To the Max

Admittedly I have given up my search for the perfect maxi summer dress. I tried on two different styles, but either did anything for me. I do believe that all sizes and age groups can wear current trends, but you need to do with a conviction about what works for you. As a 5ft4in curvy shape, I stayed away from the Maxi look, but I have decided with the right style (nothing too tent like), I can get away with this look. It may have to be something I follow up for the Autumn. I found these two looks on style.com, one from Cacharel and the other from Erdem. I love the colours and the texture of both the chiffon and lace. There is something about adding layers and wearing biker boots with this look that makes me wear this in the middle of the summer! Rest assured that I will hold out until September and in the meantime I will enjoy the summer days and occasionally allow my thoughts on greyer days to get excited about the autumn looks just begging to be worn!

Please click on links to go to source, all taken from style.com

Last week

Bubbles, Kites, Picnics, Friends, going to the Beach and Birthday cakes. Again, it is my week in pictures! I hope that I will get around to writing a proper post, we are still enjoying the weather.

We are in the Garden

The summer days are bringing a whole new routine, sun cream the girls, grab water bottles, paddling pools, going to bed slightly later, evening bike rides and a huge amount time in the garden. If I don't post as much as I would like to, please forgive and be assured that I am snapping away and spending time outdoors!

ps. the necklace I bought earlier in the week with my birthday money!

Letters

With my birthday out the way, this week has been a little more productive. I have also got around to writing my thank you cards. I truly loved the presents I received and feel so grateful for the people I love in my life. Lately I have been visiting a super fab blog, it is quite timely as it is all about 'writing thank you' s'. The charm and well written letters by author Leah, have me visiting this site daily for a glimpse into her thoughts. Please visit http://thxthxthx.com to find out more.

Images taken from http://thxthxthx.com/

Folders

The last few days, I have been entertaining friends, tidying up, washing and trying to stick to my dream of living with a few things. Today I really wanted to snap some photos, or find something great to put on here, but time is flying by. So I looked through my holiday photos from a couple of weeks back and thought I would share them. After this post, please think of me as I potter into the various rooms in our home, a little hot and a little bothered about where on earth should start....?

Made

Why is that the day you set aside to get things done, is the day when the sun is out and the motivation is lacking. So we spent the morning outdoors. After early lunch and thought that I would take some photos of two of my gifts hand made by Lucy and Jo. I loved receiving these gifts, firstly because I love the creative element of them. Secondly, I have always wanted one of Jo softies and I can eat Lucy's award winning cake daily!...(it is truly award winning it came first place in it's WI category). Thanks for taking the time to make these for me my dearest friends.

Birthday

Last night, Richard and I headed into Brighton to see Broken Bells play. We decided the support band was too much and the evening sun was pulling us outside. Anyway to cut a long story short, I met and chatted to the lead singer James Mercer (also The Shins). Nice guy, made my evening. The night was one of my many Birthday treats from Richard. He really did think of everything, I am very blessed that he is my husband.