Photo of the Day - Saturday 31st March 2012

It's all about the food today! After a night of overindulging at the housewarming party, my friend B - aka 'the Ginger Hostess with the Mostess' - cooked up an awesome English breakfast for the post-party survivors! Then, this afternoon I zoomed over to see my friend Zarah, who was hosting a fabulous party for her son Austen's 1st birthday. She made this super lemon sponge cake for him.

Photo of the Day - Friday 30th March 2012

                                                                             Another glorious day in Italy today followed by a late flight home this evening... and then straight to my friends' housewarming party! And what a party it was! There was so much amazing food, all beautifully presented, including this basket of fresh bread. Of course, a little later on the evening (and after a few too many drinks) it seemed like a great idea to use all the food as props for some rather random photos like this one!

Photo of the Day - Thursday 29th March 2012

It seems that all of Europe is enjoying unseasonably warm weather this week and Italy is no exception! This was the perfect excuse to spend the day at Jesolo Beach, strolling through the sand dunes, kite flying and drinking Corona. What a perfect day! :)

Photo of the Day - Wednesday 28th March 2012

Padova is a beautiful city about 40 minutes outside of Venice. I spent the day shopping, sightseeing, sipping Italian coffee and sampling delicious pastries as well as soaking up the sun in the second largest square in Europe, whilst eating gelato. Glorious!

Photo of the Day - Tuesday 27th March 2012

I was spoilt for choice for a photo today as I spent the day in glorious Venice with my Italian friend Veronica. So my choice of photo may seem a little strange, however there is a reason for it. The MD's at my work have the exact same two cat ornaments in their office. They were given to them by a financial advisor as apparently the cats bring wealth to you. I thought it was uncanny to have stumbled upon them again all the way across the ocean in Venice!

Photo of the Day - Monday 26th March 2012

It's official - I hate flying!

However it's a means to an end - and in this case the destination was Italy and therefore worth the strife. This is the plane that carried me from Bristol to Venice Treviso.

Italy and gelato here I come!!

Photo of the Day - Sunday 25th March 2012

What a glorious weekend it's been! We've had such beautiful weather - sunny, blue skies and warm.

I had a bbq with the family today and my cousin popped in with her gorgeous baby daughter, Isla. We all enjoyed an afternoon in the sunshine.

In other news, my suitcase is now pretty much packed, so next week's daily photos are going to be taken in stunning Italy! :)

Photo of the Day - Saturday 24th March 2012

So what delights did today bring, you ask?

Well, I joined my friend B in her visit to the awesome and gigantic John Lewis store at the Orbital Centre in Swindon. After drooling over all the amazing homeware and gorgeous Easter goodies in store, we then went and jumped on the mattresses. One mattress purchase later and we headed off to do some shoe shopping for me. Epic fail as they shoes I fell in love with were all sold out in my size. :(

On the plus side, I had my nails done today and was feeling adventurous so went for red.... I liked it so much that I now have red toes too! :)

Photo of the Day - Friday 23rd March 2012

HOLIDAY!!!!!!

Today was my last and very busy day in the office before I fly out to Italy for five glorious days visiting my wonderful Italian friend in Padua. I really can't wait. Between all the mayhem at work today I did at least manage to print off my boarding pass for the flights. The countdown is on....! :)

Photo of the Day - Thursday 22nd March 2012

I stumbled across this car today and thought it was ingenious! I've never seen a bright pink car with glittery eyelashes before! 

Photo of the Day - Wednesday 21st March 2012

Another busy day in the office today but it was brightened up by the arrival of this month's National Geographic magazine! My parents bought me an annual subscription for my birthday last November. I love Nat Geo mags - they contain beautiful photographs and inspiring articles.

In other news my new driver's licence arrived today which is scarily efficient as I only applied for it on the weekend! Unfortunately I have since managed to lose my old driver's licence and I need to post it back to the DVLA.... Argh!!!

Photo of the Day - Tuesday 20th March 2012

What a gloriously sunny and warm day it's been today! In fact, it was the perfect day to be taking a road trip to Nottingham to visit clients. And that's pretty much all I got up to today!

Photo of the Day - Monday 19th March 2012

Ah, what better start to the week than a trip to the garage for the car's annual service and MOT test? (Well actually, I can think of a few...)

It's been a lovely (!!) first day back in the office after a week off. The week is improving by the minute too as tomorrow I'm off to Nottingham to visit clients and will be up at 6am. Gotta love Mondays, hope yours has been fun!

Word of the Week

Refulgent

Radiating or as if radiating light

Synonyms: resplendent - bright - brilliant - shining - radiant

"Crystal chandeliers and gilded walls made the opera house a refulgent setting for the ball."

Photo of the Day - Sunday 18th March 2012

It was Mother's Day today so after a going for a long run this morning I whizzed over to Gloucester to visit the family. Following on from a tasty Sunday lunch, my mum, aunt and my aunt's puppy, Starlet all went out for a walk in Painswick. The weather was glorious and all in all, it was a fabulous last day off before returning to work tomorrow.

I know I shouldn't wish my life away but I kinda wish I could fast forward past this next week at work to the following Monday when I fly out to Italy! :)