Weekend Scenes

Another busy week at work with lots of prepping and a shoot in the countryside meant I was so looking forward to the weekend.

We managed to get some triathlon training in at the Olympic Velopark. I tested out my new Orca triathlon suit which was kindly provided by Simply Swim UK  for the forthcoming London Triathlon and also my bike clip ins and only managed to fall over once! 

Looking happy in my new tri-suit!

Looking not so happy with the grease marks after I fell off my bike!

I'm clearly developing a love for old school Adidas trainers as I snapped up these Stan Smiths, navy and the palest of grey, so gooooood!

Adidas Stan Smiths £69.99 from Office

We've been wanting to do an American road trip for a few years now but being freelance, work has always got in the way. However we have to do it this year so have started researching. If anyone has any tips for a West Coast road trip I would love to hear from you!

USA travel guide from Amazon

And on Sunday my weekend was cut short as I travelled to Wales for a photo shoot.

Zooming on the train to Wales

I hope everyone has a happy Monday!

Weekend Scenes

Last week was incredibly busy, filled with meetings, prepping for shoots, working with new clients and even doing a photo shoot on a private jet, so I was more than ready for the weekend.

We only have one more room to decorate, the kitchen, which has required many hours of perusing Pinterest and on Saturday we extended our research to the shops to physically touch granite, play with ovens and open and close cupboards.

Sticking to a kitchen palette of white and grey

Marble worktops...

Or concrete ones?

Massive chopping board of dreams from West Elm

A sink that's being considered from Habitat

As we were in London it was rude not to visit the sales where the boyfriend scored some bargains from Liberty and I got lucky in J. Crew where the sale is fantastic (more to come on what I purchased later this week.)

You MUST visit the J. Crew sale!

The London Triathlon I am taking part in with Simply Swim isn't far away now so it was up early on Sunday for some swimming at London Fields Lido.

Blue skies and blue water at London Fields Lido

Obviously after such a strenuous work out I felt I'd earned these home baked sweet potato brownies!

Delicious and semi healthy brownies

And I introduced the boyfriend to Star Wars. Even if he doesn't fall in love with it he'll understand why I want an ewok and the noise I make when trying to imitate Chewbacca.

I love Star Wars

Have a lovely week everyone!

Images: Pinterest

Weekend Scenes

This weekend was filled with the most glorious weather which lent itself to stunning views from my window.

Blue skies call for blue nails (and veiny hands!) so I went for light by Topshop and dark by Essie.

Sunday morning was spent with a lovely friend catching up over tea and juices at Riding House Cafe.

I managed to fit in some training for the London Triathlon I am taking part in with Simply swim, a great gym session then a much needed realigning yoga class.

I also added to my make up collection with these treats from Topshop. I have a few of the lip bullets now and they really are great value, with a lasting, non-drying formula. I can't wait to try out this pea-soup coloured nail polish either, it's a happy summer shade.

Nail polish in Clique and Exposed, Lip bullet in Joyride

Have a lovely week!

Weekend Scenes

Happy Easter! I trust everyone ate too much chocolate and too many hot cross buns. We didn't leave home due to the rotten weather on Sunday but thankfully we'd packed lots in the day before. In preparation for the London Triathlon with Simply Swim, Saturday morning was spent doing lengths at London Fields Lido. It wasn't as cold as I'd imagined and swimming out in the open air is quite invigorating. 

London Fields Lido

We then spent the rest of Saturday exploring the East End. First stop was The Curious Duke Gallery to see an exhibition by Roy's People. I find the situations he creates with tiny figurines cute and interesting and was fortunate to pick up a print from the exhibition, 'The Only Escape', which I can't wait to hang on my picture wall. I may have to go back and buy the hilarious 'Work's Every Time' as well.

The Only Escape by Roy's People

When I was working in Australia at the beginning of the year I was given some delicious T2 Tea as a gift, so I was very pleased to discover they have just opened their first UK store in Shoreditch. I will definitely be going back to buy some of the creamy choc chai. If you're in the area pop in for some tasters and check out the beautiful black and gold interiors as well. 

T2 Tea

Sunday was all about DIY, oh the joys of owning a home! We put the finishing touches to our loo with this retro soap dispenser from Rockett St George. Washing my hands has never felt so chic!

Soap Dispenser £62 Rockett St George

Sadly both the boyfriend and I will be working on Monday so we said goodbye to the weekend with movie night; Wes Anderson + homemade popcorn = bliss!

Images: elleuk.com

Weekend Scenes

Welcome to Sunshine & Stripes, a place where I will be sharing things that inspire me and make me smile. First up, Weekend Scenes. This is the first weekend of the year when I wasn't working and I was so happy for the gorgeous sunshine. I lapped it up, lounging around on my terrace reading Lionel Shriver's novel Big Brother

Miu Miu sunglasses, Korres sun cream, Paul Smith towel

It wasn't all sun worshipping however. I've teamed up with Simply Swim to do the London Triathlon this summer and as I can't swim properly I've got some serious training to do! (More to come on this).

Swimsuit and googles from Simply Swim

On Sunday we took a wander to Brick Lane for bagels and people watching, before heading to Columbia Road Flower Market to buy some beautiful tulips.

We also stopped by one of my favourite homeware stores Labour & Wait and picked up these retro drinking jars. 

Drinking Jars

Wanting to make the most of the balmy evening we decided to finish the weekend with our first BBQ of the year, let's hope it's one of many!