My Hen do! How very surreal!

Last weekend I had my Hen do in Bath and it was brilliant. I had a fab time, it was kind of surreal though, I can't quite believe I was the Hen! It's been a long time coming and it felt good. It's a strange kind of right of passage really, and although you see others out celebrating their own hen do's in their own way, you don't realise how much it means to you until you do it. The best part is having all your ladies around you and just having a laugh with them - everything else is peripheral. I think some of the best bits were getting my mumsie in a cocktail bar at 5.30 in the afternoon, something she has never done before, and admitted she actually quite enjoyed! 'Oo, it's Pimm's 'o' clock!'. The evening meal was fab too, we went to The King William Pub
(www.kingwilliampub.com) where we had our own private dining room. The food was delicious and Fiance had laid on *Surprise* (shouting) champagne! Not only that, but my sisters had put sparkles everywhere, gave me a silly veil and sash to wear, and had gone to the effort of putting together pass the parcel! I genuinely couldn't have asked for more. My friends were amazing too and all made an effort to make it special. Bath is such a pretty place and its historical architecture give it real atmosphere, there is so much to do there, well worth a visit.

Maisie my beautiful black cat

Maisie first came to me when I was living in Reading. She adpoted me. She was a lively little thing, small, and very rounded. Round paws, round face and a round tummy! She loved to play - chasing string was a great game and she also loved it when you flicked a pen or pencil for her to chase. She would cunningly hide....wiggle her bottom....and pounce! She used to make us laugh! I have never seen a cat literally jump before either; she could literally 'boing' off all four feet. In the evenings she was a lap cat and she would love to cuddle up but bedtime was her favourite when she could snuggle right up against your legs. Of course in the morning when she woke up, it wasn't just time for her to get up, it was time for you to get up too.... standing right on top of you a furry face would be staring at you and a paw would reach round prod you on the head, then she would lean in and nibble your hair....little pesty. In her later life she was timid but she was always affectionate to me and my parents, particularly my mum who cared for her as much as I did. She was always a huge comfort to me when I was struggling and at the end when I knew she was struggling it was no longer kind or fair to prolong her life when she was no longer happy. I loved her very much and she will always have a special place in my heart. Be at peace now Maisie and we will miss you. xxxx

Fabulous d'ahlingk!

Whilst planning my wedding I have been exploring various websites to find unique and beautiful accessories and I whole heartedly recommend Etsy. www.etsy.com It's a website that has lots of little boutique shops attached to it. You can find gorgeous vintage, handmade or upcycled items that no one else will have....  Honestly I can't get enough of this website! It's great for finding presents too, and the pricing is usually very good. Get nosing immediately!

This headpeice is from Twigs & Honey (Gorgeous shop name too) a featured seller on Etsy.