First off- the beach bag! I have personally been coveting this Felix Rey straw beach bag but every time I try to buy it I find that it has sold out!!

The most important thing to remember is sunscreen!! So so important and I really love Eucerin

Sunhat

I love straw Panama hats- they’re so old school yet so hip.

I am currently lusting over these Tom Ford sunglasses and these Valentino flip flops

And just because it is so awful to show up at the beach and then find out they don’t provide towels. I especially love the butterfly towel, all of them are by Missoni.

For the literary and stylish you must pack your Kindle (in a Smythson Kindle case nonetheless)

And for the sociable- a deck of cards

And finally………….don’t forget your phone and wallet- there’s no such thing as a free gelato!

Ring my bell! So…you may not already know but I am seriously in love with London whether it be in autumn, winter, summer or spring. This is a little ode to the beautiful front doors of the houses you get to see while walking around the capital. London’s architecture has so much character and varies from area to area which means you never get bored. It is especially beautiful in spring when the roses and cherry blossoms are in bloom. Join me for a gentle stroll down London’s colourful streets.

Here is a Georgian style Chelsea home, I love the beautiful simplicity and classical features that give this entrance a simple grandeur. Via

This house has a more cottage like feeling, with a fun pop of colour for the front door. I love the spiralling roses framing the doorway. Via

This house reminds me of summer in Notting Hill. Yellow always makes me happy! Via

Here is another classical front door with beautiful lollipop hedges flanking it. Via

Think Pink!! Via and via and finally via

Such beautiful wisteria framing the whole house and contrasting with the bright blue door and car! Via

And to end on a sunny note! Via