Diamond Jubilee Tea Party

Is there anything more quintessentially British than a tea party, or any better way to celebrate 60 years of the Queen being on the throne? 

I'm loving jubilee fever; the parties, the Union Jack bunting lining the streets, and of course the long weekend.

I'll be celebrating in the north at a simple garden tea party with friends. As well as fresh tea, there’ll be flowers, cupcakes, Pimms, and scones with strawberries and clotted cream.

I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Credits 


Photo 1, Photo 2, Photo 3, Photo 4, Photo 5, Photo 6 , Photo 7, Photo 8

Instagram: Park Life

 I drive past this park everyday and hadn't realised how beautiful it was, until the sun came out!

Loved stealing a couple of hours away today to daydream in the sun. 

Here Comes The Sun

My hopes for a sunny summer are slowly dwindling, thanks to our fine English weather. 

Instead I am adding sunshine to my wardrobe with one of this seasons hottest colours. 

Efua-  Piped Silk-Chiffon And Crepe Dress

£960

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Accessorize - Bobble Stretch Bracelet 

£8.00

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Zara-  Clutch With Clasp Frame 

£39.99 

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Nars Cosmetics- Thakoon Nail Lacquer 

£14.00

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Vince- Slub Knit Jumper 

£120

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Acne- Flex Skinny Jeans 

£155

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OASIS- Pleat Skirt 

£45 

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LK Bennet- Azure Sandal 

£175

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Quote Me Happy

I have finally discovered Pinterest and it is quickly becoming a little bit of an obsession! I have spent far too long browsing other peoples boards, until I eventually got started with my own. I wanted to share one of my first boards and some of my favourite quotes with you. 

I love having words of wisdom to live by and sayings that make you happy. 

Check out Marthe's guest blog, 8 Creative Ways of using Pinterest, on English Muse- here,  for more ways to enjoy Pinterest.  

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Instagram - One Month In Thailand

The land of a thousand smiles......... 

Island hopping off Ko Phi Phi 

Our apartment on Ko Samet

  Nakhon Si Thammarat

 Ko Samet 

 Highest point on Ko Phi Phi 

 Au Nang 

Girls at the Ayuthaya temple 

 Island hopping off Ko Phi Phi 

 Overnight train ride from Bangkok 

Two day jungle trek in Chiang Mai

Our Five Star Hotel in the Mountains in Chiang Mai 

 Chicken Island 

 Children in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Elephant ride in Chiang Mai

 Chiang Mai

An Escape To Remember

As the small plane left the South African runway, I wondered what awaited us in Mozambque. I went on somewhat of a whim, after deciding to leave my job, in search of escapism and adventure. As I emerged out of the plane, the heat hit me and one of my favourite summers began!

 Pemba Beach. 

I stayed in Pemba, a port city in the province of Cabo Delgado on the peninsula in Pemba Bay. From the airport we journeyed along the coastline, lined with white sand and children playing games in the ocean. Riding in the open top truck, clutching on to my suitcase, I knew that this trip would be unforgettable. 

Beach friends.  

  

Day trip and picnic on the beach. 

My travelling buddies and two of my best friends, Elais (left) & Natasha (middle).  

We deceided to by pass the lures of the Pemba Beach Hotel, with its spa and infinity pool overlooking the ocean, and venture beyond the norm. We stayed in a little house next to the beach, it was basic but lovely. We had small gas hob and a huge kitchen table, which we sat round every morning for breakfast, enjoying fresh water melon and papaya, from the open air market.

Twice a week we would take a tuc tuc and head into town to get supplies, before stopping at the bakery for freshly made Portuguese tarts. We spent many an evening at Russell's Place, a South African style lodge, enjoying a freshco (cold drink), whilst watching whatever sport was being played. The pace in Mozambique was so relaxed, which came as a welcome break from my normal fast paced life.

On route!

We took trucks into the outback to camp, see more of the country and meet people from some of the many different tribes. I will never forget one evening, when we travelled after a heavy storm.  Our vehicle got stuck as we attempted to cross a shallow river. We tried everything to push it free and after an hour and a half, we gave up. An entire village near by came to our rescue, armed with spades and man power and got us back on our way. This is typical of the Mozambican people, always willing to help, laugh and share what they have. We eventually arrived at our campsite, covered in dust, to a feast of freshly prepared goat curry made by our guides, which we ate under a sea of stars. 

One of  our camp sites. 

Children in the Village. 

My favourite thing about Mozambique was the friends that we made and the children in the village next to where we stayed. They would often come to our window and call for us to come and explore, they were the best tour guides we had. Mozambique was incredible from start to finish. Its one of those places that made me wake up smiling, I hope you have found one of those places too.

Little Cutie!

To Dance

"To dance, put your hand on your heart and listen to the sound of your soul" 
-Luigi-

"To dance is to be out of yourself, larger, more beautiful, more powerful"

-De Mille- 

In the mid 1950’s my grandmother, a beautiful young women from Surrey, was a ballet dancer. Post war society offered only a small number of choices for young women. So my grandmother danced and she adored it. Her passion was to perform and she still smiles as she remembers my great grandmother sewing her stage costumes.

As a little girl she would share her dance stories with me and I have loved ballet ever since. My favourite ballet is Wuthering Heights by Northern Ballet, choreographed by David Nixon. I saw it in Yorkshire which was the perfect setting to bring Emily Bronte's novel to life.