Hang on to Summer

If my embracing Autumn was too soon for you and you are wanting to hang on to Summer a little longer, these beautiful photographs by Nan Lawson will keep the sunshine season alive long after the first leaves start to gather at the sides of the road.

All images Nan Lawson.

No7 Limited Edition 'Natural Radiance Highliter'

It's that time of year when I start to shake off the full-coverage foundation and seek solace in a product that can bring my cheeks to life with a bit of a summer glow. Normally I reach for the Body Shop shimmer brick, but following a tip-off from MizzWorthy I went to check out the new spring range from No7.

I don't think I've used No7 products since I was old enough to buy my own make-up and no longer had to raid my mum's make-up bag, but I have been bowled over by this highlighter. Firstly the packaging is just yummy! The brick is encased in a 'semi-precious inspired' box which is gorgeous.

Secondly, it does what it says on the tin! It promises "a translucent, luminous finish that looks perfectly natural" and I think it delivers! I was a bit worried the gold tone would look a bit yellow on my bluer than white skin, but I think it sits nicely.

And finally, it was only £13! It's stunning, the price is fab and it looks great. I will definitely be reaching for this whenever I need a pick me up.

You can pick it up at Boots here

A sense of Summer

Hello Monday.
To forget the grey sky that is dominating my morning I am spending some time looking through the exquisite summery images from the beautiful portfolio of photographer Roger Weber

All images Roger Weber at Marlene Ohlsson.

A cat is waiting.

It is hot outside.
Very warm.
Real close.
Grey clouds building.
Making it darker.

Out in the yard.
Not mine but someone's.
A cat is waiting.
A storm is on it's way.

I am safe and dry inside.
Waiting for rain to start.
One of my favorite types of Summer evening.

the lawn

So sunny and bright today, if I didn't have to work later and if I had a garden I would put on a pair of exquisite Jennifer Morris earrings, drag a beautiful rug outside and have me a little sunshine party on the lawn. Ginger wine punch and cucumber sandwiches anybody?

Images Jennifer Morris and Anthropologie.

Last day of summer

I have to work three out of every four Saturdays and Dean is off to Vegas for a trade show next weekend. So I think this will be the last summer day out for us. Long drive. Beach walk. Pebbles and sand dunes. Hot coffee. A jar of dark chocolate biscuits that I managed to fit into my oversized handbag. Hope you are all enjoying the final days of this brief season.

Next time all the leaves will be red turning brown and we will walk in the woods. I am thinking of investing in a pair of these boots for each of us. Practical and cosy. It does get very muddy and quite treacherous in the woods around here. Think I might draw the line at the matching waxed attire?

Debi Treloar brings the summer closer.

Quick post in between batches of my cup cake bake off. Had to pass on this link for the brilliant photographer Debi Treloar discovered Via ffffound, Via the Desire to inspire archives.

These pictures have made my overcast dark skied morning a whole lot sunnier.