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25.01.2022 For all you Gradual Tan lovers, or for those a little unsure of how to apply our incredible product, our friend and babe-ing Bombshell straight from LA - The Beauty Destination has made a little "How to Tan" vid featuring our product. Check it out!

23.01.2022 THE GRATITUDE DIARIES As the days pass, I think we are all starting to see and feel little cracks in our personalities. Yesterday, I had a LOT of tears. As @zotheysay calls it "A Corona cry" (I think there'll be many CC's to come from all of us just quietly) and it wasn't something particularly large that tipped me over, it was just the straw that broke the camel's back..... ... SIDE NOTE: Did you know that a camel with two humps is called a "Bactrian"?! (The things you learn when you're scrolling over emojis ) I digress..... actually, this takes me to another story about an emu..... or ME being an emu. My friend @joemucci thinks I get distracted easily by shiny things..... so he always calls me an "emu." Oops, another tangent! I love tangents. I love the word "tangent" (I love lamp.) OK.... focus..... GRATITUDE. We are ALL going to have moments where we have a "Corona cry.." For me, it was an automatic payment that drained my bank account, after I'd made a few online sales which gave me hope that my brand still mattered. I lost a bit of hope. BUT in times where we feel lost and hopeless, it is important to remember what we DO have. For me, gratitude is: My home Food Family Friends (who FaceTime) Knowing that we are ALL in this together. I know some days are harder than others, but once you've had your CC for they day. Get up. Show up. Remember what you're grateful for (even if its just ONE tiny thing). Write it down. I really do think we should be journalling (pen to paper - its cathartic) during these times and look back on this monumental piece of history in years to come.... We will be grateful we did. And we will be grateful for what we had. Wishing you a beautiful weekend Bombshells. How is everyone feeling? Who's doing what to pass the time? See more

23.01.2022 *****BOOKED****** Morning! We are running a spray tan training session on Wednesday between 1-3pm and need some models for a FREE SPRAY TAN... 1:00 1:15 1:30 1:45 2:00 2:15 2:30 2:45 3:00 Must be available. First in!

20.01.2022 SMILE WHEN YOU CAN Today, we had to close the door on our little tanning salon there's simply no way we can execute a good tan from 2 metres away, and lets me real NO-ONE likes a bad tan . (Spoken in more serious tone ) There are so many unknowns at the moment but for those following along at home please know that we are doing our best to meet our clients needs, so during this time:... All clients on packages will have their accounts suspended until further notice and when we re-open, we will honour as best we can. All future bookings have been cancelled and we will notify you when we are up and running again. We know that for most of you tanning is a necessity to survive during these dark times, so remember that our amazing Gradual Tan is available online. We have done a little discount for you all. It keeps you bronzed, keeps our business ticking over and makes our heart sing We will miss seeing you, as much as you miss seeing us, but we will continue to post beautiful images and happy thoughts for you as much as we can. Remember to look after your family and friends, there are many people who will need your support, and you may need theirs. Kindness goes a lot further than you realise, and everyone you meet REALLY is fighting a battle at the moment. So please be kind to everyone you meet. Keep smiling Bombshells. Dark days should only refer to your tanning Until we meet again in the salon. We are here AND LASTLY: PLEASE FOLLOW THE RULES. YOU ARE NOT IMMUNE. THIS IS NOT A DRILL! See more

19.01.2022 MOMENTS IN CONTEMPLATION Anyone else feeling like they are completely suspended in time? Just hanging..... waiting..... I don't know about you, but I have spent the whole week contemplating what comes next...... I would not want to pre-empt anything, however, I would also not want to be responsible...... So I just sit..... and ponder, and contemplate tomorrow, and evaluate making decisions that need to be made.... And perve on Harvey Specter cos I mean, what else can one do right now..... except do the right thing..... Please join me and just do it. The right thing. Because if it isn't for us working together, then how else can find our way back to any sense of normality...ever. Please. This is not forever....... its just a moment in time, that will not last long if we no longer let it. Work together. Not just as one. Let's shut this sh*t down. See more

