Birthday & Holiday

Well it's finally arrived its holiday time and as it is raining and utterly miserable outside  I cannot wait for a little sand on my toes and sunshine. We are back to Portugal again as we has such a great time last year.

Tomorrow is my big birthday I cannot believe I will be 50 (first time I have written that) . Actually I do not mind in many ways I feel healthier now than I was at 40.  I do think age is in the mind there are plenty of people in their twenties acting like grannies and people in their 80's acting like children.  I look forward to a happy and healthy time in my 50's.

I started the week with a lovely lunch in Avoca with my sisters which was so enjoyable we do not do this often enough. Tomorrow night I hit the town with drinks at the Shelbourne followed by dinner in town with friends.

I have to finish my packing, organise the house, cuddle the dog and tick off my long list.

I may take a little break or I might drop by.  Hope you have a lovely weekend.

This will be me

My lovely present from Chupi

A lovely Etsy scarf

Lunch with my sisters a great start to the week

Avoca never fails to deliver great food. I had a gorgeous beef curry.

Lunch was followed by some retail therapy . First stop was the Cos shop recently opened on Wicklow street.

See you soon and thank you for your lovely comments.

Thought

Have a good week.

Weekend

It's another bank holiday weekend here I know you are right do we ever work.

I had one of thoese days today my keys, phone , bag etc got locked into the house with Rocky and everyone was away. Luckily I had my clothes on and not my pj's that would have been a little to much to bear. But I got back hours later had some coffee destressed and enjoyed the rest of the day.

I am not going to our summer house this weekend as I have lots to do for my holidays and I also have to get ready for a big birthday this day next week.

So as I am missing the sea I thought I would do a beach themed post of pictures I just like.

Have a fun weekend.

Photos via Pinterest

The navy and white is so fresh

Lovely add for clarke shoes

Such a chic outfit

Pretty scarf

Flowers for the weekend

Holiday Clothes

It has been a lovely week here. We even managed a barbecue. This weather always happens at exam time my son starts his next week.  It is lovely to wear lighter clothes but it is still not shorts and flip flops weather.

I took out my summer clothes today and thought I would show you a little sample.

My holiday is only 2 weeks away so I am starting  to get excited. My husband thinks I'm crazy with my outfits laid out on the bed in the spare room. But I think the build up to your holiday is part of the fun.

Hope the sun is shining with you and have a lovely weekend.

New sandals I bought comfortable and yet modern. As the streets are all cobble locked and very steep. I learned last year that high shoes don't work. I fact I wore my flats out and changed to higher heels before entering the restaurant.

I love shorts on holidays and I think the sequinned tshirt dresses them up.

Bargain trousers from Dunnes Stores

Hard to get the true colour of these shorts they are much pinker in reality.

J crew trousers 

Boden Bekini 

L'occitaine Products suitable for carry on.

A little jo Malone bath oil a favourite necklace

Easter

It is a long weekend here in Ireland so I have escaped to the seaside for a weekend of relaxation and long walks.

I recently went into town for a lovely afternoon of shopping and also attended an Armani event in Brown Thomas. I really like Armani foundations particularly illuminating silk which gives great coverage and also a healthy glow.

I enjoyed pottering around the little side streets looking at everything from antiques, art, fashion and jewellrey.

I am on countdown to my holidays so trying to decide what to bring will post some summer fashion soon.

Spring is definitely here the beautiful flowers , little lambs and sound of birds just cheer me up.

Wishing you a happy Easter.

The park is so pretty this time of year

Armani counter

I discovered this lovely Parisian cafe on Wicklow Street

I love this ring from The Loft

Happy Easter

Weekend

The weekend has arrived very quickly and Easter seems just around the corner.

I have spent my week trying on my summer clothes as we have booked our summer holiday to Portugal in a couple of weeks. Oh the fright of trying on swimwear when you are so pale. But I am so looking forward to some sun.

I just thought I would do a pot purri of things I like at the moment.

Really enjoying walking at the moment

The beauty of daffodils

This j crew blouse is sold out but would be perfect for summer white trousers

This blouse is so feminine and pretty

A little Easter chocolate cake 

Mother's Day flowers

These Lily's from sainburys have lasted 2 weeks

 I remodelled an antique ring into a necklace and am so delighted with the result.  I was not wearing the ring.  I would really recommend restyling your jewellrey.

Have a fun weekend

Interiors

It has become cold and wet here again this week. So thought turn to summer and brightness both in terms of clothes and interiors.

I do change my house a little between winter and summer. I change the cushions from stronger heavier fabrics ie. velvet to lighter colours and textures.

I do love the many sea/ beach themed rooms that you see.

Here are some of my favourites.

Happy Mothers Day and have a lovely weekend.

I think I would be a better blogger if I sat here

Great mix of textures.

Such a fresh and chic room

A very funky kitchen that would suit a beach house 

Lovely bunk beds and they look so neat

Great combination of blue and cream

I love the coral of this coral duvet combined with the headboard.

Happy Mothers Day

Photos via Elle Decor and pinterest