a trip to sussex (part one)

Just got back from a lovely week in Sussex. We were staying on a beautiful organic farm called Hawthbush Farm, in the depths of the East Sussex countryside, surrounded by wild flower meadows, woodland, cows, sheep, butterflies and birds. It really is a magical place.

 

We were staying in the Piggery, which I could quite happily move into. 
Every morning we would wake up to these ladies.

 

We wanted to stay a few nights in one of their shepherd huts but they were all fully booked. There are a few to choose from dotted around the farm with views over the meadow. This one was my favourite with its little stove, lanterns and vintage pictures, maybe next time...

We also visited Lewes for the first time which is really pretty, lots of lovely shops and cafes and Brighton which is always full of inspiration.

I'm still editing lots of photos of the beautiful gardens and houses we visited, so more to come!  

eclectic mix

A great area of Brighton are 'The Lanes' home to an eclectic mix of unique shops, cafes, retro and vintage shops. There is so much to see...There is also a lovely fabric shop which I always visit. This time I bought some lovely silk in dusky pink and some linen fabric to make some cushions.
Lunch at Bills Produce Store is a great place to have a break before some more shopping!

I love the vintage and bric a brac shops in Brighton, I bought an amazing pink art deco mirror box. It needs a good clean but will look lovely.

This shop 'Last' had the most amazing shoes and tights.

As a special treat we had dinner at the famous vegetarian restaurant terre a terre. The food was delicious!

trip to brighton

Just got back from a trip to Brighton with my boyfriend. It was lovely to get away to the sea!

We have been to Brighton a few times, but there is always something new to see and do....

We walked along the seafront, stopping to look in the art galleries, shops and studios which are under the arches.

...and of course we ate lots of seafood...