autumn into winter

It feels like those warm autumn days have finally turned into winter and time to be indoors working on new projects, cooking hearty soups, lighting candles and snuggling under wool blankets.

Here are a few photos of my recent days; a trip to London, while the sun was still shining, walking along the sparkling Thames to Borough Market  and on to Brick Lane for a coffee, some people watching and a browse around the old streets and shops.

A relaxed Sunday spent drinking tea and eating cake with my lovely friend Natasha. It's always great to have time for a proper chat, to share ideas and plans. 


Pink Roses from the Garden are now looking pretty and in full bloom on my mantle piece.

What do you love about the change in seasons, now that winter is here x

 

time out

I love the Botanic Gardens in Oxford, especially this time of year when the sun is low in the sky, casting light through the trees and the garden is still and quiet, with just the last  few flowers still in bloom.  It's the perfect place to go when you need a little time out.

 

My favourite welsh wool purse which I bought at Blighty Bazaar and my cosy Toast gloves.



This glass house was full of scent from these beautiful white Narcissus, it's nice to think spring isn't too far away.

day trip

A recent trip to London involved plenty of sparkly trims, vintage lace, silk ribbons, braids, velvet and raffia. I bought my stash from Liberty, VV Rouleaux and The Cloth House, should keep me going for while.

 

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!  

in the city

When we went to London for the day last week it was just like spring,clear blue sky and warm sunshine.

It seems like ages ago now, especially as it's sooooo cold today!

I can never visit London without a trip to Liberty. I love their little florist shop which is full of Hydrangeas, Roses and Hyacinths. As usual I spent ages in their haberdashery deciding on which Liberty fabric to buy, but went for this one in the end.

 

As the weather was so lovely we walked (for miles) over to Covent Garden then on to Bankside, the Thames looked beautiful as it sparkled in the sunshine, everybody was out and about listening to buskers on the riverside.

 

The final stop was Alex Monroe's jewellery shop in Snowsfields which was very inspiring, everything was beautifully displayed in vintage glass domes and cabinets alongside old pictures and china. I loved it all.