Into reading mode again!

I have come across a few books that i am super duper keen on reading! 

Here they are: 

Winter Garden ~ Kristin Hannah 
The Imperfectionists ~ Tom Rachman 
The Girl who chased the moon ~ Sarah Addison Allen
The Story Sisters ~ Alice Hoffman 
Water for Elephants ~ Sara Gruen 
A Year on lady bug farm ~ Donna Ball 
Other people's love letters ~ Bill Shapiro 

Google searched image

Needless to say ~ i am off to Reader's Warehouse this weekend! A perfect little trip there; just before we leave for the farm where lots and lots of reading can be done!!!
P E R F E C T

Nacho's and a frozen Margarita

This evening the family and Rach are off to Pancho's in Obs! I am so excited to be going and realxing with a frozen margarita - i need it right now! 

 

A new day :-)

 " I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with prehaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning ..."

~ Joseph Priestley

Thinking of a new house ?

I think one day .... just one day ... i'd like a house decorated just like this! 

Colourful, yet stylish and elegant!

 

Prezzies and more prezzies .........

Well what can i say - 1 word - SPOILT! 

To start i got the most amazing DKNY Charm Watch, body shop goodies (which i love) and a beautiful recipe stand which i think is lovely! Such a suprise!!! 

I'm very fond of body shop goodies :-)

Beautiful watch which i cannot wait to wear - just have to have some links taken out first!

And the gifts certainly did not end there - i got Pandora bracelets from my parents, DKNY perfume from my brother, amazing Biggie Best cushion from Rach - had been eyeing it out for a long time, the cutest 'chocolate fund' piggy bank from Deena and Gavin at work and sweeties, more smellies and i think i'll stop here as the list can go on and on! 

We celebrated my Birthday at Bombay Bicycle in Kloof Street. A fab place and vibe - i would highly recommend it! I shared a starter and had the tastiest pear and gorgonzola salad, finishing off with a candle lit chocolate brownie! WOW! 

Not the greatest shot - but you can feel the fab atmosphere!!

Happiness :-)

What a fabulous weekend that was and boy oh boy did i get spoilt for my birthday! I thought as you get older you get less gifts? Well - clearly not for me! The dining room table was PILED with gifts! SO SO spoilt! Such amazing friends and of course gorgeous husband! :-) 

Look out for tomorrow's update on what we did and what all my prezzies were!! 

HIP HIP HOORARY!

Today is my birthday! I am a whole 27 years old! I am super excited! Although i am at work - it's ok i'll survive and the long weekend will make up for it :-) YAY! I got spoilt rotten by "chow" - so many beautiful gifts - i truley am one lucky girl!

I'm off to Bombay Bicycle tonight which is in Town - Kloof Street. Take a look at their website. I am so excited as there is such a variety to choose from which actually may be a problem for me! The rissotto sounds delicious!!!
http://www.bombaybicycleclub.co.za 


That's all from me for today! Have a lovely long weekend! We have lots planned from the Air Show to facials, shopping and just enjoying time together! Can't wait! 

Spilt Milk - take a look - FAB!

I think this is just so lovely and stylish

 Check this out .....

http://spiltmilkcreations.yolasite.com/

I've got a spring in my step today!

Tomorrow is my birthday and today is the first day that i have felt some 'excitement'! I think it's from seeing all my prezzies on the dining room table! :-) 

The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up. ~ Paul Valery

Have a fabulous weekend!

Stylish look .....

I'm liking this look! It's so stylish and summery! I shall be on the look-out for something of this style.... cause afterall i do need not it! 

How exciting .... and how good do i feel right now!!!

This morning i received my email from Operation Shoebox and i have my child's name and details that i will be sponsoring! She is a little girl of 3 years old! I am so excited to make the shoebox up and can't wait to get going! 

Sewing went well last night! Finished my zip - first time - no unpicking... how good am i? LOL! Fitted it and it's looking great! Just the hem to go and the second skirt is on it's way too! 

Enjoy the day even though it's pouring with rain!

I admire these images ........

How i wish i could create a home like this ..... dream! 

I am loving the colour combinations in the lounge! 

I googled for the above images.

Lovely sandals ......

W

I am on the lookout for some lovely sandals like these ones! Woolworths has a great range out - I WANT would like a pair ...... 

Woolworths has ones similar to these - in a range of colours 

What a day so far ....

Well today sure started off with a BANG! Things settled down for now! Thankfully!

Operation Shoebox

Take a look at this - i think it's such a lovely idea and i am going for it! Make a child happy! Make a difference - give something back to society! Thanks Deena!

Click on this link for further details: 

http://www.operationshoebox.co.za/Putting%20together%20your%20box%20of%20joy.htm

Go on and make a 'kiddie' happy for Christmas!

What a beautiful day it is ....

S

Should be on the beach sipping cocktails!

Welcome to GosVino Bookends!!

Welcome! So, i thought it would be a fab idea to create a smashing blog for our bookclubs and all other news too! (so keep those eyes peeled) I have wanted to create a blog for some time now and thought this may be a good starting point!

My aim is to have a detailed list of all our books that we have so far - with a brief description or link to information on the books (work in progress) so that we don't have to 'cart' the bag around with ALL the books in ..... cause we are collecting them at a vast speed!

Also; a thought - may be nice to add recipes?

This is all work in progress but i do forsee a lovely colourful blog with lots of news, trends, book reviews, etc to come!

Any recommendations or thoughts - post me a comment!

And for sure there'll be some fashion updates!!!