Last day of sumptuous sayings and wise words

Just like the last course in fine dining – these quotes are intended to leave you feeling satisfied and fulfilled.

This is Day 3 of The 3 Day Quote Challenge. Check out Day 1 and Day 2 for all the information on what it’s all about, if you’re new here.

The rules are:

Thank the blogger who nominated you

Post 1 – 3 quotes a day for 3 consecutive days

Nominate 3 bloggers each day

Today’s quotes are all by John Lubbock.

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Set your intention to be happy every day
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So. Don’t. Worry
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Look for the magic in your everyday life

Bloggers I’m nominating and you should totally check out:

Foreign Lauren London

Roberta Pimental

Lynn Thaler 

I hope you have enjoyed a little inspiration to see you through the day. Stay strong and remember you got this!

With love

Nicky xo

More Quotes to Devour…Day 2

Another round up of my favourite phrases for you to feast upon.

Day 2 of The 3 Day Quote Challenge – read Day 1 for all the info on who nominated me and yesterday’s wonderful words.

The rules are:

Thank the blogger who nominated you

Post 1 – 3 quotes a day for 3 consecutive days

Nominate 3 bloggers each day

Today’s quotes were all said by John Ray.

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Be your own kind of beautiful
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We’re all on a journey – be kind to yourself
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Stay positive and keep your integrity above all else

Blogs I think you should check out and I’m nominating today:

The Chaipakode Chronicles

Do Better Always

Love You and Them

Keep your thoughts happy, stay calm and always, always be positive.

Wishing you a day full of beautiful moments, waiting for you to notice them.

Nicky xo

The 3 Day Quote Challenge #2

Anyone who’s been around my blog for a while will know I cannot resist a good quote!

I’ve been nominated recently by 4 lovely bloggers to do the 3 Day Quote Challenge- so I thought I’d put them all together in one post.

Thank you to:

Salmamia

Close to You

My Dear Yellow World

Elize About Beauty

 

The rules are:

Thank the blogger who nominated you

Post 1 – 3 quotes a day for 3 consecutive days

Nominate 3 bloggers each day

 

My quotes today are all by Oscar Wilde.

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Never a truer word been said!
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Put some effort into enjoying your life
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Look for the beauty in each day

Three bloggers I’m nominating are:

The Happy Life 101

The Living Me Blog

A Sprinkle of Joy

I hope these quotes inspire you to have a great day

Nicky xo

 

Monthly musings: June

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So, it’s goodbye June and hello July. We are officially half way through 2016!

It’s been more rain than radiance – but I’ve still managed to have a little fun and created my own sunshine along the way. Here’s a round up of my favourite bits…

New things for Shimmer Within

🌸  I was voted Instagrammer of the week by The High Field

🌸 I started posting a photograph every Wednesday as part of Wordless Wednesday

🌸 I was nominated for 4 awards – and I wrote about how I found my tribe amongst the amazing number of followers I have :):):)


Best of #itsthelittlethings

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Surprising my daughter on her birthday
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Meeting The Glamophones
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Hanging out with hubby
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New hairstyles
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Pretty tissue packages

My favourite posts

🌸  Kindness challenge

🌸 Inspire your inner cheerleader

🌸 Not your average…late night shopping and garden party – because I love something that’s a little extra special


My favourite thoughts

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My family. My happy place
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A year of eating healthily and working out
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Finding a tribe of lovely bloggers
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Cultivating a practice of self love

Blogs I think are worth checking out

Ps I’m Leaving

Emily Rose

It’s a Girl Dream

My Dear Yellow World

The Gymbug 

Frankie Fancies

The Girl With the Pink Phone

Alluring Alaska Beauty

My Gigantic Thought Bubble


Looking forward to next month

🌸 A new monthly challenge

🌸 Setting my intentions for 2016 – six months on

🌸 A summer of fun!

Disclaimer * the world lovely will be used excessively

June has been lovely – I’ve met lovely people, spent time with my lovely family and connected with more of you lovely bloggers than before.

But the month of June is no more.

Thank you for all your lovely comments on my blog and on social media.

And remember, whatever the next month brings…

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What was lovely about your June? I’d love to know in the comments below…

Nicky xo