frame your train competition!

I travel by train quite often, and if you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I often take photos of my journey! I'm very lucky that my trip back to where my family lives involves a stretch of railway that runs right alongside the sea, as you can see above! But I'm not here to boast, I'm here to let you all in on a little competition..

festival packing tips.

So, I haven't even been home for 24 hours yet, and I already want to go back to Secret Garden Party. It was without doubt, the best festival I've ever been to. More about that soon.. for now I just want to share a few packing tips with you.

back it up, back it up.

I feel like I’ve often told people to back up their files, but do I ever practise what I preach?

my Best Summer Ever list.

Malibu are currently finding out what's on people's summer bucket lists, so I thought I'd share what would make my summer the Best Summer Ever!

a walk through leigh woods.

A few weeks ago, Doug and I decided to take a lovely summery walk through Leigh Woods, over the suspension bridge and to the White Lion for a much-needed drink! Here are some photos from that beautiful day.

carrot cupcakes.

The weather isn't looking too peachy this weekend, so why not stay indoors and bake these scrummy carrot cupcakes? Read on for the recipe, as well as links to other cakes if carrot doesn't tickle your fancy!

#bestdaysofsummer | ugg australia.

The lovely people at UGG Australia contacted me recently to tell me about their #bestdaysofsummer campaign, and how I could get involved. I chose a sweet pair of simple summer pumps from their website, and took mum for a lovely summer day out. 

You may have seen some of these photos on Instagram yesterday, but here are a few extras & a bit more about what we got up to. 

english rose.

You've probably seen this dress a few times on Instagram, but today I thought I'd show you it properly, in all its glory! As well as share a recipe for some co-ordinating cakes.

goodbye, granny.

I watched the peachy skies and the rays of hope fade as mum told me.

I had just been marvelling at all the flowers blooming, and all the while, one of my favourites was wilting away. The sun, no water, all the love in the world can't revive her now. She's quiet, and her soft petal-like skin stops moving gently with her breath.

kallo hamper competition!

Wowzers trousers! Look at all these yummy goodies that Kallo kindly sent me to try out. And hey, don't get jealous now, because you could win all these and more! Read on to see how.