All things Green

This week I thought I would take a look at the colour green.  Partly inspired by Oh She Glows and her Green Monster Smoothies.

I like the idea of a smoothie to start the day but I don't know if I can get my head around drinking kale and spinach.  But it looks good.

Blame it on the Rain Green Monster Smoothie Oh She Glows

Since the start of the year I have been taking a good look at my diet and have slowly been trying to implement some changes.  Basically I had piled on the pounds and my diet sucked.  It was full of complete junk and I felt exhausted and S***!!!  One of my favourite go to places for healthy inspiration is Green Kitchen Stories.  It is jam packed with the most gorgeous photography and delicious healthy recipes.

Here are some of my favourite green finds for the week.

White Wine Pairing Guide Print Howkapow £45 

Lovely Limes and Bitter Lemon Tea Towel Howkapow £10

Aluminium Lime Squeezer DIVERTIMENTI £7.65

Cactus earrings Kates Little Store Etsy £6

Green Glazed Cactus Vase Rockett St George £39-£59

Cactus Socks Yeah Bunny Etsy £7.40

Cactus Print Gingiber Etsy £15.47

Green Nylon Jacket Zara £39.99

SMARAGD Swatch Watch £32

Flamingo Espadrilles Boden £20-£24

Sheer Panel Knit Top COS £45

I love the colours in this quilt. Kantha Quilt Decorators Notebook £95

Cole & Son Contemporary Re-styled Palm Jungle Wall Paper Rockett St George £75/per 10m roll

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Pink lusting

Recently I have been dreaming of far flung places.  In my search of a family summer holiday I came across the most amazing pink beaches of  Pink Sand Beach Harbour Isla Bahamas.

It looks absolutely stunning and got me thinking about the colour pink.  Here are a few of my favorite pink finds and what better way to start than with donuts and pink fizz.

What I would do for one of these amazing pink iced doughnuts right now!

Strawberry Frosted Donut Dunkin Donuts

and what better way to enjoy a pink doughnut than with a glass of pink fizz.  

Chapel Down Rose Brut Chapel Down £24.99

or if it's a bit early on in the day how about a glass of pink lemonade or a cup of coffee.

Lorina Traditional Pink Lemonade Ocado £2.89

Pantone Coffee Maker 3 Cup Hot Pink How Kapow £20

King Salmon Handmade Fish Bag Don Fisher Shop Etsy £28.10

I can no longer buy crisps in our house because I am addicted to them and will literally consume a whole family sized bag all by myself - but I do love a bag of prawn cocktail flavoured crisps.  

Walkers Prawn Cocktail flavoured crisps Waitrose 55p

Crisp Packet Clutch Anya Hindmarch £995

Continuing with a sweet tooth theme this Pink Lemonade Ice Cream by Cravings of a Lunatic looks amazing.

As do these Marshmallow pops I found on pinterest via Mommy GAGA. 

Something I always loved as a child was carnival week when the fair arrived in town and we were allowed candy floss on a stick.  All that pink fluffy sugar!!!! 

JM Posner Candy Floss Maker Selfridges £34.99

Pink Varca Sandals Toast £44

Nylon Taffeta Hooded Jacket Orla Kielt £259 

Fringe Chains and Feathers Necklace Zara £29.99  

1960's Pink Desk Telephone.  Currently out of stock but I just had to include it in my Pink round up.  Fab.com

Geometric Vase Studio Armadillo Etsy £49.73

Pink Moleskin Notebook Urban Cottage Industries £12

Pink Rain Drop Plate Ceramica Botanica Etsy £30.24

Prior to having our girls we possessed very little pink and despite avoiding the gender stereotypes I feel our house is full to brimming in pink.  Over the last six years the colour pink has slowly grown on me.  You can check out last weeks colour installment which was all about the Denim Blue.  Or follow me on Pinterest.

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Denim Blue

Spending the majority of my time at home with the kids or working at Auntie Mims in their workshop means that I literally live in my jeans and I LOVE it.  Even when I go out these days (which is not very often) I will still wear jeans but dress them up with a fancy pair of shoes and a jacket.  Recently I have fallen for the double denim look, something I previously thought was a definite no no.  I know I did a post on blue previously but seriously there is so much Denim loving going on at the moment that I thought I would share some of my Denim love with you.

