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Cotesbach Barn

Thursday, 25 September 2014

Harry was away on a friend's stag weekend last month so I nipped back to Leicestershire for a couple of nights. I'd worked a ridiculously long week at work so there wasn't much on the agenda aside from hanging out with family and seeing one of my closest friends turn 30.

After a lie in and amazing sleep, mum and I decided to pop out for a few hours on Sunday. We went to the barn at Cotesbach for a mooch about and a sandwich. We had visited last December for some Christmas shopping and hot chocolates but this time round it was beautiful sunshine, so we walked around the garden admiring all the lovely decor for a while. It's such a photogenic place I had to share!

Inside is just as exciting... so much to look at!

As well as all the amazing items for sale they hire out many items as Wedding props.

We headed towards the counter. I bought a card for a friend's new baby, ordered some food and had a peek at the delicious cakes... then we sat outside in the sunshine with our drinks.

They also have a new space with lots of sheds ... I'm a bit of a shed nerd it turns out (see my Pinterest board ) They're all decorated differently to give you ideas of how to work with the small spaces. I got some serious shed envy... We need a bigger garden!

I'd definitely recommend a trip to Cotesbach Barn. As it gets chillier, head there for a hot chocolate and get yourself a seat by the log burner!

Greener with the scenery

Thursday, 19 September 2013

Last weekend we drove up to Leicestershire to stay with my family and go to a Christening. Not just any Christening, but one where I became Godmother to the daughter of one of my best friends. Very proud and grown up moment!

Harry and I enjoyed some chill out time too which was well needed. We walked my parent's dog Boo across the fields, she hopped through the long wet grass and chased after us when she realised we had walked too far ahead.

I rocked my Hunter wellies that are 14 years old! They're rather tatty... the right one is actually duct taped up on the back of the calf and they haven't got much grip but they are so bloody comfy, I can't bring myself to get rid of them. Maybe I'll treat myself to some new ones for the big Three Ohh next year.

We popped down to Foxton Locks on the way home from watching my little bro play Rugby... I've been a million times but I love it there, we sat outside with a little shandy, listened to the boats chug along and the watched sun go down.

I love the Leicestershire countryside... don't get me wrong I adore living by the sea but coming back to the miles of green fields, smell of farmyards and lovely places like Foxton so close by I'm always really happy to be home.

M.I.A

Tuesday, 18 December 2012

Life since my last post has been busy busy busy....

1 - Crispy leaves on a wintery day.

2 - My little bro returned from his travels of Australia!

3 - My two dear brothers reunited...

4 - Boo having a snooze whilst I did some work at my parents

5 - Clear skies & Christmas tree in Leicester city centre

6 - True!

7 - We met Ron... our friends new kitten.

8 - Tickets arrived...

9 - One of many beautiful sunrises on the way to work this month

1 - I found these guys manning the corner of Albert road at Parmiter's Antiques

2 - Tea time out with my knitted blanket by my grandma

3 - Foals doing their thang... SO GOOD.

4 - I love this little view from my flat

5 - Addictive little buggers

6 - Ron a few weeks older and posing

7 - Getting excited about our trip to Florence in January!

8 - A gig at Eastney Cellars supporting our pal Mac (on the right)

9 - Dolled up for a wedding reception last weekend.

Since the last photo I have been hit by full on cold, cough, sore throat and general winter bug rubbish...so the past few days have been spent on the sofa drinking tea, lemsip, watching documentaries on 4OD and catching up on all my favourite blogs.

Hope you're all ready for Christmas? I'm almost there, still a couple of bits to get but I'm not stressing... This time next week I'll be up in Leicestershire with Harry and my family and I can't blimmin' wait.

New Toy

Tuesday, 21 August 2012

I popped to the Car Boot sale last weekend. It was really hot and there wasn't much on offer... that was until my luck changed when I got to the last row of cars and trucks. I picked up a bundle of vintage street maps and a couple of old tea tins... oh and my amazing new toy.

Isn't she a beauty?! One of my favourite car boot purchases ever and an bloody bargain! She weighs an absolute tonne... The guy who was running the stall had to carry her to the car for me and I just about managed to lift her up the stairs into the flat.

She works perfectly and looks ace in her little corner of the living room. I also did a bit of googling and found out that Imperial Typewriters were made in my home city of Leicester.

It was meant to be and I am in luuuurrvvve.