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OCCASION DRESS

With summer moving quickly upon us there are many events that require is to buy a new dress, that and just for the general love of buying dresses.

Here a fabulous dress from Forever Unique..the shape is luxurious and full of volume, the fabric soft and top quality.

The photographs online and those I have taken really do not do this dress justice; in the cold light of day the light peach really shines through and overall the dress says wow. Priced at £250, order the Fergie Ivory dress for your up and coming races, as a guest at a wedding or for an exquisite day out.

A beautiful weekend and it was time for a little fishing, I myself am a complete novice but throughly enjoyed the day with a healthy picnic whilst observing the guys with their skill on the daily catch. 

The Isle of Sheppey is not far from London and a short drive from Essex or Kent. At fishing point at the end of the stone ridgeway, is a little quiet hideaway gem on the sea. A great day out, just make sure you are well and appropriately dressed for the weather, and as always in Style. 

Introducing BHOID, a smart luxury brand with printed silk scarves inspired by the rivers of Scotland making the perfect outdoors accessory and ideally stylish fishing accompaniment. BHOID manufactures all their products in the UK which is very important to the brands identity, also producing stylish umbrellas suited for very British weather fit for sunshine, wind or rain. 

A short drive and you can find yourself at The Three Tuns Pub Restaurant which I highly recommend for a wide range of delicious homemade bar snacks or specials and tasty platters and food dishes. With its friendly atmosphere and beer garden serving food from 12-9pm every day it's a must stop along the way home. 

So make a picnic, fish kit up, dress up, pack some desperadoes and limes or even better strawberries and Prosecco and stop for delicious nibbles on the way home for a Great British day weekend combination. 

BHOID Stockists www.bhoid.co.uk/pages/stockists 

AMADORIA really caught my eye at The Pulse latest show with its eye popping coloured tassels. Amadoria is a handmade jewelry brand inspired by the travels of designer Anne. Produced in Bali, personally sourced skilled artisans hand craft original designs using crystals, rocaille beads and tassels. 

Meeting the designer Anne was a true delight and pleasure, with such a friendly persona and enthusiasm for her pieces clearly absorbed and translated through the brand. These pieces are great to be worn in single or layered and add a real statement to your day or evening outfit with many colour combinations to suit your mood.

Personally I love the neon for daytime and gold & black for evening, great against a black top. My favourite collection is the simplistic Pasha, with bold design and a range of great colour combinations. 

Necklaces start at £18 Bracelets at £8 

Staying at 98 Acres in Ella, Sri Lanka was a surreal dream. The adventure and beauty started right from the beginning travelling from Nuwara Elliya on the public 3rd class carriage train sitting at the door with our legs hanging out- the only way to travel by train in Sri Lanka with the best views, fresh air and travelling experience.

Upon arriving in Ella we were greeted by the 98 Acres tuktuk who took us through town and up into the hills to the resort. Reception quickly checked us in and showed us to our hut on stilts via a golf buggy.

Walking into the resort let alone our room was breath taking. Situated in the hills on a cliff edge, 98 Acres overlooks Little Adams Peak, which you can access via the resort private pathway. We did a 5am sunrise walk which took about 30 minutes, well worth the peace, colour, views and calm.

Hospitality at 98 Acres was great and the staff are very helpful. Cosmopolitans were even available at the bar which tickled the tastebuds after a day in the sun or morning walk up Ella Mountain to look up in awe at the Eucalyptus trees and take that breathtaking shot.

With a pool on site at the top of the hill this is the perfect resort for a luxury break mid trekking and exploring Sri Lanka.

Following on from my ‘Pretty Things’ post I wanted to show you some pretty items. My favourite picks:

Paper Straws £3.25 Hanging Birds £3.25 Patterned wrapping paper £3.50 Paper Doilies £3.95 Floral Headpieces £15.00

Horsham Shop Www.prettythingsgeneralstore.co.uk

Fabulous Handycraft Item - Giant TissuePoms to hang from your ceiling to make any party look great for very little - just what we love - Courtesy of 'Pretty Things’ explained by the lovely Frances.

What you will need: * 20 sheets of tissue paper * String * Scissors

1. Take your tissue paper and pleat backwards and forwards folding neatly like a fan.

2. Cut a piece of string to the length you wish to hang it from the ceiling and then add 10cm.

3. Tie the end of the string in a tight knot round the centre of the tissue paper keeping the paper in place still folded.

4. If you would like to custom the shape of the Pom cut the edges of the tissue paper as desired whether jagged or curved.

5. Separate all the layers of the folds and arrange as desired.

6. Hang from the ceiling for your party.

I stumbled upon 'Pretty Things' whilst dress shopping next door in Horsham. The cute shop window window front stood out from the street which had a pretty flower bed wheelbarrow our front.

Upon entering I was welcomed by tables of bright star daffodils and a grand card cut out of the Queen. I ordered the traditional cream tea but with a cherry scone twist which arrived hot baked from the oven presented on a beautiful plate accompanied with a bowl of fresh sliced strawberries in jam and thick clotted cream. Traditionally serving loose leaves only, I ordered the English breakfast tea poured from my teapot through the strainer to the quaint gold lined teacup on it's matching China saucer.

Pretty Things has been open now for 3 1/2 years owned by 2 ladies called Louise Abbott & Susan Melbourne. Set for any tea party the shop offers free of charge private hire dependent on numbers for food & drink, highly popular with baby showers, engagement parties, book readings, birthdays and local club meetings also offering a separate room for a smaller groups.

There are also classes throughout the summer including bunting making, crochet and the book club. A friendly dog policy invites ladies who lunch (plus paws) to come into a central and easy location with doggie treats on tap complimentary.