Message from a Cape Town chick in London...

Happy Freedom Day South Africa!

What an inspirational day, not just to South Africans but to the world. The celebration of positive change and democratic freedom, all thanks to an amazing human being, Nelson Mandela, a true modern day hero, my role model. So while you're out enjoying your freedom within South Africa, lets not forget the people who made this all possible. Its impossible not to be inspired...
Peace, Love Happiness to all x

My Bucket List...

1. Have a family of my own and create a crazy, beautiful, happy home

2. Visit New York City

3. Take lots of photographs of memorable moments of my life

4. Going skiing or attempt snow boarding

5. Own a Louis Vuitton bag or vintage Chanel

6. Get a seahorse tattoo, or less painfully own a live seahorse as a pet :-)

7. Try my hand at sewing and creating my own cute dresses I love so much!

Janice's favourite recipes...

French style honey & mustard chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp crème fraîche
• 2 tbsp grainy mustard
• 2 garlic cloves , crushed
• 150ml chicken stock
• 8 skin-on chicken drumsticks
• and thighs
• 500g baby potatoes
• 200g green beans
• 2 tbsp clear honey
• ½ small bunch tarragon, roughly chopped

Method:

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.

Mix together the crème fraîche, mustard, garlic and stock with some seasoning. 

Arrange the chicken, skin-side up, in a roasting tray just large enough for the chicken and vegetables.

Tuck the potatoes and beans in between the chicken pieces. 

Pour over the stock mixture then season the chicken and drizzle with honey. 

Cook for 40-45 mins until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes tender. 

Scatter over the tarragon before serving

Trend Alert: Adorable dresses from BooHoo...

Anyone who knows me, know how much I love wearing dresses and I'm loving these lovely girly dresses I came across on www.boohoo.com, perfect for the office or enjoying summer days out. And best of all they all £20 or under, go get them now!

Quote of the day...

There is never a better measure of what a person is, than what he does when he's absolutely free to choose - William M Bulger

Some pretty French inspired décor...

 There's something so elegant and classy about French décor that makes a statement, and you can pull it off in any room of your house. I have always been drawn to the opulent look and feel, and love the classy, glamorous, modern look of these rooms... one day Janice, one day :-) 

Quote of the day...

'Find someone who will change your life, not just your relationship status…' Anonymous

Things I'm loving right now...

1. Absolutely drawn to the characters, lifestyle and fashion in the reality tv series, Made in Chelsea.

2. Loving Dove Hair products right now and my hair is loving me for it too.

3. I can never get enough of vintage jewellery, always a winner!

4. My hot water bottle never leaves my side since I've been back in London.

5. Wearing bright nail varnish cheers me up during the last dull dreary days of winter, Coral by Max Factor is my favourite.

I'm obsessed with...

Pretty tea cups and sauces! I plan on owning my own quirky set one day, you cant help but feel like a fabulous, elegant lady sipping your tea in one of these. And best of all they will never go out of style...

Quote of the day...

"I believe in the sun even if it isn't shining. 

I believe in love even when I am alone. 

I believe in God even when he is silent."

Places I've been...

1. Windy day at Cape Point in Cape Town
2. At the statue of David Livingstone in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
3. Attended the Fifa World Cup 2010 in Cape Town
4. Styling it out at London Fashion week

Janice's favourite recipes...

Ingredients

• 350g pasta shells

• 200g pack trimmed fine beans, cut into short lengths

• 200g can tuna in oil

• Grated zest of a lemon

• 1 heaped tbsp small capers

• Generous pinch of chilli flakes

• Olive oil for drizzling

• Method

Meanwhile, tip the tuna and its oil into a bowl and flake the fish, keeping the pieces quite large. 
Stir in the lemon zest, capers, chilli and plenty of salt and pepper.
Drain the pasta and beans, return them to the pan and toss with the tuna mixture. 
Add a little olive oil if you need to moisten everything. 
Serve the tuna and lemon pasta on its own or with a tomato and onion salad.
Add the beans and cook for a further 3 minutes until both the pasta and beans are just tender.
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 8 minutes. 

I'm obsessed with...

Perfectly made French Macroons! 

These plush cookies always bring a smile to my face, my absolute favourite treat, yum yum :-)

Quote of the day...

"Sometimes getting the rug pulled out from under you reveals a golden floor you never knew was there" 

Ramblings of the day...

The past 5 months...

Wow! Not sure where to start, so much has happened, its fitting to say the theme of my life is CHANGE.

Both good and bad change has occurred in the past 5 months...the biggest was getting divorced. 

I moved to Cape Town for a few months, during this time, I done alot of soul searching, partying, crying, laughing, catching up with good friends and just appreciating what I have in my life.

I also became an aunt to my niece, beautiful little Ella, I turned 30 and have now moved back to London. 

And this is where the next chapter in my life story will begin....so, I look forward to posting more regularly from London, till then..

'what doesn't kill you makes you stronger!'

Peace and Love xx