Sunday 20 October 2013

A Weekend At Home.

I thought I would share with you and average weekend for me when I'm not working. They are usually filled by trying to relax, but socialize at the same time!



 





Whenever I get time, especially on the weekends, I make time to spend some time walking Tilly, always wrapping up in a coat & scarf. I love scrambling over stiles and into woodlands.


Saturday was spent tidying up the kitchen and drinking coffee. It was crazy to see how many dishes, pots, pans that my parents have collected of the years that they have been married.


Sunday is always a time to head to church and socialize, today was spent having lunch at a local pub getting to know knew people in the town.


Sunday evening's for me are spent joining in with Lifestyle Bloggers Chat on Twitter and writing up new posts.

I hope this post has shown how I spend my time, what do you do when you have nothing else planned?


Lydia
x

Thursday 17 October 2013

Autumn/Winter Outfit


The nights are getting darker and the days colder, yep, I think it's officially Autumn. I love Autumn; the beautiful red leaves falling and being able to take the dog for a walk without getting seriously sweaty. I have put together this outfit which I love, perfect for the coming seasons.


Ivory And Gold Foil Butterfly Print Blouse With Gold Trim: Yours Clothing: £26

Evans Black Four Pocket Wax Trim Jacket: Evans: £69.50

Evans Brown Stitch Seam Riding Boots: Evans: £55

Inspire Black Skinny Jeans: New Look: £14.99

Handbag: H&M: £29.99

 All of these items work great with other items of clothes, I am in love with the wax jacket, I would love a Barbour but they only go up to a UK size 16, so this jacket from Evans is a perfect alternative!


 



Thursday 10 October 2013

What I Have Been Reading; Jesus > Religion

Recently I have been reading a really good book which I wanted to share with you, let me know if you enjoy reading reviews of books that I have been reading :)

Jesus > Religion: Why He Is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough. 



This book has been written by Jefferson Bethke as a follow-up to his viral video 'Why I Hate Religion, but Love Jesus' so when I got the chance to read it, I snapped it up! 

The book goes into depth about Jeff's life, growing up facing numerous challenges, growing spiritually and facing the roller coaster that is Christianity.Throughout the book, Jeff explains how God's grace and love flow into each and every situation using his own experience, and passages from the Bible. 

I have been personally challenged when I have been reading parts of the book, being reminded that I cannot do anything, no work I do will ever be good enough for God, but he sent his own son to die, and says: 'I love you no matter what.'

Woah. 

Jesus < Religion also has discussion questions at the end of each chapter which I really like, I was able to think about what I had just read. These questions are also brilliant if you want to lead book club. 

I really want to encourage you to read this book, it's quite short but filled with inspiration and realisation about the love God has for us.

You can buy the book on Amazon: Here.

Bye
x

Friday 4 October 2013

October's Dozen

So, it is October already!? This year is flying by far too quickly, but a new month means a new month's worth of music. 12 of my favourite songs at the moment, enjoy!


Jasmine Thompson-Ain't Nobody, iTunes

The Vamps-Can We Dance, iTunes

London Grammar-Strong, iTunes

Haim-The Wire, iTunes

Bruno Mars-Treasure, iTunes

Bastille-We Can't Stop (Miley Cyrus Cover)

One Republic-Counting Stars, iTunes

Lissie-Further Away, iTunes 

Le Youth-Cool, iTunes

John Newman-Cheating, iTunes

Kathryn Williams-Count, iTunes

Lady Antebellum-Compass (Unavailable in the UK, but definitely worth a listen)