dreamy santorini

while the sydney summer continues to elude us, i will be dreaming of sun-filled days and balmy nights on santorini.  hope you all have a fun-filled weekend no matter what mother nature decides to serve up!

claudine xo

double dutch

amsterdam is one of those places you won't want to leave.  the people are warm and welcoming and it feels much more like a small village than a big city.  there is a great cafe culture which reminded me so much of home as well as cool and individual boutiques sprinkled all over town.  some of my favourite places to shop were on haarlemmerdijk as well as de negen straatjes which means "the 9 streets" and is just that; 9 streets located in the heart of the canal district which are filled with the most amazing designer boutiques, art galleries, bars and restaurants.  i also love that everyone gets around on a bike although i'm not sure how easy it would be to remember where you left it (check out photo #6...eeek!).

claudine xo

bella roma

there are really only two ways to beat the sweltering heat of summer in rome; by splashing yourself with water from a nearby fountain and devouring a cup of icy cold gelato.  in between visiting some of the most beautiful churches, monuments and ruins (the colosseum had me awestruck) my other favourite thing to do in this city was people watch while having a slice of fresh pizza and a glass of prosecco.

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have a super weekend xo

what my weekend looked like

 sushi time, i love these happy cats!

love hanging out with this little guy (i'm his #1 fan!) 

best.  coffee.  ever.

delectable blueberry hotcakes at copo

it was a weekend filled with two of my favourite things - good food and good company.  is it really only tuesday...bring on next weekend!

claudine xo

things that make me smile

the best lunch - fresh salmon salad

the giant toy soldier at david jones reminds me that christmas is coming

birthdays spent with good friends and any excuse to eat macarons

catching up on old issues of shop til you drop while getting a pedicure

lazy days at the beach

this sign made me giggle as i walked past...not sure if that was the desired effect?

best sign ever!  never did see that crazy dog :)

i am returning to work today after just over 7 months off.  it is a strange feeling as i am returning to my old job and i am not sure whether to feel like the new kid in school or the kid who just repeated a grade?  either way i am feeling excited for the year ahead and reflecting on the past year makes me realise that its the simple things in life that make me smile!  wishing you all a happy year ahead.

claudine xo