19.01.2022 I T H I N K I C A N (Make it to the weekend)

19.01.2022 S A F E F O R F A C E We often get asked Can you use the Gradual Tan on your face? Y E S ... (of course) You simply drop a tiny bit into your own face moisturiser. It’s that simple! We’ve formulated the Gradual Tan to be a multi-use product. All the nasties (parabens, colour and fragrance etc) has been removed. so you can use it on your body AND face. How good is that?! You don’t need forty thousand different products. You just need one. (This one ) Check out the IGTV vids for further application hints and tips from Penni (with her messy hair and no makeup ) See more

18.01.2022 A R T VS S C I E N C E Tanning ...is an art And the body, a canvas.... ... The artist paints with long luscious strokes, sensually following the contours and curves of the body, carefully working from top to bottom, left to right. On first glance the canvas seems dull and empty..... but it is the job of the artist to give life. Slowly but surely the hues and tones become richer and the skin begins to sparkle and glow, restoring vibrancy.... The artists work is admired. Then, in an instant the rains come and it all gets washed away, leaving the artists work forgotten and the canvas once again blank. ..... But its when we sleep that the magic really happens. For tan is not only an art, but also a science. It’s a science that transcends the notion of beauty only being skin deep. And while we sleep, this science takes control, turning our skin from a whiter shade of pale, to a rich and dewy golden hue. We awaken... Our skin has been kissed, and licked, and caressed and brought to life....... Partially from the artist Partially from the scientist Working in unison, to create a beautiful illusion of renewed and glowing skin. The perfect tan. Art. Science. And a little bit of magic.... See more

17.01.2022 EXUDE HAPPINESS There are many things we can do to exude happiness. You know the old saying... ".... it's an inside job" ... So here's my "expert tips" on finding your happy this week Get some Vitamin D stepping out in the sunshine and feeling the warmth on your skin, even just for a moment reminds is such an easy feel-good Read a book Over the weekend, I've been getting off my phone and reading more books. Its a good way to distract your mind, and get lost in some history, or fantasy..... also, keeps your hands busy Clear the cobwebs De-clutter a cupboard or room in your house - goodness knows my office needs a tidy up and my house needs a slight re-jig knowing that there's a baby turning up in Spring! Cook a meal Cooking puts me in a totally different headspace and keeps me distracted - no thermomix here (or microwave as even that spat the dummy late last week , so I am basically a 1950's housewife, sans apron). Spaghetti is my go-to. Also major comfort food. AND good to have in the freezer. Even better though? Sharing it with friends and family. Lets bring back the old-fashioned dinner parties with family and friends and re-connect with one another. Smile It takes nothing to smile (and make eye contact) at a stranger, especially an older person in the community - you never know, it could be the only person they connect with that day (sad, but true). Have gratitude Even for the smallest thing. Whenever I have a "bad" day, I get into bed and think "I am loved. I have a warm bed and roof over my head....." Well there you have it. I don't know at all if I'm helping any one of you out there, but just writing this is making me feel a better. Share. Connect. Find your happy. Then exude it. On repeat. (Make spaghetti, then eat. ) See more

