Moodboard 2 | Wild & Green

I have found myself drawn to the colour green recently, probably something to do with all these beautiful lush trees all around. I long for days at the beach, endless walks in the forest, the sun on my skin and some delicious fresh food. 

I just have this feeling of wanting to slow down and enjoy the simple things, I have been making changes to what I eat, what food I buy, trying to be healthier and cook more, as well as putting more thoughts into what kind of life I want to build for myself, I am making plans, dreaming big... It feels  really good!

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Weekend Scenes Before My Camera Died

Weekends seem to fly by at an alarming rate these days! My Saturday was spent being creative (or trying to be) at my last Graphic Design class at the Chelsea College of Art and Design, then Sunday showed up, I met the lovely Sophie for lunch at Ginger&White in Hampstead.

I absolutely love spending time with that girl, we did NOT stop talking for 6 hours straight. That must be some kind of record right? She is so easy to hang out with, we laugh so much and talk about our lives and dreams while snapping away everything in sight (it's a blogger's thing..) Soph, I sure am going to miss you when you go back to Sydney!

I've got to say that I had never been to Hampstead before and I have definitely been missing out! It's SO pretty! Like a little village in the middle of London, Hampstead Heath felt like the countryside, it was so refreshing. 

I definitely recommend going there on a sunny weekend, I think next time I'll bring a picnic and a blanket and enjoy the amazing London views from the top of the hill, I also just discovered they have swimming ponds open in the summer! I know where I'll be every weekend! 

Unfortunately my camera decided to die on me just after lunch, but if you check out Sophie's blog you can see a few more scenes from our glorious Sunday! She's got the best camera EVER IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD (can you tell I'm jealous?).

PS: I now have a Joy Felicity Jane Facebook Page! I know... it was about time! Like it? 

New Design

 Morning (assuming it's the morning on your side of the world - if not Hello, Goog Evening?), 

   It smells like coffee, hot pancakes and sun lotion around here. The weather and I aren't on the same page you see (it is definitely not sunny here... yep it's raining, just checked), but smelling like a coconut going to the beach somehow helps with my Monday morning mood.

   You might have noticed that things are slightly different around here... Joy Felicity Jane had a face lift over the weekend, and I kinda like it a lot! You can find links about everything you need to know up at the top (above the logo), otherwise it's sort of the same but better looking!

   That's a flower and some fluffy pancakes for you, thank you for following my daily musings and other ramblings! You are the best. 

   That's all. 

Tania

xo

Love Links

// Photos from Vogue US //

Sorry I have been very absent on the blog recently! I am having a hard time finding a balance between work and blogging, I normally write my posts in the evening and schedule them for the next day, but these days I've either been out and about after work or came back home exhausted, collapsed on my bed and that was the end of the story. I spend my whole day in front of a computer so it can be quite draining to come back home and sit in front of a screen again! It's just one of those weeks you know? How do you guys find balance between life, work and blogging?? I'd love to hear your tips! 

I couldn't be happier that it's FINALLY Friday. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Here are a few links (that I emailed myself throughout the week..) that I loved and made me laugh...

- Let's start with the best article I've read in a long time : How to Fold A Thong: A Straight Man Working At Victoria's Secret. (You will laugh out loud, just a warning if you're at work..) (Thank Rachel for this!)

- Kate Upton for her first US Vogue cover. Need I say more? She looks unbelievable. What. A. Babe. The photography and styling are perfect (photos by the talented Mario Testino).

- These peanut butter brownies. I dare you not to lick your computer screen.

- This post from Soph about her favorite Instagrammers (I must say I discovered a few I didn't know!)

- This post from Maiedae about business partners (I absolutely love their story and their great tips about growing a business with your best friend)

- This beautifully photographed food blog called The First Mess, which is going straight to my Daily Reads..!

- I am planning a trip to Morocco for September, so looking through Rosie's Morocco posts makes me super giddy. (ps: Have you been? Any magical place/restaurant/hotel you could tell me about?)

- Hanna Seabrook's beautiful home photographed by Olivia for the Glitter Guide. When can I move in?

- Last but not least my friend is organizing a fundraiser event for the Make a Wish foundation next wednesday (22/05). So all of you Londoners should come along! It will be super fun with cocktails, live music, a photobooth (!!!) AND amazing prizes (VIP Alicia Keys tickets at the O2, a facial worth £150, 1 night in a 5 star hotel in London...and more! but shh don't tell anyone!) all for a great cause!