Birthday, Business And Good Food

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It was my birthday the other week, and while I was working during the day, I came home to our camping apartment, being decorated with flowers and pot plants, candles and a delicious dave-made dinner. Exactly what I needed. I namd my new plant "Roger" and promised to look after him well.
Afterwards he took me out to Bondi Beach, where we had tickets for the Flickerfest, a little short film festival by the beach.
And we walked all the way home afterwards. A very nice night out, thanks Dave!
While my birthday week was filled with work and the preparations for the exciting One Fine Day fair,
we decided spontaneously on Friday night to go out for a nice post birthday dinner at The Apollo.
The best dinner I have had in Sydney! Absolutely amazing place, that I recommend anyone checking out. That night really charged me up for this crazy week ahead.
I squeezed in another little break, meeting the lovely Gaby from This Little Port for a green smoothie and a raw mango cake (which I need to find the recipe out for asap!) and went swimming behind the house almost every single day.
Due to the high volume of work and the One Fine Day fair coming up, I won't be able to post next week, but promise to fill you asap afterwards.
Or maybe I even see some of you there?
Our furniture is going to arrive in the midst of everything too, so we will spent some night, putting everything together and unpacking too.

I did expect the start of our life here to me much more relaxed, slow and to have plenty of free time on my hands for exploring the new country, taking photographs and blogging.
But life doesn't always like to be planned, it likes surprises.
It's great to see my freelance taking off so well already and the time is flying by.
It's safe to say we are settling in well. Thanks to  new friends, old friends, family and good coffee places we are on a roll. Hope 2013 is treating you all well! Speak soon. x

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I love what I do and do what I love. I am a professional makeup artist, holistic beauty writer and natural beauty expert.

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20 comments

  1. Gaby29 January 2013 at 10:38

    so glad you got your stuff, hooray! x

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  2. Ronnie29 January 2013 at 10:54

    Happy birthday Liv!!! It sounds absolutely wonderful.
    So lovely to hear how well you're settling into Sydney and also how well your work is going! Very inspiring.
    Big hugs for your special day.
    Ronnie xo

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    1. Unknown13 February 2013 at 07:36

      Thank you! I still feel that we aren't back into a routine yet, everything constantly feels new. Exciting, but I can't wait to feel a little more settled.

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  3. The Egg29 January 2013 at 15:49

    happiest birthday!
    your photos make me happy!!

    xo the egg out west.

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  4. ale norris29 January 2013 at 17:40

    that sounds like a pretty wonderful & cute birthday. nice job, dave! i absolutely love seeing your sydney photos and am glad you guys seem to be loving it there. happy belated birthday!

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  5. Briseidy29 January 2013 at 18:07

    wow! looks like an excellent b-day! great photos!

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  6. alice {sweet dreamer}29 January 2013 at 22:23

    Mmmm... I must try The Apollo! So glad you are settling in well in Sydney. x

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  7. annton30 January 2013 at 08:49

    in case you didn't get my wishes already... happy belated birthday, gorgeous!

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  8. Contemplating Beauty1 February 2013 at 07:31

    oh i know we never know what life has around the corner for us, (my nells isn't doing well again)

    I am so so glad you had a great happy birthday hon! You looked lovely and beautiful, I loved your flowers!
    I think the freedom that comes with freelance work is a blessing too :)

    xo

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  9. little henry lee5 February 2013 at 10:47

    that cake looks so good! and happy (very late) birthday, i'm glad to hear you had such a lovely day. :) i've been super busy as well lately, but it's better than having nothing to do, that's great that your career has taken off so well in sydney.

    little henry lee

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    1. Unknown13 February 2013 at 07:32

      Thank you! I would love to meet up with you one day, exploring the markets you recommended and some great vintage stores.

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  10. misslikey6 February 2013 at 11:23

    Oh Liv, i am glad to hear you are enjoying Australia. I think it's such a brave thing you guys move there. I wish my boyfriend is more adventorous. I would immediately go to the end of the world.
    You look beautiful
    Happy belated birthday
    Xx

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    1. Unknown13 February 2013 at 07:34

      I would highly recommend moving!!! Not every day is easy though. Change is exciting but scary from time to time too. Sydney is treating us well and we are starting to settle.x

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  11. Unknown6 February 2013 at 14:40

    I'm glad you had a wonderful birthday. How is it possible that you're so gorgeous all-the-time!!! Seriously. Glad you're all settled in and happy.

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    1. Unknown13 February 2013 at 07:31

      Thank you Lady! We are still in the process of settling I think, but we are getting there, one day at a time.

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  12. Anonymous7 February 2013 at 22:01

    This all looks so nice.
    And you're so pretty!!
    Glad to see you had a wonderful birthday. :)

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  13. Elizabeth8 February 2013 at 04:33

    what a fun weekend! i just cannot get over the fact that it is warm where you are this time of year! i have to keep brushing the snow off my car every morning!

    i am a new follower on bloglovin' and i am so glad to be here

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    1. Unknown13 February 2013 at 07:30

      Thank you for the lovely comment and your follow! I am still getting used to having the seasons the other way around. I love that my birthday is in Summer now though!

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  14. Laura17 February 2013 at 10:41

    Happy Birthday to you Liv! I'm an Aquarian too (January 29).

    That mango cake looks divine! Sounds like you had a busy but lovely birthday week.
    x Laura

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