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Prawn Tagliatelle
I rustled this little dish up earlier in the week and completely fell in love. It takes about 15 minutes, uses just a few simple ingredients and tastes... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Using the Right Tools
Since having my hair cut at the end of last year - going from locks that fell to my waist to a shoulder length 'do - I've become much more conscious of how I... Read more
Posted on 13 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Checkmate
This post is slightly different for a couple of reasons - first, I usually post more casual looks. I am most definitely a creature of comfort and slouchy... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
the Mill
Introducing you to one of our favourite (if not the favourite) local pubs. Yeh, a grand statement! Rich and I moved to Farnham, Surrey just over two years ago... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Prancing Around
So this week of my holidays has been spent mostly sorting out our house and re-decorating our sitting room - my arms aching now! Read more
Posted on 08 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Lindos Eats
So these are the last lot of snaps from my holiday, and I've saved the most important for last - the food. For me holidays are all about relaxing and eating goo... Read more
Posted on 05 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Courgette Loaf
Courgettes. I love them. Earlier in the year I discovered courgetti, and I've never looked back. Everyone I know who grows vegetables says they are constantly... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Light Layers
Introducing part two of my holiday catch up - the clothes. If you missed my first post, you can catch it here. For me, holiday clothes aren't fussy. Read more
Posted on 01 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Stavros
This is basically what I've been living in since returning from Greece last week - denim cut offs and a loose-fitting shirt. Perfect in this hot weather! Read more
Posted on 30 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Time out
image creditSome of you may know that I'm a teacher (sociology A Level if you're interested) and that means I am currently on my summer holidays. Don't hate me! Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Winding Lanes
Ah, post-holiday blues. Drafting this post is making me long for the heat, quaintness and flavours of this gorgeous little place. Read more
Posted on 27 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Simplicity
Dress ASOS (last season)Sandals OfficeSometimes simple is best, right? After trying to hunt down these sandals for weeks and weeks, they finally popped back in... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Shades of Grey
Ah, rented accommodation. Its so hard to make it your own, hey? Last summer we were given permission to paint the chimney breast in our sitting room,... Read more
Posted on 20 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Kimo-yes
Geddit? Har har har.This comes while I am in Lindos, Greece! I'm now on my summer holidays and boy does it feel good. I'll keep this short and sweet -... Read more
Posted on 17 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Bookworm #27
The Book Thief by Markus ZusakAfter being recommended this read by a couple of friends, and seeing the hype surrounding the recently released film I thought it... Read more
Posted on 15 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Full-bodied Flavour
I want to like coffee. I'm one of those losers who orders a skinny hot chocolate or peppermint tea at Costa and instantly feels less mature than my twenty-six... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Alyssa
Oh hi there! Tonight I am frantically cake-baking, house-cleaning, christening-prepping and attempting/hoping to workout at some point. Not gonna happen! Read more
Posted on 11 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Hat Trick
Now that the teaching year is finally winding down (we've had the Year 11 kids come up for a taster day, now just Open Evenings to tackle this coming week)... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Kitchen Shortcuts #2
Introducing part two of my kitchen shortcut mini series! Last time I shared with you the joys of freezing herbs - I've used all the coriander I froze last month... Read more
Posted on 02 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Summer Ready with Sk:n
Images from PinterestWith the warmer weather here, and my holiday fast approaching (sixteen days and counting...) I'm starting to think about getting summer... Read more
Posted on 30 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE