Oxford

Map reading (no guesses where we're going!)

Christ Church College

Lavender, Bees & Straw :) 

Bodleian Library & Doorways

I took a lovely trip to Oxford a few days ago- it's a lovely place and full of interesting shops and places to visit! 

Caroline xxx

A Week of Photos- Sunday

Sunday: The Odd Flower

Has anyone noticed the single odd flower at the top (the purple one?) Poor thing- it's the odd one out! 

Caroline

A Week of Photos- Saturday

Saturday: Another Papercut (sorryyyy)

Ok I know- I'm sorry- it's another papercut..... This one's been cut over a LONG period of time- I started this one at least a month ago, but it's finally nearly finished! (I spent last night cutting out the border whilst watching Sherlock) I just need to find a nice background for it- I think that perhaps I could try and find an old map of the UK or a nice block colour? I'm not sure.

Caroline xxx

Week of Photos- Friday

Friday: Papercutting

I did a little papercutting today to stop complete boredom when revising!

Caroline xxx

A Week of Photos- Thursday

(Late) Thursday: Blurry River

It was so nice and sunny along the river that there were so many people! I love watching people going punting- it always is funny when they get stuck or try and turn round and then cause a traffic jam! 

Caroline xxx

A Week of Photos- Wednesday

Wednesday: Revision 

Today was a revision day, so not that interesting! I chose this photo from the weekend instead, because the beautiful colour of the petals is so summery and positive. 

Caroline xxx

A Week of Photos - Tuesday

Tuesday: Hello Summer!

Summer is by far my favourite season- we went up to Cambridge over the Bank holiday weekend, and it was beautifully sunny and all the flowers were in bloom. This wisteria is just too pretty not to take a picture of , so I did!

Caroline xxx

A Week of Photos- Monday

Monday: Officially the world's cutest bee!

I'm doing something a little different this week- I'm going to post a picture every day of what I've been getting up to, and just a few random pics that I haven't really been able to do anything with, and this bee is perfect to start this off! I caught a picture of him just before he flew off in my garden the other day, and I just smile every time I see this picture- he looks like he is waiting for a high five! 

Caroline xxx

Retro Comic Books

Inspiration Edition 5- Retro Comic Books

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A slightly dull day of tidying and revision was made more interesting by the discovery of this behind my bookshelf- an old comic book I bought last year in a massive charity shop. I love the slightly washed out colours and the funny ads! 

Enjoy! 

Caroline xxx

Something Beautiful over the Horizon

Taking full advantage of the Bank Holiday weekend, I went down to the seaside. It was beautifully sunny and bright, and there were even a few brave people paddling in the sea!

Gliders on the hill/ Hunting for pebbles/ Beautiful blue skies!/ Balconies

Waves as far as you can see/ First ice cream van of the year!

Caroline xxx

Spitalfields, London

Yesterday, I took a trip to Spitalfields, a part of London I have never seen before- it is so interesting  and unusual.

Kenny Hunter's award winning Goat / Judy's Vintage Fair (well worth a visit!) / Christ Church / Pretty Books! / 'Paleys Upon Pilers statue, Aldgate / A. Gold shop / Looking out on the market.

Caroline xxx

Wishlist 12- May Edition

Dress / Hat / Tote / Shirt / Blazer / Necklace / Sunnies 

Nail Polish / Shirt / Flats / Skirt / Watch / Jumper

Firstly, I haven't done a blog post for nearly two weeks- I have been so so so busy, but I promise I have done a bit of forward planning so I am back on track! 

Secondly, What do you think of the new social media buttons over there on your right? And also, this is the start of monthly wishlists (yay!!!) I like doing these, but please let me know what you think too, and about any other types of post you want to see more or less of -thank you :) 

Caroline xxx 

Cambridge

Some pictures from our trip to Cambridge at the weekend- it was really sunny and a nice taste of spring at last!

Enjoy!

Caroline xxx

A Mini Review- Nivea Lip Butter

I'm not one for lip balms- they get left at the bottom of my bag, and I never use them. This also means that I get incredibly dry lips, and can never be bothered to do much about it, as there doesn't seem to be a product that will deal with this properly without making my lips either greasy or excessively glossy. Well, that is where this comes in- I had heard a little about the 'raspberry rose' flavour of this lip butter, but when I was in Superdrug, I had a little smell of the testers and this one smelt so much better. SO, so, so, so tasty! If I could send you smells across the internet, you would agree (I promise!) It moisturises so well and lasts for ages- just what you need from a lip balm! 

You can find it here 

Enjoy!

Caroline xxx

Rocket and Parmesan Salad

This is one of my favourite salads- it is SO quick and easy to make, and goes with practically anything- it is a good pick-me-up for any meal!   

This would be about enough for around 3-4 decent portions

- a 60g (or so) packet of rocket leaves 

- around 50g pine nuts

- a block of parmesan (I used about a quarter, but it is down to personal taste) 

- olive oil

- salt & pepper

Start by washing the rocket thoroughly. Then, using a vegetable peeler, shave as much as you want out onto a plate.

Spread the pine nuts out on a baking tray, and toast them in the oven- you have to watch them very carefully, and take them out when golden brown as they can burn very quickly.

Add the pine nuts and the parmesan to the rocket, and add a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix thoroughly. (I find the pine nuts tend to end up in a pile at the bottom) 

Enjoy! 

Caroline xxx

Sven Fennema & Leonid Tishkov

Inspiration Edition 3- Sven Fennema & Leonid Tishkov

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I was looking around for some inspiration today, and came across two beautiful collections of photographs- of course I was going to share them with you! The first is by Sven Fennema, and is called 'Forgotten Places'- it captures deserted, abandoned castles, churches and palaces so beautifully that I wonder why nobody else has seen their beauty before! Pictures via here

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The second series is by Leonid Tishkov, and is called 'Private moon'. I think that they are just stunning, and a really clever idea. To appreciate them properly, you might want to have a look at the poem that goes with them (photos from there too!)- here

Enjoy! Caroline xxx