![Raspberry picking in Ashburton. Pick your own raspberries Ashburton, Devon. Vintage summer pin up girl outfit.](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8026/28187710130_aae702c683_o.jpg)
• vintage headscarf & shorts (these yellow shorts are cute too!) • pull & bear bardot top • topshop sunglasses •
I've been feeling a little out of sorts lately, so when I had a few days off in a row & a heatwave was forecast, I was definitely due a little trip to the coast to spend some time with my family & friends.
The few days I spent there were full of the usual events - check out my best things to do in South Devon.
I arrived at my mum's late on Sunday night, ready for a full day of sunshine come Monday morning. My brother came over with the littlest one, and we headed over to Blackpool Sands for some beach fun. Unfortunately, they had to head off after a couple of hours to collect the slightly bigger one from the child minder's, but mum and I stayed on for an ice cream and a little longer in the blazing sun.
![Gorgeous girl. Summer at the beach, big smiles.](https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8518/28392358711_07dd209176_o.jpg)
![Blackpool Sands, Devon. Blackpool Sands, Devon. Summer 2016.](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8850/27854268424_76ab326329_o.jpg)
![Melting chocolate ice cream. Chocolate ice cream melting in the heat at Blackpool Sands, Devon.](https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8252/28470970385_93051d5f9f_o.jpg)
![Chocolate ice cream at the beach. Lyzi girl in bikini licking ice cream at Blackpool Sands, Devon.](https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8214/28470974875_c45f031a93_o.jpg)
![Blackpool Sands. Girl in bikini at Blackpool Sands, Devon. Lyzi.](https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8663/27854267524_945f69183f_o.jpg)
![Blackpool Sands. Canoe canoeing at Blackpool Sands, Devon.](https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8755/28392357661_867d734b36_o.jpg)
![Devon countryside. Walk to Mansands, Kinsgwear, Devon.](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8784/27854266704_bc979e6292_o.jpg)
After popping home for a swift outfit change, I headed back out to see my dad, Judith and Jazz (the dog). Last time we were all together, we were talking about having a nice evening picnic, like we did 3 years go! That evening was so lovely.
This time we decided to walk down to a nearby beach - I don't think I'd been to Mansands since I was a kid! There were other families who had the same idea - BBQing and dipping in and out of the water, calling to their dogs.
The sun crept away behind us and the pale full moon came out as we watched some boys in a canoe they had found, as well as an inquisitive seal!
![Picnic with dad. Mansands, Kingswear Devon. Picnic rug on the pebbles.](https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8874/28470971775_e15438de15_o.jpg)
![Red wine. Red wine picnic rug pebbles Mansands Kingswear Devon](https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7572/27854264734_f063002dee_o.jpg)
![Mansands. Mansands, Kingswear Devon. Sunset flowers lake](https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8690/27854265494_1fed972dcf_o.jpg)
![Full moon at Mansands. Full Moon sunset Mansands Kingswear Devon Canoe boat](https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7557/28438401286_e5c4da93f3_o.jpg)
![Mansands. Pebble beach at Mansands Kingswear Devon](https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7571/27854283554_092cf3c53b_o.jpg)
The next day, my brother came over with the littlest one again, and after seeing a big sign for it the day before, I decided we had to go raspberry picking at Ashburton.
We got a lot of raspberries in our punnets - and quite a few in our mouths - before heading to Dartington for a quick picnic.
A little siesta was needed as the hottest day of the year had worn us out, and then I met up with two of my best girls for a BBQ for the evening.
![Raspberry picking in Ashburton.](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8878/28438400416_28edcdc6a8_o.jpg)
![Raspberry picking in Ashburton.](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8595/27854282994_5470e0e6e9_o.jpg)
![Raspberry picking in Ashburton. Pick your own raspberries Ashburton, Devon. Vintage summer pin up girl outfit.](https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7471/28470991125_cd0fda10b0_o.jpg)
![Raspberry picking in Ashburton.](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8697/28438388066_bd8d215f0a_o.jpg)
![Raspberry picking in Ashburton. Pick your own raspberries Ashburton Devon. Full punnet of juicy ripe fruit.](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8296/28365928522_ccf1449e5e_o.jpg)
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![Dartington Hall Estate. Buildings surrounding Dartington Hall, Devon.](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8046/28438383226_8c778e9738_o.jpg)
![Iced coffee at The Curator, Totnes. Summer essential iced coffee from The Curator Cafe, Totnes, Devon.](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8805/28438382376_f5f29da320_o.jpg)
![Lunch at The Tangerine Tree, Totnes. Falafel and pitta, and monkfish tail with sweetcorn and chilli salad.](https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8584/28365924512_b518165f83_o.jpg)
On my last day of the trip, it was time for some quality time with mother. The day started as it always does - at our usual haunt - and this iced coffee really hit the spot! We sat in the sunshine and chatted to people we knew before finding some lunch at the Tangerine Tree, and having a good chat in their walled garden.
Before long, it was time for me to hop back on the train to Bristol.
Until next time.
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So many beautiful photos Lyzi, sounds like you had an absolutely wonderful time x
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ReplyDeleteThis looks and sounds like such a lovely trip. What a gorgeous post!
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I love this time of year when it's still light but the moon is out! Beautiful photos. x
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect few days! I love your raspberry picking outfit and your brother's hummingbird tattoo :)
ReplyDeleteahh i haven't been to devon in a while and this makes me really want to go again!
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Your outfit in the main image is DREAMY! (Been a reader of yours for 7? Yeah, 7 years, crikey! hi btw)
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Such a nice part of the country.
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Thankk you for being you
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