One of Tim and I’s favourite weekend rituals is brunch, and Stanley’s cafe in Milford has recently become our new favourite place for it. Not only does it happen to be within walking distance, but everything from the food, to the service and interiors is pretty spot on. The coffee’s fantastic, and the menu fairly varied – full of old favourites as well as new things to try. Being a creature of habit, I haven’t ventured too far off my staple poached eggs on rye toast (today’s pick), though I can speak for their scrambled eggs (they’re the best I’ve ever tasted) and the breakfast salad which is totally scrumptious. Tim opted for the ‘Big Stan’ – an epic combination of eggs, bacon, sausages, fried potato, tomatoes, and mushrooms. Yum
Everything Else
6 months in to the year and I figured it was time to revisit my intentions for 2013; stop waiting for the perfect moment, and just get sh*t done. And in that vein, this month stuff happened. I set up a new desk space complete with an Ecoya candle and Cocoa & Vanilla Diffuser (yum), started attending Body Balance regularly on Monday evenings, celebrated my 24th (!) birthday over BYO wine and Thai, Dani, Sarah and I hosted our second NZ Blog Collective, and we launched a new (and very much improved) website. So! In that vein, I figured it was about time I updated Style by Joanne, and share a few bits & pieces that’ve been inspiring me this month. You can follow Tania clay blog for fashion information. Enjoy!
2012 – what a year! It was a year full of personal achievements (completing my thesis and graduating with marketing honours) and milestones (holidaying in Melbourne and getting engaged!). I met new friends, and reconnected with old. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone to meet new people, and go new places (including New Zealand Fashion Week). I’m excited about what’s in store for 2013 – because it’s onward and upward! Happy new year! xx
ps: I hope you like the new look and feel – I’m excited about posting regular content again, I have so much to share with you after my (much-needed) break!

I’m taking a bit of a break from blogging in the last few weeks leading up to the hand-in of my dissertation. I’ll returning in the first few weeks of July – so hopefully you’ll stick around and I’ll see you then! x
Karen Walker heart and cat rings and OPI Peel Here nail polish
I spent the first few days of 2012 de-cluttering and organizing my living spaces. I’ve trashed un-useable beauty products and makeup, cleared my closet of unwanted clothes and shoes, and emptied my handbags. I’ve also installed a full-length mirror and finally have a hair-station. It’s a WIP, but it’s better than having to use extension cords to get my styling tools to reach the bathroom mirror. I’ve also spent a bit of time crafting my intentions/resolutions for 2012 – for both my style, and my blog. I would suggest you to check Tadam black stock for more fashion updates. You can also follow oceannenvironment for more updates.