My Fourth

For the first time in my life, I celebrated the fourth of July in England! I'm not going to lie- it's definitely not the same as celebrating surrounded by patriotic Americans who are so proud of their awesome country!

But we made do :)

My day started off with a little baking and some Mary Poppins. Is there anything better?

My day of heavy baking came to an end, and I prepared to go to a fourth of July party held by some friends! It was hosted by the beautiful Madeline Hales, who was lovely enough to lend us her hair studio space.

When I went I literally felt as though I had walked into a magazine! The room was FULL of natural light, vintage decor and HUGE mirrors that were amazing. 

McKay Felt and the latest issue of Vogue.

Then it happened.

Of all the recent social gatherings I have been to, none can boast to have had the presence of a street-performer. Not only as a guest as I had thought, but a street performer came to PERFORM. 

I felt like a five year old at a birthday party and was the happiest girl ever in that particular moment.

^^ HE'S ON AN EIGHT FOOT UNICYCLE WHILST JUGGLING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROOM. 

Then we had sparklers and as you can tell from McKay's face, it was a really happy time for all of us.

Piú di Italia

Here are some more pictures from my amazing trip!!

I'm sure you care.

You know me and my doors. Italy really knows how to make them! They are magnificent!!

I literally spent 20 euros in this place. It was too good. Too. Good.

THE ACTUAL VENUS!!

All in all. It was such a fabulous trip and I am so unbelievably grateful for Arinola being in my life! What a selfless person! I can't even explain what a dream come true this was for me.

BEST

TRIP

EVER

Sono Andato a Italia

If you know much about me, there’s a chance you’ll know that I have a HUGE love for travel and cultures all over the world. On the top of my list of places to visit was the beautiful country of Italy. As a gift for my birthday, Arinola made that dream come true!

On the 20^th of June, we flew out from London Stansted Airport and arrived in Pisa.

Yes.

As in the Leaning Tower.

And that was only the beginning of the amazing things we saw!!

First of all this had to be one of the prettiest airports I have ever seen in my life! Complete with a live jazz band to serenade you as you wait around for big fancy tour buses.

We did one of the classic open top tour buses like the proper tourists that we were, and it was so good to see such a great view of the city, as well as a direct ride to the main attractions!

Directly opposite the Leaning tower, stood a GORGEOUS orange building that epitomized the Mediterranean feel that I love so much! So, as many people were trying out their best classic tower pictures, we did in impromptu shoot by this really nice door. 

We then took a coach that took us to the main destination- FLORENCE!! 

It's like in While You Were Sleeping, when all Sandra Bullock's character wants is a stamp in her passport that says Florence. THAT WAS ME!! It was literally such a dream come true! So our first stop was to get some gelati from a nice dreadlocked Italian man, then we headed off for some dinner and a teeny bit of exploration. 

Thus ended our first day!!! Oh my goodness I'm still buzzing just thinking about how great it all was and how blessed I am to have such a wonderful friend!

DISCLAIMER: The title of this blog post is from Google Translate. So... apologies if it actually says something obscene.

lately

iPhone updates on some recent(ish) activities


I've decided that all of these posts will start with adorable pictures of this baby. He's perfect.

There was a very necessary Nando's trip for Lloyd's birthday!

I cannot even tell you how amazing it was to see this woman!!! Etsuko was my first ever Young Women's president. She inspired my life in so many ways! I haven't seen her in absolutely years!!! So seeing her was the happiest day ever.

As soon as the sun comes out for even a second- Brits get out the beach chairs. Literally right smack bang in the middle of the city. It's extremely necessary. 

My baby boy that I love so much!! He woke up really early. Like really early. And I put him on my back. True african style and it was amazing.

And then I went on the best trip of my life. FOR REALS.

Stay tuned!!!!