Fabulous Female Files - Mum's Closet

My friend Claire from Mum's Closet is running a great series of interviews on her blog from women from all walks of life. 

This week she is interviewing me with questions on my home, family and business.

You can read my answers and learn a bit more about me here

Thank you so much for asking me to take part Claire. 

I'm honoured to be considered a Fabulous Female! xx

You can read more Fabulous Female File interviews here

The Liebster Award

I was tagged  by two of my friends for The Liebster Award, thank you Tessa & Claire! Basically I have to answer 10 questions about myself and then tag 10 other blogs.

I thought I would combine all of my answers in one post :) Questions from Tessa
1.If you were given an extra hour in the day to do what you wanted with what would you do? Absolutely nothing! Revel in the luxury and sit down, flick through some magazines, call a friend etc.
2.Have you changed much in the last 5 years and if so how and why? Definitely. I only surround myself with true friends and people who I like spending time with rather than spread myself thin trying to fit in everyone. I put myself and my family first.
3.What is the best thing you have ever bought? Our house, it was the start of our dream life together, having babies and it is our favourite place to be.
4.What is your favourite animal and why? A monkey, there is something so cute and cheeky about them.  They're my favourites at the zoo.
5.If you could start your career all over again would you change it? No, as I met Simon at work (we worked at The Renaissance Hotel together) he was my supervisor. I'm happy with how things have panned out.
6.Do you have a mantra/affirmation/saying? What is it or what are they? I love getting inspired by various quotes I see and I love popping up ones on my lightbox. My favourite at the moment is "Good vibes only" or "The grass is greener where you water it"
7.Which restaurant would you most like to dine at – anywhere in the world? No particular restaurant but I would love to go back to Paris. Steak and frites anywhere with a glass of champagne would be perfect!
8.Name one luxury item you would love to own? A private jet, flying with the kids would be a breeze ;)
9.Flowers for life or Chocolate? Oooh a toughie but I'll go with flowers. Much healthier for me.
10.What 4 words would your best mate use to describe you? Kind, fun, trustworthy, loyal

Questions from Claire
1. Favourite drink? Water is always my first choice every day (ice cold not from the tap!) but I also love iced coffee, champagne, vodka lime and soda or a diet coke. Depending on the occasion.
2. Happiest moment? Right now. Life is good! I have lots of happy memories and can't wait to make many more.
3. Song you never want to hear again? I can't think of one at the moment, probably one of the kid's songs. Or Finn is always trying to get me to listen to the latest dub step. Some of them are ok but not all too my taste! 
4. Favourite part about blogging? The community, so many lovely generous people. And the inspiration. I always love the creative buzz of blogs. 5. Most prized possession? (not family members or pets or friends!) My photos. I still have my old photo albums has well as thousands on my hard drive. I would be devastated if I lost them. 
6. If you could pick a dream job, what would yours be? Travel writer/blogger. Travelling the world, taking photos, recommending luxury hotels and resorts, dining at the best restaurants. Sounds like a dream! Of course I would have to take my family with me as I'd get homesick.
7. Signature scent? I love sweet scents like vanilla. One of my favourite day time perfumes is MOR Marshmallow. I also choose vanilla and caramel scents for my candles. Although I will pop on a spritz of Chanel No.5 for a date night.
8. Ocean or mountains? Ocean always. The cure for everything is salt water.
9. Dream holiday destination? I really want to go back to Paris as I only had 3 days there 15 years ago. I want to take the time to wander the streets. I also want to plan a family trip in the next year or so to L.A. We want to take the boys to Disneyland. The only thing stopping us is the killer flight!
10. Describe yourself in 3 words. Fulfilled, happy, loved. Hopefully you learnt something new about me :) I'd like to pass this on to   Jody - Lemon Rhodes  Son - Tied with a Bouw Amanda - Homely One Sal - Once Daily Chic Tahnee - Milk Please Mum Lenya - Raising Miss Matilda Yvette - The Stylist Splash Julie - All for Love    Choose any 10 questions from above. Anyone else who would like to play please join in xx

The Style File. This is me.

Evolving  mother   blogger   hugs  inspired green tea  ballet slippers  heart   family  optimist   shy  but getting braver  friend  art  cotton sheets sunshine finn  trampolines  jeans  comfort  a million books to read  squishy pillows  kisses  memories  coconut body-wash neat  pretty things  home  comfy slippers  vodka lime and soda  cheesecake jasper iphone beach holidays  magazine addict  lover  laughter  shopping   bicycles owls  confident homemade pizzas intelligent dancer  home is my sanctuary  peonies coffee table books scented candles notebooks sunday drives coco chanel byron bay bubble baths jane austen paris popcorn walks  hammocks cocktails  banana bread  puppies babies in pyjamas raspberries
snuggles with my boys  iced coffee kate moss  happiness architecture long lunches washing drying in the sun chocolate icecream typography  neutrals photo walls scarves cushions white chesterfields leopard print necklaces  simon entertaining family and friends spring bbqs

swimming in our backyard pool vintage cutlery stamps  

Mor Marshmallow reality tv new york new york faded beach towels cute stationery  lazy days love love love weekends in a hotel chandeliers afternoon siestas strawberry lip balm daydreams

So this is me, this is my style. 

Ever evolving, ever changing but the core values remain. 

What are a few words to sum up your style?

Simone xx

PS - This post was written as part of the Kidspot/Ford Blogging Challenge.