Hamptons Revenge

I have been hit by Revenge fever. 

Who can resist Grayson Manor? 

All that Hampton's decadence and amazing interiors just make the viewing so addictive.

And seriously it is extremely hard to feel sorry for anyone who could reside in this little shack.

Or sit in the most amazing chair on earth and sips cups of tea whilst admiring her own personal Van Gogh collection.

I am obsessed with Victoria's throne.

And don't even get me started on Emily Thorn's Beach house !!!

A calming palette of pale blue and mint green to trick you... 

Until "BAM" you are hit with another thrilling cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more Revenge !!!!

I am thinking these new interiors are going to take the design world by storm somewhat like the 

"Something's Gotta Give" House.

And this week we can all indulge in a double dose of Revenge.  

Bonus episode tonight ! Stay tuned..

Luv and cups of Tea Shell xox

The Magic and Mystique of the Marigold

I could not help but be swept away by a certain "Exotic" hotel last week


What a riot of laughs, tears and colour !





 Judy Dench absolutely rocked the most fabulous mix of kaftans.





The scenery was spectacular and breathtaking.



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And suddenly I want to take a trip on a Tuk-Tuk.  


Has anyone else witnessed the Magic and mystique of the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel?


Luv and cups of tea Shell xox

Grateful for the memories

Do you ever wish you could turn back time?

For this time last year I was discovering the streets of ??????

And am so grateful for the most blissful time in the city of lights and love.

I will never forget the beauty and enchantment and how spellbound I became during our trip.

What are you grateful for this weekend?

Luv and cups of tea Shell xox

Mossy layers

Why not add a mossy layer to your next vignette?




I added this little touch of green to my cloche and how enchanted has it become?

Even a potted orchid looks better with a layer of mossy beauty added.

Luv and Cups of tea Shell xxx

Feathers and treasures

Sharing some new little treasures and some old faves with you today

I picked up this ceramic piece of feathered treasure on a quick stop over in Berry this weekend just gone.  It holds some precious shells that Darling son no.1 bought back from camp for me this year. He is such a treasure.

I also added this paper piece of goodness to my collection whilst in Berry and that teeny weeny butterflied tile.  Too pretty for words.

And finally treasuring today a well loved gardening bible Velvet and Pears. And dreaming of my own Foxglove Spires wonderland one day....

I hope you are enjoying some feathered treasures of your own today.

Luv and Cups of tea Shell xox

Too Serious - Let the "Funshine" in

Sometimes life just gets too serious !

So this week I have promised myself to find the fun side in things.

This amazing Peacock blue chair is definitely fun to me xox

And what a riot is this fantastical Le toilette ? 

It made me laugh. I hope you did too!!!

Wishing you all fun filled days ahead.

Luv and Cups of tea Shell xxx

Paris marche'

I love the weekends for a little touch of the markets.

 I just never seem to quite find the time to indulge this little passion of mine!!

So today I am indulging and dreaming of Parisian markets

With Fleurs galore.

There seems to be a market for every day of the week in Paris.

  
What else would you expect from the French? 

Luv and Cups of Tea Shell xoxo

Friday reflections

Reflecting on the beauty at home this week

Mini cyclamens popped up on our dining room table,

Whilst peacock feathers fluttered in our hallway,

And magazines begged to be read.

I hope your reflections of this week are full of beauty as well.

Luv and Cups of Tea Shell xxx

So how is the "Clutter" going?

Are you at a stand off? 

Not sure what to throw out and what to keep?

Here are a few tips that may help.....


Set aside enough time - Be realistic about how much you can accomplish in the time you have set aside.  If it is an hour don't expect to clear clutter that has taken 5 years to accumulate. It may need a week realistically of a couple of hours a day.  Be kind to yourself and don't set unrealistic expectations. You will just become overwhelmed and give up entirely.


Be tough and honest with yourself - Will you ever wear it again? Will it ever fit you again, really ? Chances are if you have not worn it, used it or appreciated it in some way in the past year,  the year ahead is not going to see any new miracles occurring.  It is OK to let go. It is just "stuff" and maybe you will feel better for not being reminded of what used to be?  We should not be defined by a size or moment in time that once was.


