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Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Food. Show all posts

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Benicassim

 All photos taken by me.

So due to the majority of my funds currently being deposited directly into the travel fund, deciding on this years holiday required an element of alternative planning - the perfect outcome of which turned out to be five days at Benicassim festival for me and the boy. I love a good festival, and the additional draws of Spain, sunshine and a location nestling between the sea and the mountains sealed the deal. However, certain inevitable challenges are generally involved with summer festivals on a budget, especially for me - namely, camping. Now I am not exactly high maintenance (kicking cockroaches out of your makeup bag after the drains flood in your Vietnamese apartment will knock that right out of you) but a two-man tent in 40 degree heat for a festival that goes on 'til 8am every morning guarantees neither sleep nor presentable appearance. That said, we did quite well - until the fourth morning when we bailed and checked into a hotel for the last two nights! Well we tried, but 72 hours is a long time to go without sleep.

A few photos of our trip: Sunsets over the mountains and sunrises over the palms, beach hair, my (very) vintaged cutoffs, breakfast, the festival food market, aztec nails, neon dip-dye, music, festival camping wardrobe, between the mountains and the sky.

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

The Vintage Cupcake Kitchen


I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon with my friend Kim at the Vintage Cupcake Kitchen in Uppermill, Saddleworth (for the uninitiated/ non Northerners this pretty little village is located somewhere between Yorkshire and Manchester). As the name suggests, this place does two things very well - vintage and cupcakes. The tea shop is decorated beautifully with floral fabrics, bunting, fairy lights and vintage furniture, and everything is served on delicate vintage china which is also available to rent for your own vintage tea party! And the cakes... moreishly moist and spongy with deep and distinct flavours, liberally draped with light and fluffy cream cheese frosting and hand decorated with fruit, chocolate and sugary treats. Needless to say after sampling the gingerbread and double-stuffed oreo flavours I left with a goodie bag of four adorable mini cupcakes to take home. Oh, and they make a decent brew as well. Check out their lovely website here 

Friday, 18 May 2012

Recently...

 


A few shots from the last couple of weeks - the happy little things in life. 1. The day my hair finally did as it was told 2. Raspberry cream sorbet 3. Peony fairylights 4. Summer nails 5. Veggie heaven 6. Vintage record player at a cafe I visited - inspired instant lust! 7. Topshop fringed fan print kimono jacket 8. Summer sunset

Friday, 9 March 2012

In rainbows.



Rainbow brights keeping me happy this week - 1. The most amazing literal rainbow, in Newcastle last weekend. 2. OPI limited Muppets collection nail polish in Rainbow Connection - like luxe glitter rave for your finger tips. 3.  Isabel Marant S/S 2012 rainbow jumper that I need in my life immediately (image via Elle.com)