The little things...

Watching

A Walk in the Woods

Man Up

Listening

Ward Thomas - Cartwheels

Reading

A poem for every night of the year

(with a gorgeous cover illustration by Zanna of Papio Press)

Sharing

A little peek at our shiny new breakfast bar lights in the kitchen, double whoop whoop!

Loving

the beautiful colours in this wedding stationery by Papier

x x x

The little things...

Watching

The Lady in the Van

Room

Reading

The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett

Listening

Christine and the Queens...love!

Sharing

A little peek into my workspace

Loving

There's something seriously satisfying about those Cinderella inspired buttercream ruffles...perfection. 

(Carrie Sellman for The Cake Blog)

The little things...

Watching

Two of the loveliest films I've seen in a while. 

'Miss you already' will make you laugh, cry and everything in-between.

I hadn't heard much about St Vincent before watching it but it's just a wonderful, funny film with a great cast.

Highly recommend both!

(lets be honest, anything Drew Barrymore does is good in my book)

Listening

Lucie Silvas' beautiful album 'Letters to Ghosts'

Sharing

A few snaps from a recent little holiday in Whitby

Reading

The Girl on the Train

(can't wait for the film!)

Loving

Oh my goodness.....unicorn shoesies!!!!

Whats not to love???

x x x

The little things...

Listening

DNCE - fun, summery, feel good music, especially 'Cake by the Ocean'

Watching

Foxcatcher and Kingsman The Secret Service - both worth a watch!

Sharing

beautiful spring tulips

Reading

Room by Emma Donoghue

Loving

Mini Labo's gorgeous boxes

x x x

The little things...

Listening

Sia 'This is Acting'  - I've literally played nothing else since its release

Watching

The Revenant - one word...amazing!

It's ludicrous if Leonardo DiCaprio doesn't receive an Oscar for that performance

In the Heart of the Sea - brilliant!

Sharing

Still can't quite believe we've lost the Goblin King

"It's only forever, not long at all"

(I remember watching Labyrinth over and over, and over again when I was growing up, and many a happy hour was spent singing along to 'babe with the power' with my lovely Mom, and imagining being Sarah in THAT scene in THAT dress.)

Reading

Home Cooking by Laurie Colwin

Loving

these beautiful floral paintings by Katy Smail

x x x

Things that made me happy in December...

So, before we see out 2015 and welcome in a new year, 

heres a little round up of some December happiness...

See you in 2016!

(image above copyright of louise/loveprintstudio blog)

Favourite thing that happened...
Christmas! (obvs)
and some down time with family and friends

Feasted on...

this slow cooked beef stew with celeriac mash

this pizza topped chicken and chips
this white chocolate berry cheesecake
way too much naughtiness over Christmas!

Watching...
Pitch Perfect 2
Love, Rosie
Salmon Fishing in Yemen
Jurassic World
In the Heart of the Sea

Enjoying...

the return of Luther to our screens!

Reading...

Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
The Riverman by Aaron Starmer

Listened to...
Coldplay - Jono McCleery - Beth Orton - Adele

Sharing...
this (a definite mantra for next year!)
this beautiful Rifle Paper inspired cake goodness

Loving...

this beautiful winter scene by Yelena Bryksenkova
these mint snowman marshmallows
seeing one of my P&C artworks used across a beautiful kitchen range for Ulster Weavers. Seriously though..a cat tea cozy! Who couldn't love that!?

Buying...
The Year of Cozy and The Cook & Baker

Agreeing...
with this

Crushing on...

these shoes! Oh my...

Following...
this pinner

Inspired by...

this, and will keep repeating it to myself for the whole of next year!

Laughing...
at this

Looking forward to...

what 2016 has in store!


So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

x x x

Things that made me happy in November...

I can't quite believe it's December today!

Where HAS this year gone, seriously.

Oh well, here's to a festive filled month, the last one of 2015, let it be a good one please.

Here's what I filled my November with...

(image above copyright of louise/loveprintstudio)

Buying...
more books!

