snow day

 Pictures taken on Dartmoor last Monday, there was so much snow compared to where my house is! I had great fun finding bird tracks, snapping icicles and getting some nice landscape shots (not mentioning falling down a steep snow slope ahem...).

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Holiday to York!

Lovely old streets, our hotel room with a four poster, the castle, heaven in shop form, before dinner outfit, the Shambles, view from the very top of the Minster (eek!), the University's Archaeology building.

 A few photographs from our week away, with more to follow providing my film develops ok! Very much considering going to do my MA course here in the very near future, it's safe to say I've fallen in love with this city and could see myself living here quite happily! A Mulberry and a Barbour shop- what more could I need? 

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Barrington Court: Part II

The garden, the old stable block, the interior, 16th century carvings, equally old lead window decorations.

Wilton House outing

 I could quite happily live here- half of it is still privately owned, lucky people! We wandered around the beautiful grounds, ate a picnic plus a very yummy caramel fudge ice cream, and took Adam's little sister to the adventure play ground- haven't enjoyed myself so much in ages! We went to a quiz night that evening and our team managed to win! I had quite an indulgent weekend food wise, but still managed to loose 1.5lbs at slimming world- score!

 Today I took my new Cinnamon Trust dog for a walk, he had a nice swim in the river and succeeded to splash me until I was pretty soaked, but it was so hot I forgave him haha. I hope this little heatwave lasts!

 I have some new Avon makeup to show and review soon, plus this month's favourites and also Glossybox as usual. I just need to get on and photograph everything, but when this weather makes a rare appearence I want to make the most of it outside.
 My Goodwood Revival tickets came, so I have been putting together a 1940s outfit and watching numerous youtube videos for hair style inspiration, think it's victory roll time! Just got about 8 weeks to find a cheap curling wand, some pin curl clips and also practice!!

Have you been enjoying the sun? I have yet to get a decent tan... time for some St. Tropez magic!

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The Weekend Post: I Capture the Castle

 I went to a National Trust castle today, not far from where I live. It was amazing weather- really hot and sunny for a change (hello summer??), and I took my Pentax and my digital camera. I seem to be developing a love of taking macro shots of plants, there is something quite satisfying about getting a really detailed photograph, I wish my film camera could do this but I really need a lens for this type of photography, hopefully ebay might have the answer!

 The gardens there were lovely, especially the tiny wendy house plus miniature garden- so cute! I wore my disco pants out for the first time, they are very comfortable despite being quite thick and very very tight on the legs, but I didn't feel self-conscious in them and I can see them becoming a wardrobe staple, I'm very glad I invested!

 This week I'll be braving the rain, taking a new dog for a walk on Wednesday for the Cinnamon Trust, and getting ready to head to Dorset on Friday evening, I'm a bit worried that the road I take will be closed due to flooding, so I really want some more typical July weather to make an appearance! Please?!

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