Here in the UK, May is the month of Bank Holiday, hurrah! Here are my favourite spring-inspired flowery holdalls/weekend bags that will add a touch of style to your weekend away. Cherry Blossom Weekender – Accessorize ASOS Rose Print Bowler Holdall – ASOS A Chiswick Flowers Holdall – Cath Kidston
Year: 2009
The Cotswolds or Bust
I apologise for the break in transmission; I haven’t been well lately. We did however manage to get away for the May Bank Holiday. We went to the Cotswolds in Oxfordshire, visited several of the lovely picturesque villages there. Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water were the best ones for kitsch homeware shopping and afternoon teas. Here are… Continue reading The Cotswolds or Bust
Inspiration: Yellow & Grey
I was reading my new favourite blog, Twig & Thistle when I came across Kathleen’s wedding photos. Her theme was yellow and grey and wow! I love it! Now I keep coming across that colour combination and it’s becoming a close second to Pink and Brown. Aviary Letterpress Desk Set Art Deco Gray and Sunshine… Continue reading Inspiration: Yellow & Grey
Zara Home Trends
I received an e-mail from Zara to announce their new Trends section. But it’s the image on the front page; a French vintage style in all white that has got me hooked. Scrummy! Get the look here.
Columbia Road Series: Open House
This was my first trip to Columbia Road flower market in London and it turned out to be quite a treat. So many different plants and flowers; tropical flowers and orange trees. The wonderful weather just added to the whole experience. There are also a lot of vintage and gift boutiques around, including Open House.… Continue reading Columbia Road Series: Open House
Vintage Kitchen
I’m loving the idea of a vintage home right now, especially in the kitchen. It makes me feel all warm and fuzzy! This gallery image from Ideal Home spurs me on even more to go for this look for our next kitchen remodel. Here are some wonderfully vintage items that would go great in that… Continue reading Vintage Kitchen