I have been eyeing up this coat for a while now.

Women's Sora Coat Toast £245

Blue Denim Jumpsuit Atterley Road £75

I love a sloppy oversized handbag.

Oversized Blue Linen Tote Bag The Conran Shop £65

Denim Espadrilles Zara £29.99

Linie Design Solid Denim Rug Heals £150

A4 Denim Sketchbook Indigo Artisans Etsy £30

ACME Crayon Pen Blue The Conran Shop £35

Denim Girl Swatch £57

Stone Denim Lumbar Cushion Heals £40

Converse All Star Torn Denim Office (currently in the sale) £22

Clear Blue Jean Vest Madewell $98

Splattered Denim Overall Skirt Anthropologie £128

Waven Crisp Blue Chambray Raw Edge Top Atterley Road £44

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Florals Everywhere.

This weeks colour installment is all about floral prints.  It started when I spotted these floral shorts in Zara closely followed by an amazing Hibiscus skirt by Matthew Williamson.

 Floral Shorts Zara £29.99

Climbing Hibiscus Silk Midi Skirt Matthew Williamson £475 

Ever since my art days at school I have been drawn to William Morris and his floral patterns.  I love the diversity of his work.  His use of repeat patterns was particularly effective in the form of tiling and wallpaper designs. Whilst he may have been a writer and a poet today he is mainly recognised for his floral patterns.

Here are a couple of his prints

Sanderson Strawberry Thief  William Morris Mug John Lewis £11

William Morris Collection for Barbour LifeStyle £109

I also Love a bit of Liberty Print and how cute are these cotton bloomers for little bottoms

Liberty London Childrenswear Multicolour Cotton Bloomers 3-18months £16 

If you are planning a little camping trip this summer you could do it in style with a Liberty print tent and suitcase.

Flowers of Liberty Theodora Liberty Print Adult Tent £595

Flowers of Liberty Wiltshire Liberty Print Mini Suitcase £65

Flowers of Liberty Theodora Liberty Print Bird Box £69.95

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With florals firmly imprinted in my mind this week here are some of my other favourite finds for little people.

I love these retro style prints

Shorts Next £8-9

Kids Towelling Onsie Cath Kidston £26

Girls Printed Wellies Ditsy Joules £24.95

Martha Orchard Print Poppy England £62

I hope you have enjoyed this weeks Floral colour installment.  If you missed last week it was all about the White.  You can catch up with it here.   

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Crisp & White

I know that technically white as a colour is debatable - is it a colour or a shade?  Either way this weeks colour installment is the colour white.  I love the feeling of pure crisp cleanliness that white can create. Coffee in white mugs, fluffy warm white towels and a crisp white shirt paired with jeans.

Here are a few of my favourite white finds.

I really want to knit a pattern from Wool and the Gang in this Shiny Happy Cotton. $12.  

I am contemplating signing up to host one of their knitting parties, but finding the time at the moment is the tricky bit. 

My husband brought me a London Brick Knitting Needle holder for Christmas and I Love it.

Debbie Bliss £30

Peppy Sofa Loaf £1,255

Old Havana Mug Anthropologie £10

White Freesias Waitrose Florist £19.50

Hexagon Serving Dish Convivial Production Etsy £10.79

E27 Pendant Lamp CONRAN Shop £55 

I think that this felt lace throw from Room 39 is Amazing £350

YARDEN TIME sneakers Aigle £80

I brought this bag in red the other day and I love it.  (I removed the square base bit to give it a more slouchy feel.) I am considering going back for it in white too.

Square Based Shopper Bag Next £28 

Layered Hemisphere Necklace Anthropologie £58

Saltwater Sandals Toast £55

Chilli Bike Base White Minimal Home £299

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A Splash of Orange.

This weeks colour installment is looking at all things orange.  From freshly squeezed orange juice, toast and marmalade to bright orange accessories or a sneaky weekend trip away on easyjet you can brighten your day with a splash of Orange.

