Our {Engagement} Photo-shoot

A little while ago I posted a sneak peak of our Engagement Shoot by our special friends, wedding photographer, Sophie and her husband Cameron. I met Sophie through Dale, while studying at Rhodes University. Sophie and Cam both live in Grahamstown, and Sophie (who is a Photo Journalist by trade) shoots weddings, engagements and a host of other things too. Click here to check out her blog.

Thank you Soph and Cam for making this shoot such fun, we are both thrilled with the photo's!

{Pietermaritzburg} 6 months on...

I have posted these photo's below before, but I loved them so much I felt the need to post them again! And, they kinda fit in with the title of this post.

6 months ago today I moved to the sleepy town (or so I thought) of Pietermaritzburg. I was only supposed to be here for 2 months, I had a job lined up with an awesome PR company in Jo'burg, I was to be their newest Social Media Manager. Here's what changed and what I've got up to in the last few months:

1. I got engaged!! So exciting! You can follow me and all my wedding plans here.

2. I registered with the University of Kwazulu Natal to do my Postgrad Certificate in Education...loving every second of it!

3. Started Buttercup Collectibles, which has it's own little piece of the action at the I Heart Market in Durban.

4. Moved into my own little flat (pictures to come soon! )

5. Started instructing spinning class at the new Virgin Gym here at Cascades.

6. Am in the process of getting pretty serious with my camera after these pictures (here's to future photography venture's!)

7. Have made some of the most lovely and special friends (most of whom I have met through the local  NCF Church).

8. Started a weekly photo-challenge with just myself and Farmboy, and which has grown to over 15 members (if you would like to join our team, just drop me a line at citygirlsearching{at}gmail{dot}com)

8. I have nearly finished exploring every single second hand/thrift/charity/antique store in the vicinity!

So there you have it, 6 months and counting. It sounds exhausting when I look back on my short time so far here in the Capital of KZN...but I'm oh so excited for the next 6 to come!

xxx

Celebrating my Engagement with a *Spot of Tea*

My lovely friends organised my a little {surprise} tea party to celebrate my recent engagement. I say {surprise} in brackets, because I had to go an ruin the surprise by trying to control everything, as per usual (*Farmboy, I promise to curb my insatiable need to be in control of everything all the time, before we are married!) Most of these shots were taken by my very special friend, and wonderful bridesmaid, Kayleigh...thank you to each and every one of you ladies, it was perfect!

xxx

The Weekend...some snaps

A few snaps from a lovely drive through Underberg this weekend to see the Autumn leaves at Kenmo Lake, Hazeldene *Nursery/Wedding Venue/Pretty place for a picnic* in Himeville (Hazeldene belongs to a very generous couple, who planted these gorgeous tree's on their property, and allow the public to visit all throughout the year. They also have a nursery where you can buy yourself all sorts of tree's!)

Next weekend there is a picnic in Hazeldene Park, open to all to enjoy the gorgeous Autumn colours!

#PhotoOfTheWeek...Orange

Last week's Photo Of the Week Challenge was the "Orange". I love the contrasting shades of orange from each submission! Well done everyone :)

When Farmboy and I first started this PhotoChallenge we hadn't expected such a great response from my readers (and of course family and friends). Now we have a team of over 15 team members, each contributing photo's when they can...it's awesome!

If you would like to be a part of the photo challenge, just drop me a line here or email me at citygirlsearching{at}gmail{dot}come.

I look forward to seeing everyones submissions next week!

xxx

Taken by: Megs

Taken by: Natalie

Taken by: Rob

Taken by: Sue

Taken by: Roxy

Taken by: Victoria