rooftops.

The weather has finally started to feel like winter here. And I am loving it. Even if it means I am frozen to my bones every second of the day. I just love the cold, wrapping up in big scarves kinda weather.

It also makes for the most beautiful early afternoon sunsets. Just like the one we witnessed on the roof of a car park the other day.

P.S February tomorrow...already?

pancakes and tulips.

Just a couple of little things which put a smile on my face over the weekend. Flowers from George and Sunday morning pancakes will always make me extremely happy.

It totally is the little things...

friday happiness.

The late-on-a-Saturday-night version:

(beautiful tomatoes from Abel & Cole)

(absolutely crazy weather)

(which makes me so happy when I'm right here with my Hush socks on, in bed)

(morning toast while writing in my Moleskine)

(writing little love notes to Georgie)

(being able to come home for lunch breaks)

A few of the littlest things which put a massive smile on my face this week. Can't believe we are already half way through the weekend. Time always seems to slip away from me.

Hope everyone's having the best weekend. 

lamingtons.

Today is Australia day. The day to celebrate being Australian. The best holiday of the year.

Since I'm not at home to celebrate, I thought I would make my all time favourite Australian treat, (I didn't even know it was Australian until I moved...I thought it was a universal treat) the Lamington. We used to have these amazing little cakes nearly every afternoon when we were growing up. They are delicious.

I followed this easy recipe and was so pleased with the result. I felt like I was back at home.

interior inspiration: the office.

So, I don't really have a proper office...it's more just a desk to the side of the living room. But I am so happy that I now have an area in our apartment where I can properly sit and get down to business. I'm much more productive and efficient already.

Now that I have the desk, I've been inspired by all the incredible offices I've recently pinned. Especially these ones. They are all bright, cheerful, and uncluttered. They make sitting down at a desk all day working seem so much better.

First thing I need to do is create a beautiful inspiration board. Sounds like the perfect weekend plan.

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little flower dots.

One of the things I hate about winter dressing is having to wear stupid stockings when you want to wear pretty little dresses.

Although, when they are this pretty, with an adorable peter pan collar, the cutest little flower print pattern and the perfect amount of twirlingness, then I don't even care about having to wear stupid stockings. I just chuck on some boots and grab my trench and I'm out the door.

weekend in cardiff.

This was my first proper weekend in Cardiff since being back from Sydney. And of course, we spent it by sleeping in, relaxing in our trackies all afternoon, building a few new goodies (my desk and bedroom rail) after a trip to Ikea, and treating ourselves with a lovely bottle of red to go with some beautiful cheeses.

Perfection.

friday happiness.

(new white bedding + the most luxurious throw)

(waking up to the smell of freshly made coffee in the awesome mug my Muggsie gave me)

(serious chilling; catching up on a few favourite shows)

(my favourite candle of all time; Glasshouse Aspen Candle. Sitting next to our new mini globe)

(our picture ledges starting to fill up - now just need to fill some of the frames and find the perfect piece of art to go on the adjacent wall)

(a present from my mum and dad; my new favourite jacket...can't wait for spring to layer this over pretty dresses)

A few quiet scenes from around the Learmont/Thompson residence. Finally getting back into the swing of things here in Cardiff. Feeling less and less homesick every day, and feeling more and more appreciative of everything I have here. Even including the little things like new bedding and finally getting a proper coffee plunger. That's usually what matters though isn't it...? The Little Things.

This weekend looks like it's going be a lovely relaxing kind of one. Just how I like them. Is it a little sad that all I want to do is snuggle up in our new bedding?

the hero.

(Topshop coat from last year)

So glad I have this little guy. Otherwise I would have probably frozen to death over the last few days since it has been so ridiculously cold.

I have never really praised this coat enough, but I have recently fallen back in love with it, not only because of it's keep-me-warm capabilities, but also because it has the most awesome hood. And it's super cozy.

Looks like the cold weather is here to stay so don't think I'll be taking it off any time soon.

Winter in the U.K? Too easy. 

abel & cole.

The answer to all the food dilemmas I was having in Cardiff. Abel & Cole! An organic food delivery company that supplies delicious, fresh and organic fruit and vegetables. As well as meats and poultry, fish, dairy and eggs and pretty much anything else that you need. I definitely recommend them.

Our delivery arrived yesterday and we already cooked up an amazing dinner last night. It's crazy how much eating healthy and fresh food makes such a difference to my happiness level. Thank you Abel & Cole!