What Sophie Said

Amazing as being away last week was, you have to return to reality. On the most part things are good but life has a way of sometimes throwing the not-so-good in your face just to remind you you're back! Last Saturday was one of those days... I got home with a full food shop to find I apparently no longer have a freezer shelf. The cleaner was doing her usual trick of slamming every door and crashing the hoover into everything while talking on her phone at full volume. I had to chase O2 for the FIFTH time about an ongoing issue. I had a frustrating email about an incident from a few weeks ago which I won't go into. I realised I'd spent slightly more than expected this month - not to the extreme, but enough to be annoying as I like to stick to my budget and plans. Things like this kept popping up all day, as if reminding me that my week away was over. I guess it's all a case of perspective, isn't it? Things that would normally be a bit annoying are hugel...

I cannot describe how much good my week in Kent did me. For seven days the only aim was to relax. I have relaxing days at home, some weekends for example, but when you're at home there are always little jobs or plans popping up, and I don't think you truly switch off in the same way as when you're somewhere else. The cottage was roomy and bright, decorated beautifully and so homely and comfortable. The garden was huge and alongside it ran the cutest coastal path. On  the other side of this path were rolling green hills leading down to the long pebble beach. The weather was beautiful, with blue skies and warm air and only a couple of hours of rain in the whole week. There was nothing to do but relax. There weren't shops everywhere, or tasks to be done. There weren't people around you rushing and stressing and gossiping. People were quiet. People were calm. People were strolling. People were walking their dogs. People were friendly. The pace of life w...

I've had a bit of a blog break over the last couple of weeks for a number of reasons, but the main one is that I've just spent a week at the seaside! I spent Friday to Friday at a cottage by the beach in Herne Bay, Kent, where the itinerary was nothing but relaxation. I've walked, I've mini golfed, I've napped, I've watched films and most importantly I've relaxed. It's so easy to get swept away in the pace of work and life, especially in the mad rush that is London. I'm someone that gets stressed very easily, yet sometimes don't admit to myself when I need a break. The week away was great timing for a lot of reasons, and I thought today I'd just share some pictures of the beautiful place I've been spending my days...

Before school or work or any other commitments begin again tomorrow, I thought I’d post a few highlights and outfits from the festive season. I’ve loved reading everyone else’s, so thought I’d share some pictures here. Christmas week always begins in our house with Christmas drinks, which is so busy and fun, and this year’s was great. It was made even better because my team won the quiz… I’m wearing a River Island dress that my parents actually bought for me last Christmas. Christmas Day was traditional and family-filled and cosy and left us all with full tummies. These jeans have always been too small, but this month now FIT, and the blouse is from one of the Kardashian Kollections at Dorothy Perkins. The shoes are from New Look. As you can see, my sister went for the full on Christmas look… Boxing Day was another huge family gathering, and I opted for leggings with this neon orange H & M jumper, that I have been loving recently. Pr...