My Bucket List

Suddenly I've realized that I'll be the big 3-0 in a couple of days, and haven't done all I've wanted to by now (surely most people are in the same boat). So I've decided to make a list of things to do on my own time..a bucket list..with no deadline! :) 

1. Ride in a hot air balloon 

2. See the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)

3. Dive at the Great Barrier Reef

4. Visit Phuket, Thailand

5. Sleep under the stars

6. Do a crazy photoshoot

7. See the Eiffel Tower at night

8. Go Shark diving

9. Build my dream house

10. Snow ski in the Alps

11. Party at a Mardi Gras

12. Own a Guest House

13. Get my Honours Degree in Interior Design

14. Visit the Amazon Rainforest

Hearts found in nature

"Birds of a feather flock together."

 Algrave, Portugal

Love is in the air :) 

Infinity fingers

Look for love, and you will find it all around you..

Motivations for Everyday

Stargazer Lilies

LILIUM "STARGAZER" (The Stargazer Lily)

While some varieties of lily are more fragrant than other, the stargazer lily is possibly the most aromatic. The colour of the stargazer lily is the main characteristic that defines its meaning. White symbolizes purity, innocence and simplicity. Pink symbolizes romance, wealth and prosperity.

Pink lilies must be planted 15cm apart from one another. They should be cared for properly, as they are not picky flowers, nor hard to be maintained. Full sun and a well drained soil is all they need (and your love)! 

Oreo Pudding

DIVINE OREO PUDDING

Going to try this out for my birthday-weekend! Will post the results soon.. 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package regular Oreo cookies (Not Double Stuff) – about 36 cookies
• 6 Tablespoon butter, melted
• 1- 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoons cold milk
• 1- 12 ounce tub Cool Whip, divided
• 2 – 3.9 ounce packages Chocolate Instant Pudding.
• 3 1/4 cups cold milk
• 1 and 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Begin by crushing 36 Oreo cookies. I used my food processor for this, but you could also place them in a large ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin. When the Oreos have turned into fine crumbs, you are done.
2. Transfer the Oreo crumbs to a large bowl. Stir in 6 tablespoons melted butter and use a fork to incorporate the butter into the cookie crumbs. When the butter is distributed, transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Press the crumbs into the bottom of the pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator while you work on the additional layers.
3. Mix the cream cheese with a mixer until light and fluffy. Add in 2 Tablespoons of milk, and sugar, and mix well. Stir in 1 and 1/4 cups Cool Whip. Spread this mixture over the crust.
4. In a bowl, combine chocolate instant pudding with 3 and 1/4 cups cold milk. Whisk for several minutes until the pudding starts to thicken. Use a spatula to spread the mixture over the previous cream cheese layer. Allow the dessert to rest for about 5 minutes so that the pudding can firm up further.
5. Spread the remaining Cool Whip over the top. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly over the top. Place in the freezer for 1 hour, or the refrigerator for 4 hours before serving.