Midsummer in Amsterdam

Last week I had the pleasure of celebrating Midsommar in Amsterdam with one of my favourite people!

It was as dreamy as I had planned. The weather, the food, the flowers and the company wherefore than I could ever ask for.

Midsommar is a Swedish celebration of the longest day in the year. Summer Solstice to many of us.

I celebrated a couple of years back and it was immediately my favourite holiday. It's beautiful with fresh flower crowns, lots of fish and strawberries.

On the morning we went to the grocery store to buy lots of yummy food, mainly fish, dill, yoghurt and strawberries. These are the main flavours of Midsommar.

The morning is one of my favourite times of the day, we make the traditional food and prepare ourselves for the rest of the day.

We made Laxtårta, a traditional salmon cake with a bread base, and we made skagenröra, well a take on the mayonnaise that goes on top of boiled eggs.

Everything was so so delicious I can't even tell you.

So fresh, so summery, so Swedish.

The pictures below do not do the food justice as we had so much colour and varieties of food!

After making all the food we of course got all glittered up. Primark is amazing for their makeup range, not only is it cruelty free, some of the glitter is now biodegradable which is fab. Especially for someone like me who wears glitter to bed!

I created a pink fairy look with lots of glitter and a face gem from Primark which lasted the entire day (and night!) I was super happy with the look I created.

The night before Midsommar, we picked flowers from the local park. Beautiful blue and pink windflowers which we made into flower crowns by wrapping them around wire. We also bought amazing roses and white wild flowers (excuse me for forgetting the name..) to wrap around the crowns also. They were amazing, rustic and everyone looked so beautiful in them! I was so happy with how they turned out.

After all the celebrations I was so tired the next day, we chilled on the balcony and enjoyed the lovely weather.

My final full day we went to the beach - we went to Zandvoort aan Zee. It was so chill it was lovely. Although I hate sand and, worse, wet sand, I still enjoyed it just chilling in the sun. (I 100% chilled in the shade as I burn like a crisp if not!)

What a holiday! I'm still feeling the blues. I hope you all celebrated the Summer Solstice in your own special ways and enjoyed it thoroughly!

Speak soon,
Love

George

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2019 Reading List

Half way through the year and it's safe to say I've struggled with my reading so far in 2019.

But I've set myself a very achievable reading list. Only four to dig my teeth into and really enjoy. I think that is so much better than making a gigantic pile which becomes overwhelming.

Two of these are plays which I am super excited to read. Both Arthur Miller and both classics.

Secret: I was meant to read The Crucible at uni.. But never did! I don't honestly know why as it is a play that's right up my street.

Sunburn, I got on an offer. It was recommended to me by someone also looking at the section. A thriller I need to get into as I've struggled picking this one up so far. Maybe I need to start with something I've read before to get me in the reading mood?

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. It is safe to say I don't know much about this one. I have saved it from being given away. The title itself just draws me in. I have looked at this cover a few times wanting to read it. Now is the time to.

I'll let you know how I get on with each of them. I'm hoping it won't take me long to get back into reading. Sometimes I get too easily distracted, so I need to make a comfy little reading spot for myself.

Speak soon,

Love

George

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Crystal Collection #4

Another couple of crystals to add to my growing collection.

The natural colours of Tiger's Eye give me a sense of grounding and the sparkle of Amethyst gives me strength.

I have been meaning to add these to my collection for a long time and finally I have some beautiful pieces in my space.

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Golden Tiger's Eye

Golden Tiger's Eye is an amazing grounding crystal which attracts good luck and protects against negative energies. By cleaning negative energies, Tiger's Eye allows peoples lives to bloom and feel more active.

I keep Tiger's Eye by my side as from research it is a calming stone for Virgo's. As a Virgo I am very aware of those crystals that call out to me. Tiger's Eye is definitely one of them.

I have read recommendations to keep Tiger's Eye with Amethyst to balance the energy. I thought it was perfect that I got them at the same time.

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Amethyst

Amethyst is an essential crystal to have in ones collection. It's cleansing for the aura. Enhance love, peace and calm. Protects against bad energies. Amethyst comes in so many beautiful shapes and sizes. I got these two raw pieces for my collection as I do not have the room for larger crystals.

I keep one piece by my bedside to help me sleep, to protect me and strengthen my connection with all things magical.

Amethyst is truly special.

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Disclaimer: I'm in no way an expert but as I learn I like to share my experience.

CLICK HERE to see which book I like to refer to regarding my crystals;

CLICK HERE to visit the website of the shop I bought them from.

Speak soon, love

George

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Cheeky Bit of Revolution

I couldn't resist the colours of Revolutions eye kits, then 3 for 2?! I mean I just had to with this highlight and eyeliner.

This pallet is everything to me.

It was a hard choice with the Revolution pallets, there are so many amazing colours.

I don't currently have a pallet with these colours. I've really been enjoying orange tones recently, well since my NYX advent calendar that has a beautiful gold in it.

The beautiful reds are what drew me to this pallet and I'm so glad I did (they do not disappoint!)

Plus the packaging is super colourful I was like a moth to a flame.

Creative Volume 1 Pallet

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Now then highlighter.

This kit is just what I was looking for..

A bit of bronze, blush and highlight.

Again, super pigmented and easy to blend. I'm glad I got this kit as my next face pallet.

Golden Sugar Blush Pallet

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Finally, to end the 3 for 2 I treated myself to an eyeliner. I am continuously on the lookout for a decent eyeliner. (My current favourite being the Sleek Dip It eyeliner.)

Now, on the Superdrug website I didn't see the best reviews for this eyeliner...

I am going to give it a good go and see what I think after use. I do like the long applicator for swift flicks on the eye.

The Liner Revolution

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I already couldn't resist using these products - especially the eyeshadows! Safe 10/10 for me, that pigment is just fab! I'm always on the lookout for vegan/ cruelty free makeup and I'm so happy to have found a cheap, decent brand that does so.

I hope you guys are loving the posts so far! A bit of everything I love and there's more where these came from.

Speak soon!

Love 

George

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