I’ve just taken a breather and clicked through to the latest issue of the colourful Matchbook online magazine.

Yes, it did come out late last week, but I’ve been holding out, leaving it as a delicious reward for making my way through some deadlines that I’d set for myself.

And it was worth the wait. I make a point of enjoying the season that I’m in, so that I’m living in the present moment and aren’t wishing myself to be somewhere else, but sometimes it’s nice to see what’s happening in another hemisphere, and to imagine what it would be like to experience that season right now.

So it is with this month’s Matchbook, which celebrates the very summery (for the northern hemisphere) month of August. I could feel the sunshine beaming onto my skin, and imagine myself strolling along sunny streets, warm air caressing my arms, and sunglasses lightly perched on my nose. Full of late-summer colour, this edition boosted my spirits, let me tell ya! (Lest you think I wish for year-round summer, I also sometimes find myself looking at wintry scenes from overseas when it’s mid-summer here – I guess I just love all seasons!)

In this issue, I ADORED an article about one of my favourite ladies, Katharine Hepburn, and, in a feature about Matchbook’s favourite shades of red lipstick, was inspired to reconsider my usual aversion to bright-red lipstick. I lost myself in the pages that offered sumptuous treats for body, soul and home such as Champagne truffles (ooh la la!) and beautiful travel accessories.

But I won’t spoil it for you. Take a look at this month’s mag, and be inspired to make your life even MORE beautiful than it already is! (Sign up for a subscription, which is free, and the magazine’s link will be emailed to you every month.)

PS It’s not all about buying ‘stuff’, either – you can easily create a beautiful life by appreciating what you already have, and by arranging your life and home to be even more gorgeous. I’m so glad for magazines like this, which capture the essence of a delicious life.