2015. You've come and gone so quickly. Too quickly. It seems just like yesterday that we were celebrating last Christmas and parting ways with 2014. This year was a major year for me. It was the year I affirmed what I want to do with my life. I uncovered my strengths and weaknesses. I met new people. And subsequently, I learned a lot. Without me babbling any further, here are the five main things the year 2015 taught me. 1. Challenge yourself It's the only way you'll grow as a person. Being quite a reserved person, not to...

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When I saw these cookies on Pinterest via Dear Crissy I could not resist making them. They just looked too good not to! And they definitely are too good. Beautifully chewy and full of sugary, maple flavour, they are the perfect little treat for the festive season - especially if you have a sweet tooth. I hope you enjoy these cookies as much as I do. Ingredients COOKIES 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cream of tartar Pinch of salt...

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The Christmas tablescape is one of the most important pieces of December decorating if you ask me. If you only decorate two things, make it a tree and a dining table. Centrepieces don't have to be complicated to look good. Depending on the size of your table, they may only require a few bits and pieces. Longer or larger tables may require a little extra effort. If you have no idea where to start, then you're in the right place because I have put together 10 amazing tablescapes that you are sure to be inspired by. 1. Traditional...

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Sephora Melbourne finally opened at Melbourne Central on Saturday. It was a fun 3 hour wait in the line before actually making it into the store. And by fun I mean long and exhausting. Luckily the weather was nice since we were made to line up outside. We were all given a gift bag, which was filled with some samples along with some pretty disgusting food. It was also disappointing that the entertainment designed to keep us preoccupied in the line was only experienced by the first 100 girls who got to line up inside the shopping complex....

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