Ireland on Instagram

Today marks the beginning of something new and going back to working hard. Last week was just the opposite.

I'll try and fit in sharing a few more of my 'proper' photos from our Northern Ireland mini-break over the next few days but for now, here are some Instagram snaps in case you missed them. We had such a nice, relaxing time and it was extra precious given that we're set to be pretty busy over the next few weeks.


Spying the Super-Moon as we arrived in at Belfast // Seaview to The Skerries from our bedroom window.


Cliff-side selfie in Portstewart // Amazed by the blue sea and sky.


Dipping toes in the sea, in Ireland, in September // Walking along the beautiful Whiterocks beach.


I don't think the novelty of being at the beach when I could be in an office will ever wear off.


Dinner at the 'famous' Portrush Harbour Bistro.


Belfast Castle from their wonderful cat garden // Tapas at the amazing Barking Dog.


The viewing platform in Victoria Square looking out on the whole of Belfast. Pity it was such a foggy day.


Freshly rolled haybales // Visiting Game of Thrones' landmark, The Dark Hedges.


Chips and ice cream in Ballycastle.


Big ugly proper carrots // Sampling Coleraine's flagship brew bar.


Amazing food at Neptune and Prawn.


Making the most of our last day with more time by the sea.
In another update, I'll be contacting the winner of the two Berkshire County Show tickets later today. Unfortunately it's not looking to be as easy as I first thought as I've spotted a few cheaters in the last couple of weeks but keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you. x

FMS Photo A Day | July

Can you believe that it's August already? I would say this year has flown by but it does feel like August should be here, it's just that summer is flying by so quickly!
August's arrival means that my birthday is just around the corner, plus we have quite a few other fun things planned - like that trip to Bruges that I mentioned yesterday, visiting friends and my sister leaving to study in Hong Kong.

July felt like quite a long month and I'm not sure as much heart went into these FMS Photo A Day photos as last month's, but there are a few here that I quite like. I think I might give August's a miss, just because I'll be snapping lots for other reasons, but I've enjoyed actually finishing two Photo A Day challenges in a row.


1 // Red + White :: I hate that red chair but it matched the theme well.
2 // Something Beginning with 'K'


3 // Match :: Probably my least favourite photo of the whole set.
4 // Star :: Giving the monkey praise where it's due, on that evening she brought us a mouse :(


5 // On the Table :: White Cherries from Marlborough fruit market
6 // View :: Walking across the green to the pub.


7 // First :: Coffee saves the morning!
8 // I've Never... :: First batch of proper brownies, courtesy of Cider with Rosie's lovely recipe.


9 // Alive :: Our various veg patches are coming on strong.
10 // Sharp :: From my second batch of brownies of the week - this time for the office.


11 // Gold
12 // Interior :: I'll never tire of my Cable & Cotton lights.


13 // Look Up
14 // Old School


15 // Torn
16 // Listening To...


17 // Sunshine
18 // Admire


19 // Curly :: Much less frizzy than it could be.
20 // Moment :: Chilling in a wigwam at the Shaw House summer fête


21 // Basic
22 // I Wore This! :: Instant after work PJs.


23 // Macro :: The lavender in bloom outside our offices.
24 // Water :: Taking care of our thirsty plants.


25 // Home
26 // Fun :: Fish taco night.


27 // Ten :: My ma brought us gyozas when she came to visit ♥.
28 // Cool :: The coolest cat.


29 // Repeat :: Time for a change of toes.
30 // Lost


31 // Rise :: feat. cat butt ♥.
I'd really like to see your efforts if you took part in this month's FMS Photo A Day, or if you're planning on doing Augusts. Leave your links in the comments, I'm kind of nosey like that.

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