Press "pause" and soak up the sun!

I really don't do this enough! This morning as I walked through my local park I decided to veer from my usual route and stop by the Cottage Coffee Shop, which funnily enough I walk past everyday and despite it's cute exterior never have time to stop and explore what it has to offer. Today however was different and I thought why not? You gotta live a little! 

So as I sip my English breakfast tea and munch on this very tasty bacon baguette while basking in the glorious sunshine, I'm forced to remember when's the last time I did this? When's the last time I stopped rushing and stopped trying to do a million things and see a million people and just took some time to sit back, relax and think? At this very moment I'm reminded what a wonderful thing this is and somehow in between work and being social and trying to make my business come to life I vow to factor this in! It's definitely the perfect way to start the weekend....

Tahlia xx

Why do all good things come to an end?

Once again, this morning I was greeted by the sun that so gently woke me from my sleep and said "hello" to another hot, bright and beautiful day. Don't you just love it?! I swear London (and Londoners) completely transform when the thermometer teeters over 16 degrees and we officially enter into a "heat wave" which although does not always warrant a bikini and hot pants, tends to bring out the best in everyone. Today for example, apart from receiving many more smiles and hellos from strangers than usual, I actually witnessed one women on the tube compliment another and exchange a chat and giggle. I know, I know, I too was shocked! We can only hope that we have a few more than 3 consecutive days of this to encourage more of this un-London-like behaviour, as if the result of some rays has such positive effects, I sure hope the sunshine is here to stay!

I must say that I'm slightly in denial that the weekend is now over as it has been the perfect combination of relaxation and frolics, which started off with some cocktails in the sun with an old friend on Friday eve among a see of City revellers and ended with dinner semi-alfresco in Angel to celebrate my sister's graduation from her dance teacher training course. Congratulations to her - I am a very proud sister indeed!

It it with great sadness that I now face the unwanted truth that Monday looms so I take with me this warm and fuzzy feeling and my new summer glow and pray that we are blessed with many (many) more sunshiny days just like this!


Have a great week! :)


Tahlia xx