Hello, friends! Hello to the new people. If we haven’t met in real life or via my new book, The Bittersweet Bakery Cafe, you can take a peek at my life online here.
So happy you found me.
My aim on a Sunday morning is to make life a little sweeter, and today I have the best idea for myself…and maybe for you, too.
When I’m tired, overwhelmed or stressed, I always feel better if i make my surroundings as beautiful as I can. Here’s my easy list:
Wipe off the kitchen bench top and put everything away.
Light a scented candle. Cliche, I know, but it makes me feel better.
Cut something green from outside and bring it inside. A branch, some blooms, whatever i can find.
Cleanse and moisturise my face, and use my makeup.
Spritz on perfume.
Do something for the people I love: this is me and might not be YOU, but I bake. Apple pie, but make it pretty! Chocolate chip cookies (my favourite tip: roll and freeze, then bake some warm as dessert anytime).
Solvitur ambulando — for me, anything and everything is always solved by walking.
If you’re feeling that Life is extra Lifey lately, maybe pick one of these ideas and give it a try.
My simple mantra has always been ‘Make it beautiful.’ We can’t change a lot of circumstances, but we have the power to change our environment, our mood and our minds.
I hope you have a beautiful Sunday — sending big hugs to you around the world, and especially to the women who have reached out this week saying life feels heavy.
I see you, I get it, and I know we can all make it through.
Love,
Catherine x
P.S. The Fun Stuff!
Just snapped this photo of Evie who wants me to HURRY UP. She might be the world’s cutest shih tzu but she’s looking at me for a walk right now, so I’m going to make this quick!
For the women who reached out this week (and ALL OF YOU), this song is for you. Please take a sec to listen.
Seriously the cutest wine-coloured shoes ever. Runnnnn! They are selling out everywhere. Popping up all around the office. So comfortable and cute.
From my friend who has been a stylist: these simple black jumpers. Thin but warm, they wear well, so reasonably priced. Love it in black and the beige is also fabulous (just not with my grey hair). Order online and size down. You will thank me.
Sydneysiders: this is such a brilliant idea. I want to gooooo!
Have you read The Bittersweet Bakery Cafe yet? New people, you can find it here: in Australia in all bookshops, at BigW and Amazon. The Bittersweet Bakery Cafe is now in Indigo and also here in Canada. Here in America and here in The UK. THANK YOU - your support means the world!
Finally, a favour — if you’ve read The Bittersweet Bakery Cafe and have time to give it some stars or leave a quick review, it helps women find my book. Thank you for cheering me on. 🩷The direct links are here so this should be super easy for you. I’d love to get to 100 reviews!
America – link to review Bittersweet
Canada – link to review
United Kingdom – link to review
Australia: link to review