![[ A D – gifted 🌼 ] Obsessed with these new additions (to my jewellery box, to my bookcase). Little glimmers of gold to spruce up my late summer outfits which, let's face it, are basically a dress, a jumper, a raincoat and an umbrella 😂 #seekaugustmagic #daisyjewellery](http://scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/0c94023185a1273283b75af285c2e4b0/5DE22867/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.135.1080.1080a/s640x640/67237947_658772117933249_884465417466551312_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagram.com "[ A D – gifted 🌼 ] Obsessed with these new additions (to my jewellery box, to my bookcase). Little glimmers of gold to spruce up my late summer outfits which, let's face it, are basically a dress, a jumper, a raincoat and an umbrella 😂 #seekaugustmagic #daisyjewellery")
![[ A D – gifted ] When you pick up the phone to book a haircut and, miraculously, your hair starts to behave 🧐🙄 #doesmyhairhavefeelings #seekaugustmagic](http://scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/6f2bbe36d3aaa3ed5ab4f4e7334543b4/5DF53BCE/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.135.1080.1080a/s640x640/67688441_412478879369544_7819128133922276126_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagram.com "[ A D – gifted ] When you pick up the phone to book a haircut and, miraculously, your hair starts to behave 🧐🙄 #doesmyhairhavefeelings #seekaugustmagic")
![ukiyo · [ u-key-yo ] (Japanese; n.) :: living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life. #seekaugustmagic](http://scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/55a833a41e2dfdc94f5c34dbf695224f/5DF40629/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/c0.100.800.800a/s640x640/66625059_162416754924144_3580601716590202149_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-lhr3-1.cdninstagram.com "ukiyo · [ u-key-yo ] (Japanese; n.) :: living in the moment, detached from the bothers of life. #seekaugustmagic")
Turning 26 feels like a big deal and yet hurriedly not a big deal at all. When I was much younger, I remember imagining myself at 24 with a lovely country home, children, dogs, a cat and a husband. Oh, and a car. At 24! Whilst that is some people’s life, it certainly isn’t mine and despite those childhood dreams? I’m happy with that. But 26 does feel scarily adult-like.
I’m one of those people that absolutely loves their birthday. I suppose you’re in one of two camps when it comes to the B word, eh? I’m firmly a lover. Although I guess I’m not entirely in a rush to leave 25 – it’s been pretty damn awesome. I’ve slowly built up a business, launched my dream shop, gained a beautiful puppy and an even more handsome boyfriend, cemented friendships and travelled a TONNE. 25, you were the best yet.
This year of my life, I hope for many things. I hope to gradually build Honey + Chai, I hope to see even more of the world and globe-trot even further afield. I hope to see my friends much, much more. I hope I can add value to more people’s lives and I hope to truly nail the art of selflessness. I hope I can get a step closer to becoming a homeowner(!!) and, just maybe, I hope to sneak in another international move. I hope.
Thank you for all of the lovely well-wishes on Twitter and Instagram, too! You guys are the absolute best. I can’t believe some of you saw me turn 19 and are still about now!
