I'd love to say that it's because I've been away on an exotic holiday somewhere in French Polynesia...Oh how that would be lovely!...
But that's not the case. I have been physically and mentally drained..Things will catch up with you in the end...
On Saturday I decided to venture out a bit further as I felt better. Up until then, my energy levels had been very low. Frustrating for someone like me who is always on the go. I didn't really go that far, I went to Bath to spend some vouchers which I had for Christmas. I bought myself this tea dress. That cheered me up! ;-))
After buying the dress, we went to Cafe rouge where I had French Onion Soup & Tarte Tatin with vanilla ice cream, delicious!
Once lunch was enjoyed, it was time to head back to the shops. After having been unwell it was showing on my face/skin, it was in need of some pampering and re hydrating. So I went to Neal's Yard with my 20% off coupon from latest Marie Claire magazine and bought some Rose products
I like their products, the Wild Rose Beauty Elixir feels lovely on the face.
Speaking of roses, a few weeks ago I went to a local village vintage fair and bought a few things. It was a very small fair and half of the stalls were of people who owned vintage shops in Frome. I had hoped there would be more individual stalls.
I bought this pair of curtains, a few other pieces of fabric and a handful of Ladybird books.
I have some catching up to do... A mountain of ironing awaits me...so I'd better get started. I will soon be posting about the lounge corner & cupboard makeover...
A bientôt!
Isabelle X
Hope you are back up to full speed soon Isabelle .... lovely vintage fabric and glad to hear you have been treating yourself.
ReplyDeleteI know just how you feel, let hope we can soon have some sunny days for wearing that lovely dress!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've been under the weather, Isabelle, I did wonder where you had been. Shame it wasn't the exotic holiday! Hope you are on the mend. Lovely tea dress, I'm sure you'll look lovely, and fab curtains too.
ReplyDeleteHen x
I love the CK dress, it's a timeless classic, an investment and you can't go wrong with Neals Yard - the smell is wonderful isn't it. Good choices. Glad you are feeling better,enjoy your goodies.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back again...I missed your posts! Love the CK dress...it's got a very 40's feel about it. Lokk forward to seeing the makeover.
ReplyDeleteBellaboo ;O)
Glad you are feeling better. Buying a new dress certainly makes you feel better doesn't it!
ReplyDeleteGood to see you back in Blogland! You have been missed. Hope you are feeling lots better now. Big hugs, Lizzie xx
ReplyDeleteVery envious of your lovely dress !
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Sue x
glad to hear you are better now!!! Lovely dress and gorgeous Neal's yard products!! Pamper yourself!!!
ReplyDeletexxxx
Anything Cath Kidston would take care of my 'blues' ... cheer up, every day has its beauty.
ReplyDeleteHappy spring.
Have a beautiful week.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Hi Isabelle!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've been feeling under par, but it's good to hear that you are getting better and venturing out into the wide world. I do like your purchases :-)
I use the Neals Yard Rose range too, and I just love it. Luckily I sometimes receive some as gifts from friends too. I haven't used the Marie Claire voucher yet, but must make sure I don't miss the end date!
Have fun catching up and I hope you can enjoy some more sunshine over the coming days.
Take care,
Denise x
Hi Isabelle
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased you are feeling a little bit better!
Love the your gorgeous CK Tea dress.
Take care
Bridie x
Oh, what beautiful things you've found! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're feeling better, Isabelle.
ReplyDeleteYour dress is lovely and I like the fabrics !
Take care and enjoy Spring,
Sylvia
Sorry you have been under the weather and do hope your outing restored you somewhat. Love that dress and will be interested to hear what you think of the Neals Yard things. I am thinking of changing my usual products and had wondered about NY products instead.
ReplyDeleteA lovely dress to dream at sunny days!!!! It's OK!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood week!
See you soon
Hello Isabelle,
ReplyDeleteI bet you look gorgeous in that darling CK dress! ....I love your curtains too. I hope that you are feeling back to normal soon!
Take care my friend,
Laura :)
Glad your feeling better! The CK dress is lovely and so are the pretty curtains.
