Summer Essentials as Choose by the Great British Weather...

The catwalks and fashion magazines  might dictate that off the shoulder tops are the way to go  for summer 2016, but the good old British weather has other ideas, so far this year it's not been, the get your shoulders out type of weather, and here on the streets of St. Helier after doing a bit of people watching, (I spotted this outfit while doing the weekly shop) I am seeing a trend developing, yes the good old blazer is a big hit at the moment.  The perfect cover up for chillier days, but easy enough and small enough  to tuck into a bag for when we so get some er  sunshine.  Bring it bang up to date with a pair of faded ankle grazer jeans, some stripy espadrilles, and add a glittery straw bag for a summer vibe even if the sunshine is in short supply.

ASOS COLLECTION ASOS Farleigh High Waist Slim Mom Jeans in Juniper Wash • Asos • $52
boohoo Amelia Ruched Sleeve Blazer • Boohoo • £20
F&F Striped Canvas Espadrille Slipper Pumps • F&F • £8
ASOS Lisbon Midrise Ankle Grazer Jeans in Poppy Light Wash • Asos • £12 SOLD OUT.
The Forest & Co Silver And Gold Sequinned Baskets • £39

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Summer Essential look, The Espadrille.

Styling and photography Samantha Stansbridge

My Summer essential, Black Sparkly espadrilles By F&F 

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Monday Must Have's, The Espadrille

Espadrilles are a big trend this Summer, I'm loving the glitter ones from  Accessorize .

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Spring time colours

Heading into the Weekend and I can't help but feel all feminine and girly.  Out of all the Seasons, spring is by far the most Feminine seasons  don't you think? with its delicate blooms and pretty pink flowers you can't help but give into your girly side, and I am noticing a fair bit of pink about for spring 2012, just perfect for injecting some life back into the home after the winter.
While I'm not really into the whole floral and flowers look for my home, I do like the use of pink here and there such as  a pink haze (photo one) created  using a soft voile curtains at the window.  Flowers, always a quick way to add some instance colour to a room, I love how these tuplips have been grouped  together to add impact using the 3 subtle colour changes lilac, pale pink and white, and who wouldn't love to walk across that lovely tiled floor, it reminds me of day trips to France where all the homes have tiled floors, though not as pretty as these ones.

Image 1  Nina Broberg/IKEA Livet Hemma

Image 2  La belle Vie via Pinterest 

Image 3  Nina Broberg/IKEA Livet Hemma

Image 4 Rose des Vent Tiles by Zazous

Work/office space.

Well my interior design course that I have been taking is drawing to a close, and I have until next Wednesday evening to finish pulling my sample boards and class presentation together, and if this course has taught me anything, it is that a well organised work space is key to a well organised and productive out come.

Not having space to be able to work on my boards has been a real head ache for me, you will not believe how creating a couple of interior design schemes can take over your life, and as I'm not the most organised person in the world, its meant many an evening with the living room floor covered in magazine clippings, catalogs, brochures, and boards, even my tutor pushes two tables together when she see's me heading into class! . 

So I have been taking a look around the Blogsphere and on Pinterest to see if I can spot some lovely working spaces to be envious of, and while I'm at it, I have put together a list of tips for the home office and productive working that I wish I had put into action before staring my course...we live and learn folks...

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• Try to keep your work space away from other distractions such the TV. family, pets.etc
• If you can, get a nice long table/desk such as trellis table, I love the Ikea ones, practical and good looking too.
• Allow plenty of space for various jobs such as cutting and gluing.
• Have your tools close to hand so that you are not continually looking for things.
• Have adequate storage, for all that you need.
• Good lighting, natural is best but for the evening use good over head and task lighting.

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• Take regular breaks, you will probably function better thenburning the midnight oil and trying to get something done all at once.
• A tidy space is a tidy mind, therefore more productive.
• Are you sitting comfortably, get a well supportive seat.
• Treat your self with something nice, personally I find burning a scented candle helps keep me calm when up against the dead line!

Well I hope you enjoyed those few tips one being organised, now I'm just off to burn some candles and take a few deep breaths before I head back to my story/sample boards...