Striped Orange and White Paper Straws (25) Violet & Percy £2.99

Latte Bowl Anthropologie £3.50

Le Creuset Traditional Kettle £85

Burnt Orange Bubble Glass Cup Howkapow £7.95

Wild Orange Marmalade Fortnum and Mason £6.95 

Upcycled Bartholomew Cocktail Chair Rockett St George £625

Perforated Dot Cushion Anthropologie £48

Pony Effect Albert Slipper M&S £45

Natsu Scarf Toast £59

Moheda Betty Clog Toast £65

Cotton Print Midi Skirt Uniqlo £19.90 

Maida Vale Bag Boden £126.65

Butter London Nail Polish in Silly Billy £12

Orange Casio Digital Watch Urban Outfitters £20

Orange Notebook Howkapow £9.95

I do like a bit of Orange.  If you missed last weeks Black and White you can catch up here.  For daily updates be sure to follow me on Pinterest. 

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Black & White

From furnishings, clothing, accessories and stationary I just love the black and white combination.  I think it works well and creates such a crisp finish.  Admittedly on its own it can be a bit harsh but broken up in a setting with other colours I think the black and white combo can give a sophisticated look.

I think this a staple in most wardrobes.  

The iconic black and white striped breton top Petit Bateau £58.

Left:  I love these trousers.  Mountain Leggings theif and bandit Etsy £60.30

Middle: Zipped Skinny Jeans Zara £35.99

Right: Striped Pleated Skirt Zara £39.99

I am in LOVE with these spotty lace up espadrilles Gap £24.95

La Pavillion iphone Case Kate Spade £35

Design Letter Pencil Set DLK $15

I think these Soft Fabric Tree Sculptures by Astrid Weigel Etsy are really cute. £30

Top Left:  Bangala Armchair Anthropologie £698

Top Right: Cushion Aldgate East - Minor Ink Flock £65

Bottom Left: Spotted Black and White Pillow Cover Whitlock and Co Etsy £27.41

Bottom Right: Rainy Days Cushion Studio Lilesadi Etsy £28.60 

Striped Swimsuit Zara £19.99

Cotton Striped Bag Mango £39.99

Illesteva leonard II Sunglasses J Crew £290

Striped Leather Flip Flops Gap £16.95 

Raffia Hat Zara £25.99

I love the whole black and white thing.  I hope you have enjoyed it as much as I have.  If you missed out on last weeks metallic colour installment or any of the previous posts then you can catch up here.

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Everything sparkles in Metallic Silver

I am pleased to see that there are plenty of metallics in the shops this season.  I am a huge fan of all things silver.

A few of my favourite metallic treasures.

Clockwise from the top

A vintage silver handbag I inherited from my Grandmother when I was about 18

My go to chunky silver necklace

A tiny pot of fairy glitter

Silver sparkle Essie Nail Varnish

My all time favourite silver converse boots

A Mavala Silver nail varnish

My Omega watch I brought with some inheritence money from my Grandma

L'Octaine Hand Cream

Bobbi Brown Face Powder

Some amazing coins I collected when we were in the Cook Islands - I Love the Triangular coin

My Tiffiany ring Michael brought me for my 30th Birthday.

Ash TAKOON Buckle Sandals Silver Multi Glitter £105

Laurie - Silver Fabric Mimi Berry £245

Estrella Shrug Plumo £259

Alto Milano Short Metallic Ribbed Socks Selfridges £28

Leather Soft Ziptop Bag Accessorize £25 

Lydie Hala Silver Leather Sandals £50 Clarks

CASIO Unisex Silver Digital Watch Selfridges £30

Two Silver Safety Pins Cox & Cox £30

Chicago Pendant Lamp Silver Howkapow £74

Dyson Chair Brickell Collection $140

I am a complete caffeine addict.  I can not live without my coffee.  These are just amazing not only do they look good in the kitchen but they make pretty good coffee too.

Bialetti Expresso Maker Heals £45

I love this Sunglasses pouch by Rebecca Minkoff | Shopbop £15.02

Amarapura Silver Chrome Nail Polish NARS £15 

Silver Glitter Earphones Accessorize £10

Triple Sardine Necklace Little Moose £29.95

Glitter Heart Stickers Inkkit Etsy £4.85

Metallic Sharpie Marker Paperchase £2.25

White and Silver Dot Notelets Paperchase £4

I hope you enjoyed this weeks colour installment.  If you missed out on last weeks Yellow Crushing or any of the previous weeks you can catch up here.  Next week I am thinking of the colours black and white.  You can keep up to date with my colour finds over on pinterest.

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