15.01.2022 FREE FALLING I bet we all feel a little like this at the moment, don't we?! At the moment, I'm resolved with the free fall. ... It seems to be a daily occurence, and I'm starting to feel more like I'm floating. Nothing about the now scares me absolutely....to the point where today, I made a decision to consciously "free-fall" in a different direction. I hear the mind ticking and no no, I'm not going anywhere..... (I can't with this travel ban ) While you may think I'm speaking in riddles, that's partly because I am. Those close to me, will (hopefully) know what I mean when I say that I've "decided to pull the rip cord" while I have the time. The time for free-falling is now...... then the parachute will magically open and I'll keep floating.... And while I'm floating, it buys me time to make new discoveries and open up new options that will help me forge forward. To stay where I am no longer suits me.... Sometimes I sit back too much and wait and wait and wait, and then I miss opportunities.... and then get FOMO Maybe I've been watching a little too much Suits, so I'm feeling a little more cavalier. (God damn Harvey Specter gets under my skin ) Suddenly, I'm feeling ready to make some riskier moves - not ones that cost me financially, but they are DEFINITELY leaving me feeling like I'm free-falling. Risk vs reward........ free-fall vs floating. To be rewarded after I float..... sounds pretty good to me! Any takers? Are there areas in your life that you can take a leap into and the reward will be worth the risk? PS - I'll tell you the non-cryptic version another day. Promise. See more

14.01.2022 J U D G E M E N T D A Y Hey Bombshells! Here’s a sneaky little insight.... I don’t really like this photo of myself. All I can see is my dropped eye and the crinkles in my pants. But you can’t see any of that can ya?! We all see things about ourselves that others don’t even notice. True story! I’ve been working on a new blog about it Link in bio It’s a little bit wordier than the last, but hope you enjoy it! PT https://www.aussiebombshell.com.au//you-can-t-say-that-here

13.01.2022 A U T U M N H U E S Well can’t you just feel that nip in the air?! I always say that I know the season has changed when the spray tan starts to feel cold on your skin ... Total respect to all my clients who tan all through the winter! And for those who think you can’t tan in winter we say: OF COURSE YOU CAN! You can rock your normal spray tan all year round, OR you can leave it on for a shorter period of time, OR drop to a lighter tan. (My personal fave is the AB 10% - it’s just a winner in my eyes) If you’re unsure, just ask your spray tan tech. The gradual tan is an epic option for those who don’t feel like getting their kit off and waiting for a spray tan to develop. We like to apply it straight after a shower, rug up, put your pj’s on and watch some Netflix - we are watching Ozarks in our house - what is everyone else binging on?! Anyway, don’t be scared of tanning in the cooler months, you’re still allowed your feel good glow And for those of you on the other side of the world...... well, the party’s just getting started See more

12.01.2022 YOWZA WHAT. A. WEEK. So today I experienced something interesting.... No clients. Nadda. None. Zip. Zero. Zilch.... And if I'm honest, next week isn't looking much better. BUUUUUUTTTT whatchagonnadoaboutit!? Turns out in a global crisis, tanning isn't a necessity! I am fully aware of the implications that times like this have on business. Not just mine. All businesses. We are ALL navigating our way through this crazy ass time and for me, I'm really working on trying to disentangle my "self" from "my business" When I say this, I mean that my own identity is so tied to my brand, that sometimes they fail to operate as two separate things. During these times, it is important that we retain (or perhaps just start) to get a sense of "who we are" when we are "not our job". Actually ask yourself: "WHO AM I?" Do you know? Right now, I am still "trading as normal," meaning, I am open if you want to come in.... but beyond that, I have no control, and I fully respect and appreciate where people's heads (and wallets) are at! I do not see the point of getting all salesy either but against this statement, some of you may see an "ad" I'm running. I'm doing this to appease a business coach who feels that "now is the time" to promote online. Everyone is welcome to do as they please this time, but for me, it doesn't sit well with my moral coding. Writing does. It is the most heart-centric thing I can put out to the world (and the thing my dad always said I should be doing with my life)....so I continue to share my thoughts as they pop into my head. Colloquial and off-the-cuff. As we approach the weekend, I hope we all are starting to "awaken" to the fact that life is changing, and this impacts everyone as a collective, not just YOU (as an ego-centric and selfish individual). To quote Haruki Murakami, I think this sums things up: "Once the storm is over. You won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure in fact if the storm is really over. But one thing is for certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person that walked in. That's what the storm's all about...."

