Sunday 21 August 2011

A trip to Rye

Pottered about in the lovely town of Rye yesterday. It's only a 15 minute drive from where I live and I always find a gem or two to take home. I love rummaging in Rye's vintage shops and it was nice to have a nose in some of Rye's new-ish stores too.


Pale and Interesting, a boutique homeware store had some gorgeous things and I had to get myself this lovely piece of glassware. They've just published a beautiful interiors book which is definitely on my list of things to buy. Take a look at their website and also follow the links to the couple's own websites for some pale inspiration.

I also came home with this French tin hook which I'm going to use in my floral themed bedroom for dressing gowns. Bought this in Country Ways - Jane Wicks Kitchenalia on Strand Quay. She has an amazing collection of 50s kitchenalia which had me drooling with absolute envy.



On the way home, I nipped into the Windmill Orchard Farm Shop in Icklesham which was delightful and is now going to be the place where I get my fresh groceries. Everything is locally sourced so I bought some apples and plums from Peasmarsh, milk from Guestling, you can refill your Ecover liquid products and you can fill your own bottle of their olive oil of the season. I'd highly recommend a visit if you're passing or live nearby.


Anyway, that's enough from me for now. Time to get some lunch ready me thinks!

Ciao for now. x

Thursday 11 August 2011

Bunga Bunga!



I love finding new places to try out and this place is the next one on my list.

Bunga Bunga appears to be a pizzeria like no other. Based in Battersea, diners can expect karaoke, cocktails, cheesy DJs and much more. My kinda place.

Source: Daily Candy

Monday 1 August 2011

Things that inspired me this weekend...


1. My lovely hometown. I love how there's always a festival or fete of some sort in Hastings. This next week sees the
Hastings Old Town Carnival Week which has a packed diary of outdoor fun from sea boot leg races to a street party, it's all happening in Hastings.


2. My neighbours blue passion flowers. I've never ever seen these flowers before and they are absolutely beautiful. I think they could quite possibly be my official favourite.


3. I was in Barnes at the weekend and on my way to the pub I just had to get a photo of Orange Pekoe's handpainted patterns in their window. They make me think of those beautifully decorated Indian elephants.

I love to snap things that catch my eye and store them in my inspiration lock-up. Now I just need some time to raid it and make something of it all!