After working far too hard for months, I have recently taken the decision to reclaim some time for the things that I love in my life: and it's a pleasant journey to be making. This weekend, we had intended to go to Brighton, but due to lots of snow in southeast England we've had to postpone it; this turned out to be a sort of blessing in disguise, as we replaced it with a lazy, luxuriating weekend hiding from the cold, visiting a local (and amazing) secondhand bookshop, buying amazing food from local farmshops and spending hours looking at new fashions for the year (and buying a few).
We also spent the evening watching Skellig - I am a huge fan of David Almond's books, all of them, and while I don't think the film is as good it is magical and manages to catch some of the darkness and mystery of being young that Almond does so well.
Plus, I really, really wish I'd known Mina, a real independent spirit, when I was young. Love her.
Other new things in my life are:
A lovely copy of The Hobbit, present from my boyfriend. CAN'T WAIT for the film - so excited!
I found this brand new book that has been on my wishlist, for two pounds!
I got this amazingly beautiful book from my brother, full of to-die-for 1920s and 30s fashion - expect more from this soon!
And this found its way home with me - because secretly I've always wanted to be a Victorian housekeeper...
And I couldn't believe this beautiful dress I've been lusting after was 50% off in the Topshop sale. I wasn't sure what it would look like in the flesh, but it is gorgeous, hangs beautifully, and feels so expensive... I love a real one-off design :)