12.01.2022 LIFE FULL OF MEANING Last night, I had a candlelight dinner with my mum. I spent a LOT of money purchasing said candle sticks from a shop in my favourite town in NZ. I carried them all around the South Island, then packed them into my suitcase and brought them home.... In the three years since buying them, never once had I used them. Until last night. Over dinner, we put music on, and we drank from our crystal glasses, while chatting about people we used to know. After dinner, I started a giant crossword (yes, I'm a word nerd) but something I haven't attempted in recent years and wow did my brain kick right back into gear! This morning my mum and I each enjoyed a cupcake made by her 92 year old neighbour, and in the afternoon we shared a cookie, freshly baked by my (ex) neighbour that she left on my doorstep, with a little note to "enjoy." All of these gestures, are making me feel like we are reverting back to a bygone era...... and I think its something we were really in need of. I know, I know I can hear you saying " But I've lost my job" or "but I have bills to pay" and yes, these two statements are also relevant to me, BUT I think (hope) we are all starting to shift our focus onto the things in our lives that really need our attention when we've previously been "too busy" to give them value. What HAVE we been doing with our time? And how did our lives become so "busy"? And now that we aren't so "busy" where has the shift in your focus gone to? Aren't you able to now enjoy the things you've always wanted to? In small pockets during the past few weeks, I have also encountered people being argumentative, and throwing around threats.... but to be honest, I expected this, and it's merely a reflection of how they are dealing with this change. For some, this isn't easy - I get it. And not acting human when humanity is required, is absolutely your prerogative. All gestures (good and bad) during this time will be remembered, long after the dust settles. For the most of us though, our acts of kindness, and humanity (both given and received) are prevailing. These tiny gestures between one another as we navigate from darkness into the light, all add up to something quite profound. While I don't have much to give at this time (apart from my "word nerd" ramblings), I am still focussed on contributing where I can. As the salon isn't running, my gesture in kindness is to donate the gloves we use during service to a local hospital. There is no point in holding onto these things when they are currently of greater use to another. Gestures in kindness, far outweigh monetary things right now. Kindness is priceless and it's catching. Infectious, almost I'd say. (I didn't have Corona cry today.) Happy Sunday. www.aussiebombshell.com.au

12.01.2022 I want to preface this post, by saying that I wrote this some weeks ago, and keep pushing it back, but perhaps "the time is now". So here goes.... ... You can be anything you want to be..... SOMETIMES.....I sit and dream and wonder if I chose the right career path.... I mean, tanning its so simple, right?! Wellllll, turns out I'm not just a spray tanner. I actually have a business degree, and I spent the first 10 years of my post-uni days as a "corporate" until, I got SO sick of it, that I literally had my @oprah moment (ah-hah!) packed up my things, and thought... yep, I'm starting Aussie Bombshell! Aussie Bombshell's core business began as wholesale and distribution - selling spray tan to beauty salons and day spas across the country (and the world)... BUT THEN..... A combination of lack of passion, and some personal circumstances led to a natural pivot into a different part of the business - the spray tan salon. I built up a pretty strong with very loyal spray tan clientele (you guys ) with virtually no advertising. This tiny spray tan salon overtook the entire wholesale side of the business, which continued to drop away to almost nothing. FACT. This year, I was planning to spend more time off the salon floor, and back into my "business" roots and focus on setting up my online business and re-build the wholesaling of spray tan solution.... And now, these are the ONLY parts in the business still standing. This TRULY must be a case of "be careful what you wish for" cos HERE. I. AM. I guess my point is, that at times in our lives, whether we feel like we are "on the path" or "off the path" ...we just have to find the courage keep going. This moment has thrown us ALL off our current paths.... but has it REALLY? I mean, how many of us get up every day, just got go through the motions to get a pay cheque, but aren't actually truly happy? This moment, allows many of us to evaluate our happiness, and options for the future. What I'm saying is: Be open. Don't be so rigid. And don't be scared. Consider: Wherever you end up may be better than where you were before. Things are gonna be A.O.K. See more

