“A Photograph is a moment – when you press the button, it will never come back.”
Turning 40 was always going to be a big thing. No matter which way that you look at it. I knew in my heart that it would be harder with my infertility journey and the adversities which had come before us, but I also knew that it was an opportunity to be able to step into the next chapter of life. To look forward to the next 40 years, ahead.
My biggest blessings in life, are my two beautiful boys xoxo
Oliver and Oscar xoxo
Photo Credits: Thank you Sheree McArthur Photography for kindly capturing these beautiful images of my special day. I really appreciate it very much. #TurningFabulousand40 #Love #Life #Family #Laughter #Beauty #Heart #BeautifulMoments xo
The Venue: Customs House, along the Brisbane River.
The Styling: Lovely Occasions and iloeventshire #Love.
Food: The menu consisted of: *Ribbon sandwiches, and savoury canapes. Raspberry scones with jam, cream, and fresh raspberries. Assorted handcrafted petite desserts, and macarons. Espresso Coffee. French handcrafted tea selection, and a glass of champagne.”
Crockery: Beautiful vintage floral alternate pink and blue and white fine China, with silver-ware.
Cakes, Cake-Stand, and Cookies: Miss Designer V Cakes, and Something Sweet by Rach.
Champagne of Choice: Louis Roederer French Champagne.
My Outfit: Dress: and Shoes: Shein.
Hair and Make-Up: Hair – Hair by Donna Delaney – Banyo Hairdresser – : Make-up – By Make-Up by Leigh. xo
Photographers: Sheree McArthur and Christie-Maree Photography.
Party Favours: Gorgeous hand-made and scented customised, “Rach is 40 candles”.
Signage, Menus and Place-cards: Brisbane Event Signage, by the lovely, Jo. xo
Spray Tan for the party bronzed glow: By the beautiful Judy, of Designer Tan, Nundah. (Brisbane’s Best Spray Tan).
Nails: Gold Class Nails, Nundah.
Forty-Ward: Looking into the next chapter, life is all about “Acceptance, Ability, And Assurance”. The 3 A’s! Not to mention, the 3 L’s: Love, Laughter and Light. See, you can take it from me.. this is just the beginning. The beginning of starting over. No matter how that might look. No matter how that might feel. Life definitely is different to exactly what I thought. But above all, I AM GRATEFUL. I TRULY AM.
The top 40 tips for life as a Mumma, wife and woman in 2024.
- Learn to love yourself.
- Be bold.
- Be brave.
- Be kind.
- Be you.
- Don’t be afraid to fight for what you love.
- Don’t be afraid to cry.
- Don’t be afraid to fail and to try again.
- Seek out opportunities and trust your gut.
- Live life everything day to the fullest.
- Be your own best-friend.
- Be as giving wherever you can.
- Take all of the photos, and all of the screenshots! Snap away. Memories and moments, quotes and affirmations.
- Write the book!
- Book the plane trip.
- Do that adventure and take that leap of faith!
- Get your nails done.
- Enjoy that spray tan!
- Definitely and positively embrace self-love.
- Enjoy all of the food and ensure that you can try your best to have a healthy and balance diet.
- Dress to impress. Not matter what the occasion, enjoy dressing and frocking up.
- Try the best champagne and celebrate that very special occasion!
- Take time to chill, and watch all of the shows and movies that you want to. BINGE, BINGE, and BINGE!
- Be simply present in the divine moment. Kick off your boots and stay for a little bitty while. Embrace it all. Each little moment, for they are truly the big moments, in the big scheme of life, as we know it. xo
- We can, at any age, and any stage, begin again.
- We can plan for the best, and we can hope for the best.
- We can be choosy.
- We can take time to rest.
- We can have fun and be fun!
- We can and should love the people who we’ve been given to love.
- We can forgive ourselves.
- We can all slow down.
- We can transfer our worry into action.
- We can start over.
- We can try new things.
- We can fall – (not fail), and keep going.
- We can believe that tomorrow will be better.
- We can be beautiful beginners.
- We can take small steps.
- We can start today.
“Humans can be museums too, filled with history that they can no longer touch.”
“Billions of gifs, but answered prayers, is the best GIFT of all!”
“I think that it’s brave that you get up in the morning. Even if your soul is weary. And your bones ache for a rest, I know that there are days where you feel like giving up. I think it’s brave that you never do. – keep on being you.”
“Living simply actually gives you happiness from the inside. And it makes you appreciate little, nice things around you.”
“No matter how educated, or talented, rich, or cool that you are, how you treat people is ultimately what reveals it all. Integrity and Honesty is absolutely everything.”
“Life is not measured by time. It is measured by moments.”
“Everyday is a blank canvas, just waiting for your masterpiece.”
“One thing which I have learnt, is that your gut feeling is very rarely wrong.”
“Remember, that it all continues to get better. You find better, you experience better and you become, BETTER.”
“The power of abundance, by the beautiful soul, of the late, Kerwin Rae”:-
“Whatever it is that you want in your life, right now, find a way to give it freely… and do so without the expectation of return. And you’ll have more of that thing, than you’ll ever know what to do with.”
Some more beautiful quotes from the late Kerwin Rae:- “Every problem which you have in your life right now, is a lesson that you have asked for and is one which you will take you onto the next level of life.”
This one really rings true for me, especially with such a vast and emotional journey of a decade of loss. “Your past might’ve made you who you are, but don’t let that keep you stuck, and prevent you from moving forward.”
And the last one, which will always stay with me and I hope that it is valuable for you, too. “Your main obstacle right now is probably your thoughts. Remember, that thoughts can be changed.”
“I hope that beautiful things happen to you this week, and when they do, I hope that you can believe that you are 110% worth every single one of them.”
My fave read atm. Book Club fun with the girlfriends! xo
“Count not the candles…. see the lights that they give. Count not the years, but the life that you live. Live, Life, Love, Always and Forever.”
“Incase noone told you today, – you are loved, you are worthy, you are doing amazing, Please don’t ever give up!”
When they were little. xo My babies xo
#thebiggestblessingsofmyentirelife xoxo
“The power of positive thoughts.”
“Women embody a kaleidoscope of personalities, from nurturing caregivers, to fearless leaders, empathetic listeners, and also to ambitious trailblazers.”
To check out my other blogs, you can read my other work, via: @gracefullymagazine, @beautyblossom @flutterbybabybook @rachaelelizabethconsulting – until next time – on: @thepinkjubilee. #fabulousandforty xoxox <3
“Life is a beautiful journey. Don’t let the doubts distract you.”
