yonder collective dinner - encounter.

You might've noticed that my online life has been a little quiet lately - barely any blogging, not much happening on Instagram.. and that's because amongst other things, I've been working with the lovely Yonder Collective designing some menus and things for their latest event. 

In case you haven't heard of Yonder Collective, they curate events to bring like-minded, creative people together in a beautiful setting, with a delicious meal. You can read a little about their past events here, including the this month's - Encounter. 

double dark chocolate chip cookie & coffee ice cream sandwiches.

It's my birthday this weekend, and if you know me at all, you know that I like to make the celebrations stretch out for at least a week. This includes indulging wherever possible, and luckily for me, today is Eat What You Want Day! Yep - this is an actual day which celebrates eating whatever you want! 

Join me with an ice cream sandwich, won't you?

I'd been trying to think of what to make with my new Swan Vintage Mixer* since I got it, and the hot weather we've had lately inspired me - ice cream, of course! But I didn't just want ice cream. I wanted some deliciously rich dark chocolate cookies to sandwich that cool creamy dreaminess. 

Scroll down for the recipes! 

pink blossom print & the wrap skirt.

I was starting to think we'd never see the day... actual bare leg weather! Finally! 

You know sometimes you get stuck in a rut - not knowing what to write, what to wear, what to do.. - and then the sun starts shining and you put on some clothes and you think, "yesssssss!" and you start to slowly ease out of said rut? No? Just me?