11.01.2022 THE PATH AHEAD Who knew there is light at the end of the tunnel?! Finally a glimmer of hope, a date to work towards where we can see your faces, and tan your bums again - that's enough a smile on anyone's face! ... Today, Lacey and I spent a good few hours playing ping-pong with our ideas about all aspects of the business, and the brand.... and finally we think we've come up with a bloody good solution for both the short term and long term plans. We are happy. While we finalise things at our end, please know, that the path forward may look a little different to what you expected. It won't be exactly the same as before, because it can't be. We have to make these changes for the sole purpose of keeping the business alive. It's new and different (and a little scary) for us too. But if we all do this together maybe it won't be so scary after all... We hope that you will embrace the changes, adapt with us, and support our decisions, so that the Aussie Bombshell brand can continue to thrive, long into the future. That is our wish. The path ahead. It's new. It's different. And it's exciting! (Spoken in a Kath and Kim accent ). Penni x See more

09.01.2022 Super exciting day here at AB! We woke up to find out that Leigh Campbell from Mamamia's "You Beauty" podcast has recommended our Gradual Tan! Such an exciting day - Leigh is probably the top beauty editor in Australia and receives hundreds of products every week and to have ours picked and tried is such an accolade! We are stoked <3 Follow the links and have a listen!

08.01.2022 And. Here. We. Are......... (and I can't even tell you where we've been!) BUT summer just came and went in a flash . I mean, how is it even Autumn (in Australia) already!? You know the good thing though, somewhere in the world, the sun is always shining. ... Happy Sunday Bombshells! We can't wait to show you what we've been working on! See more

08.01.2022 Masks and spray tans. We must use our common sense (it’s a vibe)... Back open from tomorrow 10am - 1pm. Spots available. Book online through MindBody or text us. Seeya at the salon babes!

07.01.2022 K E E P I T C L E A N Clean simple lines on the outside..... But on the inside, our Gradual Tan is ALL about focusing on the cleanest ingredients possible, while still giving you a beautiful glow ... Paraben Free Fragrance Free Colour- Agent Free DHA Certified Organic Vegan Friendly All Australian Made & Owned See more

07.01.2022 UNDERSTATED & LUXURIOUS That’s how we would describe the Aussie Bombshell Gradual Tan. From the moment you notice the tube, you’ll notice the clean lines and the copper foiling, understated and luxe.... When you open the tube you’ll be surprised that it looks like moisturiser, and feels incredible on the skin. The almond oil will nourish and hydrate your skin. But the thing that will surprise the most, is the L U X U R I O U S G L O W that you get from the Aussie Bombshell Gradual Tan. Without you even realising, your skin has become lusciously tanned - something you wouldn’t normally expect from a gradual tan That’s the thing with something understated and luxurious..... it ALWAYS over delivers @aesthetecollective

06.01.2022 STATE OF JOY I'm not going to lie, I have spent most of today doing nothing but contemplate the world in its ever-changing state. "What happens if this.......?"... and "What happens if that.......?" (NOTE: None of the questions I'm asking have anything to do with the scarcity toilet paper) But then I snap back and think "Remain in your state of joy." Today, I made a choice that while the images I post are related to my brand and the beautiful campaign we shot at the end of the year, the captions are going to be a little more directed towards the humanity within all of us. I hope to instill more joy in your feed, and I hope its contagious enough to make you smile once more. While we are constrained and confined in some ways, let us continue forward together in others........ See more

