this one's for you, dear

I remember when I was a little girl, my grandmother, "Dear", and I used to spend hours on the phone describing the cottage that we would live in together oneday. It would be nestled away in the forest, alongside a riverbank, with a ramp for her wheelchair and a fireplace for the winter time. I had found magazine pictures of a collectable cottage plates series, and I pictured our home to look just like the cosy cottages. I would explain the picture to her in vivid detail, and then we would let our minds run wild with fantasy and imagination; she had a natural talent for making up stories and playing make-believe. So even though Dear can't be with me to share this special day, I hope she knows that I am thinking of her.
Dear, it is just as special as the one we always dreamed of.

happy easter!

Well I am off for a couple of days to my grandparents farm for easter!
It has become quite the annual tradition for all of our family to head up there at this time of year. Perfect time of year too as the air is fresh, crisp and cool!  So looking forward to a lovely break- the country air, chocolate easter eggs and hot cross buns xxx

image credit: getty images and we heart it

procrastination

One of my co-workers just e-mailed me this and it was too good not to post. It is so true. It made me laugh because we have had many a late night together working right up until a deadline (in some cases even on the plane, then in the taxi on the way to the meeting...eep!).

Afterthought: How ironic that I was at work, procrastinating with this blog post!
I think I'm at stage 4(a). at the minute.

blunt fringes

Hello there my lovelies, what do you guys think of 2011 hair trend- the blunt fringe? Tonight I am going to the hairdresser and think I will take the leap and make the chop!

keira knightley

 leona lewis

alexandra burke

taylor swift

sandra bullock

credit: marie claire uk

made by girl



Feeling inspired by Jen of Made by Girl's home.
You can visit her blog and store here.

daily reminder

where's a good place I can put this so I can remind myself of it everyday?

credit: ailsa in wonderland tumblr

celebrate change

In this new year (and the next, and the next...)

Overstated romance

I'm in love with this public art installion. The Roses by Will Ryman is currently in full bloom on Park Avenue in New York. It is described as a large-scale love letter to New York City, feauturing 38 red and pink sculptured roses, and 20 scattered rose petals.

credit: Will Ryman via Paul Kamsin Gallery

can you spot the flowers?

From roses to peonies, fresh flowers instantly dress up any room 

white furnishings + pink flowers = devine

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images via: myfirstlittleplace