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Monday, 14 October 2013

What Autumn Means to Me





Autumn is the time of year that means home to me the most. Having lived in America most of my life I have always seen the significance in this season. It means cool crisp air and warm aromatic drinks. It means wood burning fire places and beautiful vivid colours. It means the excitement of change and family filled holidays around the corner. It means home for me. Being away from the States during this time of year I find especially hard. I love Scotland but I do feel like Autumn does not mean the same thing here as it does in America. Christmas stuff has already taken the place of all Autumnal decorations and the delicious candles that populate all American stores are sadly passed over for the more Christmasy scents here. I am completely speaking on my experience in Dundee since it is all I have known here, so sorry if I am misjudging a bit. Regardless I am in desperate need of the American excitement and enthusiasm felt when Summer changes into Autumn.
I have found a few comfort items that have helped me to not feel too homesick during my favourite season.


1. Lush Pumpkin Bubble Bar
2. Pumpkins in general (for decorations or eating)
3. Fall scented candles (although I have struggled to find them)
4. Red Wine


Sunday, 13 October 2013

What is Our {My} Purpose?

I know I am not due for another post until tomorrow, but I heard something today that touched my heart that I truly needed to hear. I know this blog is about beauty.

But what exactly do I mean by beauty?

There is beauty in all things and I don't want to just explore the superficial side of that. I want to delve deeper and experience the Holy side of that.

I believe beauty, creativity, and love all stem from our Creator.

Something I have really struggled with since moving to Scotland and not getting a job is what is my purpose? I placed so much value in who I am as what I do. God has rocked me to the core with that perspective and stripped it away from me. I used to go to an amazing church when I lived in Lakeland Florida called ACCESS. Even though I no longer live there I am able to listen to their sermons online and I came across this message today. It was exactly what I needed to hear and I hope that if you are asking this question, what is my purpose, that you will give this a listen.

Wednesday, 9 October 2013

September Favourites


Things mentioned in this video:
1. Soap and Glory Righteous Body Butter
2. The Body Shop Chocomania Exfoliant
3. The Body Shop Coconut Body Butter
4. The Body Shop Foundation Lip Butter
5. Mac Lustre Lipstick in shade Plumful
6. Dior Blush in shade Strawberry Sorbet
7. Smores Poptarts
8. The Body Shop Aloe Skincare Range
9. American Candle Company in Scent Dutch Apple Pie