Coming out of the shadow of harassed motherhood has given me time to think. To think and to want to change. Nothing drastic so no need to worry. No, I just realise I want to be a grown up. A proper grown up. I want to host dinner parties with matching dinner sets and delicate wine glasses. I want table cloths and proper serviettes. I want table centres too! I have never wanted these things before... I want matching breakfast plates and big French style mugs, a sugar bowl and a milk jug. A butter knife, a gravy boat and serving dishes have become must haves. I want delicate china coffee and tea cups. I've started fantasising about vibrantly coloured Wedgewood. I spent all my free time last week scouring the Internet trying to find these magical pieces that will replace our Ikea glasses, easy wipe table cloths and Carrefour discount dinner set (€6 for 19 pieces! We splashed out and bought two!). And then I need a solid sideboard or display cabinet to put it all in... And I'm not even going to start on my bedding wish list not to mentions throws, scatter cushions and home accessories!
It's not just the house that needs upgrading. My make up bag and skin care routine have been overhauled too. I have just spent a small fortune buying miracle potions and lotions to make my skin look smooth, clear and even. I want to start looking after myself and make the best of what I have. Suddenly the make up I've been using since I was 19 isn't good enough. In fact as I'm 20 years olders maybe Mac powder, random blusher and Clinique mascara are no longer cutting it. I've invested in expensive mascara (only after enjoying a sample version) and an eyeliner, I've bought my first ever eye shadow palate (natural shades), a BB cream and a cleanser and cream that will banish spots, bleamishes and out breaks forever. It will probably take me another 20 years to learn to apply all this correctly too.
Now I need to go to sleep. Because however much I spend on my beauty regime nothing is going to work if I don't get some much needed rest. Good night!
1 comment:
I think we all need upgrades from time to time, but I think its more pronounced at the beginning of the year.
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