Feasted on...

this chicken with tomato and basil cream sauce

this lime coriander chicken with mixed rice and black beans

this cheesy tomato and sausage pasta

Listened to...
James Morrison - Seal -  Jamie Lawson - Paul Heaton - Karise Eden

Loving...

these little beauties

sequins!
these colours

Wanting...
'Aurora' in Anthropologie
this in my life!

Sharing...
this little lovely

Reading...
Nightbird by Alice Hoffman
Welcome to Rosie Hopkins Sweetshop of dreams by Jenny Colgan

Watching...
Whiplash
American Sniper

Inspired by...

the beautiful artwork of Lara Hawthorne

Following...
this pinterest account
this instagram user

Laughing at...
this...yes yes yes!

So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

x x x

Things that made me happy in October...

Well, thats it, another month gone.

I do like October though, those colours!

The boy and I had a week off together this month, and although we only pottered about,

it was nice just to have some time out.

We spent the majority of it on walks with Alfie, eating out, and gasping at the pretty succulent and cacti displays in the local garden centre (well, I did anyway, not so much for the boys)

Here are a few things I was feeling the love for in October...

Enjoying...

autumnal walks and all of those ombre trees!
the nights drawing in and the clocks going back...an extra hour in bed

Feasted on...

this overnight bircher muesli with pears (well, apples actually)

this blueberry coconut crisp

these easy salmon and potato foil packets

this rye soda bread

this breakfast banana split
this avocado, tomato and sliced egg open sandwich
this teriyaki chicken with vegetables

Listened to...
Lemar - Lorde - Hurts - Kat Edmonson

Loving...

these colours
my new House Doctor pillar lantern
the idea of this jam...must try soon

Buying...
a new dining table, chairs and gorgeous bench... one very happy lady!
Ooh, and a shed (one for the boy!)
new books for the shelf

Wanting...
this jacket
all of these 

Crushing on...
these colours!

Crafting...
with these little pots, ready for their succulent babies!

Sharing...
this lovely 2016 calendar

Reading...
The loveliest chocolate shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan
Home by Carson Ellis (well, more like gazing in awe at each and every beautiful page)

Watching...
The Woman in Black 'Angel of Death'
Third Person
No Good Deed

Inspired by...

this fabulous display

Following...
this pinterest account
this instagram user

Favourite thing that happened...
a fabulous 70th birthday party
and some much needed time spent with my boys

So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

x x x

Things that made me happy in September...

I thought with this months little round up, it was probably as good a time as any to see what I've been up to over on instagram.

It's been a busy few months over the summer with birthdays, a work trip to New York, our wedding anniversary, a holiday and lots of book buying (oops!)

Heres a peek...

Enjoying...

a busy few months...
(photos above from my instagram account, click here to follow my goings on)

Looking forward to...

the release of this li'l beaut! (team p&c woooo!)

Reading...
The Rosie Effect

Listened to...
Ella Eyre - Ms Mr - Duran Duran - St. Vincent - Benjamin Clementine - Stereophonics -
Chasing Grace - Echosmith

Feasted on...

these vegan and gluten free oatmeal banana pancakes
this creamy oatmeal with blueberry compote
recipes from Jamie Olivers new book
(the seared golden chicken, mint sauce and spring veg fest comes highly recommended)
this macaroni with broccoli and peas
this strawberry banana oatmeal brûlée
this creamy tomato soup

Discovered...
Pepper & Buttons blog
Teabelle blog

Loving...

these nails
this idea
the colours in this Bloomingville collection, gorgeous!

Buying...
Francis Quinns' 'Quinntessential Baking'
a new dining table and chairs, ooooooooh so excited!
succulents (yes, more)

Wanting...
this gorgeous camel coat for the new season
to be little again so it would be acceptable to have this bedding!

Crushing on...

these colours

Watching...
Imitation Game
The Jones's
The Theory of Everything (amazing!)

Supporting
Jamies Sugar Rush

Following...
this pinterest account
this instagram account

Inspired by...

beautifully styled children's interiors, this one included

Admiring...
this beautiful artwork 'Winter Breakfast' by Yuliya

Laughing...
at this (too true)

Favourite things that happened...
catching up with a gorgeous gal pal and her even more gorgeous little boy
the boys birthday!
september sunshine

So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

x x x

Things that made me happy in August...

