Columbia Rd

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Laila Likes: Moomins

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Kew Gardens

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A Quick Update


If you’re not following me on Twitter or Instagram (why on earth not?!?) you might have missed that I’ve been in hospital for the last few days, hence the absence of posts. I’ve got quite a few posts I had hoped to put up, so when I’m feeling better I’ll probably be doubling up my post output for a while. 
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Glasgow Botanic Gardens

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The Greenhouse

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My Car’s Been Stolen

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A quick post today… my car was stolen from right outside my house this weekend. It’s gutting. I’ve reported it to the police and the insurance company, but this blog has around 8000 followers and maybe if everybody keeps a concerted eye out, it might get found? That’s what I’m dearly hoping anyway. Continue reading

Pergola & Hill

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Here’s a few snaps from Pergola & Hill Garden! I love this area. If you read a lot of London blogs I’m sure you’ll have seen it before as every blogger in the North London area seems to use it for outfit snaps – I’ve run into other bloggers at least 3 times on my visits here… Continue reading