Peep this Retro Motel on the Gold Coast It’s a great southern-Australian tradition: as soon as the cold snap hits, winter-hating, frost-bitten folk start eyeing off tickets to someplace sunny. This year’s primo destination? The Gold Coast. We have to admit we’re a little biased in this decision – you see, Palm Beach, Gold Coast, happens…
Lately I’ve enjoyed delving further into the world of fashion, exploring different fits, styles and clothing stores that cater to my body shape. I’m slowly moving away from all neutral looks to a closet with colour. The other day I rediscovered Princess Highway. Their collections are quirky, fun, fresh and the patterns so vibrant. Style…
I’m a firm believer that a good day starts with pleasant, refreshing sleep- even the mention of it makes me feel rejuvenated. Through much trial and error, I’ve curated a set of bedtime rituals that help me to decompress and recuperate. There are truly a multitude of ways you can revamp your routine and…
There is value in maintaining a degree of privacy and acknowledging your highs and lows without always making them known to others. We are not built without shame or to be sure amongst chaos and recklessness. There will always be some semblance of a shield that we put up to conceal what we don’t…
Living life on your terms means that you have choices and you make them. It means refusing to compromise on the things that matter most and investing in building what is important to you. I will always keep this simple fact in the forefront of my mind. I will carry it around safely and…
Today I’ll be sharing the goals I’ve mentally committed to reaching throughout this upcoming year and hope to see come to fruition! A helpful practice I began over the last twelve months was setting an intention and focus word to serve me throughout the year and sit ever present in my mind as I think, act…
Yesterday I was clever- I wanted to change the world. Today, I am wise- I am changing myself. The wound is the place where light enters you. Stop acting so small. You are the Universe in ecstatic motion. Be a lamp, a lifeboat, a ladder. Help someone’s soul heal. Walk out of your house like…
Being a homebody, I’d say my birthday was spent in a fairly cosy, comfortable way. That equates, more or less, to many hours spent sitting on the couch catching up on my YouTube subscriptions, eating pizza, responding to brand emails and doing a bit of creative work. I followed a new recipe…
I hope you’re all well my friends! Today’s post is exciting because I’ll be sharing a new find of mine with you all- Photowall. They are a Swedish born company offering luxury wallpapers, posters, framed prints and wall murals with a reasonable price tag attached. You are well and truly spoilt for choice when…
I started a wonderful course called Bloom this week and wanted to dedicate today’s post to sharing some of the wisdom that I picked up on- I feel it’s truly invaluable life advice. This isn’t what you hear at school and doesn’t fit into a curriculum. This is self guided knowledge that comes…
Believe me when I say that all I want in life is to be able to stay on top of my YouTube subscriptions. Content creation is serious business, as is content consumption. How can one find inspiration if they do not seek it from many sources? I went from being someone who never sat…
Exercise caution when handling your film One of the first things they tell you when you get an instant camera is to be careful with the film- this is important because there are indeed a raft of ways you can ruin it. You should keep your polaroids out of direct sunlight, humid conditions…
Determining what’s most important to us makes deciding where to live, work and spend our free time all that much easier. These are known as personal values. A guiding compass we can turn to when faced with decision. Our values stem from the…
We all know how good being in nature can make us feel. We have known it for millennia. The sounds of the forest, the scent of the trees, the sunlight playing through the leaves, the fresh, clean air- these things give us a sense of comfort. They ease our stress and worry by helping us…
Comfort zones are reasonable and exist to fulfil our core need of downtime. They represent a familiar safe space of habit and routine where we are free to just be without worry or expectation. What happens if we decide to cocoon ourselves within though? It’s important not to let this psychological, emotional and behavioural…
Acts of Kindness towards Strangers: Wrangle an errant shopping cart into submission to protect parked cars or for someone in need of a trolley. Always keep loose change on you in case you pass by someone in need or have the opportunity to donate to a charity box. Leave your favourite local businesses a…
A small act of kindness can be all that’s needed to shift perspective and restore your faith in the good people of the world. It’s incredibly meaningful to have kindness extended to you or to witness it play out in another’s life without the giver expecting anything in return. After such an extended period…
