Today...

I discovered the beautiful work of photographer Paul Schmidt.

150 Years of Colour Photography...

Colour photography was invented on this day 150 years ago in 1861, when Scottish physicist and mathematician James Clerk maxwell and photographer Thomas Sutton - inventor of the SLR camera - shot the below photographer of coloured ribbon.

Funny Pic For The Day...

How Cool Are These!!

They're not my new skates but think they're fab!

Alice...

The Royal Ballet is presenting a new full length ballet of Alice in Wonderland created by Christopher Wheeldon and starring Lauren Cuthbertson... the set, the costumes and the choreography look stunning. Homage to the original illustrations by John Tenniel are seen in the character of the Cheshire Cat.

Looks amazing... I must go and see it... here's the link to the trailer.... http://www.roh.org.uk/video/index.html?bcpid=1733261711&bclid=1740131613&bctid=640901180001

This Time Last Week...

I was lucky enough to see the lovely Katy Perry in concert in Birmingham. I didn't go with any expectations... but oh my I was overwhelmed at how amazing the night was!!

The stage was covered in huge candy and a spiral stair case it was very quirky and kitsch, there was a short film throughout to link the songs which had an Alice In Wonderland feel to it and her costumes, which she changed nearly every song (and in on song changed about 20 times on stage) were beautiful and I wanted them all.

One of my favourite parts was during 'Not Like The Movies' when she sat on a flower covered swing and the massive train on her dress was lifted to form a 12ft screen where old style cartoon clips of little birds kissing were projected onto it! Stunning!

Amazing night!!

Brighton...

A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to have a little weekend away in Brighton with my lovely friends Shannon, Paul and Adam. It was a fab weekends and we had a bit too much fun! I love visiting Brighton, there is so much to see and do and never enough time to do everything. One of my favourite things about Brighton is the beautiful West Pier... every time I go back it seems to be a little less of it than the last time i saw it.. it will be so sad when it is no longer there!

Sums Up My Life....

I've just discovered Vimrod... they are making me laugh so hard right now....so many relate to me and others suit my friends and family. All of them can be seen on flickr and if you go on their website you can subscribe to receive a daily email of the latest ones.... love it... makes me smile!

www.vimrod.com

Spring Has Sprung....

Yesterday, on my drive home, I saw my first blossom of the year...Spring is here....Yay!!

I so wish....

... I could go!!! The Vaccines are playing at Camden Barfly on Thursday!!!! Only £12 a ticket.... :(

My Favourite...

Bond film...Goldfinger is showing this summer at Somerset House on the 2nd August....must book tickets, not only will I get to see one of my favourite movies...but that will be another thing ticked off my 101 list! Yay!

The Beautiful....

and inspirational work of the extremely talented British photographer Tim Walker... I could look at his images all day! Enjoy this teeny tiny sample...

Choccywoccydoodah....

Wow...what can I say...this amazing chocolate/cake shop has popped up in Brighton specialising in one-off sculptured fantasies, bespoke cakes, small and thoughtful gifts as well as extravagant gestures.

As soon as I saw the cake with tea pots and cakes...I was in love, so I'm thinking I have to host an Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatters Tea party for my birthday..I'll be Alice of course!

Check out the website www.choccywoccydoodah.com

Piece Of My Mind...

Katie Ell is currently having an exhibition in London at Tapestry. The series documents the different words and messages people choose to have tattooed on their bodies. Collected over a nine month period, the project explores the power of language, the line between public and private, and the universal need to share what's on our mind.

Must Have Derby Shorts......

Found these super cute Roller derby shorts on ecrator.co.uk by prettynpunk, gorgeous!

Feel The Love...

Some of the lovely goodies I received this Valentines... I did very well for a single girl. Tulips from Cathy, Chocs, flower and balloon from Sarah, Love Bugs from Shannon, notebook from Amanda and Fizz and chocs from Paul...feeling the love!

Bargain Hunter...

Some of my latest charity shop purchases... Karen Millen coat £20 Age Concern shop in Stony Stratford, Next frilly blouse £3 and Warehouse furry body warmer £5 both from Hula shop in Woburn Sands.

Sweets For My Sweet....

The Valentine's cookies and cards I made for my seven Valentine's this year!

Facing East...

The joy of an East facing bedroom window at this time of year, is every morning I get to watch the sunrise, which is amazing and so beautiful...