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It's likely that I am quite possibly the last pers

It's likely that I am quite possibly the last person in the world to write about the joys of a lido; if there's one thing I am consistent at- it's being late to a party! On Friday my mum, little boy and I went to our local lido and it felt like a true injection of magic. Everything I've written about kind of feels like stating the obvious here, but it definitely made me realise that even in the rigmarole and stresses of everyday life, you have to do the thing, find the glimmers and take yourself out of it to sometimes be able to find what it is you've been wanting to talk about. In this case, bodies. I'd written some of these words in a draft post that I hadn't been able to finish for months; they felt a little all over the place and a bit silly. But having a day by the pool, surrounded by the brilliance of bodies inspired me to finish what I'd started. This funny old job, and place online often means I unintentionally feel more aware of my appearance, and body. Slipping into comparison (often to versions of myself) and expectations of what society expects of women, and the way we look- more than I'm happy to admit. So writing this- seeing the ripples, lines, life, folds, softness and strength in an ordinary place- laughing, swimming, chasing, splashing and being, felt like true joy. (I've linked it all on my stories and bio if you'd like to read) 🏊🏻‍♀️

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We're back! It’s time for another little kitchen

We're back! It’s time for another little kitchen update; I feel like so much has happened in a pretty short space of time which is very exciting! After lots of back and forth, we opted for a @howdensjoinery kitchen (I feel like we spent *so* much time weighing up everything within our budget, and had we a little more expertise, DIY Kitchens also sounded brilliant) so it was a week of popping into store to confirm measurements/cabinets/drawers/BINS- what a rush! We also have added in a skylight, which feels huge! At most times of the day (bar 4pm on a beautiful summer afternoon) the kitchen was one of the darkest rooms of the house, so trying to make it feel airy, and light has been really important for us- whilst also trying to not spend *too* much (if money were no object we’d have extended and probably had a lovely glass ceiling)- but a skylight feels like a really lovely option. Having never done any of this before we’re seemingly making decisions as we get to them; so this week it’s a lot of paint/tiles/lightings thoughts- which I’m pretty sure is the very very fun bit- so shall share more soon!

June; a whole lot of love, a whole lot of dust and

June; a whole lot of love, a whole lot of dust and a whole lot of birthdays 🎂 🏹🪏

It isn’t lost on me the magic moments this job I

It isn’t lost on me the magic moments this job I have affords me; and being part of @lucyowentalent and spending a balmy summer evening at the annual LOT Summer Party feels like a complete injection of something special. When you spend many of your working days alone, it’s easy to forget the women and community that you have around you- and having these women- all of which count as some of the kindest, most authentic, supportive humans I’ve been lucky enough to meet, feels nothing short of a privilege.

Thankfully, @lucyowentalent has a seemingly magnetic force of kindness around her, and having spent the last year in her orbit (with *lots* of very gorgeous dresses) this was the kind of cup filling evening that leaves you inspired, excited and wide eyed. Also- @thegrovehotel!! HEAVENLY! (I’d seen it pop up with their beautiful hot air balloons but had never been and my GOODNESS she’s a beauty). Pinching myself this morning and giving the most enormous thank you for all @lucyowentalent, @ellecalvey and @caroline_bonney do. You all work endlessly hard; and having you all keep the cogs running (and making everything seamless) is such an honour. What did I do!! 🤍

(I’ll stop gushing now!)

Sticks of rock or legs? The kind of conundrum I wa

Sticks of rock or legs? The kind of conundrum I want to bring to the beach this summer 🍭

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