After a hell of a crazy couple of COVID-focused years, I am so pleased to report that 2022 was finally the year where we got back to some semblance of normality.
That’s not to say that there wasn’t stress to deal with. The year began with a health scare and continued to rocket from there. I changed jobs and survived a round of lay-offs at my company. We also had some extended house guests for the latter bit of the year which was at times great and at times highly stressful!
But overall I was so lucky to have another incredible year of life, and honestly I feel like this year has been a blessing where we got to finally feel like life was back on track. Some huge highlights that are top of mind:
- Installed a crazy bar in our home! This was a true luxury to be able to do, and it was an awesome experience to make happen!
- Holidaying in the Maldives – a life long dream come true, so thankful we got to experience this this year, particularly in the depths of the English winter
- Celebrated my birthday in style – we christened the bar at home with a big party that was everything I wanted and more.
- Saw Craig David live – this has been on my list for time, and he did NOT disappoint! Tune after tune, one of the best gigs I’ve been to.
- Stayed at the best suite at The Beaumont – this was for Lu’s birthday and it was such a cool experience to stay in a living sculpture.
- My brother getting married – my little brother got married this year!? How crazy is that because he is still like, five years old. Mad.
- Designed and built the utility room of my dreams – you know you’re old when… you get excited about utility rooms. Honestly, this was THE room that I was most looking forward to getting done in the house, ha!
- Rode in the Wes Anderson carriage on the British Belmond train – this was like something out of a movie, super cool!
- Spent an amazing few days in Oslo – we went to visit our friends who live in Oslo and had an absolute blast with them in the absolute HEAT of an Oslo summer.
- Celebrated Zola’s birthday in style – we had a great second birthday party for ZoZo at home and she/we loved an afternoon surrounded by doggies!
- Went back to our favourite Greek holiday destination for a SIXTH time – we try to go every year and this year was just as amazing. We spent two whole weeks there this time, and had an incredible time simply tanning, swimming, cocktail-sipping and relaxing.
- Spent two weeks in Portugal with my in-laws – a surprise bonanza trip, we got to tag along to my in-laws villa in Portugal.
- Visited the Blue Lagoon and saw the Northern Lights in Iceland – we went for one night and had the best time visiting the Blue Lagoon Retreat spa, going in the geothermal pools, and even had a bonus midnight spotting of the Northern Lights! Incredibly lucky for only being there for 24 hours!
- Tried two new, beautiful afternoon teas! A fashion-themed one at the Berkeley and the festive one at the Ritz!…
Life list items completed:
✅ Swim in the Blue Lagoon, Iceland
✅ Visit 2 more Scandinavian countries – Norway and Iceland
✅ Afternoon tea at… The Berkeley
✅ Celebrate Zola’s second birthday in style
✅ Celebrate my brother getting married
✅ Create a utility room from scratch
✅ Stay in the best suite at The Beaumont
