I don’t know about you, but this week absolutely flew by in a blur. I was in Brussels for work (I’m there often, but it’s always just a series of political meetings; one day I really must carve out enough time to actually explore the city whilst I’m there), and am still feeling rather fragile after hitting some ice and taking a spectacular dive off my bicycle last week (I managed to tear a ligament in my knee, hurt my shoulder and ribs and fracture my ankle, which means no gym or high heels for me for the next couple of weeks). Needless to say I’m looking forward to a weekend of no plans other than pottering around the house, working through a stack of new magazines, and binge-watching the new season of House of Cards on Netflix.
1. Spring is almost here! While it’s not quite time to pack away all your winter supplies just yet, now is the best time to stock up on lighter layers for Spring (before the warm weather arrives and everything is sold out). I just ordered this powder blue coat and this fun cardigan (pictured above, which I’ll team with blue jeans + a white Oxford shirt; this one is my favourite).
2. Sign up for a class or try something completely new (that you’d never ordinarily do). My friend and I just signed up for weekly salsa dancing classes in town.
3. Put your winter fragrances away and treat yourself to something lighter for the new season. I just put any that haven’t run out in the top shelf of my fridge (to preserve them until next winter) and re-stocked my favourite Jo Malone English Pear & Freesia.
4. No outdoor space? Plant some bulbs indoors to mark spring’s impending arrival. I bought a big pot of sprouting white hyacinth bulbs for about £2 in Marks & Spencer the other day, and transplanted them into pretty glass pedestal pots and empty jam jars to display in every room around the house. Instant spring cheer for less than the price of a cup of coffee.
5. I just bought this Kate Spade book and it’s the perfect bible for the modern hostess: recipes, entertaining tips and ideas, and the complete guide to etiquette for every situation.
6. Its been over a decade since I was single and dating, and boy things have changed (Tinder didn’t even exist back then). I loved this post by my good friend Grace on dating in your thirties.
7. J.Crew has got its mojo back, and I’d like everything please. This ruffled striped dress is definitely coming home with me.
What are you all enjoying at the moment? Happy weekend everyone!
Love, Miss B xx
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OMG! I hope you get better soon!!! At the very least for the sake of wearing cute heels 😉
xo
C
Thank you so much! Happy weekend beautiful.
B xx
Great ideas. Have a great weekend.
Liv
http://www.livforstyle.net
Thanks, so glad you like them!
B xx
Gosh, I hope you feel better soon – that sounds like it’s sore. For my something different, I’m thinking of doing a calligraphy class and if you get a chance to explore Brussels during the warmer months a picnic next to the lake in Parc de Woluwe is very nice.
Katie x TheEclecticity
Thank you so much indeed! And I love the idea of taking a calligraphy class (I’m definitely going to look into that myself). And adding that to my Brussels ‘to do’ list for summer; thank you!
B xx
I enjoy your blog so much, and I love that you’re posting more often! Hope you feel better soon!
Thank you so much; that means a lot! With my day job (in politics) I’m not always fantastic at posting often, but I’m trying my best to post more frequently nowadays.
B xx
Hello! Can you please share where to get that gorgeous bright red sweater? It looks like it would really brighten a grey day up.
Thanks and best wishes.
Hello, I’ve actually linked to it in #1 of the post, but I got it at ASOS this week. Hope that helps!
B xx
I love your blog!
Thank you!
B xx
Thank you for this blog post and sharing Grace’s post. I’m turning 35 next week and single and can really relate to that article. It’s not easy dating these days and it’s nice to know I’m not the only one feeling like this.
Adela xx
Thank you so much, Adela! Grace is proof that you don’t need a partner to live your best life, but I also loved her insight into dating these days (which has changed so much since I was single). And happy (almost) birthday!
B xx
Love Love Love the blog. Found you on instagram for those four pics that I adore. Came here and Viola. Where can I get them?
Siohbon