Walking

I've said this before, but I feel so lucky to live where I do.  Right on my doorstep is this!  Miles and miles of beautiful landscape to explore and behold.  Since moving here, me and Floyd have really gotten into taking long walks in the countryside.  Breathing in the fresh air, feeling the cool wind against our faces and really appreciating what Mother nature has given us.  As I keep saying - lucky.

It was Floyd's birthday a couple of weeks ago, so to celebrate he gathered a few of our good friends and suggested a long walk in the Peaks followed by some real ale and some grub; and that's exactly what we did (grub and ale not pictured).  We started our journey in one of Sheffield's gems - 'The Tap'.  A place I want to go back and take a million more pictures of because it has so much character.

It was a great way to celebrate his special day and I'm sure all would agree it was a big success (rain and wind included).  I can't wait until next time.

Tuesday's Tune: Tom Odell

Tune!! 'Nuff said.

Treats and Treasures

Hello and welcome to my new feature!  I've been trying to think of ways to showcase some of the little things in my life that I've been treated to (or treated myself), things that I treasure or treasures that I have unearthed.  This is just another way for me to stop and appreciate some of the things I already have, or the simple pleasures in life you can sometimes overlook.

Pictured above is a strange ornament my good friend Dave bought me for my birthday one year.  Many people don't really get this, but I love it!  It's got that perfect balance of cute and ugly - something I appreciate (hey Betty).  He lives on my mantlepiece in the living room, nestled next to the origami rabbits left over from Easter.  His funny face always makes me smile.  Speaking of funny faces...

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Good Night, Day: Collection 13/14

I'm completely swooning over the latest collection for Good Night, Day.  All of the pieces are completely one of a kind and I just love the way they have been styled.  I'm feeling all kinds of inspired over here!  Check out more from the shop here.  Now then, where are my knitting needles..?

The Wall

These past few days have been windy and wet, but before this we actually got a sniff of sunshine here in the UK.  These pictures were taken on the first sunny day we'd had in ages - I literally jumped for joy!  Haha - I love a good action shot.

200

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Since my first post in November 2011 I have seen this blog of mine develop slowly.  I have learned so much about my own photography and style and picked up many new skills along the way.  I still have a long way to go with this here blog of mine, but I am proud of the progress I have made so far.  Cheers to my 200th post... woohoo!

Tuesday's Tune: Haim

Haim are my current favourite new girl band... they beat Girls Aloud any day right? They're playing at Glastonbury this year. Hopefully I'll get my act together and make it to see them amidst the crowds, the mud and the sometimes devastating decisions one has to make at these things. Even if I don't get to see them perform at Glasto, they'll be clogging up my playlist for the Summer to come - that much I can guarantee.