Wednesday 31 August 2011

Lunch at the tea room

Husband and I decided to check out the Baskervilles Tea Rooms for lunch. It was lovely. We got window seats, big comfy chairs and a good view of life outside in the street.

The lovely cakes looked very tasty..
I had jasmine blossom tea.
Their gifts are on display around the shop. Aprons, tea cups, cushions, blankets..
I had a roast beef and mustard sandwich. Yum!

Nightcap


Cinnamon bun, homemade raspberry liqueur and Mad Men.

Saturday 27 August 2011

Pippi and Emil


Whilst waiting for autumn to hit us properly I have been stocking up on tea, candles and some cute tea cups. These are some of my childhood heroes; Pippi and Emil, and they make me smile every time I make myself a cup of tea.

Tuesday 23 August 2011

Looking forward

Autumn is my favourite time of year, I think. It's technically still summer, but there is already something autumnal in the air, particularly in the evenings after the sun is gone. Here are some things I am looking forward to this autumn:
- bright coloured trees everywhere.
- becoming a student again.
- getting back to normal habits and everyday- life.
- rain storms outside, candles inside.
- lots and lots and lots of tea.
- reading lots of books. I always find it hard to read in the summer, it's too hot or there are too many other things to do. Autumn is far better, and there's nothing like being wrapped up in a blanket with a book and a cup of tea.
- getting our new coffee table from the Laura Ashley sale.
- walking through the leaves in the park.
- wellies, rain coats and umbrellas.
- lots of exciting projects that I'm planning and working on. It's going to be a year of hard work!

Hope you're all having lovely summer days. Enjoy them while they last!

Monday 22 August 2011

Happiness is......

..staying in beautiful surroundings in one of West Norway's prettiest places,
where the rooms are just perfect for the two of you,
and you can enjoy a delicious breakfast in the morning by the fireplace.

Friday 19 August 2011

Thursday 18 August 2011


A couple of friends of mine own a farm, and they have so many cute animals. The little bunnies are my favourites, only a few weeks old...

Sunday 14 August 2011

Love




A childhood friend got married yesterday, and what a great day it was! Beautiful weather, good people, delicious food and great music. And lots of love! She was wearing a stunning vintage wedding dress, and the couple drove the prettiest little car..

Monday 8 August 2011

Belle and Boo

I got these prints as an anniversary present from Husband. They're made by Mandy Sutcliffe, who runs the company Belle and Boo, and I absolutely love them! These are called 'Lost and found'.

Sunday 7 August 2011

One year today...

Today it's one year since I wore the prettiest dress, said yes to the most beautiful Husband and danced all night together with the best people.

Friday 5 August 2011



They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning.

We will remember them.

Laurence Binyon


Thursday 4 August 2011

Falkland

Falkland is a really pretty little village in Fife. It has a palace, a selection of tea rooms and pubs, lovely little shops and lots of beautiful houses. Just outside the village is a wonderful place called 'The pillars of Hercules', which is an organic farm shop and cafe. We had a delicious lunch there, before having a wander around the village and Falkland palace.
Flowers grown in their own garden for sale
Very tasty looking alpine strawberries...
An ice cream bicycle in Falkland. I want one!
There are so many pretty houses there. Even the shops look like castles!
We have tomatoes! Now we'll just have to wait for them to get red...