THIS WAS OUR PLACE

Seeing as it is almost St. Valentine's Day I thought I'd share something I find incredibly romantic. The art of Rob Ryan.

Rob Ryan's illustrations are so beautiful and whimsical and childlike. I think they are the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever, ever seen and I could (and do!) go through his portfolio of gorgeous work everyday just soaking in everything I love about them.

Whilst I think they are outstandingly beautiful, what makes them so romantic is the text that goes along with the images. Special, wonderful little quotes and speeches that are so simple yet ring so true to anyone who has felt what he describes.

I'm not doing him justice. If you haven't heard of Rob Ryan I really think you are missing out and should take a look at his work. You can purchase them from a few different places; his Etsy shop, his shop website and Mollie & Fred to name but a few. They may not be cheap, but they are so so so worth every penny (in my opinion!)

One day my house is going to be filled with plates, mugs, cushions and screen prints of Rob's. Here is a few of my favourite of his work.

What do you guys think? Who are your favourite artists/illustrators? And what do you find romantic? I'd love to know :)

20 FACTS ABOUT US

So many people have been doing posts/youtube videos with facts about themselves and I absolutely love reading/watching them so I thought I'd do my own little version. As I've already put some facts about me in my two award posts (which you can read here) and my other favourite type of video to watch is the boyfriend tag (but I'm way too shy to get in front of a camera) I thought I'd combine the two and do a  20 things about us post with a list of 20 facts about me, my boyfriend and our relationship.

1. We have been together for 3 years.

2. We are best friends.

3. We both want the same things out of life, which is pretty perfect :)

4. We have the exact same sense of humour.

5. We are polar opposites in almost everything else. If we wasn't, our relationship wouldn't work.

6. I am neat he is messy, he is laid back I am stressy.

7. Adam is a spur of the moment kinda guy. I need to have a plan.

8. I fancied Adam for about a year before he told me he liked me. I definitely did the chasing. It majorly  paid off.

9. One day we're going to have travelled the world. We've already started.

10. Our relationship is made up of hundreds of personal jokes.

11. Adam is the funniest person I know.

12. I am the funniest person Adam knows ;)

13. We spend half our time together on sporcle.

14. Adam is the worst person to play games with.. ever! He is the most obnoxious winner and the sorest loser you will ever meet. He is also a massive cheat.

15. I am the worst person to go to sleep with. I'm never tired at normal 'bed time' hours and try to keep Adam awake with me by any means possible which usually results in a wrestling match.

16. We have a trillion and 7 nicknames for each other.

17. I have the most romantic boyfriend ever. My girlfriends are all jealous of the cute things he does.

18. Adam knows me better then I know myself (as cliche as that sounds, its true!).

19. After three years we don't have a single nice photo together.

20. Adam has the best sadface, one flash of his cute pout and puppy dog eyes could get him away with murder.

THE LEIBSTER AWARD

I was lucky enough to be awarded the Leibster Award by the lovely Daisy (check out her blog here). This award celebrates the 'smaller' blogs with under 200 readers so thank you Daisy for passing the award on to me.

You have to write 11 facts about yourself, answer the 11 questions set by the person who awarded you, create 11 questions of your own and nominate 5 blogs with a reader ship of under 200.

Here it goes :)



11 Facts about me:
I am such a typical Virgo. All the qualities a Virgo posses, I have!

I go through crazy phases of loving stuff so much until I'm sick of it. Usually its food related, like at the moment it's Brainlickers. When I say loving stuff, I mean literally obsessed with it. Its always on my mind or whatever until one day I just don't fancy it any more.

I like to have a plan of my day and know exactly what's happening in what order and at what approximate time. I have to have a plan and I can't really enjoy myself if I don't.

I love Taylor Swift.

I'm a really bad judge of character, if I meet you and dislike you pretty soon you'll probably be my best friend.

I hate missing the adverts at the cinema. If I think we're going to miss the adverts I'll make us go to a later showing.

I collect mugs from all the places I visit.

I'm crazy in love with Micheal Caine.

I cry a lot for other people, if I see emotional things on the T.V or in the paper or whatever of people going through tough things I'll start to cry. I cry so so much at films too. I cry a alot. Hardly ever because of things that are going on with me though.

I really wish I was naturally blonde or that blonde hair suited me (I've tried it, it doesn't)

I care a lot what people think of me.


11 Questions from Daisy

What did/do you study?
I study Ancient History and Egyptology joint honours

Your favourite brand of make up?
I don't really have one, I usually just buy what I see other bloggers/youtubers loving and recommending  I do have a lot of Bourjois products though, I think they are good value for money and I've not been let down by anything of theirs yet so I'll say Bourjois.

Why did you get into blogging?
I wanted a place I could write down my thoughts and experiences and adventures.

What do you work as or if you are a student?
I'm a student so don't have a full time job at the moment but I do waitress part time when I'm back home.

What do you aspire to be?
A primary school teacher :) I'm actually researching how to best get into it after gaining a degree so if anyone can help me out with that, I'd be really grateful!

What is your favourite cuisine?
Italian!

Do you have a list of places to visit in your lifetime and if so where?
Yes! So many though: all of Europe, the Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Niagara falls... everywhere, I want to see the world before I die.

What skincare products do you use? 
Erm, Simple, Liz Earle and La Roche Posay.

Favourite designer?
I really am not in to 'fashion'. I like clothes in shops and I buy them but I don't follow designers or cat walks or anything like that. All my 'inspiration' I get from reading blogs.

Favourite magazine you read?
Ah, again I don't read magazines very often.

Favourite blog you read?
Love Taza! 



My 11 Questions
1. What is your favourite thing about yourself?
2. What is your favourite thing about blogging?
3. What if your current hair care routine?
4. If someone was to make a film of your life, who would play you?
5. Who would play your love interest?
6. What is the last book you read?
7. If you could meet anyone still living who would it be and why?
8. What is your favourite season?
9. Where was your favourite holiday destination?
10. What would be your dream job?
11. What time did you wake up this morning?



And the 5 blogs I pass this award on to...
Girl from the Countryside
Dancing in the dark
Jessica Louise Indge 
Drowsy Hearts
Thirsty Lullaby



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