Note To Self

To the girls pictured above: Congratulations darlings on your recent engagements. Love is such a beautiful, natural phenomenon! Can't wait to attend both your weddings this year. xx

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: Wadi Rum, Jordan

Hello Mr Snowman

Yep. It finally snowed. Not just for an hour, but for a whole weekend. I couldn't help myself be obsessed with making miniature snow people. One looking over at St Paul's Cathedral, while the other looking over a beautiful georgian terrace home at my friend Jane's.  When it snows, and you are outside walking the streets, I must say it is the most prettiest memorable sights I have laid my eyes upon. I just couldn't stop smiling all weekend! 

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: London, UK

Vote Now Triple J

It's that time of year again! Voting for your hottest songs for 2012 on Triple J. I've just voted have you? Only a few more days until voting closes...so hurry! Exactly 20 more days until Australia Day and that's when the biggest party in Australia (and the world due to all us Aussie expats scattered around the globe) come together to hear the countdown. It will definitely be surreal to have to celebrate it on the other side of the world, but I have a funny suspicion that it won't be too hard to find a London pub here in Shepherd's Bush willing to stream the live countdown. Aussie Aussie Aussie!! Oi Oi Oi!!

Which songs were your favourites for last year (2012)?!

Image Source: Triple J

Year of Change

The year 2012 has been an amazing year for me...a year of change. I hope you all have had a great year, and thank you all (you know who you are) for supporting me throughout the year. I've had some ups and downs, some challenges, some laughs, but overall an amazing year. Here's to 2013! 

Photographer: EllynSheyr

Location: Paris, France

Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: Wonder Winterland, Hyde Park, LONDON UK

Let It Snow

For days now I've been itching for it to properly snow here in London, but after seeing these magnificent macro photographs of snowflakes taken by Andrew Osokin, I simply can't wait anymore! The wait is killing me! 

When I wake up on Christmas day I better see some snowflakes on my window sill. Here's hoping.
"Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow!"

Image Source: This Is Colossal

Christmas Runway

I'm so excited about Christmas that I'm mentally dreaming and planning what my outfits will be for the upcoming festivities. It will be my first cold wintery Christmas so I've had to overhaul my complete train of thought when it comes to dressing for the season. A much welcomed change from the summer heat back in Oz to chilling by the fire drinking mulled wine. Oh to be british. 

What will you be wearing when Santa visits?

Image Source: EllynSheyr on polyvore.com

Jordanian Desert

If you haven't been to Jordan you must try it! 

Just over a month ago my two dear friends and I thought we would detour to this relatively unknown travel spot before embarking on a historical Egyptian tour (post coming soon I promise). And what an amazing, breathtaking decision did you we make. Personally, I think Jordan outshone the more popular big brother - Egypt but that's for another post. 

We were in the middle east for an epic two weeks in October/November, first stop, a week in Jordan. I knew very little of this country: 1) there would be desert, 2) there would be more desert, 3) the Dead Sea, and 4) Petra (in which I had told the girls that no matter what happened I was going to ride a horse just like Indiana Jones did in the last scenes of The Last Crusades - yep a little childhood dream of mine). What we found in Jordan was a truly magical place. The people {especially Talat our local guide from TravelTalk Tours - seriously guys this isn't a plug because Talat made this trip worthwhile - knowing all of Jordan's local secrets that no tourist could find in any Lonely Planet book}, the food, the landmarks. The Jordanians have so much to be proud of. Each and every desert mountain looked more magnificent than the last. So much vast space certainly brought peace to one's mind; allowing you to contemplate the path you shall or shan't take. I'm in such awe with you Jordan. 'Til we meet again.

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: Jordan (Amman, Jerash, Wadi Rum, Petra)

All I Want For Christmas Is You

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: London, UK

Spotlight On Friends...Christilene

Photographer: EllynSheyr

Location: Fontainebleau, France