TOP 5 THINGS TO DO & SEE IN BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA

Byron Bay is unique place, but is the ultimate destination for yummy food, amazing scenic views - especially from the lighthouse and definitely for relaxation! Byron Bay is a old school coastal, surfie culture with laid back locals and many hippie and healthy cafes. A new place that I've discovered was COMBI Est. 2008 - amazing food, especially good for vegans and vegetarians! I have complied a few top five things you must do and see if you ever visit. 

TOP 5 THINGS TO DO & SEE IN BYRON BAY

1. Watch the sunrise from Byron Bay Lighthouse

If you are after a 'Round the Twist' experience then take the walk to the very famous lighthouse. But you won't find any wacky family members or come across mermaids but you will definitely enjoy the scenic walk up to the lighthouse. This was definitely worth waking up at 2AM and driving over two hours to watch the sunrise from the lighthouse. 

2. VISIT THE FARM

The Farm is absolutely beautiful, especially on a hot and sunny day. There are many things to do at the farm such as have breakfast or lunch at the three cafes, have a tour of the farm where you will see fields of macadamias and also see a variety of animals such as cows, pigs chickens etc. 

3. VISIT THE LOCAL MARKETS

Byron Bay is the place to find unique handmade items that are one of a kind and nothing that you've seen before! Byron Bay hosts many markets during the year such as; Byron Bay Artisan market, Byron Bay markets, Byron Bay Farmers market and Bungalow marker. 

4. VISIT TALLOW BEACH AND HIDDEN BEACHES

Tallow beach is right near the lighthouse, perfect for a swim and a surf! One of the hidden beaches that you should visit is White's Beach, Broken Head - it will seriously take your breath away and its totally secluded most of the time. 

5. MINYON FALLS

It is a great day trip location for anyone visiting Byron Bay! Minyon Falls has stunning views of the waterfall and rainforest and also has easy parking, picnic spots and barbecue facilities.  

If you ever visit Australia, I 100% recommend you to come and visit Byron Bay, you will not be disappointed! 

Have you ever been or heard of Byron Bay?

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RUDOLPH CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Christmas is going to be here so soon!  Can you believe it is only five more days until christmas?! So I wanted to share with you lovely readers this quick and easy and very fun to do with kids; Rudolph Christmas cookies! I made a quick and easy video for this recipe too! Check it out HERE

PREP TIME: 25 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES | DIFFICULTY: EASY 

RUDOLPH CHRISTMAS COOKIES INGREDIENTS 

❄︎ 1 X 250g packet Arnott's butternut snap cookies

❄︎ 1/3 cup, cream

❄︎  200g milk or dark chocolate, chopped

❄︎ 65g unsalted butter, chopped

❄︎  11 white marshmallows

❄︎ 21 choc orange balls

❄︎ 42 candy eyes

❄︎ 42 Arnott's chocolate tiny teddy's

Step 1: Place cream, chocolate and butter in a saucepan over very low heat. Stir constantly until melted and smooth. Pour into clean, dry bowl to cool slightly. 

Step 2: Fill biscuit cases with 1 heaped teaspoon of chocolate mixture. 

Step 3: Cut a marshmallow in half. Stick a choc orange ball onto the cut side of the marshmallow. Place gently on the tartlet.  

Step 4: Place candy eyes above.

Step 5: Place tiny teddies face down, feet first gently into the chocolate filling for the antlers.  

Step 6: Refrigerate until set (approx. 40 - 45 mins).

* This recipe was based on; www.arnotts.com.au/recipes

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog this past year! Looking forward to blogging next year with exciting new content! Thanks for the lovely comments on my blog posts and the new followers I've gain - hope you enjoyed my blog so far! Take care and I'm looking forward to what 2017 brings to you and also too me! 

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GIFT WRAPPING IDEAS

Only twelve more days until Christmas!! 

How exciting and how quick right? There is nothing I love more than getting creative especially when it comes to wrapping up christmas presents for loved ones. Today's blog post is all about gift wrapping - to give you some inspiration when wrapping your gifts! Plain brown paper is a great base for wrapping up presents! You can decorate with stamps, candy canes, little or big DIY ornaments, string, feathers, gift tags etc. 

Have you started on your christmas wrapping? 

