Last updated on November 19th, 2023 at 12:28 am
You know when you are on a mission and you feel like you are on a roll with getting things ticked off your to do list? This is me, this week. I always find the first week in January the hardest to get back to daily routines, healthy eating, exercise and work routines too. This year it seemed harder than ever as I took two weeks over Christmas off which I have never done before. But than something grand happened I woke up made a huge “to do list for 2016” and I haven’t stopped since. The motivation that I so desperately needed was there. I have already checked off big things like clearing out the garage, loft and all closets in the house. That took me two weeks in itself. On the other side of getting things done and simplifying life I am a little late on my #Littleloves round up. Oops. It happens!
THINGS I AM LOVING THIS WEEK:
I am so grateful I have a bookworm for a friend whom I can steal great reads off of and disregard the ones she didn’t like. It’s like having my own personal library filter. I am working on these books above, starting with “I let you go” as so many recommended it on my instagram when I posted this photo. I am on Chapter 5 and loving it. Next up with be “Disclaimer” and Survival of the Ginnest”.
Have you heard….My Expat Life Episode Six is now live and it’s getting personal and deeper than ever. I am loving all your questions still flooding in and getting more into the different life of an expat. Would love you to give a thumbs up if you like my series and send some more questions in for the next episode. Only four more to go in my mini series.
I have finished Season One of How to get Away with Murder. It was good at first but towards the end I wasn’t as captivated so not sure I will continue with it for season two. Shame as I love the writers and the other shows they have created have been brilliant. I am now watching Orphan Black. I have to say I love it. I may have watched it until 1 am last night on a binge Netflix night in.
The kids are taking over this space this week with their gorgeous and trendy outfits from Monsoon UK. I have always been a big fan for Monsoon for MM but I got a tasty treat when I found out they do boy’s clothes too. Silly me, where have I been? I love, love the party accessories that pair with their dresses and MM’s first pair of heels ever has to be documented, of course, too. B looks so great in what I would call suspenders but found out that in the UK they are braces. Oh, the language barrier is never ending. Either way, I think his brown brogues and braces make him look so smart while he sweater and jeans put a casual spin on his outfit.
I have made the most wonderful tablescape for the family for a weekend breakfast buffet. I absolutely adore making tablescapes for special occassion as much as for the ordinary moments of life when we all need to just share pretty things for no reason. I love enamel dishes there is something so country, so casual and so perfect for a breakfast setting.
I have been a busy little bee this new year creating some new features and finally getting my blog and brand looking how I want. It makes it feel fresh and new all over again and I love that buzz. One new feature is on my Share With Me blog hop which runs every Wednesday, where you can link up any post, old or new, up to two each week. It’s a great place to read a variety of blogs all in one place even if you don’t want to link up. With this I have added a weekly giveaway to say thank you for the support, thank you for linking up and thank you for stopping by. Anyone can enter! This week’s giveaway is a gorgeous White Company A6 Heart Notebook for all those tasks at hand. Enter below.
Another new feature is my new instagram community using hashtag #lifecloseup. You can hashtag all your zoomed in captures of life’s little details. It can be of anything at all. I choose my nine favorites every Sunday for a roundup on my blog too. It’s a great way to get more followers/likes on your own instagram as much as follow some new inspiring feeds as well. You can check out last week’s favorite instagrammers here or stop by tomorrow for a fresh roundup of favorites.
Monsoon does some really lovely boys clothes but when I go into the shop it’s always filled with girls things and then I forget to check them out online. You have been so busy Jenny, you’re putting me to shame. We have so much sorting to do but by the time I’m home from work I’m too exhausted to start. I can’t wait for February half term to get some serious de-cluttering done! xx
I know what you mean way more boy stuff online. OH that’s understandable hunny you are working and prego it’s time to relax when you get in. Bless you. I love a good clear out.
Sounds like you’ve had a nice week! I didn’t realise monsoon did kids clothes! Will have to have a look! xx
I only found out they did boys clothes but I have long loved their party dresses and accessories for MM age. Do they are lovely.
MM looks adorable in her heels! B looks handsome as ever! I loved How To Get Away With Murder, season 2 is really good! lots of twists and turns! Have a lovely weekend xx
Oh I haven’t got that far I wasn’t sure if it would pick up or not. I am still waiting for scandal to return. Love that show.
Oh gosh that dress is just beautiful! Hahah yes suspenders are something a bit different in the UK!
OH yes so I have been told. hahaha Even after nine years I am still learning all about it. lol Thanks lovely.
MM is making me proper broody for another baby girl in that dress! I loved dressing my daughter up in beautiful little outfits but now she’s almost 14 and into everything black it’s not quite the same! B looks so cute too. I need to look at Monsoon for my little one, he needs some cute new clothes.
I love your expat series and this one did make me giggle. I had to keep rewinding it to work out what you said was the difference was between American and British men and absolutely cracked up laughing when I realised what you’d said.
Have a great week x
Hahaha thanks for watching. Well I did tell everyone anything goes and some of the questions kept referring to it so I had to get it out and over with eventually hahaha. Glad you like it. I love dressing MM up she is a girlie girl too so loves the dresses and tutus. Thank you.
Aw they look absolutely gorgeous in their monsoon clothes- I wish I could get Mads and LL in that outfit Missy Moo is wearing but there is just no chance! x
She is a true princess at heart for sure. I was like Mads I wouldn’t have been caught dead in a pink dress growing up. Funny how different little girls can be.
