Garden retreat

Happy Monday my darlings! Good weekend?

My Saturday was hectic and filled with way too many errands, but yesterday eased off a little bit and I had a lazy evening, which gave me time to catch up with my blog and magazine reading. I came across this beautiful garden retreat in Country Living, and how I wish I had one just like it! Very green chic, I would use it as a studio, as well as a little place to escape to and be in my own world....hmmm

The English Garden

Happy Monday folks!

Strawberries, cream, and suppers in the garden, these are some of my favourite things about British summers.

 Brightly coloured glassware and pretty floral dinnerware, I love the femininity of it all.

A mix of wood and cast iron dinning furniture makes everything so dated. As if Mr Darcy is about to walk in any minute, followed by Jane Austin herself.

Through in a hammock, and you can settle for an afternoon kip amongst the trees, and the sweet smelling flowers.

If you fancy recreating this classic English garden look, then pop over Period Living for some tips.


Images via Period Living

An outdoor retreat

I don't know about you guys, but for me it's getting way too hot. Regardless of what am wearing, I always find myself desperately in need of a chilled bottle of water and a fan. When the weather is like this, it's hard not to complain, extremity is never a good thing....not unless you purposely decide to put a positive spin on it. Am talking about gardening folks, it's that time of year to head to the nearest DIY store for some summer plants, and outdoor furnishes. Why be indoors when you can have a mini haven at the back of your house, I say (for those who can).

Here are a few ideas to get you inspired.

For me this garden is more of an outdoor retreat, very laid back. The subtle colours, allows the plants to come alive, and the best thing about it, is that it looks quite low maintenance.

I live in an apartment so unfortunately I don't have a garden. For you lucky ones that have one, what are your plans for them this summer? Any makeovers, a sprucing up here and there?

Images via Channel 4