Setting boundaries for yourself and others is vital. It’s about more than a simple no- the buck doesn’t stop there. Healthy boundaries let you know where you stand and communicate effectively to others what is and isn’t appropriate and tolerated in your eyes. We’ve all had instances before where it was necessary for us…
When people ask me what I want to be, I say happy. After all, I’ve been looking for happiness my entire life. Soul searching, if you will. In reality, happiness is the most illusory thing human beings have ever sought to find. I believe in it only because I’ve felt it before and have…
Over the years, I’ve realised that not only is our striving for faultlessness a losing game but a rather unnecessary one. While nobody has and ever will reach such unattainable levels, there are people who look as if they are close. The truth is that they aren’t- not even remotely. Chances are they’re also…
Self compassion- that’s what the greater majority seek for themselves yet don’t know how to put into play. What does this look like in practice? There has never been a more pressing time for a hard reset, a refocusing on our overall wellness. This serves as an act of defiance when daily life serves to…
Forever and a day- that’s how long it’s been since I last shared a recipe with you all! Today’s post is a classic bake- these blueberry and orange muffins make the perfect brunch treat or midweek pick me up. Their flavour is fully rounded and they are deliciously moist. The plump blueberries provide vibrancy…
Hello lovelies! I thought I’d share a more casual post today with some of my favourite meal ideas for slow days- I’ve been experimenting with recipes more often, especially for breakfasts. I’m not a morning person so find the time for breakfast has passed once I wake up, so I’ll have brunch or prepare…
Hello lovelies! Today I’ve teamed up with the wonderful Sophie Amara from Sophie’s corner to bring you a few easy weekday recipes. Apart from being foodies, the both of us are time poor- a struggle for many! Here are two of our favourite recipes, suitable for brunch and dinner. They are easy, delicious and a great…
Hello lovelies! Occasionally, when I’m feeling it, I like to whip up a quick, healthy treat. Today I thought I’d share with you my go to smoothie recipe. It’s a bit of a twist on the classic strawberry smoothie but honestly tastes incredible. I’m never disappointed! I find that the green smoothies you buy from…
Today’s post is special for two reasons: It’s a celebration of international chocolate day, for one, and a collaboration with Maria, one of my lovely blogging friends 🙂 We’ll be sharing one of our favourite chocolate recipes with you- mine is chocolate and coconut balls, which are effortless and delicious! To see Maria’s post,…
Wearing Review’s Midsummer Dream Dress | Chessi Cardi in Blue Melange | Haisley Cardi in Blush
As I touched on briefly in Monday’s Weekly Inspiration post, I spent the majority of last Saturday venturing around Sydney City in the hopes of rediscovering the works of a famous artist. My family and I had this particular outing planned a couple of months in advance. We had booked tickets to Van Gogh…
The Grounds Of Alexandria can be summed up in one word: blissful. By far the most innovative space I’ve discovered as of yet- the Grounds are located on a former industrial precinct dating back to the 1920’s. At one point it was even a pie factory! They opened in 2012 with an ever evolving vision-…
Hello lovelies! If there’s anything I’ve missed, it’s sharing lifestyle content with you all. Specifically, travel diaries. Due to the current situation around the world, a holiday of any sort seemed out of the question. Going overseas as I did to Bali last year would’ve been amazing, but I didn’t want to hold unrealistic expectations…
Hello lovelies! Bali, Indonesia. Trip of a lifetime. It’s funny because when I first heard I was going overseas, I didn’t know what to think. Of course I was excited to go somewhere new and leave the country, but I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy Bali. It seemed like too much of a tourist…
Hello lovelies! A little while ago, I was offered an incredible opportunity. Instagram photographer Will Hunt and I did a sunrise photoshoot at the beautiful Turimetta Beach in Sydney’s North. It meant waking up just past four am in order to be at our location by quarter to six. A very early morning, but there was a…
Hello lovelies! I’ve decided to try a new layout with this travel post, just to mix it up a bit. Enjoy the read! Hope you’re all doing well xx Sweet potato, fetta and pesto sandwich // Blueberry almond croissant Breakfast on our last day at the cutest cafe in thirroul! we also…
Hello lovelies! I hope you’re all happy and well xx For today’s post, I wanted to chat a little about my top travel tips. It’s always exciting to go new places and just be on the move, but it can get stressful if you don’t work out the important things. Not to worry though, I’m…
Hello lovelies! Above are photos from when I went to The Entrance last holidays. The Entrance is your average small coastal town. It’s kind of on the outskirts. At night, it’s quiet and peaceful. I remember long walks down the road, blocks of restaurants and cafes beside me….
