I love shopping but there is something extra special about a loved one buying you a piece of clothing and it not only fitting just right be being so ... you. My Mom got me this dress a few years ago and it is now my go-to for warm Summer days. I usually pair it with Jack Rogers or other sandals but for a day of exploring I opted for sneakers.You saw one shot of this dress in my Lake District recap and Mark was kind enough to take photos in not one but two locations. They were taken in the adorable town of Ambleside in the North West of England. The town is known for being the head of Northern most point of , England's largest natural lake. We took these photos at the Bridge House, a 17th century home over Stock Beck, and a few on the beach while waiting for our ferry.Dress | ...
Mixing Up Wedding Tuxes
I am trying not to share too many things about the wedding that I have purchased because I want it to be a surprise. I have my shoes, but I have not featured them. We picked a guest book, flower arch, table numbers, and more but you will have to wait until October 30th or later to see them! However, today's post is a bit of a spoiler alert and it has to do with Mark's outfit. In the Fall, as we prepared for our May wedding, Mark and I went tux shopping and while we did not originally plan on it, he got a navy tux.This past weekend as we went through our wedding planning checklist I talked to him about the groomsmen outfits and we confirmed they are wearing black. This may not seem like a logical choice as navy and black don't traditionally mix but for wedding tuxes I love the ...
The Biddulph Grange Garden in Staffordshire
On our way up to the Lake District for the bank holiday weekend last May we decided to break up the drive and stay overnight half way. Mark had to work so I left him at the hotel and went exploring on my own. Originally I had no idea what to do around the area of Stoke-on-Trent but then decide to see if there were any National Trust properties around and stumbled on to the Biddulph Garden, or formally called the Biddulph Grange Garden. My future mother-in-law got Mark and I National Trust memberships for Christmas which allows us free entry into hundreds of places including more than 200 gardens and parks.The Biddulph Grange Gardens surround a beautiful Victorian mansion which dates back to the 1840’s. Sadly the house is privately owned and thus not able to visit but the gardens ...
Ideas for Next Sunday, Father’s Day Gift Guides
Growing up the Spring holiday's were never too hard for me to remember - Mom's birthday, brother's birthday, Mother's Day, parent's anniversary, Father's Day, Dad's birthday all in a little over two months. Sure, some of the dates shift but that was always the order. However, since moving to the UK where Mother's Day is celebrated on a different day I have been thrown off - why is it in March and not May? And because Mother's Day is different it usually makes me question when Father's Day is as well but thankfully both countries celebrate on the same day!I am so happy that unlike last year many people will be able to see and celebrate with heir dads in person this year! Sadly there will be a big ocean separating me and my Bubby but we will just add it to the list of things to ...
