Happy Friday everyone! You know that feeling when you’ve had so much on your plate and then it comes to a close and you can finally relax and take it all in? That’s me today, or rather this afternoon.
Preparing my home for Design*Sponge was a pretty big job and at the same time I created a course for The General Trading’s General Knowledge workshop, along with a 6000 word workbook for the attendees to take home. While I had a lot on, I enjoyed every minute of it.
To be honest, I was a little nervous about presenting the class last night, public speaking has always been a little uncomfortable, but I knew that it was important for me to grow both personally and professionally. Its good to push ourselves outside of our comfort zones sometimes.
What I loved most about last night was hearing about why the attendees wanted to blog. It was so good to watch their face light up and hear about their passion and drive. These girls were so interesting to listen to and they each have their own personal story to tell to the world, which really is the beauty of blogging.
Finally this afternoon I had a photographer come around to take a profile shot of me, but more of that later…
So breath I will this weekend and with a full heart. Here are a few Instagram moments from the past couple of months.
Above, I love how the boys at Flotsam & Jetsam painted their door pink and below a “beer can” style glass that Guillaume bought at that same shop that actually makes the perfect vase.
A cactus on marble and a sweet postcard that I picked up after dining at Depot in Auckland.
A vignette moment around the house…
… and a little inspiration that I put together in excitement for Denise Vivaldo’s upcoming Introduction to Professional Food Styling here in Auckland early next month. Are you going?
I can’t wait to spend the weekend with these little monkeys especially this Sunday as I continue with my #internetfreesundays.
Happy weekend everyone!
Mel xx
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Your experience of feeling the discomfort and doing it anyway is such an inspiration! Well done…I bet you are a total natural at expressing your passion and extending your love for life to others. Thank you for sharing….big hugs, Jocelyn xx
Thanks Jocelyn for your support xx
oh good on you Mel – Im the same way, public speaking is not my thing at all…I get so nervous and avoid it but you must be so pleased you did it! facing your fears – proud of you!
It’s important to do. Being uncomfortable is a good thing and you feel so good about yourself afterwards. So glad I did it because the teaching element I love so much! M xx
Well done you. I bet your course went down a treat. “6000 word workbook for the attendees to take home”. Wousa! That’s dedication.
A portrait photograph? All sounds very exciting.
Happy new week Mel xx
I know, it is right? But it was a good way for me to get all of the information out and then select what to put into a 90 minute class. Then I thought, why not give them that too. Happy new week to you too lovely. M xx
Hi Mel Thoroughly enjoyed blogging course on Thursday. And thanks for info above on food styling workshop which I’ve registered for. Very focused on bringing my business idea to life. Michelle
Hi Michelle – I’m so glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for attending. That’s great that you’ve registered, I look forward to seeing you again. Your idea is a brilliant one and can’t wait to see how it develops. Mel x
Really inspiring and just lovely. Thanks.x Melanie
Aw thanks Melanie. Happy weekend to you xx
Beautiful photos Mel! Looking forward to seeing your profile picture. I also have to confess that my internet free Sundays are not going too well, I just can’t kick the Instagram habit! Must try harder :) Enjoy yours though xx
Yes but I promise you’ll be a more balanced for it Emma ;-) Go on, do it! Happy weekend lovely xx
Lovely shots, Mel, the one with styled kitchen goodies is my favourite!
I know the feeling you described so well, I had also quite busy week and now when it’s almost weekend (and nearly my bday!) I feel a huge relief.
So happy for you to have positive feelings from your teaching experience, public speaking is neither my favourite thing to do..
Oh yay, you’re birthday! I hope that your boys spoil you like you deserve. Mel xx
Congratulations Mel on a great achievement, teaching is so rewarding and what a brilliant affirmation to get your home in Design Sponge (a favourite!). Take time and appreciate the space, looks like things might get busy again soon xx
Thanks Amy! Have a great weekend with the family. xx
Mel thankyou so much for your blogging course, I learnt a lot and am excited to begin a new blogging journey with your wonderful notes in hand! Have a lovely weekend with your family.
Oh thank you Lisa! It was so great to meet you and I really look forward to following your blogging journey and what a great subject you have! Wishing you a wonderful weekend too. M xx
Enjoy your weekend, it sounds you are having a very busy moment now but with just wonderful things going on. Very happy for all the movement now in your life, Mel. Can’t wait t hear what the profile pic was about:-)
Thanks Gudy! Yes it’s been frantic but good. I guess not so much stuff in normal land but with three kids… Let’s say I’m looking forward to lots of cuddles this weekend. Happy weekend Gudy xx
Lovely Mel. Enjoy a wonderfully relaxing weekend. x
Thank you Leigh-ann! You too xx