How are you lovelies? I hope your day has been productive and happy. mine definitely has- I got to relax this morning with a cup of herbal tea, exercised some and now I’m here listening to music and writing you this post. I’ll be telling you a little bit about my recent week long…
For the first look I wore my navy fleece throw on from Cotton On. This is actually a pyjama top but a versatile one at that. I’ve worn it out a couple of times and no one was any the wiser. My bottoms are Riders from Miss Shop. They’re girlfriend style and down to the…
Splashy, Feminine Florals: So trendy and timeless, flowery prints never go out of style! the ones above are very feminine and gentle whilst also being bold, romantic and trend setting. Look effortless in a flouncy babydoll or mini style or opt for fuller coverage with a midi or maxi length. The key to not looking…
I, like many others before me, hereby declare Audrey Hepburn my official classic style icon. She was a remarkable woman in many ways, much beyond what meets the eye. Her closet was brimming with many of the fashion staples ladies of today swear by- fitted pants, the iconic little black dress, cropped silhouettes…
Wearing Review’s Midsummer Dream Dress | Chessi Cardi in Blue Melange | Haisley Cardi in Blush
Robe intemporelle. Timeless dress. French women have it all sorted out. They are leaders in je ne sais quoi style and have at hand some of the world’s best food and wine. Dotted around their towns and cities are landmarks of complete and utter architectural opulence. They are enviable with their perfectly tousled…
Hello lovelies! I’ve been an avid fan of online marketplace depop for a while now. Being a seller there for over a year has taught me the little ins and outs of moving products. I’ve learnt some nifty tips and tricks that I hope to share with you today! Online selling is ridiculously easy once…
Hello lovelies! I absolutely adore posting about fashion and style, so was surprised to find I hadn’t yet updated you all over here. I find creating mood boards to be great in that they help you to pinpoint your individual style and get down to the specifics of what you like. Without further ado, here…
Hello lovelies! Believe it or not, you do not have to be female to want a perfect wardrobe. The best part of fashion is how inclusive it is. Fashion is for everybody. It serves as a unique representation of us and can even be seen as an extension of self- pretty cool, right?…
I hope you’re all doing well friends. Today I have the pleasure of answering the questions you’ve sent in regarding minimalism and the overarching lifestyle behind it. It’s common to be left with a few questions as you begin the transition into different, more sustainable ways and I’d like to ease the burden of unsurety…
If you believe the minimalist lifestyle disallows you to take advantage of all that is available in the modern world today, let me explain to you why I journeyed down this road. At the heart of the matter, minimalism is an enabler, not a disabler. Here’s to changing your perception of this small but…
So much of our life is lived in a fog of automatic, habitual, reflexive behaviour. We get so wrapped up in the hunt that it makes us miserable. We need to learn to be content with what we have, to rejoice in the way things are. When you realise there is nothing truly lacking,…
Let’s talk about our idolisation of hustle culture. Ultimately, is it helping or hurting you? Contributing to growth or becoming a sneaky hinderance? Today’s world is inundated with meaningless distractions, addiction to hustling only blurring our vision more. There is genuine merit in taking a step back and looking at the big picture. Too…
A media kit is a functional and beautiful document that showcases your creative flair and presents your most important business statistics. Brands won’t stand for you forcing them to work for their information. You will only be overlooked and quickly tossed to the side. In order to be considerate of your chosen brand…
Wondering how to format your message? Here are some pointers and a successful pitch of mine to a skincare brand for reference. Hello there, I hope you’re well. My name is Maryam Vaseer and I’m a lifestyle, wellness and creativity blogger from sunny Sydney. As well as content creating for my website, I have…
Influencer work is invigorating. Being scouted by a brand, being that perfect face. Working with companies and businesses, big or small, that align with your beliefs and ideals. Making a difference, sharing what you love, putting yourself out there- it’s exciting to be seen and recognised for what you bring to the table….
