DAY FOURTEEN | The Gratitude Project | Fresh Air

Today I am grateful for fresh air... For making life possible.

 

 

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Gratineed Pineapple

I first found the recipe for the delicious tropical dessert on Pinterest and have since posted it on the Facebook page.  We had a huge response to it with plenty of paradise lovers keen to recreate this beautiful recipe at home, so I thought I would share it with you guys too.  Enjoy! x

 

Ingredients:
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut
½ cup crushed gingersnap cookies
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
½ cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 large pineapple, leaves intact, halved lengthwise

Method:
1. Stir together coconut, gingersnap cookies and macadamia nuts. Set aside.
2. Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and dark rum. Set aside.
3. With a sharp knife slice the pineapple in half with leaves intact. Cut the core from each pineapple half and discard. With a small sharp knife carefully cut the remaining pineapple out of the shell. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Arrange pineapple halves skin side down on a rimmed baking sheet. Fill with pineapple cubes. Drizzle with half of the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Sprinkle heavily with coconut mixture. Drizzle with the remaining milk mixture.
4. Bake at 160 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
5. Serve warm with a knife, fork and a refreshing tropical cocktail!

(www.wiveswithknives.net)

Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa, Thailand

 

 

 

Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa, Thailand is a luxury retreat in Krabi that caters to the mind, body, and spirit in true Thai fashion.

 

 

At Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa, Thailand, health and wellness aren't just words, they're a way of life. Lie back and let the time honored traditions of Thai massage and Ayurvedic therapeutic remedies revitalize your spirit and detoxify your soul. Expand your horizons (and your core muscles) through early morning beachside yoga, or float like a lotus flower from a hanging beach-bed. Nourish your inner being on fresh, organic foods grown and caught locally and prepared respectfully and intuitively.

And because relaxation and play are social as much as solitude events, raise a different kind of spirit with pre-dinner cocktails while drinking in a hazy seaside view, or choose from any one of the more than 120 different wines from around the world and let yourself relax and enjoy this deserved escape.

 

 Source: Kiwi Collection

Be inspired... xx

 

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WHERE I WANT TO BE: Bulgari Hotels and Resorts, Uluwatu, Bali

 

Bulgari Bali is the pinnacle of tropical luxury, a sleekly modern resort perched on a cliff with awe-inspiring views of the Indian Ocean.

 

Luxury jewelry-maker Bulgari's Bali resort offers the same aesthetics as the brand's baubles: bold lines and sleek surfaces. The thatch-roofed villa sits daringly on a rugged Balinese cliffside like an expensive jewel, Indian Ocean sweeping in below. Through all 59 rooms, every natural element is polished to a shine: Indonesian wood floors glow, natural lava walls are neatly bricked, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls reveal manicured tropical plants.

Bulgari Bali's activities are undeniably opulent. Swim at the pristine private beach, reachable only by elevator. Take a specialty spa treatment at sunset on the edge of the plunge pool. Go on a colorful local market tour with a personal shopper. Or visit a volcano from breathtaking heights of a helicopter. At day's end, dine at the poolside restaurants: Il Ristorante for classical Italian, or Sangkar, whose Balinese dishes will compete for your attention with stunning décor featuring scores of gorgeous bamboo caged lamps.

 

Source: www.kiwicollection.com

Images to Inspire... x

Images sourced from www.pinterest.com

Palm Trees Fabric Placemats

Don’t want to hide your beautiful dining table under a tablecoth? Bring a relaxing tropical ambience to your dinner table with these stylish Placemats in Palm Trees Fabric.

These high quality placemats are guaranteed to dress up any dinner setting and would look equally at home in a formal setting as they would on your outdoor table surrounded by friends in the outdoor sun.

Available online now http://www.escapetoparadise.com.au/store/categories/Homewares/

DIY Seashell Candle

Transform your beach treasures into beautiful decorations with these easy shell candles.

What you'll need:

• Bar of paraffin wax
• Wicks
• Metal wick holders
• Double boiler with a pouring lip
• Shells
• Stubs of old coloured candles (optional)

Most of these items can be found in your local craft shop. If you can't find metal wick holders, remove the wicks from tealight candles. You can use stubs from old coloured candles to make candles in various shades.

Method:

Clean shells in a 10% bleach solution. Rinse with cool water and let dry.

Cut up the paraffin block into smaller chunks with a sharp knife. Melt them in the top of the double boiler by heating the water below to a slow simmer. Use the paraffin as is, or you may wish to add bits of coloured wax for different colour combinations.

Cover a steady surface with plastic or old newspaper. Balance one of the shells on a small cup and slowly pour in the melted wax. Immediately place the wick and wick holder in the centre of the shell. Leave wax to cool and set for at least 30 minutes.

Light, and enjoy your beautiful new sea shell candles!

Our New Cushions Have Arrived!

Our new range of cushions has arrived! Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise with the luxurious Oasis Cushions in these gorgeous new fabrics.

These cushions are now proudly made in Australia and come with an eco-friendly corn fibre filling…definitely a guilt-free purchase!

Purchase them online now: http://www.escapetoparadise.com.au/cushions

Beautiful Bedrooms

Here are 5 stylish and beautiful bedrooms that you would never want to leave! Which one gets your vote?

Driftwood Furniture by John Dahlsen

Check out this gorgeous beachy driftwood furniture from Australian environmental artist, John Dahlsen. These pieces are so unique - no two would ever be the same!

Escape to Paradise Lifestyle Cushion

The 60cm x 60cm Lifestyle Cushion now comes in two gorgeous beachy designs, Caramel Palms and Palm Trees Fabric. Now you can live the lifestyle everyday with these stylish tropical homewares.

Available online: http://www.escapetoparadise.com.au/store/categories/Cushions/

DIY Oar Railing

Here is a great idea for a railing at your beach house...Give an old oar a fresh coat of white paint and fix it to the wall with brackets from a hardware store. Simple and stylish!

Get the look...neutral

Life's a beach! Reflections of sand and the sun create a neutral look

with a zesty twist.

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Etsy.com

Escape to Paradise is featured on Etsy.com - a great place to shop for unique treasures! Check out our shop today: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EscapetoParadiseAU

Plumeria Coastal Home

Plumeria Coastal Home have just launched their online store. They have the most beautiful, unique and quality coastal homewares to make your house a home. From gorgeous tropical cushions, to luxurious day beds and dining ware - they certainly have everything covered!

There collection is sourced from all over the world, reflecting the beauty, luxury and ease of living by the sea.

Check out Plumeria Coastal Home today!
http://www.plumeriacoastalhome.com.au/