Say Cheese!

I celebrated my birthday back last week and got a fantastic surprise from my best friend who sent me a box of the most fabulous cheese and pickle from Pong.  

I got 4 fantastic soft cheeses and a jar of pickle and G and I spent the evening gorging ourselves once we had put the boy to bed. A lovely glass of red and some gorgeous soft cheese and crackers and we were set!

Healthy Start

My post pregnancy bod is starting to get me down so I am making a conscious effort to try and eat healthier and do more.

I was so scared when I fell pregnant that I would put on all the weight that I tried so hard to lose back in 2012-2013.  I had just go to the weight I wanted and was fitting into Zara clothes and top shop clothes for the first time ever which has really boosted my confidence.  At the end of the pregnancy my fears were realised as I weighed in at the biggest I have ever been.

It was hard work before and I was training for the marathon so that helped with the motivation, but this time around I know I can do it, and I know how the end goal feels!

I have signed up to some new mum baby classes up at the children's centre which started this week and have tried some new healthier food combinations.

Today I tried bagel with hummus, avacado and black pepper! Soooo tasty :!

Birthday Wish List

Candle - Juliette at Home

My 29th Birthday is fast approaching and I've been trying to think about what I might like.  I've spent the last 3 months in a baby daze and haven't had a chance to think much about myself.

I'm normally one for writing a huge birthday wish list but this year I've found it hard as with a baby and all the stuff they aquire I don't want to fill the house with more!

It would be nice to have an hour or 2 to spoil myself so having someone take Noah so I can get my hair or nails done would be brilliant.

Other than that here are some of the things that have made it onto my list this year....

Jacqueline Fossil Watch

Necklace - Zara

Converse All Star Oxford Trainers in Burgundy

Gorgeous Summer drink - St Germain Elderflower Liquor and Champagne

Blog Loving

I think my real passion for blogging came after finding Cupcakes and Cashmere a few years back and, in doing so, I finally found someone who really inspired me. 

I think the thing with Emily Schuman is, that although she is much skinnier and lives in beautiful California, she has very similar colouring and style likes as me.

When I started writing the blog I wanted a way to share everything that I do.  People often asked for recipes, or 'how to' of DIY bits and bobs, or commented on my outfits.

I wanted a platform where I could share all things cool, but also somewhere to have a quick ramble.

I get a bit depressed sometimes and I find it easy to forget how good I have things, and how much I do get up to.

I've been so inspired over the last couple of years and have found some fantastic blogs that I really relate to.

Check out these fantastic bloggers and see what you think...

Rachel Schultz

Cupcakes and Cashmere

Cup of Jo

Fossil

Alana Jones Mann

Once Wed

Things For My Boy

Blanket - Mamas & Papas

£29.95

As we didn't know the sex of our baby until he was born, we had a wardrobe full of cream, grey, yellow and white.  

I couldn't help but drag Noah and G to the shops on day 3 to stock up on some boy specific clothes! I've since been enjoying buying things I saw when I was pregnant but didn't get. 

Here are some of my loves from the past 8 weeks...

Bear Onesie - H&M 

£14.99

Nautical print tee, 2 pack - Tesco

£6

Striped Cardigan - Tesco

£7

Collared Baby Set - Boden

£24-£26 depending on size

The Sun is Shining

Necklace - Cos, Sunglasses - Cutler & Gross

What a glorious day! It feels more like summer than spring so noah and I spent the whole afternoon outside.

I pottered in the garden tidying the flowerbeds, made interesting tree decorations (see below), and caught up on some reading on my kindle, while he played with his toys in the pram.

Here's to more gorgeous sunny days like today.

Quinny Pram and Jaques the Peacock from Lamaze

My fav Cath Kidston Cowboy print mug and Kindle Case from Joules

Beautiful Tulips that need weeding!

Interesting twig tree decoration with Kirstie Allsopp ribbon from Hobbycraft

Boho Breakfast

This past weekend for Easter I headed back to my parents house in Canterbury.  On Saturday my sister and her boyfriend took Noah and me for Breakfast to Cafe Boho on Canterbury High Street.

We headed there for late breakfast so by that point I was pretty peckish.  I knew I fancied scrambled egg and smoked salmon, but wanted a bit more! I added black pudding and hash brown...why not!

The food was ace and I love the funky mix of crockery and the bright, jazzy interior.

Thanks Kristian, the owner, for the entertaining chats!