I have to admit that in recent months our lives have not been as simple as they usually are. Life has not been as frugal, slow or as creative as it normally is and that has been a little unsettling. After our wedding we had a few days to clean up and spend time with family before heading off on our mini-honeymoon to Wilsons Prom. I was looking forward to getting back into a slower rhythym, eating well and spending time with my new husband!
We stayed in accommodation only a minutes walk to the beach and had spectacular views of the Prom from our cottage.

Our view at sunrise on the first morning of our stay.

Our view at sunrise on the second morning of our stay.
We travelled to the Prom on the second day and stopped off at some historic lime kilns at Walkerville on the way. The beaches are stunning here.

A beach in Waratah Bay...we were the only souls on the whole entire beach...it was lovely!

The rocks at Tidal river. The river meets the sea on Nelsons beach and the diversity in the surrounds is spectacular!

This is us on Nelsons Beach. I couldn't find somone to take a photo...so this is it!
It was a great mini-honeymoon and I was pleased that we chose to see some of our special state and not trip off somewhere overly touristy and surrounded by shops. We didn't spend a penny whilst we were away and took all of our meals with us. Simple and very relaxing...just what we needed!
In the week before our wedding I sought out Rhonda's new book Down To Earth and was thrilled to find it at our local Collins Bookstore. It took every ounce of inner strength to take the book home and put it aside for our trip away and not peek inside!!! It was VERY, VERY difficult!

I am glad that I did wait, as I had the perfect spot to relax and start the book and I was so relaxed that I couldn't put it down. I read it entirely from cover to cover and it is brilliant, simply brilliant!
Down to Earth is beautifully styled and a real pleasure to hold. I never wanted it to end. It was also a pleasure to discover new ideas and suggestions that I haven't come across on Rhonda's blog and I have referred to the book often over the weekend. Rhonda's writing style draws you in and it is almost as though she is sitting right there with you sharing her life, thoughts and ideas for slowing down and living more simply. I especially enjoyed the housework chapter and I although I am aware that 'house work never ends'...I can add to that statement that I won't try to 'finish' it!
I have followed Rhonda's journey with her 'book' and I am so pleased for her that she is now a published author. She had a dream and a special life to share...and we are blessed to be able to hold Down to Earth in our hands and keep it in a special place for whenever we need inspiration, ideas or support.
Thanks for visiting,
Amanda x