Love & Last

My very clever sister in law Diana has worked her magic to create a wonderful new business, called Love and Last, which marries vintage goods with hand made covers for truly beautiful and unique gifts.

You can buy gorgeous vintage teapots, teamed with handmade cosies or original Penguin classics with matching hand knitted hot water bottle covers; the perfect pressies for girlfriends and rellies!

She is also about to launch a baby gift range which will include your favourite ladybird books with little booties and blankets.

For more info, or to buy direct, please check out her shop on etsy here.

Festival Fashion

Daisies at V

First & Forever

well it was never going to be a Hello! shoot...

how Vogue does it better. Moss / Hince wedding to appear in US Vogue September issue.

Anniversary love

Pink sky at night

what a summer bag should look like

Mochilla knitted cotton cross-body bag by Wayuu Taya £145 Net A Porter

"You don't take a photograph. You just ask, kindly, to borrow the memory."

Inspired by a TED talk, I have set myself the challenge of taking 30 pics over 30 days. Each pic will hold a memory that I can share in the diary for Benji, due 9th November 2011.

http://monthofmemories.tumblr.com/

Holiday Snap

Still pining for Spain... Missing the smell of the sea and the feeling of warm air hitting my back. Until next time.

Summer brights

I absolutely love this Topshop dress. If I wasn't 6 months pregnant and conscious I would look akin to 'Big Bird', I would rush out to get this right now. Top marks Olivia!

The Tree of Life

I have no idea what this film is about but I know I want to watch it...

Dreamers

Sometimes what makes love work is having the same dreams...

Happiness is a thing called love...

Lovely Lily

What a beautiful dress...

Beauty & the Bump

Can pregnancy fashion ever look good? Seems maternity clothes have come a long way.

what fairytales are made of...

love the song on this ad - perfect for today

RIP Liz T

She may have had 8 husbands, a dear friendship with Wacko Jacko and a penchant for diamonds but at the end of the day, Elizabeth Taylor was one of our finest exports, the last of the old school glamour stars.

She was born Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor in North London and died, 79 years later Dame Elizabeth Taylor with several Oscars, several children and having raised millions for AIDS Research. When asked why she had married so many times, she said "I don't know, honey. It sure beats the hell out of me."

never too old

Are we ever too old to go feed the ducks with our dad? London has been drenched in sun recently and it makes a lovely change.

Stars in her eyes

I have a slight obsession with stars at the moment. Must be my American heritage!

Lovely London

It may have its faults and there are a few but, really, London is a wonderful place to take a stroll in the park on a sunny Saturday. There really is no place like home. x

Fancy Dress

I may not be a fan of fancy dress parties, I don't care much for making a fool of myself but you gotta admire Gaga, Bjork, Jessie J, Stefani et al who know how to have fun with fashion. It is a statement after all.

Classic Elegance

There are some people who are striking by being understated. These women I salute.

Nail Art

I have to say I have never understood nail art until I saw Alexa's palm trees that is! Love it.

Neon Lights

2011 is the year for brightening up wardrobes - think luminous yellow, pretty fuscia pink and limilicious green! Now all you need is a subtle little tan, hair in plaits, minimal make up, freckles on your nose and bare feet all the way!

Lovely Laura Lee

I have been Laura Lee jewellery since I discovered her little store on Monmouth Street 5 years ago. I love my little silver anchor necklace and the initial coin necklace and 'loved' bracelet. To add to my collection, I have been eyeing up the gorgeous little star necklace and humongous pearl ring! Truly scrumptious.

http://www.lauraleejewellery.com/

All white...

crisp white reminds me of the sun shining and playing in the park. Whether it's trainers with floral dresses and cardi's or white brogues with skinny jeans and a white t, I can't wait to take thee layers off and get warm. Bring on summer holidays in Europe... thinking of visitng George C in Lake Como this year.