05.01.2022 LIVE IN WHIMSY Well, isn't it a crazy world we are living in right now?! Everyone seems to have lost their head a little. I hesitated on even "going there" on this topic, but after today, this week, this month, this year, I feel that some people truly believe that "doomsday" is upon us.... If you want my opinion (and if you don't, press unfollow), we need this moment in time. I'm not saying that we want people to get sick, and die on purpose BUT we have also created a very fast and furious world by our own doing - we want everything NOW NOW NOW and on the cheap! At the start of the year we were all about "humanity" and "saving the planet" with the bushfires, and now everyone is being selfish, clearing the supermarket shelves and returned to single use plastics to stop getting germs...but in the process you have lost your moral compass (or maybe you never had one to begin with!) We need this moment in time to go back to basics. To suffer and struggle a little - not just have everything at our fingertips. Again, I am not referring to the health crisis as such - this is just the event that has brought this ugly beast to its surface. I'm talking about selfishness and lack of resilience that is shown when fear arises. Everyone should take a step back, breathe and remember the good - we live in a BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING, INCREDIBLE COUNTRY and we have everything we need right in front of us. Beautiful produce, clean water - things that a LOT of other people in other countries don't have, so don't whinge because you hate the government. Applaud them for putting these measures in place to protect what we have. (Note that we are doing exactly as Jacinda is so we must be doing ok!) And I have to say it - for those of you acting like a bunch of dickheads. Stop it. That is not what being Australian (or a human being) is about! Fear perpetuates fear and it compounds if we all collectively believe this. So lets start being more calm and show confidence. Don't lose your head (or your manners). Find your heart. Show kindness and compassion. Read a book, live in whimsy a little more. Expect that great things will come from this (and wash your hands).

05.01.2022 INTO THE QUIET The past few days I haven't posted because I think its important to sometimes stay quiet and reflect on where we have been, and where we are going. I am the first to admit this isn't easy for any of us (me), on so many levels.... As we navigate our way through the intertwined financial and emotional paths that we are travelling, some days are good, and some days are a little harder. The days are certainly getting longer and a little harder to fill. As my health is still in tact I sometimes find what is going on hard to grasp. The best way I can explain it, is that I'm sitting in my house, with all my possessions, staring at the tv, and everything in the outside is closing in, or fading away. It's surreal. Who would ever have thought that buying flour and sugar from the supermarket would become a sought-after luxury!? Never in my lifetime. The word swimming around my head at the moment is "acceptance." Acceptance that things are changing. Acceptance that this is challenging for ALL of us. Acceptance that we need to "lean in" and ask for help from those around us (something I'm terrible at, but currently have no choice in). Acceptance, that we are moving into a much quieter place. And its somewhere we all need to be. See more

04.01.2022 Well well well, wasn’t today a clusterf*ck and a half in the world of socials?! Sit down, take a load off Did we all survive? ... Was anyone injured?! I woke up with the intention of being super organised, I prepped my product image and content and went to upload it and....... Anyhoo, we made it through the day unscathed and I can’t remember what I wanted to tell you about tan (apart from that it’s amazing if I’m wearing the Gradual Tan in this pic), SO I thought I’d tell you some funny and interesting facts you might not know about me: 1) I’m not a beauty therapist. Everything I learnt about tanning has come from the 20,000 spray tans I’ve done in my career.... so if anyone knows tanning, I’m your go-to girl 2) I don’t wear skirts. I’ve tried and tried, and even bought them and then returned them. I feel hideous in them. Give me dresses and pants (AND JUMPSUITS) any day of the week. I say to skirts (on me) 3) I HATE (Repeat) HATE bananas . The look and smell, legitimately makes me want to puke. One whiff of a and I’m feeling . Don’t even try and think it’s funny. This is not a drill Please remove yourself and your from my presence and world peace will be restored. Namaste 4) I LOVE yoga. It makes me a better person, and I’m the last person who every thought I’d say that, but if I could practice every day, I would 5) I love L O V E and truly believe that there is someone on this earth for everyone...... and it’s sometimes not the person you expect. 6) Sometimes my laugh is SO loud that it’s been known the silence a restaurant. 7) I have a mouth like a sailor..... and my mum doesn’t like it SO, on a day where we all thought the world (of social media) may have ended, let’s just sit back, relax, regroup......and get back to business tomorrow See more