Jenny!!!! When did MM grow up so much?! She looks so different. The baby has all gone! Such a beautiful, little girl x
Oh I know weeep don’t make me cry “again” over it. She is getting way too big and my baby has disappeared completely. Can’t believe it.
I am in love with those photos of your little ones. I’m living that January gives everyone a little kick up the bum. It really brings the best out in everyone. Exciting beginnings! x
Oh yes I completely agree it really does. Roll on to a brilliant year for all. Thanks lovely trying to start taking my big camera out more. I think I went almost a whole year on my blog just using my iphone and crappy photography of mine. I am wanting to up my game this year and stop being so lazy.
Your tablescape looks so inviting and pretty! I like these simple things, even though my kids wouldn’t notice it at all!
Oh yes but it’s a great feeling sitting there with them and you enjoying it too. Although my kids do notice and say wow mommy is this for us? You would be surprised especially if you don’t do it all the time. It’s fun.
Such a beautiful dress! I bet she loves it.
Hope you enjoy the books, let me know how you get on! xx
Almost through I let you go and then starting the next one soon after. Thanks again for letting me borrow them you are a library star.
Sounds like a good week.
I’ve not read I let you go but it does happen to be on my books to read. I love the clothing from monsoon very cute.
Thank you so much Joanna. It’s definitely a good week. Almost done with I let you go. I have read a lot of books similar so the story I kind of guessed but others rave about it.
Your breakfast table look so pretty xxx
You can come have breakfast with me anytime Kara. I would be happy to spoil you too. 🙂
they look so cute in their Monsoon clothes! Got to say I love Orphan Black. I’m up to date on it and can’t wait for season 4!
I love it too when does the next season come on I hate waiting for them. lol Love love Monsoon clothes on them. I didn’t know they did boys clothes until now.
The kids look absolutely adorable, MM in that dress and the little heels, she looks like a wee princess. Love B’s braces too, and yes suspenders are a different thing all together in the UK!
Oh yes my hubby keeps shouting at me to stop calling them suspenders as my son now says it. hahahaha Love Monsoon clothes.
What a lovely round up – I have seen Orphan Black advertised and wondered if it was any good. Monsoon clothes are simply gorgeous aren’t they? Beautiful photos. Kaz x
Thanks Kaz, I never knew monsoon did boys clothes either so impressed. Have a lovely weekend.
I really need some of your motivation Jenny! Nothing ever seems to get done in my house. I also didnt know monsoon did boys clothes?! They look gorgeous. Also can I please come over for breakfast? That looks amazing!!!
You can have it all hunny. lol Make a master list and force yourself to do two tasks on it each week that’s what I do. I am constantly yelling at myself to do things and stop being lazy hahaha My inner bossyness. I didn’t know until now either there is more boy clothes online than in shops though I think that’s why.
Aww I’m a big fan of How to Get Away with Murder too! Glad you liked it. Seems like you had a lovely week x
Week went slow with two sick toddlers but glad to see the back of it and catching up now. Netflix has some great shows at the moment.
MM’s outfit is beautiful!! I do love Monsoon’s clothes for girls but have to say I have never looked in the boy’s section!! Will do for Henry next time I head there as they look like they have some lovely pieces! xxx
Thank you so much Kay so lovely of you to say. Monsoon really have lovely clothes. Oh yes more boy clothes online though that are amazing.
Well done on getting through your to do list! I need some of your motivation.
I didn’t realise Monsoon did children’s clothes! MM’s outfit is absolutely beautiful.
Talking of beautiful, can I come round for breakfast please? What a spread!
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I only ever thought they did little girls clothes. Boys clothes online is great. Welcome to have breakfast here anytime lovely. hahaha
Great round up. I’ll be checking out your youtube video as I previously watched some of yours so will be great to hear some more. MM looks gorgeous in her dress, I adore Monsoon clothing. I really enjoyed How to get away with Murder, the second season was one of those awkward/so good/hard to watch ones as you know something bads going to happen!! Hope it gets your attention back 🙂
Oh thanks Alice that’s amazing you are watching it. lol I always am not sure about my youtube channel. It’s a work in the making still. lol Me too on the show …heard it does get better.
Aww I adore MM’s monsoon dress – so so gorgeous!!
Also have noticed your hashtag on instagram will defo be doing in lovely idea x
Oh yes please do join in I would love to see your zoomed in captures. I am loving the little community.
Love this post! Your babies look adorable and I totally understand your netflix binge of Orphan Black! I did the same thing. I am going to have a look at ‘ I Let you go’. A great post and you have a new reader in me, your blog is great 🙂 x
Oh thank you so much Jade that just made my day and put a smile on my face. I needed that today. You are so kind. Glad you like my blog and got a new reader that is always an amazing feeling. I can’t wait until Orphan Black is back on. I let you go took a while but loved the ending.
This clothes from Monsoon are gorgeous! The kids look adorable! This is such a lovely round up post. I wish I had seen really sink could enter the giveaway – who doesn’t love a new notebook! Xx
Oh there will be lots more giveaways coming up one new one every wednesday keep your eye out. Thanks lovely they both looked so cute in the monsoon clothes.
Those Monsoon outfits are gorgeous! The dress is so pretty
Oh thank you so much. She looked so cute as did B.