I gave up Sugar and Alcohol!

Just over two months ago My Personal Trainer mentioned the advantages of cutting sugar out of my diet (rather crazy and controversial right?). I am not the type of person to do things by halves I usually jump in head first so the very next day I decided to make a conscious decision to give up both sugar and alcohol and transform my mind and mood and intern my body.

How did I do it?

Sugar: I cut out anything that contains sugar from Sweets, Fruit, Fruit juice, Soda.

Alcohol: I quit cold turkey

Cravings?

After three weeks I lost the craving for something sweet at 3pm.

Three weeks after quitting alcohol I totally lost the cravings for that glass of wine a few nights a week.  

Moods?

The hardest part was deciding to quit three weeks before Easter, Easter Sunday I had a big mood low and looking back I can now pinpoint this as my body’s “Ah Ha moment”  I was rid of all the toxins. The mood low could also be attributed to the mountain of chocolate I lavished upon my husband in compensation as it is one of his favourite days of the year.

Results?

A totally clear mind free from cravings and a loss of 5kg and a dress size (who hoo).

Advice?

Willpower is key! Friends and family members will unintentionally try and derail you.

Don't be a martyr about it, if it is a special occasion like a Birthday, Engagement or a Wedding I will have a glass of bubbly or a piece of cake.

If you are interested in reading more I would suggest Reading Sarah Willsons 8 week programme or Trying a few recipes from her Cookbook (The E books are downloadable for E readers and PDF).

Here is a Pic from last weekend:


And a before pic from a similar angle:

Friday Flowers

This weeks creation!

Project Sofa {Chaise}

A military grade search has taken place over the last year in an effort to procure the perfect sofa, many options have been sourced that don’t suit our 6 foot tall frames. Call it a lack of communication but I have been searching for a three seat sofa whilst the Mr in recent months has deferred his search to a chaise lounge, what a Game changer!.

Chaise lounges scare me, I like symmetry too much and as you know I change my mind often, What if we move? And most importantly will we need to call “shotgun” every night the enviable corner position?

Do you have a chaise lounge? Do you think they look better with square or round coffee table or ottomans?

I needed a little convincing so I did a little “Peeping”.

Glossy black coffee table Via: Decorpad

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Square ottoman Via: decorpad

This image has been a staple favorite Perspex + Zebra + Pink = Glam Via: decorpad

Round coffee table Via: decorpad

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A little bit stumpy? X Bench and Artwork perfection! Via: decorpad

Small round ottomans Via: Decorpad

Brass coffee table with marble top, is this room painted the shade of grey? Via: decorpad

Timber coffee table with an industrial Vibe Via: decorpad

My teenage self is "Dying" over this beautiful teenage retreat! Imagine the sleepovers? via: Decorpad

{Open House} Kips Bay Decorator Show House

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House is now "Open for Inspection". The event is commonly staged in a Manhattan brownstone or town house, this year it was reported that there were no town houses to be found. And so the developer of the Aldyn, a 40-story condominium building at the south end of the former Trump development above the old Penn Central rail yards, offered the charity the use of two adjacent unsold duplexes, each more than 6,000 square feet (priced at $15.9 million and $16.9 million if you have some spare change in your pocket).

Via: NYtimes (More pictures within the Gallery)

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House will be open through June 14 at the Aldyn Residences, 60 Riverside Boulevard, between 62nd and 63rd Streets; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, until 8 on Tuesdays and Thursdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays; (212) 755-5733, kipsbay.org. Tickets are $30.

Thursday Flowers {DIY}

Here is my very first attempt at a bridal bouquet! The Dusty pink David Austin roses smell absolutely beautiful. I hope you are having a wonderful week and doing something creative!

Aqua... {Fashion}

You can probably tell I get a little distracted by bright and shiny things, but this outfit is perfection!

I am not sure if "aqua pants" would fall into the "white pant" category and needn't be seen on anyone over a size 6, I am willing to give it a try* (In the change rooms).

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Autumn Leaves

It sure is Autumn here in the Southern Hemisphere, after a massive week in the office it is great to spend a little time recharging the batteries in the fresh country air. We went to St Albans/ Wisemans ferry last weekend and I couldn’t help taking these beautiful pictures of the change in seasons.

High Gloss White {DIY}

I finished a little DIY over the weekend, I had a Few thrifted Frames lying around for quite some time waiting for the High Gloss Treatment. All the below frames were under $2 Each.

Always make sure you use interesting newspapers or magazines to paint on.  

In my case any trashy magazine will do. 

A Damp Chux/ wash cloth works a treat also.  

One of my besties & I.

I love how old photos were dated, so much more romantic than looking at image properties to find out the date a photo was taken.

Ethereal Floral Garland {Me}

I am absolutely Loving having a creative outlet with the class I am taking with L'ecole des fleurs, learning new things and appreciating beautiful flowers with a bunch of new friends sure does beat the 9 to 5 grind!

This week we learnt buttonholes, corsages and a floral garland.