Wow, that time again...really?

What happened to you August, did I blink and miss it?

Here goes then, a little round up of all things good this month...

(photos above copyright of louise/loveprintstudio)

Amazed at...
that view...

Listened to...
Joss Stone - Lianne La Havas - Natalie Imbruglia - Ben Howard - Lana Del Rey
Jamie xx - Gemma Hayes - Aurora - Wild soundtrack

Feasted on...

too much New York food

Loving...

these beautiful coasters from Anthropologie

Buying...
What Katie Ate at the Weekend
The Great British Bake Off Celebrations
Jamie Olivers Everyday Super Food

Wanting...
this beautiful calendar from August & Oak etsy shop
everything in the OYOY Living Design AW15 catalogue
this outfit
these guys

Sharing...
this gorgeous jacket
these frozen berry soufflés

Reading...
The Rosie Project

Watching...
I love you man
Paddington
Trust the man
Fats & Furious 7
Second Best Marigold Hotel
Insurgent
Night at the Museum 3
Interstellar
(wow, lots of film watching this month...you can tell I was on a flight to and from New York and couldn't sleep!)

Inspired by...

the beautiful colours in this nursery
the new Ferm living collection

Following...
this pinterest account
Paper & Cloth on instagram!

Enjoying...

the Great British Bake Off

Favourite thing that happened...
New York of course!

So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

x x x

Things that made me happy in July...

Well, there goes one of the best months of the year, 

(with a birthday, wedding anniversary and holiday thrown in the mix, how could it be anything else?!)

July, you were a goodie!

Here are my favourite things about it...

Enjoying...

a relaxing afternoon spent at Kenilworth Castle with my boys,
which obviously included an afternoon cream tea, mmm...
(pics above)
a lovely week spent in Greece followed by some downtime in the UK

Looking forward to...

jetting off to NYC next month... Printsource here we come!

Reading...
Before I go to sleep by S J Watson
Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Summer at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan

Snacking on...
these energy bars
these baked tortilla chips
homemade flapjacks

Listened to...
Joy Williams - Mika - Danger Mouse - Jhene Aiko - Years & Years

Feasted on...

lots and lots of naughtiness on holiday!
this avocado and tomato toast with balsamic drizzle
these breakfast roll ups
this teriyaki salmon and broccoli bowl
this avocado egg salad

Drinking...
these fruit infused waters

Discovered...
a lovely Australian kids lifestyle blog, Once Upon a Monday
The Little Loaf blog

Loving...

my new Olivia Burton watch 
(birthday pressie from the hubby)
seeing a preview of the new autumn collection from Paperchase.. artwork from Paper & Cloth, 'Nordic Lights', it's a beaut!

Buying...
Homemade Memories by Kate Doran
these lovely japanese watercolours
A lot on her plate by Rosie Birkett
new Aqua Sphere swimming googles, wooooo hoooo!
(goodbye to my knackered old Speedo ones)
Honey & Jam by Hannah Queen

Wanting...
another holiday...

Sharing...
these amazing edible flowers!
this beautiful floral notebook from the Rifle Summer collection by Anna Rifle

Crushing on...

these colours in the CIFF kids Spring/Summer 2015 campaign

Watching...
Before I go to sleep (nowhere near as good as the book in my opinion) 
Into the Woods (very much a love it/hate it film I think...wasn't keen)
The hundred foot journey (loved it!)

Following...
this instagram account

Giggling ...

at this
(too funny)
and these

Favourite things that happened...
celebrating my birthday and wedding anniversary (busy month!)


So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

(photos used in this post were taken by me for use on loveprintstudio blog, 
copyright of louise/loveprintstudio)

x x x

Things that made me happy in June...

I thought I'd include a little round up of some instagram action in my look back at June and all the things that have put a smile on my face this month; 
feasts, discoveries, laughs, buys and wants!
There seems to have been a lot of new recipes tried and tested, mmmm, as well as holiday preparations, getting in the mood for some serious down time and desperately wanting a flamingo rubber ring to take with me.
(I think the hubby would disown me in the hotel pool)

(follow me on instagram here)

Enjoying...

seeing our poppies bloom!

