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MARCH SURVIVAL GUIDE

The sunshine is forcing away the clouds and early mornings give new joy to getting out of bed, now is the time I really feel like getting into a healthier routine. So with a new blender to make smoothies and soups and an organic veggie box search underway, March is the month to ‘up the anti’ on my exercise regime (there’s been no routine since we returned from the US, ahem). I am going to join my local yoga and pilates school in an attempt to fix my slouch and tone and strengthen my muscles. But those yoga pants always have a bit of extra give, so something sweet can always stay on the list. A fruit tart at least has some goodness to go with that buttery pastry and plume of cream. A few strings of beads and a pretty bracelet will make sure your gym outfit looks good when meeting friends for a cup of tea after a class and be sure to walk the scenic route past some blossom trees on your way home.

Images Oasis, Victoria secret, Amazon and Goodness direct.

MARCH READING LIST


My new favourite thing is finding time in the afternoons to snuggle down with my two new best friends and read.

On my March reading list . . . .
Cosy kitchen dreams, Chez Moi -Agnes Desarthe
Magical discoveries and inspiration, French General Treasured Notions -Kaari meng
Learning curve, The Happiness Project-Gretchen Rubin
Pretty and calm, Pale and Interesting -Atlanta Bartlett & Dave Coote
Clever ways with old things, Modern Vintage style -Emily Chalmers.

I am in love with the inside cover image from Modern vintage style (middle image), styled by Emily Chalmers and photographed by Debi Treloar.

Looks like Marlo gives all these okay too.

SEQUINNED SEWSHI

This morning the kittens are keeping quiet with a scrap of screwed up paper whilst I am catching up with this beautiful show, the dying and block printing really captured my heart. So in a textiles and creative frame of mind today I was so happy to find these works by Kate Jenkins in Rebecca Hossack’s art gallery via the Lucy loves Fabric blog. If you are visiting Kate’s site the comfort food gallery is not to be missed, have a happy Friday!

All images Kate Jenkins via the Rebecca Hossack art gallery.

ALL IN A DAYS WORK


Vintage sequins, Japanese glass beads, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, gemstones, delicate lace and embroidery are all in a days work for Jewellery designer and stylist Emma Cassi.

All Images Bertrand Bosrédon for Emma Cassi.

HORROCKSES BEDDING RANGE PREVIEW

Picture this, a room filled with antique beds, swathed in blossom twigs and a ton of beautiful flowers. The styling was fit for a princess at the preview for Horrockses new bedding range, and I was lucky enough to attend. (more…)

SUGARY FOOTPRINTS

Thank you for all the kitten love. A weekend of baking cakes for a friend in a whirlwind of powder fine icing sugar combined with the excitement of our little girls arriving left the kitchen floor covered in tiny sugary footprints. Not phased by the loud whir of the electric whisk they skittered from room to room with their string ball and cloth mouse. A new mop is now top priority on the shopping list!

We didn’t even know how quickly we would fall head over heels in love with them and have finally decided to call the little mischief makers Wallace (white bib and mittens) and Marlo (stripy).

THE HOUSE

All was calm until I let those tiny tigers loose, now the contents of our coffee table are strewn all over the floor, the tiles are covered in water and kitty biscuits, and there is a game of chase going on around the living room, I just don’t know how I am going to get anything done with these two stripy whirlwinds running riot around the house!

TINY TIGERS


We collected our two little tabby rescue girls on Saturday, they are like tiny tigers ripping the house and my hands to shreds. But all is calm right now, they are all snuggled up together and having a sleep. No names yet as we are waiting for their personalities to shine through.

TURQUOISE AND GOLD

Happy midweek to you, remember my quest for earrings? Well, I searched every corner of my Californian travels and still left empty handed, I really thought I would find THE pair, but nevermind as on my return I was flicking through my saved favourites on Etsy and was lucky enough to find these two pairs in (more…)

THE WAY SHE LEAN

Today’s happy place comes from a good while spent looking through New York based Photographer Edwin Tse’s beautiful portfolio, he specializes in shooting fashion, music, entertainment and landscapes. (more…)


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