December 24, 2011
December 22, 2011
Christmas in my New Home
Today is the first day of my Christmas holiday and I am off until 3rd January - lovely! I thought I would enjoy a nice long lie in bed this morning, but I was so excited about being off work I bounced out of bed at 7am. I wonder why this does not happen on a work day? This is the first time I have been off work since I moved, and I can't wait to lock myself away with a box of chocolate covered brazil nuts and lashings of mulled wine. Om nom nom.
I have had two mini drinks parties this week, and I have a few people coming over for mince pies tonight. It is a wonderful home to entertain in, and my friends have found all my eccentric and eclectic mix of objects most amusing. My fabulous colleagues (Kate, Lucy and Alex) came over last night, following a whole afternoon at The Randolph drinking tea and eating scones with jam, lemon curd and clotted cream - heaven. Lucy completed on her first home today (yay!) and has already asked me to provide some interior design advice.
The reason for this post is I wanted to finally share a few photographs of my new home with you, especially because I have some kitsch Christmas items on display. I never have a Christmas tree because as a child I always found it sad when it was taken down. Silly I know, but each to their own.
I have painted the entire apartment brilliant white and had rustic oak flooring laid in the kitchen and living room. The previous owners laid oak in the hallway - which was one of the many reasons I fell in love with the place. I am having coir / seagrass laid in the bedrooms after Christmas, then the floors will be complete. I guess the style is modern retro, or maybe modern Granny chic! I gave roughly half of my vintage collections to charity when I moved, I wanted a fresh start, and I hoped someone else would enjoy them as much as I did. I currently prefer a less is more approach - most unlike me! I will be blogging some more photographs of my home very soon - I ran out of light so quickly today - roll on summer.
I have had two mini drinks parties this week, and I have a few people coming over for mince pies tonight. It is a wonderful home to entertain in, and my friends have found all my eccentric and eclectic mix of objects most amusing. My fabulous colleagues (Kate, Lucy and Alex) came over last night, following a whole afternoon at The Randolph drinking tea and eating scones with jam, lemon curd and clotted cream - heaven. Lucy completed on her first home today (yay!) and has already asked me to provide some interior design advice.
The reason for this post is I wanted to finally share a few photographs of my new home with you, especially because I have some kitsch Christmas items on display. I never have a Christmas tree because as a child I always found it sad when it was taken down. Silly I know, but each to their own.
I have painted the entire apartment brilliant white and had rustic oak flooring laid in the kitchen and living room. The previous owners laid oak in the hallway - which was one of the many reasons I fell in love with the place. I am having coir / seagrass laid in the bedrooms after Christmas, then the floors will be complete. I guess the style is modern retro, or maybe modern Granny chic! I gave roughly half of my vintage collections to charity when I moved, I wanted a fresh start, and I hoped someone else would enjoy them as much as I did. I currently prefer a less is more approach - most unlike me! I will be blogging some more photographs of my home very soon - I ran out of light so quickly today - roll on summer.
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| Bluebird |
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| Patchwork |
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| Eames |
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| Mrs Doyle |
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| Trim phone |
December 18, 2011
Christmas is Coming...
I have been rather uninspired by what I have seen in the shops this Christmas. Same old, same old.
The only two things making my heart sing this Christmas are Dottie Angel's 12 Days of Joyfulness, as Tif rather beautifully crafts her way to Christmas. The many wonderful and joyful Christmas craft ideas are an inspiration. If only I had more time!
The other is the cute Cath Kidston Christmas designs, incorporating an adorable little bluebird. I will certainly be investing in the tea towel, and I already have an item wrapped up for my Mum.
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| Image by Dottie Angel |
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| Image by Dottie Angel |
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| Image by Dottie Angel |
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| Image by Dottie Angel |
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| Image by Dottie Angel |
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| Image by Dottie Angel |
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| Image by Dottie Angel |
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| Image by Dottie Angel |
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| Cath Kidston |
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| Cath Kidston |
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| Cath Kidston |
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| Cath Kidston |
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| Cath Kidston |
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| Cath Kidston |
December 12, 2011
Fifi and Me
My sister and I ran a 10k race on Sunday, and my lovely niece came to cheer us on - sporting a super cute outfit. It reminded me of an old photograph of yours truly taken in 1975. Fake white fur is clearly a classic!
Anyway, thank you Laura for pacing me.
At 9k Laura said 'now you can use everything you have left' - I had nothing - I had used it all overtaking an Eynsham Road Runner at 6k. I am (rather shockingly) looking forward to many more races, and lots more unnecessary pain, in 2012.
Anyway, thank you Laura for pacing me.
At 9k Laura said 'now you can use everything you have left' - I had nothing - I had used it all overtaking an Eynsham Road Runner at 6k. I am (rather shockingly) looking forward to many more races, and lots more unnecessary pain, in 2012.
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| Fifi - 2011 |
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| Candy Pop - 1975 |
December 05, 2011
I Heart Instagram
You show me one person who is not addicted to Instagram, and I will show you five who are. It is like Twitter for photographers; a constant stream of everyday lives, documented through photography. I love it.
My username is candypopimages - see you there.
1. Just Married, 2. Brighton, 3. Brighton, 4. Addicted.., 5. Brighton, 6. Lace, 7. Radio, 8. Rosemary, 9. Basket
My username is candypopimages - see you there.
1. Just Married, 2. Brighton, 3. Brighton, 4. Addicted.., 5. Brighton, 6. Lace, 7. Radio, 8. Rosemary, 9. Basket
December 04, 2011
Friday at Portobello Market
I haven't been to Portobello Market for years, and to be honest I avoid it - overpriced and too many tourists. Anyway, while passing through Notting Hill, I thought it's Friday (the quiet day) and it's December (few tourists). So I braved it.
The market was lovely, and quiet, and full to the brim of beautiful things. But so very very cold.
I saw numerous antiques I wanted to take back to Oxford, but carrying a French chair or kitsch child's horse around London would not have been a good look. Instead I browsed, took photographs and drank hot chocolate, with cream and marshmallows, as I watched the world (and his antiques) go by.
The market was lovely, and quiet, and full to the brim of beautiful things. But so very very cold.
I saw numerous antiques I wanted to take back to Oxford, but carrying a French chair or kitsch child's horse around London would not have been a good look. Instead I browsed, took photographs and drank hot chocolate, with cream and marshmallows, as I watched the world (and his antiques) go by.
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| W.11 |
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| I wonder how many people have looked through these camera lenses? |
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| French bedside cabinets - they sold just after I took this photograph |
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| Vintage tweed |
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| Chandeliers on Portobello Road |
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| Delicate vintage beauties |
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| A ceiling of chandeliers |
Coat - Vintage
Dress - Whistles
Boots - Clarks
Bag - Vintage
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