FILM

After an awesome but strenuous hike yesterday, I am having a lazy day around the house, plotting several new features to my blog. You may have noticed that I am writing about fashion less and less. I guess I see that as my day job now (over here - Flannels) and I want to transform this blog to reflect my interests outside of the work place. Namely, photography and the great outdoors.

For now, here are some shots from my Nikon F60 from last weekend's walks: the hills around Hebden Bridge and Rivington Reservoir.

#northwestisbest (the North West of England that is!)

Spring

This past weekend was perfect. Crisp early-spring air, just warm enough to bare arms. Clear blue skies. Hiking over hills, driving through the countryside and strolling around reservoirs. My newly revived love for Instagram culminating in a staggering amount of images just begging to be edited and uploaded. I have discovered a new appreciation for the ghostly trees of winter and hazy fog, just as the first buds of spring are beginning to bloom.

All photos from my instagram:

@kissesxstitches

A COUNTRY RETREAT

Apologies for overload of photographs. I spent the weekend on the Cumbria/Yorkshire/Lancashire border with a group of friends; walking, eating delicious food, playing Articulate and generally enjoying the fresh air. There's nothing better than a countryside retreat.

Photographs: my own

My 2013

Here's looking at ya 2013 ...

January - April

I tend to forget about the first few months of the year, retreating to my bed and semi-hibernating away from the cold outside, dreaming of the warmer weather to come. Memories of January through to April include: a day at the museum, sitting cross-legged on the floor of wallpapered rooms listening to hauntingly beautiful music, meeting new friends, a day trip to London, photographing butterflies, hiking in Todmorden on my best friend's birthday and freezing cold local walks.

May - August

My favourite time of year; blossom littering the trees, ice lollies stickily melting in your hands, the intense summer heat. There are too many memories to mention but highlights include: Sounds From the Other City, lounging in my friend's garden with delicious food and friendly cats, our French road trip, hazy summer days spent with friends in meadows and discovering lakes, a fun afternoon in Hebden Bridge, my Berlin adventure, my birthday trip to the Lake District and my birthday garden party.

September - December

The nights get closer, the air gets crisper and the scenery turns a breathtaking fusion of burnt hues - ahhh Autumn. My favourite autumnal memories include: family fun day at The Whitworth with the most beautiful babies, a trip to Kirkby Lonsdale, Carefully Planned Festival, walks walks and more walks, a visit to London, house parties, exploring abandoned buildings and Christmas parties.

Here's to 2014!