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WHITE CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE TRUFFLES

Only 19 more sleeps left until Christmas 2016! How fast is December already going? I know its only been six days but still, time for me is flying by fast. So today I wanted to share with you all this quick and easy white chocolate candy cane truffles recipe - super great to make with the kids and also a nice dessert. I also made a quick video making this recipe - check it out HERE

PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES | REFRIGERATE TIME: 20 MINUTES | DIFFICULTY: EASY 

WHITE CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE TRUFFLES INGREDIENTS 

❄︎ 140g, cream cheese

❄︎ 1 cup, white sugar

❄︎  1 1.4 cup, white chocolate chips, melted

❄︎ 1/2 tsp, peppermint extract

❄︎  1/3 cup crushed candy canes

Step 1: Beat cream cheese and white sugar until smooth.

Step 2: Melt white chocolate chips in microwave, careful not to burn them!

Step 3: Add the melted white chocolate and peppermint extract to cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth and well combined.

Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.

Step 5: Use a food scoop (or your clean hands) to measure out chocolate, roll it in between your hands into a smooth ball, then roll in a bowl of crushed candy canes. 

Step 6: Place in mini cupcake liners for a perfect and festive presentation! 

* This recipe was based on; YourCupofCake

Have you ever tried making truffles before? 

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DIY WASHI TAPE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

It is officially the first day of December here in Australia! Just to warn you that this is only just the beginning of Christmas themed posts! Christmas time is usually a time where you find yourself a little more busy then normal. So I wanted to share with you all this quick and easy DIY Washi Tape Christmas ornaments! I had a pack of glass ornaments laying around and I had no clue what to do with them, so i grabbed some washi tape from my favourite store; WASHI TAPE AUSTRALIA - they have the cutest and awesome print and made these christmas ornaments! 

All you need is; 

❄︎ Clear glass ornaments 

❄︎ Washi Tapes

STEP ONE: Cut Your strips of washi tape in shape of a bunting or whichever style you prefer and tape onto the clear glass ornaments. Repeat. 

Ta-da! and your done with making the cutest ornaments ever made in just under 5 minutes! This is a great idea to do with kids over the christmas break! 

Have you started on your Christmas shopping? 

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MY TOP 5 NAIL POLISH PICKS FOR SPRING

It is the last month of spring, so I wanted to share with you all my top five O•P•I nail polish picks for spring 2016! These shades are super gorgeous to wear during spring and even in summer. What I'm currently wearing is a beautiful white shade of O•P•I; Funny Bunny - love how long these nail polishes last!! If you want a long last of O•P•I nail polishes, you need to put at least 3-4 coats (its totally worth it).  

Going from left to right; 

☆ O•P•I: Funny Bunny is a sheer soft colour which is perfect for a french manicure! It's not a very bright white, but if you want it to look darker then it takes 4-5 coats to get a full opaque look. The formula is very good but it does streak a bit, but once you get to the third coast then it levels it out. 

☆ O•P•I: Steady as She Rose is a pastel lavender shade with a twist of a dusty grey without any shimmer. This nail polish colour is perfect for the spring time - so very feminine and elegant! This shade is from the Pirates of the Caribbean collection.

☆ O•P•I: Princesses Rule! is a strong pinky sparkly shimmery shade which will definitely make a statement in spring! It takes 2 -3 coats to provide an opaque finish and is super easy to apply.

☆ O•P•I: Kiss Me I'm Brazilian is a bubblegum barbie pink shade with a creme formula finish, you will need about 2 coats. This is a classic pink shade with a smooth finish and a great opacity! 

☆ O•P•I: Brights Power is part of the Mod about Brights collection, which has very bold bright shades designed to pop and catch your eyes! It is not as neon as you think it is and the consistency is very good and it finishes with a glossy streak free shine! 

What nail polishes are you currently loving? 

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CHARLOTTE TILBURY FILMSTAR BRONZE & GLOW REVIEW

 I know I haven't blogged in awhile, I'm sorry! Just been really busy with university assignments, but its all coming to an end and then I will be posting often  (yay for summer break). Over the past year or so, my love for a good contour has blossomed which lead me to discover Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow! This would have to be my all time favourite make up product hence why it looks so brand new in my photos - had to buy a new one! I also purchased the 'Powder and Sculpt' Brush by Charlotte Tilbury and it is a game changer. 

The Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow comes in the best packaging ever! I always get amazed when repurchasing this product - the design of it is pretty awesome. The packaging is a luxurious rose gold 1920's cigarette case which is really lightweight - I promise you it won't break in your bag. The shades inside are really impressive - I love using 'Sculpt'  on my cheek hollows, temples, jaw line and the slides of my nose and for 'Highlight' love using it on the top of my cheek bones, centre of my nose and bow of my lips. Both shades are really easy to blend and it gives you a luminous complexion. 

Have you tried the Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow Face Sculpt and Highlight?  What were your thoughts? oh and Happy Halloween 🎃

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