Commit to the End  - Pack garbage bags of recycled goods straight into your boot or trailer.  That way you will have to deal with it in the very  immediate future.  No use packing up one pile of clutter and storing it with others in the garage to deal with on a rainy day.  That would be just shifting the problem from one spot to another.

Now imagine how fabulous and light life will feel on the other side. 

Good luck my beautiful nesters !!!

Luv and Cups of tea Shell

Grateful for Sunshine in my life

Today I am grateful for the amazing sunshine.

It seems I am not the only one who could not resist bringing a little of the sunshine outside, inside.

So grateful for a sprinkle of yellow to lift our bedroom. 

I hope these pops of sunshine lift your spirits too.

Luv and cups of tea Shell xxx

Weekend musings....

Contemplating this weekend....

Cosying up in a patina worn leather Chair, 

whilst dreaming of residing in an English Manor .  Of course resplendent in my tweed Jacket surrounded by shelves filled with "still life wildlife"!!!

Or maybe, if the weather allows it, heading outdoors for a romantic picnic for deux.

What will you be dreaming of this weekend?

Luv and Cups of Tea Shell xox

Embracing a Simpler life......

Is your home full of Clutter?

Is your home drowning in cobwebs?

Are your cupboards bursting at the seams?

If so, why not start simplifying your life?

I know you don't have time, your'e too busy, too exhausted.  The list can go on.  BUT .......

If you tackled one room a week for the next four weeks you could clean out your :

Kitchen, 
Laundry , 
Bedroom  
and the spare room - aka "I dump all my unwanted junk in you room"

and be all sorted in time for winter.

How nice would it be to see the floor again in the junk room?  Have your Kitchen all organised for cooking those mouth watering soups and casseroles that we all need in Winter to warm us up.  Have room in your walk in robe to house some new season Italian leather boots? And have the ironing basket under control for once instead of spilling over into the dirty washing basket in your cobweb crazed laundry?




I say "Embrace it".  Go tackle those cupboards, book the Pest Control man and give all those unwanted items tumbling from your cupboards to charity.  You never know, someone could really appreciate some extra blankets this winter.

Do you really need all that "stuff" in your life? 

How simple could life be without it? 

Let me know how it feels?

Luv and Cups of tea Shell xxx

Whimsical discoveries

Oh you know how much I love a piece of 

Whimsical beauty for a Wednesday....

 A gorgeous mirror, makes me green with envy !

 Whilst globes galore appear all ratty and torn, 

make me dream of far off places......

And coral filled cloches always catch my eye

And pretty little butterflies all in row 
make my heart want to take flight.

I hope you had an enchanting day.

Luv and Cups of tea Shell xxx

Boudoir Beauty

Even Le Boudoir needed an Autumn freshen up .

We went from this, 

so white and fresh for summer, 

with a toile grey underblanket.......

to a lot more Grey for Autumn. 

I also added a beautiful black velvet underblanket.  Such a shame you are unable to feel how snuggly this makes our bed. 

 And pretty too !!

Why not give your bed a mini season makeover before it gets too cold?

Luv and Cups of tea Shell xxxx

Easter Kisses and Wishes

Tis a day for celebrating

Wishing you a fabulous Easter full of beauty and baskets of chocolate goodies.

Luv and Cups of Tea Shell xoxo

Good Friday Flowers

Today I am.....

Taking some time out, 

to remember the sacrifice Jesus made for us.

Wishing you all a day of steamy Hot Cross Buns and loads of decadent seafood. 

Mmmmmm......

Luv and Cups of tea Shell xoxo

Maundy Thursday Blessings xoxo

Today I am reminded of the blessings of showing humility.  

What jobs do you do that no one else wants to do in life? 

The list is endless I am sure. Well today you are in good company.  

For today Jesus did exactly that by washing the feet of the disciples before the Last Supper. 

 Food for thought leading into this special weekend.....

Holy Thursday Blessings to my beautiful Nesters 

Luv and cups of tea Shell xoxo