Showing posts with label Summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Summer. Show all posts

24 June, 2013

Summah tunes

I love a good summer playlist. 

currently on rotation:

what a video. nyc, I love you. 

on repeat. beyonce who? (joking. kind of)

prefer this to the original

lovely and chill.

obviously, the song of 2013

and can't go without a bit of bruce


yours?

18 July, 2011

I eat. A lot. That is to say I consume a lot of food, and I do it frequently. I haven't met a food group I didn't like. The only thing I refuse to eat is soggy cereal. So, yeah, it's safe to say I eat a lot.
My diet is probably more balanced than others, but my friends sugars and fats seem to sneak their way in a few times a week.

I've decided to (try to) be a good foodie this week. My body is a temple and all that. I'm going to cut out all (or there abouts) processed food. Let's be realistic, the 'really' bad foods like cheese and meats tend to be the tastiest. So while I see the sense in avoiding chocolate and crisps, I will never say no to a good piece of brie.

I'm also going to be thrifty with my food. No freeganism, but I'll use up every bit I can. For example, today I bought a chicken. I'll roast it tonight. The leftovers should be good for a mexican dish tomorrow and I'll boil the carcass (horrible word, sorry) to make a basic chicken stock. I foresee veg soup and maybe some thai noodle soup on the menu this week.

I'm not going to turn into a Julie Powell wannabee but I may post the recipes I use... that's if I stick to this new 'diet'.

And here's a song that has nothing to do with any of the above:

02 July, 2011

It's July, how the eff did that happen?
I'm to make a new (half) year resolution to blog more. Even if it's rubbish, which it most likely will be.
Anyway, I'm about to start drinking so to tie you over, here's a song about the month that is our new friend. Or something.

03 June, 2011

It is the most beautiful evening EVER.
After a day in the sun reading Frank Bruni's memoir (which is a gem of a read),
I'm making Steak Sambo's for dinner.

Yum. Mine usually consist of steak (seasoned + cooked on a griddle pan) - sliced,
popped into a heated ciabatta with lashings of garlic butter (butter mashed with finely diced garlic and a bit of parsley - divine), and grate gruyere on top of the steak. YUM.


I'm also making Margaritas, with lots of fresh lime. YUH-MMY.

oh, and Coldplay's new song came out today.
Have a listen here if you wish. I'm a huge fan of the lads, but this is taking a while to grow on me.

31 May, 2011


Is this not the best thing you've seen today?!

Cut a citrus fruit in half, scoop out fruit (and use for whatever you want!) and fill with jelly (or jello for you north americans!).
I think I'll be making this over the summer, and alcohol might be involved.

I found this via pinterest, which is a treasure trove of... everything! A virtual pinboard!

27 May, 2011

I can't pull off the whole colourblocking thing (superwhite skin with red undertones, doesn't look the greatest on me).
So bright nails and/or lips do me just fine.

end of may, summah

04 February, 2011

Such a horrible day weather wise and I'm sorting out my pics from 2010.

Thought I'd post some lovelies from my Interrailing trip to cheer me up...


Manarola, Cinque Terre




Perfect Date!!


vecchi tempi


best pizza of my life. pizzeria ivo, Roma


Basilica di San Pietro


juliet's house, Verona


Sigh. I miss Sun.

02 June, 2010


After an impromptu spot of sunbathing in the Iveagh Gardens today,
I am now sporting lovely strawberry coloured shoulders.

Here's hoping it turns to tan... not likely.

24 May, 2010

Perfect Sunday Afternoon:

22ÂșC and Sunny

Newspaper of choice (Observer please)

Crisps (C&O is best), bread and butter for...

CRISP SAMBO!
(So wrong it's right)

Two scoops of HB Vanilla and Coke for
a yummy coke float



Long live (Irish) summer!

20 May, 2010

Summer Inspiration:

I love this, the scalloped dress is so perfect!

And the necklace.

I always have massive hair envy when it comes to Zooey.


More pics here

17 May, 2010

Tunes of the Summa

Every year I listen to a few songs on repeat... All. Summer. Long.

They're usually by artists I wouldn't normally listen to
but it's SUMMER so it calls for something different.

My guilty pleasures so far (bearing in mind, it's only May):

Dizzee Rascal - Dirtee Disco
Miley Cyrus - Can't Be Tamed
Katy Perry - California Gurls