2016 Favourites

It's that time of the year when I let you know what I loved in 2016.

Entertainment - Sharon the Makeup Artist and Rachael Jade Annear on YouTube, James Cohen's Carpool Karaoke and any move with Melissa McCarthy.

Sharon Farrell - Sharon the Makeup Artist

Rachael Jade Annear

James Cohen with Adele

Perfume - thanks to Mel and Anthea I am totally obsessed with Christian Dior's Hypnotic Poison. The smell even inspired Beck to buy it!!

The Bachelorette Australia - despite normally despising reality TV, I fell in love with Georgia Love, who didn't?

Clothing brands - Zara and Portmans with H&M running closely behind and the occasional pot of gold in ValleyGirl

Gilmore Girls - A Year in the Life - I don't think a show's return has been more hyped than this one. Despite some of the characters forgetting what makes them tick and some of the scenes making no sense whatsoever, there were moments of pure gold and references that make us rewind and listen a second time. I thank Gilmore Girls for inspiring Miss P and I to have a mother/daughter relationship that is beyond amazing.

Chicken Roti - a new, rather unhealthy food sensation I discovered

Leisa and exercise - my gym instructor is so motivating and full of energy, it's contagious, the fact that her classes are so full are a testament to her talent.

Makeup brand - this year it was IT Cosmetics - their redness balm, blurring powder, CC Cream, Vitality Disc, lip liner and lipstick are outstanding

My gym buddies - not only am I blessed with Mr P and the kids joining me at the gym, we have the most amazing group of friends who we now socialise with, sympathise with and laugh with. We also like to make each other feel guilty for missing a class!

Skincare - sorry to harp on but Paula's Choice blew everything out of the water this year, such a game changer for me

My work girlfriends - how many lunches we have shared, how many wines we have consumed, you girls are my rock!

Devices - oh how I love my new Apple watch, iPad, iPhone and iMac - Apple have done well out of me

Travel - packing cubes. Again without a doubt these have been a game changer. Available from Kathmandu or Howard's Storage World. Try and pick them up in the sales - 3 for $30.

My family - never ceasing to bring me absolute joy, I give thanks everyday for Mr P, Miss P and Master P

Laser - for removing facial capillaries instantly and how quickly I recovered

My BMW - she might have recently turned 2 but I enjoy every chance I get to drive her

Summer - just because the warm weather makes me especially happy. I'm over the moon when the pool is warm enough to jump into.

Decluttering - thanks to a little book by Marie Kondo I'm regularly asking myself 'does it spark joy'. I love how this phrase has been mentioned in both Offspring and the remake of the Gilmore Girls.

OneNote app - for keeping me especially organised and for being a place to hold millions of my lists. Yes Mr P, you were right!

Finding a new focus - thanks to reading Mastering your Mean Girl, I feel more in control of my emotions and wellbeing

Netflix - thanks to Master P for introducing me to Netflix and the series - The Crown. Shout out to Elyse for suggesting Minimalism - how thought provoking.

The Blog and Instagram - loving my new connections and linking with like-minded people

Until next time xx