The
dangers of the Internet.
I
am a mum with a laptop. I’ve got to admit that as I’m at home with my son a lot
of the time I spend a fair amount of the day with it on and open ready for
action. I use it for music and watching TV and films and for Skype and for
studying and for photos and for the calendar, and, and, and....deep breath. You
see, it’s (sadly) a big part of my daily life. I am in danger of it devouring
me completely and never letting go. Of course, the majority of laptop time is
spent on the internet. I couldn’t even begin to list all the things that I look
at, but when I have do a spare second and the kid’s asleep what I really love
to do is to read blogs.
Although
I have been fairly slack at updating it recently I do have my own blog, Pottering On,
which is mainly about interiors, so other interior blogs are my downfall (and
by god there are a lot of them out there). It’s amazing how a “quick look” at
one blog before cooking dinner or putting the washing on suddenly sucks an hour
out of your life. I end up clicking through to the next blog, looking at that
blog’s favourite blogs, reading another post on another one, linking through to
someone’s Pinterest site, clicking back to another...Before long I have twenty
windows open and panic rising in my chest that there isn’t enough time in the
day. It’s a hobby that must be time-managed I fear. Perhaps someone could
invent a timer you could set so once you’re at your browsing limit the thing
snaps shut on your fingers? I realise I should really be out running, or baking
or learning a language or something else to make better use of my time but I
simply don’t care, I love it. (Plus, I’m studying for a diploma in Interior
Design at the moment so I think it’s fair to say it counts as “research”).
So
here we are, I thought I’d share with you 5 of my favourite blogs which are
mainly lifestyle and interiors. Make yourself a cuppa when you next have 5
minutes, get comfy and have a bounce around the blogosphere.
I
love, love, love this blog. It’s funny and clever and full of beautiful things.
Jessica is an interior designer who also has an Etsy Shop I actually bought one of her prints
of the lips (below) which will one day go in my dream house “home office”.
My
absolute favourite right now. Even the title is genius. He is an interior
designer who is, obviously, gay and he is SO funny with his posts, reading it
makes me laugh out loud. Plus he has great taste. Win Win.
A
lovely blog written by Kimberley. One of the few blogs that I always make time
to read fully when it comes into my inbox. She writes about her house and her
ongoing projects that she does on a budget. She has a great eye and is pretty
crafty and weirdly I really like to know how she’s getting on. That’s the thing
with blogs, they are so personal that you almost feel like you know the person.
Recently she got her dream job as a lifestyle blogger and I was so happy for
her! I know, weird.
Now
this blog I have a love/hate relationship with. Written by Cherry Menlove (her
actual name) it’s a little bit Cath Kidston cutesy about her life, husband,
babies, lovely house and all the things she’s brilliant at doing (cooking,
baking, making things, crafting). She has made a whole career out of it and has
now got a book coming out. Ok, basically I’m jealous.
The
lifestyle blog that lead on to Furbish Studio, an American shop selling
furniture (new and vintage), homewares and accessories and other bits and bobs.
It’s bold and bright, colourful and daring and the interiors they do from the
design arm are delicious. The blog by the founder Jamie not only covers
interiors but music and fashion pics, food, film, books...you name it, it’s
there.
Now,
I know I’m not here to big up R&R, if you’re on the site you are probably
already a fan but I just have to say that I am a huge lover of all the products
so thought I’d share the bits and bobs that I’ve been buying since it
started...I think my loyalty card is in the post.
Green
Drop Earrings
I
bought these at an R&R house sale in Singapore when I had very good, pure
intentions of just buying Xmas presents for others. These were a Christmas
present (mission accomplished)...but for me (fail).
Gold
Leather thin Belt
I
wore this beauty to death, literally. It has gone to belt heaven until it is
re-incarnated into the blue version which I want next.
Blue
Summer Maxi Dress
I
have worn this dress to 2 weddings (different friends, that’s fine) and I have
honestly never had so many complements on an outfit. It’s so different but
really elegant and sooo comfy to wear. I haven’t dared try it on since having a
baby.
Cableknit
Cashmere arm warmers
We
bought these for my sister for Christmas last year and she loved them so much
she didn’t want to wear them too much for fear of ruining them. Go
figure.
Pink
and Black Scarf
Another
thing I have worn way too much. I even bought a matching one of these for my
best friend for Christmas a few years ago as I adore it so much. They are ideal
for summer as they are so light - sadly my new life in cold Europe means it’s
having a well deserved rest in the cupboard.
Warbeck
and Cox Tea towel and Lavender Bag
One
of each of these lovelies made it into my mother and my mother-in-laws
stockings.
Blue
Multi-stone drop necklace
Another
gift, this time for my sister-in-law at Christmas last year. We had Christmas
together again this year and she was of course still wearing it and professing
her love.
Lots of love Georgia xx
Georgia's
three favourite things:
Watching
my son trying to walk
Cup
of tea (PG tips Pyramid bag, tonnes of milk and 2 sugars)
A
guilt free lie-in
