The Wish List

I've recently read "The Wish List" by Jane Costello and this book inspired me to write this post.

Basically, the story is about a girl that would like to accomplish a list of things before she turn 30. I'm 29 now and it sounds silly, but I'm a little bit scared. I don't want to stop living in my twenties.
The past five years have been very difficult for me and confusing. I have to admit that I have also made a lot of mistakes, but I'm more than happy to have experienced all that, because all these events made me become the person that I am now. I have learnt that happiness and positivism is a choice and everyday I'm grateful for everything that I have in life. When I remember this, I forget all my past failures, the daily stress or the future problems.

This is a list with some of the things that I've stop doing, that I dream to do or that I would like to give a try.

1. Travel to a beautiful beach

I don't know if it's because I haven't had summer holidays for the past 3 years or due to my lack of sunbathing, after 7 years living in Paris, but I'm completely obsessed with summer and beautiful beaches. I would like to splurge some money on a trip to a heavenly wild place with my boyfriend.

2. Take guitar lessons

I don't know why I want to learn how to play the guitar. The truth is that I know nothing about musical theory or instruments, but I really want to give it a try. I would like to learn some musical chords and who knows, maybe one day I will play and sing at the same time a full song. 

3. Start a Youtube Channel

This scares me a lot, because I'm very shy and talking in front of a camera and upload a video will be very hard for me, but I really want to do it and be creative finding always new things to talk about. I have to save a little bit to have a good camera and lighting because it's something that I have wanted to do for a long time, but I always find an excuse to postpone it.

4. To Volunteer

I also want to do more things for other people. I know it isn't easy, but it will mean a lot for me, even if it only affects one person, if I can help in some way I would be really happy. I'm truly blessed and I feel the need to give to others my time or whatever might be helpful for others. I think it can be a beautiful experience in life.

5. Adopt an animal

I love animals, they are one of my favourite things in my life. I have a dog and he gives me so much joy, it's incredible. I love to take care of him, but there are so many pets that aren't so lucky and they don't have loving owners to live with. That's why I would like to adopt a rescue dog or a cat.

6. Take more pictures

For years I've been very lazy and shy to take as much pictures as I wanted. It's a pity, because there are some periods of my life with no pictures to remember all the great moments that I have lived. I want to take more pictures from now on and capture all the spontaneous and magical moments.

7. Horseback riding

As I said, I love animals and when I was a teenager, horseback riding was everything to me. I used to spend all my weekends doing this or taking care of the horses. It's a sport that requires a lot of time to invest in. Now, as an adult with a more tight schedule I have to find a way to enjoy again this beautiful hobby.

8. Enjoy life

I want to do an effort to appreciate more life. I want to be less self-critical and be happy with everything that this wonderful life offers. I want to be everyday the best version of myself.

Au nom de la Rose

The rose is the queen of flowers, a symbol of femininity, love and of course, beauty. It has been for centuries a source of inspiration in literature, painting and contemporary photography and cinema.

I do love roses, their petals are so soft, tender and exquisitely scented. Their perfume make me feel good and its extracted oil help my skin to look more replenished, plumped and fresh. It is one of the most ancient ingredients used in beauty treatments.

Rose Aromatic Care by Darphin

Oils are my favourite way to moisturize my face. When I talk to people about that, they tell me that I´m crazy and that it´s weird to put this kind of texture on your face. I´ve been using oils for years and my skin absorbs them pretty well. I only apply them at night before going to bed. I wake up the morning after with a deeply hydrated skin. Oils don´t break me out at all, I have always experienced the opposite effect. Sometimes, when I try a new moisturizer and my skin doesn´t like the formula, because I start to notice spots on my face I quickly switch to my beloved all natural oils to rebalance this skin reaction. Darphin´s rose aromatic care has a delicate floral perfume that affects on my mood. I also find it very relaxing the way that I start this little ritual. I put on the palm of my hands 5 drops and then I smell the oil and I massage it on my face. I recommend you to try oils for your face, make sure to find the best for your skin type. Mine it´s normal to dry and the oils I prefer are rosehip oil, jasmine oil, jojoba oil, neroli oil and sweet almond oil. I also like for my hair, coconut oil and argan oil, but we will talk about that in another post...

Baume de Rose by Terry

This multi-protecting and nutri-renegerating lip balm is one of my best lip care products. With its creamy rosy texture, it´s for me pure indulgence for my dry lips. The formula is just perfection, waxy feel but not sticky with a rose scent. Its regenerating complex contains rose wax, botanical oils, shea butter and it´s also enriched with vitamin E. It´s truly a must-have created by the beauty guru Terry de Gunzburg, the same incredible woman who invented the best-seller Touche Éclat by Yves Saint Laurent. What I really like about this product is that it also has an SPF of 15. My lips are instantly soft, nourished and restored when I use it and it last hours. It´s a cult-classic that make your lips look beautiful. It also repairs the previous damages that this area suffered, but it also protects your lips for the future external aggressions with its cell-renewal ingredients and UV filters.

Eau de Rose Hand Lotion by Diptyque

This pretty tube is always in my bag, so handy with its small size. The texture of this lotion is very light and it´s absorbed by the skin very quickly. Made with macadamia oil and aloe vera it leaves a dreamy perfume on my hands like the smell of a flower shop, very fresh and green.

Rose Water by Officina Profumo Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella

Santa Maria Novella is one of the oldest still operating pharmacies in the world. Founded in 1612 by the Dominican monks, it has been for centuries a reference in the art of making potions, balms and herbal remedies.

Acqua di Rose is one of their most ancient products. This rose water is made from the distillation of Rose Centifolia petals. I love to use this fresh water as a toner for my complexion and to finish my cleansing routine to remove any left of makeup. My skin looks better and relaxed when I apply it, and the perfume is very soothing, like freshly cut roses. I like to put this cute glass bottle in the fridge and use it to refresh my face during summer. You can also use it as a mild perfume.