From time to time I’ll sit down with a pile of magazines, flick through them looking longingly at the photos of faraway places, and read the odd article. But you can guarantee that my mind is rarely fully concentrating on what’s in front of me. I’m a sucker for travel magazines, planning future trips that are probably way off in the distance – like a couple of years away at least. I know I need the time out, but I’m one of those people who just can’t switch off. If I’m doing one thing, you can guarantee I will be thinking about what I’m going to be doing next. It’s not very often I can sit and just be.

After a couple of car accidents over the past decade, I’ve been left with problems with my neck and back that flare up quite regularly. Trips to the physio are frequent, which in turn have made me more aware of the types of exercise that are good for my body and the types of exercise that aren’t. A few weeks ago my neck flared up, which in turn gave me an excruciating headache as well, and I ended up losing two days. At first I was determined to soldier on, and on day one I insisted it would be okay and I could keep going – when in actual fact I ended up getting nowhere fast and it would have been better to just give in. I couldn’t think straight or concentrate on anything, and I just pumped myself full of painkillers throughout the day.

When I finally managed to drag myself out of bed on day two, I decided to give myself the rest that I needed. I grabbed breakfast and a brew, got comfy downstairs on the settee and picked up my pile of travel magazines. I didn’t answer any emails, or phone calls and I didn’t get dressed until after lunch! …..and even then, once showered I put my comfy trackies and socks on and snuggled down into my hoody; for the first time in aaaaages, it actually felt good to let myself just be. The next day I was ready and raring to go, but if I hadn’t have given myself time out the day before, it could have been a different story…..

So from now on, when I feel like I need time out – I’m just going to go with the flow and take it. I’ve been stocking up on travel magazines, just in case……

I hope everyone had a good Bank Holiday, and has started the week nice and refreshed ! What a treat I have for you today…..

Back in March Vanessa Mambu, stylist and designer of Read more »

I’m starting to get quite impatient now ! I just want all the veg to grow faster so we can start to benefit from it and actually eat it !

In all fairness though – things are starting to look
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Soooooo, what’s been happening this week I hear you ask?!

Well…..my week started out a bit rubbish. I managed to trap something in my shoulder on Sunday morning – which meant I was in extreme pain and couldn’t move very well. So I eased myself into the week with painkillers, gentle stretches, the latest edition of Traveller magazine, and a BIG mug of spearmint green tea….!

Luckily by Monday my shoulder had eased up a lot, because Read more »

The last two days of sunshine were very welcome after all the rain we’ve had – but then this afternoon it started raining….again! I don’t mind the rain, and if I’m dressed appropriately I quite like a rainy walk!

….but sometimes you just want the sun to shine.

A few weeks ago, the sun was shining brightly, the Read more »

Being a photographer means that occasionally, I have to expect the unexpected. Sometimes I embrace it, sometimes it throws me a little off guard.

In February, as Ian was coming towards the end of his Post Production course, he asked if I could go into college and take some photos of everyone. Like any good wifey would, I agreed. Throughout his course, I had heard stories about one of his lecturers, John Wood. Ian would come home telling me all about him, his stories, and of course John’s experience within the TV industry.

So when I was heading over to the college that night, I was slightly Read more »

…well hellloooo!!!

Wowsers! What a busy week!

On Tuesday I took part in a photoshoot for a secret new wedding venue in Manchester. It’s such an amazing place and I can’t wait for it to be launched – Eeeeek!! But for now, here’s some sneaky peeks of the shoot….

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Well, everything seems to be doing fine and dandy at the moment!

The spinach, spring onions, pak choi, leeks and rocket lettuce are all still going strong….

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….so, we’ve reached the final part of the Styal Lodge bridal shoot. Don’t forget to catch up with parts I, II and III, if you missed them.

We’ve seen the brides, we’ve seen the grooms, and we’ve seen the bridesmaids; but I must admit – I’m a sucker for the detail shots !

Emmylou of Lily Bud Cupcakes served up some super yummy cakes…..

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I’ve had a bit of a strange week this week. I lost a couple of days due to being ill , So I’ve not been as busy as normal.

I’ve finally finished the images from the McQeen styled shoot. (High fives all round!)

I’m also still addicted to Instagram…..

I was looking through a box of old stuff and found this heart Read more »