ReplyDeleteOh Isabelle, I was wondering the other day if you were alright, and I do hope you are taking time for yourself and feeling better now.
ReplyDeleteYour shopping treats are gorgeous, the dress and the Neals Yard goodies (Im like their products too!)and I feel you probably deserve them - Im sure they cheered you up!
Sending you love, take care dear soul
Julia x x x
So sorry to hear you have not been yourself lately. I hope your little trip out helped a little. You certainly found some lovely things. I love your curtain fabric.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better soon,
Rachael XX
Sometimes you just have to take a rest. Okay, it never feels like it is time for a rest, but sometimes your body just commands it. Better listen to it. I do hope that you will be on the run again soon. Love the tea dress and the curtains!
ReplyDeleteLovely curtains! I can't wait to see what you do with them! Hope you feel better soon!
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Glad you are better!
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely treats for you! Love the dress and the neals yard goodies are fab!
Glad to see you back. Hope you are feeling better X
ReplyDeleteHello Isabelle, I am like you. I have a mountain of ironing as well (I never seem to catch up with ironing) I always try to do too much and it's so bad for your health and skin! I am now trying to get more sleep and come off the computer by 9pm and read books. I love the dress and think it looks so flattering. Neal's Yard is a brand we don't get in Australia but I shall look out for it. Health stores may stock it. I saw a beautiful beauty book of Liz Earle's the other day which I shall buy as I love that sort of thing. I also love the curtains. Take care of yourself dearest. You're in my thoughts and prayers. GET SOME SLEEP !! xx
ReplyDeleteHi Isabelle
ReplyDeleteSorry you've not been felling too well lately but hope the retail therapy worked! I love that dress and bet you look stunning in it.
Ruth x
Hi Isabelle! Welcome back, hope you're feeling better! xxx
ReplyDeleteI wondered if something was amiss... Glad you are feeling better. I am deeply jealous of your new dress,extremely lovely !
ReplyDeletelove louise x
Lovely to see you, read you Isabelle!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling more chipper ~ I have a stack of ironing too but I may just sneak a moment or two more here in blogland, tee hee.
Such a pretty spring dress, I bet it looks lovely on you,
Happy week,
Sarah x
please may I come with you next time. . .have been trying to supress same symptoms but the treatment seems so nice. . .xx
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you have been unwell Isabelle - hope you are fully restored after your lovely outing. I use Neal's Yard products - you will like them, they are really very good.
ReplyDeleteJeanne x
Dear Isabelle..
ReplyDeleteA very pretty tea dress is just the thing to put some colour back in your life..
I do hope you are feeling better and bright eyed and bushy tailed.
It has been a difficult winter .. and I myself am still trying to shake off the winter blues..
Onwards and upwards
Michele xx
Isabelle, sorry to hear you've been not well lately, hope you're on the mend, physically and mentally. Sometimes we do need to just relax and enjoy Nature and the things we love. I'm sure that cheerful dress and the lovely finds will help to uplift your spirit!
ReplyDeleteSending sunshine your way!
Monicax.
Good to hear you are on the mend. The dress is absolutely beautiful. Hopefully, you will get to wear it soon.
ReplyDeleteHope you will be better, iwas not well myself ! i love your dress and i lived in Chippenham for a year and used to go to Bath, what a wonderful town with nice shops!
ReplyDeleteoh dear! Sorry to hear you have been tired out...that holiday destination looks divine - if only! Seems like you have been doing lots of things to rectify your situation though (retail therapy!)...and I'm happy to hear about vintage shops in Frome - I'm going there for my cookery course for a month so better take my purse! xxx
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've been feeling poorly, but I was getting worried about you so thank you for letting us know you're ok.
ReplyDeleteLovely dress! I'm sure you look beautiful in it.
xxx
sorry to hear you've been unwell. i think a trip to Bath is a super tonic.
ReplyDeletehope you are feeling better now xxx
I just discovered your blog and I love it!
ReplyDeleteJeanne
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