Welcome to the fifth installment in my productivity series. I’m so happy to hear that you have benefitted from and enjoyed this detour from my usual content- I’m planning to incorporate more of it into my everyday posts! Today I’ll be sharing with you my top ten lifestyle and wellness podcast picks. A podcast is…
Hello lovelies! Welcome to part two of the fourth instalment in my productivity series. To recap quickly, this post turned out to be lengthier than I’d expected. For increased readability I’m sharing each section separately. Today I want to discuss the concept of constructive criticism and how we can better ourselves through this whilst consequently…
Hello lovelies! Welcome to the fourth instalment in my productivity series. Today I want to discuss the concept of constructive criticism and how we can better ourselves through this whilst consequently increasing our time spent in action- the aim is to be thinking, planning, doing and creating more often. This post is a little longer…
Hello lovelies! Decision fatigue is the significant lessing of our ability to make sound, educated choices when overloaded by potential choice. This concept ties in with decision paralysis- the longer someone has a decision hanging over their head, the less confident they will be in their conclusion. Researchers estimate that on an average day, we…
Hello lovelies! Welcome to the second instalment in my productivity series. Today I’ll be sharing in depth about various habits you should build in order to better balance all aspects of your life. The main distinction between your average person and those who have experienced great success is consistency and their motivating factors; their reason…
Hello lovelies! Productivity content remains highly requested on the blog, so here I am today, fulfilling your wishes. I plan to do a range of posts discussing all different aspects of this topic in detail. For now though, we’ll start simple! Let’s talk about the good old to do-list and how we can best utilise…
As we’re all living in this strange uncertain time, I wanted to find a way to produce mindful content without contributing to the fear many are already feeling. The way I see it, you already know what to do. Let’s focus on being kind and building each other up. Let’s be the stability that…
Hello Daisy! Thank you for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you, your blog and YouTube channel? How did you get started and what are your passions? Of course- I’m a fifteen year old content creator based in the United Kingdom. I started my Instagram account in January of…
Hello Madison! Thank you for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you get started and what are your passions? I’m Madi, a teenager with a passion for creating. I’m a high school student in my senior year studying English, Design, Art, Film and, unfortunately, maths…
Hello Aaliyah! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, tell us about you, your passions and share five fun facts. Hi Maryam! Thank you for having me and hello to the beautiful Infinitely a Daydreamer readers! I’m a seventeen year-old creative based in Sydney, Australia and I love all things artistic….
Hello Carmen! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you get started and what are your passions? My name is Carmen Applegate and I am a seventeen year old high school junior from the United States. I love to read…
Hello Jorja! Thank you for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you get started and what are your passions? My blog is all about fashion, lifestyle and beauty. I started my website early this year. It has been amazing to see how much I’ve…
Hello Grace! Thank you for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your YouTube channel? How did you get started and what are your passions? Hey everyone! Thank you, Maryam, for inviting me to do this interview on your blog. My name is Grace and I’m a 16-year-old…
Hello Catherine! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you get started and what are your passions? Hi Maryam, thank you so much for inviting me onto your blog! For your readers who don’t know me, I’m Catherine and…
Just a quick heads up to let you know that the wonderful Mia from Beautiful Inspiring Creative Life and I have collaborated in order to bring you this post! We’ve each chosen five questions to ask each other and formed a mini interview for your enjoyment. The next segment of this post will be a…
Hello Christina! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you get started and what are your passions? This is going to be so much fun! Well, I’m Christina and I share posts on lifestyle, health, fitness, and productivity over on…
Hello lovelies! Today’s post is a reshare of the interview I did with the lovely Daisy from Daisy’s corner whom you may have known previously as Sophie Amara. She lives in the UK, is a good friend of mine and shares inspiring productivity, lifestyle and positivity content. Her and I have collaborated on various occasions now…
Hello Sammy! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? How did you start? Hey everyone, I’m Sammy, a teen living in sunny Sydney. I’m a content creator who loves all things fashion and photography. My blog was made back in 2017…
Hello Carly! Thank you so much for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you and your blog? I’m Carly and I’m a fifteen year old blogger from Seattle, Washington. I’ve had my blog lovecarlyallison.com for five years. It started off as an art and DIY blog and has morphed…
