KATIE LEAMON'S HEIRLOOM COLLECTION...

If Spring was a stationery collection, then this would be it! 

The Heirloom collection is the dreamy collab by Katie Leamon and the British fashion house Lily and Lionel. The entire collection just oozes elegance and charm. 

Overly floral patterns (the ditzy floral kind) are not normally my go to style, but I'm in awe of how beautiful this collection is. The wrapping paper is definitely going to be used for some origami projects, and as for the cards, I already have names in mind of friends I know that will LOVE them.

The only slight issue I have with Katie Leamon's stationery, gift wrap and cards, is that it's too damn beautiful! Right down to their envelopes, it's often hard to actually part with them to giveaway. 

The contrasting double sided gift wrap is perfect for not only the most exquisitely wrapped gifts of all time, but also a beaut addition to crafting projects. The first that springs to mind is to use it to create the backing for a pretty notice board. 

Fellow notebook and journal lovers, there is also lay flat notebooks within this collection. 

I received this selection of goodies as part of Katie Leamon subscription service. The kind of post which is just the biggest treat to receive on a monthly basis. It's a highly recommended subscription service for those who love the most stylish and high quality stationery. 

A SPRING TIME BUCKET LIST...

Now that Spring has sprung, and that “normal life” is within reach I thought I would create a little Spring bucket list. A kind of seasonal tick list to make the most of this season of new beginnings. 

Time to start ticking these off... 

Spring clean the house from top to bottom

Pack a picnic (champagne included) and visit a new little beauty spot

Find a field of bluebells

Bake Easter biscuits 

Marvel at the beauty of a Cherry Blossom

Smile at the hop, skip and jump of the lambs

Decorate the house for Easter 

Plant seeds and watch the little sproutlings sprout

Create an Easter/Spring tablescape

Fill a flask with tea and go out and watch the sunrise 

Fill the house with fresh cut flowers

Enjoy brunch outside

Head out for a bike ride in the sunshine 

Plant a little herb garden

Top the bird feeders up, and keep an eye out for the cute little birds

Try out new bakes and recipes using beautiful seasonal veggies

Make bank holiday plans

 Make a dandelion wish 

What are you most looking forward to this Spring? 

HELLO SPRING... LET THE DECORATING BEGIN!

 The transition of the seasons is something I’ve always loved about living in Britain. There is something so magical at marvelling at the landscapes and our surroundings as they transform before our eyes. 

Reflecting these seasonal changes at home is something I’ve also always loved to do. From as far back as my memories go my Mum would go all out when it came to special occasions. From decorating the house for birthdays, hiding heart chocolates and notes in my lunchbox for Valentines, to filling vases with Spring Flowers and decorating Easter trees. A special occasion never went uncelebrated. Not to mention incredible seasonal bakes and delicious food. After all it’s not just Christmas that deserves the special treatment.  

Somehow, in what truly has felt like a blink of an eye we have just said hello to Spring! This means switching up The White Company 'Winter' candles for 'Spring', and letting the Spring clean commence. Then it's time to say hello to springtime styling! 

Easter is early this year ( I feel like this phrase is up there with one of the most common thing Brits say) so eggs and bunny decs will be making an also immediate appearance.

Mood boards have been pretty much part of my daily routine at the moment, creating them brings me such joy and I think I’ve pretty much nailed my Easter tablescapes for the next 10 years!! 

 I thought I would share a few images for some inspiration, and basically an excuse to explore even more beautiful ideas. 

Happy Spring beauties! x

*Image credit for the first image is Little Scandinavian

**Image credit for the others can be found over at Pinterest