Reading...
Womens Health magazine
(first time reader and loving it!)

Listened to...
The Fatboy slim collection - Florence and the Machine
The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club albums
Adam Lambert - Stina Nordenstam

Feasted on...

lots of healthy breakfast smoothies including this strawberry, pineapple and kale smoothie
bircher muesli from the 'Keep it Vegan' book by Aine Carlin
these green goddess sandwiches
 these two guacamole recipes in a hope that I can ever recreate the AMAZING guacamole you get in Dos Camino, New York (out . of . this . world)
this kale and parmesan hummus (instagram snap)
these scrambled egg and asparagus toasts
these cheesy bacon & kale potato skins
this harissa salmon with zesty couscous
this simple poached egg and avocado toast
(I seem to be obsessed with poached eggs and avocado at the moment and any recipe that involves them!)
this roast tomato and avocado toast (told you...)

Discovered...
design quixotic blog

Loving...

this happy little phrase

Buying...
holiday sandals from accessorize
new brush pens
H&M goodies (never a month goes by...)

Laughing...
at this

Baking...
this baked rhubarb oatmeal

Wearing...
my new Oasis block heel sandals

Wanting...
an inflatable flamingo!
this rug

Winning...
these lovely notebooks and postcard by Emma Jayne designs

Crushing on...

these colours

Watching...
Dawn of the planet of the apes
It's complicated
The Good Wife
Reasonable Doubt
Lucy
the last ever Revenge (boooooo)

Following...
mynd interiors on instagram

Admiring...
the work of Barbra Ignatiev

Looking forward to...

our holiday to Crete next month!

Favourite things that happened...
a lovely Fathers Day spent at home with the folks including one epic lemon curd cheesecake!


So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

x x x

Things that made me happy in May...

Another month gone by in the blink of an eye!

Heres a little round up of all things May...

Reads, eats, discoveries, laughs and more!

Enjoying...

a week in New York!
(love this photo above by Georgianna Lane)

Looking forward to...

jetting off for some much needed time in the sun very soon!

Reading...
The Vacationers

Listened to...
Joy Williams - Blur - Thea Gilmore - Sheppard - Will Young

Feasted on...

these cumberland sausage hot dogs with beery onions
the best lunch bowl
this pea and asparagus risotto with basil and lemon
this chicken, tomato, feta and lemon salad
lots of yummy American food, including my old favourite, the Cupping Rooms in Soho...the best pancakes, nom nom nom!

Discovered...
pea soup blog

Loving...

the new 'Just in case' collection in Paperchase, gorgeous!
my new house doctor vase and filling them with beautiful stems
these dinky mini face planters

Buying...
The Picnic book with lovely illustrations by Emily Isabella
a new serum, love origins!

Wanting...
these little lovelies

Sharing...
Linda's lovely promo for the Surtex
Emma's lovely notebooks

Crushing on...

these colours

Watching...
Blended (lovely film, well worth a watch!)
Say When
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Gone Girl (not as good as the book in my opinion but still a good watch)

Following...
this instagram account
this pinterest user

Inspired by...

these new designs from the awesome project...love love love.
(click here for a past blog post on them)

Admiring...
the beautiful work of Karlee Rawkins

Laughing...
at this

Favourite things that happened...
A fab show in NYC and resting up after it for a few days!
Pheweeeeee...

So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

x x x

Things that made me happy in April...

It's time for a little round up of April happenings and goings on.

A lot of time this month has been spent browsing holiday brochures trying to decide where to go for our sunny, summer break, hmmm decisions decisions...

Other things have included some new yummy recipes (obviously right?), the discovery of some lovely new homeware and interior shops and some fab new listens on spotify, 

including the 'Chef' soundtrack. 

If you want to get in the mood for summer, this is the album to do it. 

Definitely check out the track by Hot 8 Brass Band with a cover of Marvin Gayes' Sexual Healing, amazing!

The film was great too.