Hello Kathryn! Thanks for agreeing to this interview. First off, can you tell us about you? Hi, I’m Kathryn and I’m 14. I was born in Florida and grew up with my older sister Isabel, two younger sisters Lauren and Rachael and our amazing parents. We lived in many states and we’ve…
The other day I asked my partner what expectations he had when we first came into our relationship and I loved his answers. Even though we don’t make a habit of talking about the past, preferring to discuss the present or what’s to come, we’ll occasionally fall on the topic. He said that he…
Hello lovelies, I am lucky enough to have not had to say too many final goodbyes, but oh my, love and loss are bittersweet. I met my partner almost a year ago and we’ve been together ever since. If you’ve been following along for a while, you might know that he struggles…
A few days ago I was asked by a friend If I felt like I’d drifted apart from people at my old school. I think she was surprised by my answer. The truth was that yes, of course I felt that way. In fact, I knew I had and I’d accepted it. I’d…
A bit more of a serious post today. I’ve come back from my unplanned blogging break with the weight of some unpleasant experiences still on me. So, I figured, I should write about them. It’s not what happened that I dwell on so much, but more what it’s highlighted for me. This year,…
This week was highly productive but I experienced a definite breakdown in my communication with others, particularly at a professional level. Where I needed extra grace and patience I wasn’t met with a lot of understanding. My attempts to smooth situations over and bridge gaps were refuted a lot. What could’ve helped only served…
This week I felt as if I’d begun the slow but sure process of taking my life back. As over dramatic as that may sound, I challenged the notions I’d entertained that letting my days play out solo and uneventful was best. When I was in the midst of my depression, especially at the height…
The Biblical Model is that God deliberately chose imperfect vessels- those who have been wounded, those with physical or emotional limitations. Then he prepares them to serve and sends them out with their weakness still evident so that his strength will be made perfect in that weakness. This week…
The temperatures we’ve been seeing of late here in Sydney are just unheard of. We’ve come incredibly close to getting into the minus degrees with temperatures of two, four and so on in the mornings. Combine that with significantly shortened days compared to what we were…
This week saw me make a considerable amount of significant decisions. It required a lot of radical honesty as I came to terms with my past and sought to understand resulting beliefs. In a lot of ways, I finally began to comprehend the messy, gritty, drawn out and all encompassing experience that…
This past week went pear shaped to say the least. Every day felt like a mystery and I the poor amateur sleuth tasked at solving it. Quite frankly, it was madness. It started off innocently enough though. My grandma and I went shopping and I picked up some undergarments and a new…
In that spirit, over the Easter long weekend, I’ve been sectioning off my day to allow for slow mornings and afternoons. I’ll read a book when I wake up or indulge in a lie in. I finally got around to picking up the delicious slice of carrot cake I’d been eyeing off. There’s a bakery…
This week has felt like nothing but a mad rush against the clock. It’s tested my limits, seen me come to new conclusions, forced reprioritisation. I’ve felt muddled, chaotic, curious. My tendency to procrastinate has certainly peaked over the last while. I spent the better half of this weekend trudging through college assignments…
This week I found it difficult to self motivate, take initiative and be proactive, although that’s been a consistent theme throughout the last month. I’ve been struggling with a health problem, for a start. The week I was due to start college, what I thought were the lymph nodes in my…
Something I’ve been grappling with lately is forgiveness- how we can enter into this process with the best intentions at heart and still not have it work out. Why do we offer forgiveness? Out of necessity, obligation, to absolve another’s guilt or our own? Is there an authentic version of forgiveness that is…
This week was pretty uneventful yet demanded a lot of me at the same time. As I’d expected, the process of putting together a college schedule that works for me is about trial and error. It’s more complicated than I’d expected honestly. I’m grateful that I was wise…
Other than that, I’ve enjoyed my early wake up times so far. They bring with them peace and I like knowing that the day is still new once I’m finished with college at eleven am. I’ve settled into a comfy little routine of picking up a chicken and avocado sandwich and iced coffee on the…
Friends, Happy Valentine’s or Galentine’s day to all of you. I think it’s important to remember that we don’t have to take on board the traditional meaning of a holiday- we can make it special to us. Here’s your cue to remember that your way of doing things is valid, whether you’re…
The last seven days have seen me running back and forth quite a bit- I’ll never get used to being so busy but I suppose I’d better try! I spent a week at the apartment in Parramatta with my family…
