30 Photos | Day 9: Shoes

Studio Shoes | Oxford | 08.10.2014|

Surprised? You wouldn't think a pair of mangled up yellow boots could possibly be anyone's favourite shoes, but you would be wrong my friend! These boots were an impulse buy after deciding I couldn't afford real Timberland boots, and at a mere £15 I have worn them to way past their worth!

They carry me from home to the studio on a daily basis, they are covered in plaster and paint but nothing changes how comfy they are or how arty farty they make me feel. as an added bonus I can wear those hideously comfortable fluffy slipper socks in them and no one can tell!

Maybe one day I'll have a pair of Louboutins or YSLs to show off but for now, my most treasured pair of shoes are these Timberland knock offs!

30 Photos | Day 8: Place to eat

Season's Cafe Deli | Old Amersham | 07.09.2015 |

If a cafe sells breakfast burritos and home-made cakes then it's a sure winner for me, and Season's do both and luckily right on my doorstep in Old Amersham. Having not spent much time in Season's before, I found myself in there a couple of times this summer with the two gorgeous girls pictured above, Vicks & Olivia.

Why is it my favourite?
Although I am more frequent diner at restaurants like Prezzo and Pizza Express, where I can use a cheeky voucher or some ancient clubcard points found at the bottom of a pile of post, it's always nice to pop in somewhere small and local and a bit different from time to time.

My favourite picks from the menu?
For a main I'd definitely choose the breakfast burrito which is the perfect combination of avocado, scrambled egg, spinach, chorizo and sweet chilli, then I'd top that off with a slab of the perfectly moist carrot cake if I could possibly fit it all in!

Next time I go home I'll be sure to pop in to Season's and maybe choose one of my other favourites; Eggs Benedict with a large latte to get me going on a Sunday morning.

30 Photos | Day 7: Flower

Mum's Roses | Amersham | 03.09.2015 |

There is nothing more beautiful to my eye than the swirl in the centre of a blooming rose. I'm not talking about the sentiment of a red rose on valentines day, or a white rose at a wedding, I love them all, the colours, the shapes, the textures and the variety.

These particular roses fill me with warmth just to look at, yellows, reds and orange that bring the colours of the trees outside onto our dining table in a variety of shapes and sizes

Give me roses and there isn't a day where I won't smile at the sight of them.

30 Photos | Day 6: Drink

Toffee Latte | Oxford | 06.11.2015 |

I admit it, I love the speciality Christmas drinks that come around every year, reluctant as I am to buy into such a money making marketing ploy. This year I have found a way around spending almost £4 on a Christmassy coffee...McDonald's!

I know what you're thinking, there is nothing classy or cool about carrying around a 'McCafe' cup normally, but this little penguin is as happy to be in my hand as I am to carry him. Although Starbucks have a heavenly Honey & Almond Hot Chocolate this year and Costa have brought back their Gingerbread Latte, this Toffee Nut Latte from McDonald's for just £2.19 for a regular is honestly just as good, and around 40% cheaper too!

My perfect winter comfort for walking home from the studio in the evening!

30 Photos | Day 5: Place

Grasmere Water | Grasmere, Cumbria | 27.10.2015 |

Having only returned from our annual trip to the Lake District just over a week ago, it is hardly surprising that I am still pining after the fresh air and beautiful views. You may think it somewhat cheating to be calling a National Park my favourite place when it would be impossible to inhabit, let alone see it all at once, but the Lake District stole my heart when I was only small and it only grabs on tighter with each visit, making it a clear winner.

(Val d'Isere arguably puts up a good fight for second place, but more about that when I go skiing at Christmas)

This photo captures the final leg home of a walk we took from our house in Elterwater, over and along the valley to the neighbouring village of Grasmere, along the 'Coffin Trail'.

30 Photos | Day 4: Snack

Coloured Pencil & Ink on Paper | 04.11.2015 |

Since starting work at an ice cream parlour over the summer, I rediscovered that... I LOVE ICE CREAM!!! 

It turns out however, that ice cream doesn't photograph at all well, in fact it looks like a melted mush of garish colour. So instead, it is the result of a very cold quiet day at work that I have drawn an illustration of my favourite eight flavours of ice cream, and here you are, my favourite snack(s). 

It's no wonder I feel like I put on about a stone in weight this summer!

30 Photos | Day 3: Cozy Place

Home | Chesham Bois | 03.10.2015 |

Is there any place better than home? I think we all know the answer to that one, and no more so than on a chilly autumn evening, when it is finally acceptable to light the fire for the first time since last winter.

So here it is, my cozy place! Just picture me tucked up on the sofa with a cuppa in one hand and a cat on my lap, in front of the roaring wood burning fire and it feels like winter already.