Beach days


Hello again!

How was your weekend? I've been gardening, baking, cleaning and generally being a domestic goddess all weekend. I must admit I do love being at home. I was chatting with a friend today and we both agreed that if this is what retirement looks like, then it's no bad thing. Despite being at home for 10 weeks already I've never felt bored nor can I say that I've caught up on all of my chores to the point that I can spend an entire day reading. I'm still working away on the to-do list and haven't even considered all of the hobbies I'd like to do, such as sewing projects and getting my art supplies out from the loft again. Two of my hobbies that I have been able to keep up however, are my sea swimming and beach walks.




This casual weekend wear is perfect for a walk to the beach, although the neon bright top did elicit a few comments, most of which were about needing sunglasses to look at me! I have no defence, apart from the fact that I love this pop of colour especially when worn with these tangerine crops. The top was from TK Maxx and the trousers were from New Look - back in the days when one could go shopping. Rumour has it that shopping will commence next week though...




If the talk of retail shopping makes some of you feel giddy with excitement, then I can say in all honesty that I'm not too fussed. My time at home has prompted me to look into the depths of my wardrobe to discover a more than ample supply of clothes and shoes. I did, at one point, wonder if I ought to count the number of pairs of shoes I possess and then balked at the shame it might induce. For the moment, I'm happy to say that I have enough, although the litmus test will be when I get back to work and have to find those daily outfits that tick all the right boxes ie. look good, fit well and make me feel great.




My elasticated pumps are Go Walk by Sketchers and were a happy find in the Edinburgh branch of TK Maxx when I was on my way to South Africa. They were a perfect lightweight pair of knockabout shoes for sight-seeing.





Both rings were bought at airport concessions.



My blogging friend Sheila refers to this kind of look as bookends which always makes me smile. I've been a big fan of this over the years and yet never considered it as such, although it will remain that forever now. 








In a world full of turmoil and strife I sometimes feel bad to be chugging along in my own happy little bubble. I'm fortunate to be living in a safe and peaceful environment. I wish that could be the same for all of us. 

Rest in peace George Floyd.


                                                                                      Anna x

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  1. Ha, as soon as I saw the pictures, I thought, "neon bookends!" and then saw that you mentioned me. Ha ha! Thanks so much, Anna! I love this bright and cheery outfit.

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    1. You're welcome! I owe you a visit Sheila and promise to swing by before I return to work next week x

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  2. Oh, I've been much the same Anna, I do love being at home even if I can't claim to be a domestic goddess :-) I love your citrus and neon outfit, so cheerful! Shops have been open in Belgium since 18 May, but I haven't felt the need to go out shopping yet, except for essentials and to the garden centre. xxx

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    1. I say domestic goddess with tongue in cheek Ann, as I'm far from perfect at any of this!

      Shops open tomorrow in the UK and I do wonder if there will be a stampede or not...

      Take care x

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  3. What striking colours Anna; you carry this outfit off beautifully.
    Lovely sea glass too. I love to collect it from the beaches on Skye and have several little pots of it around my home!
    I’ve got used to shops being closed; just a bit concerned that my favourite charity shops may not re open.
    I guess we just have to wait and see what life will be like after lockdown.
    Wishing you a happy week. X

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    1. Cheers Phyl. Some people collect shells off the beach, but for me it's sea glass.

      I must admit that I'm feeling slightly institutionalised currently and do wonder how long it will take me to adapt to working life again. As working from home isn't an option I'll just have to get on with it.

      Wishing you a lovely week too x

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  4. I like the tangerine crops (can't have too many of those!)and they look great on you with the neon book ends. I could wear the colour on the shoes but I don't think it would work for me on a top. I rarely go to shops so not much change for me I much prefer online and an occasional warehouse sale. I hope the charity shops survive, I buy the odd thing in my local one but I am usually there to offload stuff. Have a lovely week. Tessa xx

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  5. To be perfectly honest, the neon colour against the face is quite a drain, but I've got a bit of colour from gardening which does help.

    I'm sure that once the charity shops open they'll be inundated with all sorts - imagine how many hundreds of thousands of households have had a big clear-out over the past 3 months! I'm trying not to think about all of the plum pickings that'll be on offer...

    Cheers x

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  6. go on...count your shoes, I might feel really smug if you do! I love this outfit and adore the culottes. I had similar (plain) but go rid as they were too big for me! With al my eating and drinking of late, maybe I should have kept them!!!! Lol. Jacqui x

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    1. Counting my shoes could be like my annual stocktake at work - it might take days :) I do wonder how many of us will come out of lock-down looking quite different to how we went in!

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  7. Haha, I like the Bookends! I love those trousers- they look my kind of Summer trouser! Beautiful!
    x

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    1. These are my perfect summer trouser Kezzie - would be great to take on holiday if we ever dare to travel again xxx

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