Exploring... An English Garden

I love to travel, see interesting places and cultures. Exotic places easily inspire me, but sometimes the best inspiration can come from a little closer to home. For a few years now I have been fortunate enough to enjoy the beauties of a little place called West Wittering. Spending a week with family in the summer at a lovely house with one of the most beautiful gardens, I soak in the quaint delights as well as what little sun England has to offer. The coastal charm and painterly homes and gardens provides endless inspiration, and every now and then it's good to appreciate the little gems that are just around the corner.

Home for a week, house near the sea. 

Like a huge jewel, blush pink peony.

frilly open peony. 

Canopy of honeysuckle.

My beautiful niece Eloise in my straw hat.

Peachy. 

A family of curious chickens.

Endless stunning colour combinations, nature's always the best source. 

Wedding hair

I suppose the positive side of having little money is that it stretches your creativity. I was faced with this predicament when planning my outfit for a wedding i'm going to tomorrow. I was planning on having something in my hair and after looking around the shops I decided I would attempt to make my own hair pins. With a little playing about with hair styles and fabric manipulation, I feel rather pleased with the final pieces. I've made a large floral style pin with lace and vintage buttons as well as three mini delicate blossom pins to complete the look. I hope you like them, I can't wait to wear them tomorrow for the wedding!

Exploring... Corfu

It's something about the hot sun that makes all the colours zing and everything you see beautiful. The greek romance and exotic climate inspires me. I love the painted walls, terracotta's and turquoise sea. Where ever I go I always take note of things with interesting textures and curious lighting.