Blog of the Month

I'm starting a new blog series where I'll be giving some bloglove to the many talented + inspirational bloggers out there. I think so many times we write a blogpost and wait for the blog comments to roll in, amiright? Yet we forget to show support to newbie bloggers that's also looking for a little love. Sometimes we also follow without reading, and by that I mean we follow each other on Twitter, Facebook and Bloglovin, yet at some point all the links to click on get lost and all tangled up on our timelines and we never get around to actually read them.

So here we are then celebrating this month's blogger, Meghan Silva. I'll be reading + commenting throughout the month of March on every blogpost she writes. I will also make sure that I follow this blog by email, I don't want to miss a single blogpost!


Why I love this blog.

Meghan's a very beautiful + softhearted lady. She's humble and really down to earth and this overflows on her blog. In her own words - "This lifestyle blog will be an expression of all the things that grab my attention, advice I have life experience on (life has been my greatest teacher) and basically just my journey trying to find the sparkle in ordinary days , a creative outlet."

All her blogpost are beautifully written, she loves sharing her favourite recipes + decor ideas. I also love her thought provoking motivational posts. You can sense that this lady value the little, simple things in life and I always feel inspired when I spend time reading Meghan's blog.


You'll find her here.

Facebook
Twitter
Bloglovin 
Pinterest

What do you like most about Meghan Silva's Lifestyle Blog? I love her motivational blogposts the most. Comment with your answer.

Thank you Meghan for sharing your blog with us, you're a star! :)

Image - My own (blog image, Meghan's)

Winner of Career + Beauty Giveaway

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Career + Beauty Giveaway

I started blogging about 2 years ago and let me tell you, I love the creativity and fun that I have with Adventures of Victoriafolksy. She's like a little baby doll that I dress up and play with (sometimes) the whole day! I also love the fact that some of my readers have become regulars and that we've developed a blog friendship over time. That's so awesome!

So in honor of Adventures of Victoriafolksy’s 2 Birthday and in celebration of my new business blog Social Media Blooms, I’m having a little giveaway! I handpicked a few of my favourite items (that I use in my own office every day) and I really hope you’ll love them too.

1. Little floral Notebook. To jot down those brilliant ideas.

2. Lavender + Patchouli Aromatherapy Blend from India. I mix and use this all the time, expect to feel totally relaxed after a long + stressful day at the office.

3. Freshpak Rooibos Chamomile Tea. Who can say no to a cup of this soothing goodness?

4. Keep Calm and Carry On Coasters. Aspiring words to brighten your mornings.

5. Source Roots of Nature, Sugar Plum & Goji Berry Hand-cream. This indulgent + fruity cream's enriched with Vitamin E and feels incredible on your skin.

6. Maybeline Babylips in Pink Punch. I love this moisturising lip-balm with just a hint of colour, yet very pretty. Really adorable + delicious!

7. Essence Glossy Lip-balm, Cherry Brownie. For a little extra colour + shine. This lip-gloss smells divine; the cherry fragrance just pops out and makes me feel very cheerful.

8. Plus a little extra shimmer & spark! ;)

This giveaway will run from today until the 25^th of February 2014 and will only be open to South African citizens. Comment with your email address on this giveaway blogpost to arrange delivery. 

The Rules

·        Sign up for new blogposts, by email on both blogs - Victoriafolksy + Social Media Blooms.

·        Like Social Media Blooms’s Facebook page.

·        Follow Social Media Blooms’s Twitter page.

·        Follow Victoriafolksy’s Twitter page.

·        Post this tweet on Victoriafolksy: @Victoriafolksy – I love the Career + Beauty Giveaway sponsored by @SMBlooms over here: http://ow.ly/tt4uU 

Thank you for participating and good luck! :)

To all my loyal readers: I want to thank you for supporting me, it really means so much to be part of this beautiful blogging community. Here’s to many more inspiring blogging years!

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It's a Journey

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For a Year of Magic

Oh my, I'm looking back at 2013 and for the first time I can clearly see how amazingly trans-formative it has been. But first, here's a quick personal biography about me. This will give you more insight + understanding about the journey I've had thus far... I'm a country girl born in Namaqualand that always wanted to be a model because I was tall and thin, not because I felt beautiful. I also had a lot of critic + self esteem issues because of this - I stood out like a sore thumb and for a while I was the victim of abusive boyfriends, bullying etc. You could say that I've had a bit of a tragic start in life, my grandfather who've been my only true father committed suicide when I was about 6, so I grew up being the sensitive child, furthermore in terms of my biological father, well he treated me like the less favourite toy in the box.

He just could not show love towards me, well I guess he had his own issues. So you see I've dealt with a lot of rejection, which for a very long time sapped my enthusiasm and zest for life. You could say that for a long time I was without direction, I was just so stuck in my inner turmoil, trying to find myself + trying to understand the world around me. In order to find healing I've seen a few counsellors + read some awesome life-coach books but long story short, the great shift came when I gave my life to Jesus. I went through the whole baptising thing when I was 23. So you see, where others believe in the universe and drinking green juice for breakfast, I believe in the power of praying to Jesus. And might I ad with some magical results too. To this day I love watching Spiritword - forget about stardust and glitter, this is the real thing. Here you'll find some real miracles. :)

And after those lost wandering years things became gooood. Not that I'm a total goodie two shoes, I love Pina Colada's way too much, but you know what I mean. I gained more focus + vision and I started to see my life with more clarity. Slowly but surely things fell into place and 2013 I would say became A Year of Magic and here's why....

• Well first of all it's the year I turned 29, realising that I wanted to do more in a short time, whether it's travelling, creating a business or just embracing my new found clarity.
• I actually saw my face in Glamour Magazine. This for me was clearly a sign that God sometimes give you even the desires of your heart.
• I've also turned my side hustle into Social Media Blooms. It's my little internet baby...
• In the same year I had a break-up and then got engaged to my long-term boyfriend. 
• During this  3 month break-up I had a blast, yep really. I basically had a stunning holiday in Cape Town and created a fresh start. I totally spoiled myself with fabulous adventurous weekends and outings. I had lots of luxurious long Lush bubble-baths accompanied by big glasses of bubbly. 
• I also attended this fab internship at a web-development company to further my career. 
• Most importantly, I fell inlove with myself, my life and the potential that I realised I have. And you know what, I've just overall reached a good place in my life. I know that I will be fine, come what may.  

So why am I telling you this somewhat personal story? Well, the words just came to me, I started writing and couldn't stop. And maybe, just maybe this will be inspirational to one of you. In terms of myself and how I feel now writing this, well I have this wonderful sense of freedom and I love this powerful shift that has taken control over me. Writing about this felt real good.

So to help me move forward with even more courage + passion I'm currently doing this amazing + delightful 12 month e-course called For a Year of Magic designed by the talented Stephanie Hall the lovely blogger at Stylings & Stories. It’s about fulfilling our desires of the day, laying a foundation for our desires of the future, and letting our desires evolve as we grow. For A Year Of Magic is about making your wishes come true and it includes.

1.  Monthly worksheets.
2.  Monthly e-course material sent right to your inbox.
3.  Monthly newsletter to help you stay motivated.
4.  Private Facebook group to share your progress.
5.  And so much more, have a look and buy it now! 

I definitely recommend this awesome course. Expect to feel inspired + full of va va woom! There's nothing wrong with making 2014 magical too, right? ;)

Image - Stephanie Hall's