Enjoying...

browsing holiday brochures and trying to decide where to fly off to this summer

Reading...
The Lemon Grove by Helen Walsh

Listened to...
Rae Morris - Cody Chestnutt - Swingrowers - Brandon Flowers - Brooke Fraser

Feasted on...

this spiced chorizo with beans
this prosciutto wrapped cheesy chicken with wild mushroom sauce
these jersey royal, smoked cheddar and spring onion cakes
this parmesan and spinach orzo
lots of nutrition bowls
these green eggs with ham
this warm chorizo and chickpea salad
this hawaiian one pan pasta

Discovered...
this gorgeous online home/ decorative accessories shop
the Craig Charles Funk & Soul show (bit late to the party but love this!)

Loving...

the look of these, mmmm

Buying...
these baskets
this throw
these Cable and Cotton lights

Wanting...
Lots of these West Elm cushions
A Hannah Cole canvas
Everything in the House Doctor SS15 collection!
a lovely succulent garden

Sharing...
new artwork by Hannah Cole from Whistlefish Galleries
New designs by Kitty McCall on instagram

Learning...
how to propagate succulents

Crushing on...

these colours

Watching...
Fast & Furious 6
House of Cards (ooooooh season 2...)
Maleficent
Chef (amazing)
Ride Along

Following...
this instagram account

Inspired by...

the artwork of Babeth Lafon

Admiring...
this beautiful cabinet full of glorious eye candy..the colours!
the beautiful artwork of inaluxe

Looking forward to...

warmer weather and breaking out the flowing skirts and dresses, woooo!

this book being released

Dreaming...
of this place, oh my...

Favourite things that happened...
An absolutely gorgeous bank holiday weekend
Long forest walks with the boys
Some surprisingly beautiful weather here in the UK, especially for the month of April

So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

(the above image is copyright of louise / loveprintstudio blog)

x x x

Things that made me happy in March...

Here's a little bit of March happiness...

Buys, wants, reads, bakes and more!

There have been some lovely things going on in instagram land this month; some new follows and shares here and there so I thought I'd round up some faves...

Check out these accounts for some daily eye candy!

Following...

@liefsvanmaantje
@inge_ceramics
@emmajayne_designs

@traceyenglish

@catcoq

@stephanieryands

@happydoodleland

@barbekaren

@nectarandstone

Listened to...

Ed Sheeran - Sia - Noel Gallaghers High Flying Birds

Adam Lambert - Fleetwood Mac - Estate - Laura Marling
James Bay

Feasted on...

This chicken and broccoli mushroom stir fry
A yummy roast dinner with these glorious yorkshire puddings

Jamies Chilli con carne (made by the boy and a good job he did too)

This gnocchi with creamy tomato and spinach sauce

Discovered...

Beautiful lifestyle/ home accessories brand Broste, Copenhagen

Loving...

the idea of having a summer garden studio, aaaaaah bliss

this photo-shoot with a teeny tiny door..intriguing

Buying...
New books that fulfilled the brief of looking extremely pretty on our new bookcase 
and classics I want to read again or discover

Wanting...

lots of things from the house doctor catalogue, ooooooh my...

this gorgeous book
to make these very very soon

Sharing...

the prettiest Jamie Oliver magazine cover I ever did see

Crushing on...

these gorgeous colours

Reading...

The Miniaturist

Watching...

Game of Thrones season four (ooooooh)

A walk among the tombstones (Liam Neeson can do no wrong really)

Jack Reacher (pretty good)

Mockingjay part one (yes yes yes!)

Hangover III (worth the watch for Bradley Cooper alone)

Inspired by...

these beautiful colour combinations...greys and yellows, yummy

Wishing...
I was little again, and having this

Dreaming...

of travelling somewhere lovely and sunny this summer; this would do very nicely thankyou

Laughing...

at this

Baking...

Lemon curd cheesecake from the April issue of Red magazine

(the best cheesecake ever)

Enjoying...

pinning lots of lovely images to my 'nest' board

time with lovely friends when it's been too long...

Favourite things that happened...

Taking some time off with my boys, filled with days out, painting the hall and buying new furniture.

A chilled, relaxed Mothers Day with one very special lady, and the men in my life.

Being featured on Emma Jayne Designs blog

(Thanks Emma!)

