Hello campers
The Nation clan have just returned from a little jaunt up to Northumberland, one of our favourite little getaways.
These were taken on the first night after a long drive and a couple of glasses of wine
Top & blazer - Primark
Skirt & necklace - charity shop
Brooch - Two Squirrels Vintage
Due to it being forecast to be one of the hottest weekends of the year so far, I thought I'd travel light and only pack a minimum of clothing. It meant I ended up wearing the same things over and over but hey, less washing. One of the tops I packed was this one I'm sporting...
...which used to look like this
A bogstandard men's t shirt from the charity shop. I was drawn to the 'Refreshers' logo, ya know with my fondness for sweeties and all, but I tend not to wear t-shirts. Answer? Get scissor happy.
Admittedly I got a bit too scissor happy and ended up having to wear a vest underneath to preserve my modesty! Still, I'll get much more wear out of this version, so jobsagoodun.
Do you recognise the necklace? Yup, it's the one Vix sent me. Isn't it fab. I think it has a touch of the Ziggy Stardust about it which made wearing it even more fun
Top & skirt - charity shop
Leggings - can't remember
Necklace - Vix
Sandals - Dotty P's
On the way there we stopped at the services and I was beside myself with excitement to find this in the newsagents
A special edition of Metal Hammer magazine dedicated to "The Cure & The Story of the Alternative 80's"
This took care of my reading material for the weekend!!
Special nod to Helga!
We visited all our favourite places and I took lots of photos, trying to get to grips with the 'Hipstamatic' camera app
We visited my one of my favourite ever bookshops, Barter Books, in Alnwick
A converted Victorian railway station piled high with all the books you could ever wish for.
As far as the eye can see
I could have spent all day in here, and that's just in the vintage children's annual section!
It has such a laid back and pleasant atmosphere with benches, tables and chairs dotted about for anyone to sit and read for as long as they wish. Miss 5 spent was delighted to spend her time in the children's section which was full of little ride on toys and children lounging on beanbags reading or being read to by their parents. Great stuff.
Incidentally, it is from this particular bookshop that the now ubiquitous 'Keep Calm & Carry On' phenomenon had it's modern day beginnings.
This smoothie bar and cafe was a real find. I'd definintely go back there. They had the most yummy smoothies and a mouth watering collection of freshly made bakes, cakes and pastries. I want to open my own place like this!
So all in all a gorgeous weekend. Yes there was the odd torrential downpour and I was grateful I'd thrown the wellies in at the last minute, but most of the time the sun was cracking the flags.
And that's about it from our little weekend, save to show you my nails, which I was very proud of
I knew I wanted to paint them black with some pink and blue accents but I wasn't sure where I was going with it, so I just 'freestyled' and hoped for the best. When I'd finished, I realised my nails reminded me of liquorice allsorts! Yay, sweeties!
I'll be taking a wee bloggy break for the rest of the school holidays to enjoy some family time and get myself organised! So, enjoy the rest of August and I'll see you in September
I'll be taking a wee bloggy break for the rest of the school holidays to enjoy some family time and get myself organised! So, enjoy the rest of August and I'll see you in September
Lucy xxx