Back to Basics

With the weather being absolutely vile and my workload ridiculous going back to basics to achieve a minimal look is about all I can handle... Using these as my current inspiration...

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Monday's Meh.

The perfect description of my Monday.

Mondays Muse: Aynhoe Park edition

Thanks to some lazy Sunday morning programme I discovered this amazing property: Aynhoe Park. I don't think I can truly express my love for the care and attention that has been put into this 17th century mansion. I can only dream of having a library (with a secret room and parrot?!) and dining alongside a flamingo, rhino and lion - although Aynhoe is available for weddings and extremely exclusive weekends away. To be frank I can only applaud the current owners and aspire to such a beautiful and creatively decorated home.

- H x

Perfect Spring weekend

One lovely spring weekend in England, combined with a Chocolate festival arriving made for a very happy H. Lazing in the sun and gorging on churros and chocolate, piles of sticky, chewy, marshmallowy meringue, portuguese custard tarts and some truly delectable lemon and cherry tarts. A late afternoon stroll down the river and a pint of cider before dashing home and hosting friends for a relaxed evening and delicious spring vegetable lasagne (thanks Jamie). Sleep and repeat, lazing in the sun only eventually rousing myself to go for an early evening stroll through a daffodil strewn park. Finishing the weekend with a carpet picnic of spaghetti puttanesca. Truly a perfect spring weekend.

- H x

MondaysMuse: The Londoner edition

Warning! Rose's blog The Londoner will trap you for hours. The perfect mix of Rose's smile and outfits, stunning food porn, delicious recipes, all mixed with adventures in London and further afield. This lady is stunning.

-H x 

A great piece of art...

Loving the effect that these pieces of art have on the room, unfortunately not feasible in my current space but working away on my gallery wall.

-H x

Monday's Muse - Oracle Fox edition

I think I can track my current obsession with getting to Hawaii back to Oracle Fox's time there last year. The perfect blog for inspiration from sunnier climes and for making me question my dark brunette hair. Just the thing to get my Monday started with a smile, despite the typical English weather.

-H