Mood Lifters- 10 things to make you happy.

I was feeling a bit down this weekend, and started thinking about what things can lift my mood. What makes me happy?

1. Flowers. Guaranteed to lighten my spirits!

















2. Fresh air-Getting out in my car with the top down- instantly makes me feel better.

3. Fragrance. Some essential oil like rose, or geranium or neroli. I feel better already.

4.Exercise. Anything. Zumba. yoga or pilates.

5. Shopping. Retail theray. It works.

6. Chocolate. I know, it is naughty, but it makes me happy. But it has to be good, continental chocolate.


7.Sex. I know, very naughty!

8. A good book.

9. Dancing! salsa, cha cha...

10. Music.

Packing for summer holidays

Going away on holiday? Me too.
I am good at lots of things, but honestly, you are not going to beleive this, I am really good at travelling light.

Here are some of my secrets, for ...
How to be an amazingly organised traveller.

1.Choose the right suitcase. Wheels are essential. Check out your airlines rules re weight and size of cabin baggage and hold baggage. If possible use only carry-on. Yes, it is possible! 
2.Make a list before you begin.Where will you be going? What will you need?
3.Roll your clothes, instead of folding. This works- clothes are less creased, and you will get more in your suitcase.
4. Do not take too many pairs of shoes. They are heavy! Choose a few pairs that can multitask.

5. The two colours rule. My favourites, black and white. Navy and white. Cream and coral. Turquoise and white. Pink and Pink. 

Happy Holliday!

Mojitos

It has been quite hot here recently. What is the perfect summer cocktail?

Mojito

Rum- Havana Club
limes
Mint
Agave syrup or sugar
Crushed ice

Lemonade, soda water

Birthday Cake

I made a fab cake for my friend Stephanie's birthday. It is a Rum cake, the sponge is soaked in rum and coffee then covered in cream. Great diet food...

Recipe:
300g butter

1 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups flour SR
4 eggs
3 tbsp milk

50ml Rum
1 1/2 cups strong coffee
Agave syrup to sweeten




Frosting

200g whipped cream

vanilla bean paste

1.Beat together butter and sugar.

2. Add eggs

3.Add milk

4. Add flour

5.Bake at 180 for 45minutes

6. Mix rum with coffee.

7. When cake is cooked, allow to cool, then make holes all over the top with a skewer.

8. Pour rum/coffee over the cake

9. Leave in fridge, then cover with whipped cream.