So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

x x x

Things that made me happy in February...

Here's a bit of February happiness...

Listens, feasts, shares, wants and more!

Listened to...
Caro Emerald - Jack Savoretti - George Ezra - Jessie Ware
Begin Again soundtrack (Lost stars - Adam Levine)
Texas 25 - Blur

Feasted on...

this breaded chicken with stir fried cabbage and sprouts
these Big-O Bacon burgers
this creamy pasta with asparagus and peas
these goats cheese scrambled eggs

these orange ginger salmon packets
this curried sweet potato bowl
this sausage and kale gnocchi bake
(lots of new recipes this month, yum!)

Discovered...
XHIT fitness videos
Maddinka blog

Loving...

the new collection in Paperchase, as featured on print & pattern blog (a little Paper & Cloth special!)
this London High Tea kids party...wow
the colours!

Buying...
another plaid blanket scarf (obsessed)
the best mascara EVER!
lots of lilacy, and soft cornflower blue basic tees..this being one of them
(spring is just around the corner...well at least my wardrobe thinks so)
new pens for doodling
(ooh its like the excitement of a new term at school all over again)

Wanting...
pixi glow tonic
this lovely coat
a second Olivia Burton watch

Sharing...
this definitive guide to healthy eating found on a house in the hills blog
this beautiful artwork by Anna Bond aka Rifle Paper Co. celebrating the 150th anniversary of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Crushing on...

the colours in these artworks by Katy Smail

Watching...
Begin Again (soooo good) 
The Amazing Spiderman 2 (the boys choice, but not too bad to be totally honest)

Sex Tape (don't bother) 
Pretty Little Liars (the guilty pleasure continues...)

Following...
this instagram account
(probably the most beautiful feed you will ever see)
this pinterest user
(pastel heaven)

Inspired by...

all this loveliness

Admiring...
the work of Angela Smyth

Laughing...
at this...tooo funny

Baking...
this caramel banana upside down cake
(too good for words!)

Wearing...
my new plaid blanket scarf

Enjoying...

pop sugar fitness videos

Favourite things that happened...
a beautiful wedding and time with wonderful friends

So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

x x x

Things that made me happy in January...

Summing up everything I loved about the first month of 2015.

What I made, watched, listened to, read, was inspired by, discovered and more...

Here goes!

Listened to...
Sia (her new take on the Annie classic)
Gavin DeGraw - James Bay - Billie Black - Mark Ronson/ Bruno Mars - Elizaveta - Kodaline

Feasted on...

this 45 minute Coq au Vin with brown butter sage mashed potato
these Chicken Enchiladas
this creamy shells and ham casserole
these Cajun chicken and pineapple burgers

Discovered...
Dine and Dish blog
Dolly and Oatmeal blog
The Awesome Green blog

Loving...

this outfit from stylewithinreach instagram feed
the colours of these Bright Lab lights, yum!

Getting organised...
with these wire storage baskets

Buying...
the new Print & Pattern geometric book

Wanting...
this glittery blazer
a plaid scarf like this

Sharing...
this welcome to 2015, courtesy of Rosie Harbottle
these beautiful artworks from Anthropologie showing the beginnings of their tabletop pieces

Reading...
The Fault in our Stars
Top with Cinnamon
Playful
Hemsley and Hemsley
Red magazines articles on Japanese eating, the meditation guru Andy Puddicombe of Headspace fame and how to eat well with the Hemsley girls

Watching...
Jamie and Jimmy's Friday Night Feast - Silent Witness - Scandal - Esio Trot
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - Jersey Boys
Pretty Little Liars (my new guilty pleasure after a couple of sofa ridden cold/flu/general sicky days called for a Netflix marathon)

Inspired by...

the work of Peter Cromer and Claire Softley

Laughing...
at this quote
(I'm forever doing this... "Que sera sera" eh?)

Baking...
these Chocolate chip and orange muffins
this Malt Chocolate cheesecake

Dreaming...
of being able to wear these sandals in gloriously warm weather

Enjoying...

de-Christmassing the house and that feeling of starting over


So, that was a round up of my month,
how was yours?

x x x