Barcelona style and interiors

Love the tiles in this beautiful Barcelona apartment ( image ) A few year back I spent 2 wonderful weeks in a rented apartment in the heart of downtown Barcelona. I found inspiration in every part of the city and loved all the street art, outdoor bars, relaxed lifestyle and interior style. I have been thinking a lot about that city lately and thought I would just share a little bit of the inspiration with you. The mix and match so many different patterns and colour into their life and home, something I am trying to actively do into our home. Such a stunning hallway ( image ) Barcelona is such a creative hub ( image ) When I went it was over New Years, so technically it was winter in Spain but still every day was sunny and around 18-19 degrees which was much warmer than the 4-5 degrees back in the UK. We enjoyed lots of tapas, cheap wine and Sangria as well as nights on the beach, secretly wishing I was back there with a big class of Sangria How amazing does......

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Five Fun Outdoor Activities That Your Child Will Love

Sometimes it can be hard to get your children out the door and into the sunshine, but it’s really just a matter of picking the right activities. When you are trying to choose, do make sure you consider your child’s interests, as well as any costs that may be incurred. If you decide on something a little more involved, you might need some equipment to help you get started, and for activities like skateboarding or blading, specialists like Penny Skateboards UK  can help you find the right things for your child. For those of you who may be a little more undecided, here are five activities your child will adore.  Swimming Every child loves playing around in water, and swimming in a pool is good exercise, as well as getting the children out of the house and into the pool. For a special treat, plan a trip to the beach or pool parties with friends, and make it into a fun and social event. Mr A getting to grips with his new Nikon  Photography Photography is......

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A West Wales Adventure

 Two weeks ago, after an impromptu talk with mother about how we needed a low stress mini break, she was off finding a last minute deal and came across this beautiful detached Croft Thatched cottage in West Wales and we jumped at the chance. My mother booked it through Under The Thatch who have a small but beautiful collection of unique and character filled properties and they had two nights available for a late booking at a really great price (wish it could have been longer though) so with only a day or two to prepare we headed off. I always feel really lucky that we don't live to far from truly inspirational places such as West Wales and I often think that we overlook what is basically on our doorstep. It was so peaceful and the cottage had a lovely large garden with an apple tree and luckily enough for us the weather was dry which meant two nights spent eating outside, overlooking beautiful views across a valley and countryside. I was really taken by the ......

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Sweet Dreams - Bed perfection

I think this is a good quote to live by ( image ) It's surprising how many of us sleep on uncomfortable, old and basically unsuitable beds, especially when you think how many hours we spend on this one piece of furniture. Surely it should be one of the most important purchases we make, yet we often overlook, even John and I can put our hands up and say that we have gone for way to long without replacing our bed and it's now being put to the top of the list of must have things for the house, especially since sleep and the quality of your sleep is so important to your physical and mental wellbeing. \ How beautiful and cosy does this bed look? ( image ) Personally I find lack of sleep really does affect my mood and makes me less attentive and when you have a toddler running around if your not on your game it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or get a little short with them, which is not fair on them. Also you are more likely to eat more when you are tired whic......

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Pond dipping at the National Trust

On our recent little Welsh Getaway to West Wales we decided to keep things nice and simple, spending as much time outdoors, enjoying the fresh air without going to over-priced and over the top amusements so we stuck to visiting the local National Trust DineFwr Castle and Deer Park. I really need to get around to buying a National Trust Pass as we are never disappointed when we visit on of there amazing venues. Our main mission for the day was to go pond dipping, find a few critters and hopefully spot some deers. Mr A really enjoying finding what I can only microbe as little shrimp things, as well as water snails and other mini creatures. We spent the rest of the time walking through the very large Deer Park. We did in the end come across some Deer, unfortunately I didn't get a photo as I was holding Mr A up so he could see. One our way back to the car we spotted some of Dinefwr rare white cattle which Me A loved and then we stopped at the little nature inspired play p......

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Street Style Sunday - Our favourite outfits of 2014

Wow can you believe we are more than half way through the year - time has flown by and we have already seen three seasons, with summer being my favourite of course. I always like to reflect and have a look back on everything we have done and thought I would put a little post together of all our favourite outfits of the year so far. This is only a small collection and I will be doing another roundup later in the year, just a little bit of fun really. It's that time of the week when I join in with Natalie from Style Me Sunday and together we bring the Street Style Sunday linky - please feel free to link up any fashion related or inspired posts about you or your family An InLinkz Link-up ...

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Some fun in the sun - 5 activities to get the whole family outdoors

Me and Mr A enjoying a walk in the countryside It doesn’t matter if the weather is hot or mild, we all need to spend some time in the sun. Not only do the rays of the sun provide us with much needed vitamin D, medical studies show that being outdoors can have an extremely positive affect on both our mental and physical health. The problem is, in this age of television, video games and computers, it is not always easy to get the family outdoors for a bit of healthy fun. Here are a few ideas that might make your family more willing to get off the couch and into the sun. Surf or turf BBQ This isn’t necessarily about whether you eat steak or seafood; this is more about where you take the family for a Sunday lunch. Go to the local beach, if you’re lucky enough to live near one, or bush picnic area for a good old family barbecue. Take everyone’s favourite food, some games and anything else that will encourage some exercise. If the amenities don’t have public barbecue’s you might......

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Friday Finds - for the kitchen

I love this cute Painted Mason Jars for £11.50  How lovely is this Vintage Enamel Pot for £15.50 French Enamel Colander £19.35 I love wooden spoons and this Olive Wood Spoon Set is beautiful £21.15 Just a little collection of Friday finds for the kitchen - I love putting little wish lists together and I really want to pick up more vintage and handmade pieces for the home, starting with the heart of the house....

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Mens Summer Style: The Top 5 Shorts You Can’t Be Without

If you’re looking to look stylish this summer, over the knee shorts should most definitely be avoided. Men’s fashion has come a long way over the last decade and these days it’s all about mens designer shorts . Below you’ll discover the top 5 shorts you should be investing in to keep you cool this summer. 1. ‘Short’ shorts According to the fashion world, ‘short’ shorts are one staple every well-built man should have in his wardrobe this summer. As highlighted on  Slate.com , these shorts can help men fight against sexism. If you’re not afraid to show a little more skin then these are great for showing off those muscular legs, as well as keeping you cool in the hot weather. Granted, this won’t be a style everyone is comfortable with, but if you are looking for something a little more daring then this is a look that you should be aiming for. If you can pull of short shorts it's a great summery look ( image ) 2. Khaki shorts If there’s one style ......

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Wonderful Window Seats

Love this wooden storage window seat creation ( image ) Could imagine reading a book and falling asleep here ( image ) Really love this unusual window seat ( image ) I love nothing more than a secret little reading nook and often dream of having a large window seat tucked away in a quite place in our house. A place that lets the light in with a gentle breeze during the summer but also a place you can cosy up with lots of blankets during the winter. Blissful ...

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