The sleeves are most particular and add to the shape of the dress; it makes my shoulders appear wider and by default my waist looks narrower. The cut and fit is so comfortable, really a high quality piece and one I'm happy to keep in my wardrobe all summer  long.


Summer is not complete without sunglasses, ankle boots and a little bag. I'm so glad things are changing.
Have you found any pieces perfect for summer?
Sophie

A bonus barn owl sighting. I feel very lucky every time we catch a glimpse of one of these beauties.
Sophie

Some days have moments where time stops.

The wind drops and all is still; not a breath to be felt on my cheeks, not a hair out of place, not a leaf fluttering to be seen. In the deep blue sky the sun pauses a while. Rays of light shine down, filtering through the trees down to the forest floor and down over the river.

The river stays silent. Still as a mill pond, a liquid sheet, an invisible seal to the surface that nothing breaks through. I stop a while, linger by the water's edge enjoying the peace and quiet. The only sound is the click of shutter and gentle footsteps on the fallen leaves, each carefully placed foot breaking the carefully composed silence of the scene.

Have you been exploring lately?

Sophie

I thought my days of dreaming of wearing a lace tutu were over after quitting ballet age 10; the regret of never having danced en pointe occasionally pops back into my head. The weirdness of standing like a frog was balanced out with good posture for a few years until I shook off both traits. These days I'm not even sure I can muster a good toes-naughty toes but hey ho, that's 20 years of life under the bridge.

Where was I? Oh yes, the lace tutu. I wouldn't have bought it at all without the enabling of Hazel on a shopping trip to Norwich a while ago. I thought it was too short (and too young for me) but was informed otherwise and bought it anyway. I do love the cuteness of it. The off-white tuile is something I wouldn't usually reach for but all bets are off for summer. Last outing for the floral crown for this year? More than likely.

Neon pink mesh jumper? Check! Why not?. It's perfect for warm days. The warm days are numbered now. Could this weekend have been the last hurrah of summer? Hmmm.

Sophie

Do you take an excess of pictures too? I can't be the only one.
Sophie