermaid for Ruby jewellery and loved every minute of the photo shoot

How to get through an overwhelming to do list

How to fix a broken powder compact

My sister and her fiancee, Ross celebrated their engagement with a magical party

I starred in a TV commercial

I flew to Durban to film for the Expresso Morning show

I went to one of the best parties I’ve been to in ages: The Caprice Mirage Pool Party.

April:

I wrote a blog post that had a massive response: I’m so Perfect

I flew to Durban again to film for the Expresso Morning show

I really enjoyed the Women’s Lifestyle Expo

Recipe for Nut Granola from The Real Meal Revolution

I celebrated a beautiful Easter weekend

I hosted the 27Pinkx launch and flew to Durban to film for the Express Show: See here

I celebrated ONE YEAR of living very happily in Cape Town.

I did the most spectacular beauty shoot with the amazing photographer Angie Lazaro and MUA Nikkila Mann.

I hosted and my social media company worked the Mercedes Benz Bokeh Film Festival press launch

May:

I got involved with Hudson’s Burgers to deliver 100 Burgers for World Hunger Day

My pregnant BFF Karolina and her husband came down to Cape Town and we enjoyed delicious food, wine, mocktails for K at Delaire Wine Estate

Vanilla Blonde underwent cosmetic surgery and I adore the new look

I shared my Cherry tomato and Brie cheese omelette recipe.

I got to spend some time with my sister in Stellenbosch, while she was down for work.

I did an amazing photo shoot with Legs Eleven

My Cauliflower Pizza base became the most requested recipe of the year.

My mom and dad came to visit me for the very first time since I’d moved down to Cape Town. Part 1 and Part 2 (photo heavy)

I wrote my mom a personal post for Mothers Day

I voted in the Elections

June:

How to get over a grumpy day

I was on the cover of Wine Extra Magazine

12 Tips on how to look after eyelash extensions

Recipe for carb free seed crackers – warning, they are addictive

Friday the 13th = a fun superstitions post

15 Handbag essentials

My company BS Media handled all for the Mercedes Benz Bokeh Fashion Film Awards and I hosted the red carpet.

A personal post titled: Assumptions are the Mother of All…

We got to experience the most incredible afternoon on a friends boat and experienced dolphins up close and personal. See more here

I had my heart strings pulled when we went to the Drakenstein Lion Park

July:

My recipe for Low Carb Caramel Cheesecake became the second most requested recipe. Seriously more-ish.

I created various fashion looks at Forever New, based on fashion icons. See the styles here

How to let that guy down gently

I MC’d the Ford Fleet Evening

My Best Shower Gels

My heart broke when I got the phone call that a very good friend of mine, Dean Jones was murdered. I still cannot believe he is gone and I think of Ismini, his wife and one of my dearest friends every. single. day!!

I filmed for Expresso Morning show

I’m a proud ambassador for Blow the Whistle and we did an incredible photo shoot.

I wrote a personal post called: Disney vs Reality

I threw Karolina and Filip a Baby Shower (which I only posted in September, after Gabriel was born)

August:

I got a tattoo, which is incredibly sentimental to me and will be one of a kind forever.

I travelled to Greece for the very first time!! It was one of the best trips I’ve ever experienced and I loved every moment!

You can read my travel journals (photo heavy – of course) here:

Dubai and Athens

A weekend in Santorini

A week in Amorgos

Athanasios Diakos (up in the mountains)

Akrata, Patra and Athens

Greek Observations and Travel Tips

September:

I celebrated a million friends birthdays, flew to JHB and MC’d the Miss Hellenic 2014 Pageant

I shared my recipe for Low Carb Sugar Free Melkert

My best colour lip balms

Recipe to make your own almond (other nut) butter

I started another fitness journey with BUC fitness and Sweat 1000

Recipe for The Happiness Milkshake

Baby Gabriel was born on the 4th of September and I proudly became Godmother!

My company BS Media was involved with the Bokeh Fashion Film Festival in Johannesburg

I shared my recipe for the NutriBullet Green Juice

October:

I helped raise R300 000 on the Expresso Morning Show Breast Cancer Telethon 

I flew to Durban to film for the Expresso Morning show

I admitted my obsession with Pineapples

How to get your hair to grow

The final shots from the beauty shoot I did in April was revealed.

I went paragliding with Superga

I completed the Impi Challenge with Team SWEAT 1000 and have never felt more proud.

Sport Luxe has been all the fashion and I teamed up with Russell Athletic to bring you these looks

I wrote a personal post about Facing Fears

Coral daytime makeup

We had another INCREDIBLE experience with dolphins – I took photos and filmed this video up close.

How to stay motivated in fitness and a healthy lifestyle

November:

I got to interview the talented singer Filipa at Park Inn Newlands

I did a #RedHotPartyLook with Red Square

I wrote a personal post called Age is Just a Number

I reviewed the most amazing leather bag with cellphone charger called Take Charge (exciting news coming 2015)

I was interviewed in Humans of SA

I wrote a personal post called In My Head

We headed out on the boat to welcome the SCA ladies sail team and I also MC’d the Huawei Gala Dinner.

South Africa started experiencing Load Shedding, so I wrote a personal post called: Black Out

I was on the Expresso Morning show and did a live outside broadcast at Park Inn by Radisson Foreshore and MC’d the Launch of the MINI 5 Door

I wrote a personal post called: What do you want?

I shared my recipe for Delicious Date Balls

December:

My best friend Karolina, Filip and 3 month old Gabriel arrived for a visit in Cape Town

I changed my hair a little… A subtle Blonde Ombré (sombré)

I reminisced about my childhood at Christmas

A “Life Lately” post included being on the Expresso Morning show, my 2Oceansvibe radio Christmas Party, recording voice overs for Seattle, USA, being in The Destiny magazine and spending time with my Godson Gabriel.

I was one of the first people in South Africa to try the Moët & Chandon Ice

I attended the Park Inn Newlands Grand Opening

I met The Lumineers, Coca Cola created personal coke for me, I got a brand new MINI Cooper

I attended the Calvin Klein launch

I wrote a personal blog post that had the BIGGEST response: Think Before You Type

Here is to a VERY HAPPY 2015. May all your dreams come true, but one, so that you always have something to strive for!

I have a wonderful feeling about next year and I hope each of you are blessed!

***HAPPY NEW YEAR***

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