04.01.2022 P O O L S I D E & P E R F E C T Whether you’re heading away on holidays or hanging at home, Aussie Bombshell Gradual Tan is the perfect way to get your glow on. Fragrance Free... Colour Additive Free Paraben Free Certified Organic DHA (active ingredient) Made in Australia Vegan Friendly Apply and glow.... it’s that simple! TIP: Our sales pro Vanessa recommends working it in circular motions for perfect application! See more

04.01.2022 IT'S NOT FOREVER To all my friends, stockists and peers in the beauty industry, here's my wish for you..... May there be many overgrown bushes, wonky eyebrows and hairy legs that need to be waxed.... May there be faces full of acne and blackheads. May there be broken nails, with chipped polish to boot. And of course... May there be pale skin that wishes to be tanned. May the things we wish to be gone, once again return. Because when we return, there will be many people who need us to make things magically disappear once again again. It's not forever. Its just a moment in time... See more

03.01.2022 R I S E & S H I N E Happy Monday Bombshells! Hope it’s a good one!

03.01.2022 I N T H E S T I L L Hey Bombshells Looks like the breeze has been blowing softly through my hair today doesn’t it? Well, yep, I guess it has. ... Today, I ticked off a goal I’ve been wanting to for a while and wrote my first blog. This year, I promised I’d try and get better at the digital side of the business, so I feel like I’m getting there. Is it my best work? Probably not, but the first blog is a taster and gives you a bit of insight as to what you can expect moving forward. : ’ Over the course of running a business, I’ve come to learn that sometimes life gets in the way and there are lessons we need to learn. Hard ones, that eventually make us grow. Hopefully using my voice on this platform, might just be a way to help some of you who aren’t shining as brightly as you can be in this currently moment. Being an Aussie Bombshell - it’s more than just a tan. Would love your feedback

02.01.2022 I have no words tonight. A rarity. I cried when the PM gave his address because I had this thought: "When will I share happy moments with my friends again?" I can handle not having my business and not having an income, but I now really miss my friends. All of you.... I know that this moment will pass and when we all reconnect it will be the moment of wondrous joy. A moment when we laugh, and dance, and share a meal. This moment in our lives is definitely proving to me, that the material things we thought needed, are less and less what we actually crave. We need the basics. Friends, family, food and love..... and a G&T (cos I'm assuming by the time this blows over, I'll back in action ready to place my order, and I can tell you who's table i'll be at!) Earlier today, I giggled with my friend/ex-neighbour at our joint horoscope (Co-Star, I love you) - it said we should always be together, and that we should also design tattoos for each other! It made me think of how much I miss my ex-neighbour, and even though we speak every day, and she is only a few suburbs away, it still doesn't seem close enough. When I found out I was pregnant, I realised that I was going to miss her wedding in Europe..... but now she misses her wedding (for the time being) but she will be here when I have my baby..... and it just turns out that when this all blows over, I might just make her wedding! I don't exactly know why I'm rambling this story tonight, but I think the point is: that FOMO has a lot to do with WHO you're missing, not what you're missing....and the more we are restricted, the more we realise that that implicates the people you like to interact with, more than the places you actually go. I think I just want everyone to continue to search for the silver linings amongst these greying clouds. So this is for you, ALL of my friends. While we are apart, I know that we are REALLY still together. Today my heart is grateful for all of you, as you are my silver linings. And no mum, I'm not getting a tattoo designed by @miss_anna_z ......the parlours as closed until further notice! See more

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01.01.2022 SEE THE BEAUTY There is beauty wherever we go, whatever we do. Despite the current state of affairs, there are still moments of glorious wonderment all around.... Give more than you take. Listen more than you speak. There is beauty wherever we go......just open your hearts and your eyes........ SIDE NOTE: You may think what I'm writing at the moment is a little irrelevant to the brand, but my hope is that within these moments we are reminded that there is some good in the world, and that kindness and community will prevail. See more