Note To Self

Today (31st July) marks my one year anniversary living in London. Cheers to the places I've seen and the the people I've met along the way. It has been a very humbling 12 months in which I will cherish forever. 

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: St Paul's Cathedral, London UK

Photo Diary: Oxford

A fun filled random spontaneous day of science and wizardry. I love those type of day trips! 

  

Photography: EllynSheyr

Location: Oxford UK

And The Winner Is...

Australia! My glorious countrymen have been awarded the coveted RHS Chelsea Flower Show Best in Show for 2013. After consecutive years successfully winning gold we've finally won the overall prize. Huge congratulations to the team at Trailfinders Australia Garden {presented by Flemings}! You've made us really proud. 

Miss home right now...

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: London UK

Photo Diary: RHS Chelsea Flower Show Part 02

So much talent at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show that I couldn't condense it to one post. These simply need to be shared with the world...

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: London UK

Photo Diary: RHS Chelsea Flower Show Part 01

Happy Birthday RHS Chelsea Flower Show! I can't believe I made it to your 100th birthday. What a splendid party you threw. Here's to another 100 years...cheers xx

it took 100 years for a garden gnome to be invited to the party. i still have mixed feelings about this decision

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: London UK

Unexpected Surprises

My move to London has been full of unexpected surprises. Lovely surprises. For one the engagement and the planning of the weddings for two of my dear friends. Olivia, now recently wed, met her dream man when she moved to London...an english man. It was such an honour to attend their wedding here in London; an elegant, intimate ceremony full of love and happiness. Congratulations lovebirds! 

Attend an english wedding..tick! 

Photographer: EllynSheyr & Mel Levett
Location: London UK

The Globe

While exploring the nooks and crevices of this magnificent theatre you can easily see why the classic plays written by the talented Shakespeare has lasted all these years and will forever stay deep in our hearts. The globe theatre alone invokes romance and mysticism. Pinch me am I in a midsummer night's dream...

*update since I posted. I've seen three shows in this theatre: Macbeth, The Tempest, and A Midsummer's Night Dream. Strongly suggest you put this on your to do list for London. Definitely pinch me moment all round, plus you can bring your own food and drinks inside. 

 

Photograph: EllynSheyr
Location: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London UK

Photo Diary: York

Oh my goodness...have I been slack in posting. I have a valid reason...these past few months have been socially busy...exploring London, the UK, the world. Which have all been most beneficial for my two loves - travel & photography. Talk about full calendar. I think I've only had one weekend in three months where I was able to sit down, drink tea, sort & edit my photos. 

Here's the first of many photographic updates; my spontaneous weekend trip to York. York is one of the last remaining walled cities the UK. Romans walked on these lands and built fortresses to make any enemy quiver in their boots. Despite it's military and political history York does have its beauties, magnificent cathedrals! Not to mention the scrumptious Yorkshire puddings are to die for for those food lovers. 

Enjoy lovelies. xx

York Castle - Clifford's Tower

inside York Minster

street music - if you know who these guys are let me know. they were impressive!

Byland Abbey Ruins

National Railway Museum

i spy Platform 9 3/4 (for those Harry Potter fans)

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: York UK

Electric Blue

London weather simply can't make up it's mind. It's meant to be spring, nay, it's meant to be summer next month yet it's still dreary and cold. The rain has held up and occasionally the sun peeps through the clouds. But when you see that glorious blue sky it certainly brings a smile to one's face. Just in time for some upcoming seasonal events in my calendar {Saturday's Chelsea Flower Show outing, and in two weeks Ladies Day at MINT's Polo in the Park}. Will you be attending? I'm currently surfing the racks on the online shelves to find my "next outfit". What to wear??

Here's my current inspiration...

Electric Blue Keeps The Rain Away via Polyvore.com