Sexy Office

Image © Ubiquitous

Image © Ubiquitous

Image © Ubiquitous

Image © Ubiquitous

This is one sexy office! It's the home of communication agency Ubiquitous, based in Manchester. I think the interior looks like a mixture of a gentleman's club / posh hotel / European architecture studio. I'd be more than happy to work in a place like that. 

Food & Cook

Image © Food and Cook

Image © Food and Cook

Image © Food and Cook

I stumbled across a beautiful food photography set up called Food and Cook, by Spanish blogger Totramundo. I think the shots look amazing and they really capture the freshness of the dishes. I'd love to learn how to make some of these recipe but I can't read Spanish.

To Many Cooks

Image © Laura Towers

Image © Laura Towers

Image © Laura Towers

I do like a good cookery show & my lovely family have showered me with cook books over Christmas. I've made sure I'll put them to good use and have cooked at least 6 recipes over the last 3 weeks, I don't think these will be gathering dust. 

Both images are from Jamie Oliver 15 minute meal. The middle image is a Laksa Curry & the bottom is a Kofta Curry. Both recipes are delicious, not quite mastered the 15 minutes yet, but practise makes perfect

Breakfast at Bills

 

I visited Cambridge at the weekend and discovered a great cafe/restaurant/shop called Bills. As we wondered the streets we were keeping our eyes peeled for something tasty. We spotted a sign then followed the trail and ended up at Bills. We new it was a good sign when we saw the queue. Once seated we enjoyed some yummy food and a river of tea. The atmosphere, styling & service was brilliant. Worth a visit if you are in the area, click here for more info.

Line Klein

Image © Line Klein

Image © Line Klein

Image © Line Klein

Line Klein is an editorial photographer from Copenhagen. I love the styling of the shots - simple, clean and fresh. I like the compositions of the collections, they make all of the products desirable in their own way.

Instagram pics - July / August

Image © Laura Towers

Image © Laura Towers

Image © Laura Towers

I've been enjoying a few days off over the last couple of months and thought I'd share some of my pics. The first is an afternoon spent at Leeds City Art Gallery cafe with Mr P, we enjoyed a huge wedge of peanut butter & caramel cake (mmmm), washed down with a pot of good old Yorkshire tea. 

Then we spent the day in York, an unsuccessful shopping trip but found a new cafe hidden away from the busy streets around the shambles - The Attic is located on the top floor and has a great view, the interior is very relaxing and we grabbed a comfy sofa and ordered an amazing latte, hot chocolate and food. 

The last group of shots is from a very sunny day in Blackpool.

Miniature

Image © Big Appetites, Christopher Boffoli

Image © Big Appetites, Christopher Boffoli

Image © Big Appetites, Christopher Boffoli

I love miniature scenes, the detail & scale of these images make me chuckle. Above are 3 images taken from the collection "Big Appetites" by Christopher Boffoli.

Leah Flores Designs

Image © Leah Flores Design

Image © Leah Flores Design

Image © Leah Flores Design

I really like this these prints by Leah Flores Designs. I like the way she's layered hand-drawn style fonts over photography and worked into it with vibrant colour or geometric shapes.

Darling Clementine

Folk & Flora card range, image from DC website

Haberdashery card range, images from DC website

Paris print, image from DC website, $40

I picked up one of Darling Clementine cards in a local shop. I really like the style of illustration & the board it was printed on & the unusually small size. Having had a look on her website & shop, all of her work is beautiful, she has ranges of cards, products & prints covering different themes from Paris to Woodland to Christmas. I also like the photo styling of the products on the website, you get an idea of their target audience and I think I'd like some of her prints in my home, very nice.

Eva Juliet Atelier

Print Designs by EvaJulietAtelier

Magnets Designs by EvaJulietAtelier

Print Designs by EvaJulietAtelier

Card Designs by EvaJulietAtelier

I can't remember how I stumbled across Eva Juliet Atelier but I'm glad I have. The Candian desginer seems to be able to turn her very talent hand to anything. Her website shows amazing examples of graphic design, illustration, print, photography & plush.  I have posted a few of my favourite pieces above - I especially like the 2 prints - one for me & the other for H. I love her colour palette & materials, its very soft and easy. May have to add her shop to my Etsy favourites.

All image from EvaJulietAtelier

A Good Friday

Mr P crossing the bridge

The Wildlife walk

Gibson Mill

Marking an adventure

Finished with a treat

Me (Laura) & Mr P spent Good Friday exploring Hardcastle Crags near Hebden Bridge. Its part of the National Trust and you can spend a few of hours walking along the various routes or stop for a cuppa & explore Gibson Mill, a unique sustainable building. There was an Easter themed hunt for the kids to take part in and the different terains makes it accessible for all. And after a few hours outdoors we treated ourselves to some Easter treats, mmmm.

Sunny Days

Photo of YSP sign by Laura T

Lady Bird at YSP by Laura T

Blue Skies at YSP by Laura T

Me (Laura) & Mr P went to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park recently, it was a gorgeous day, full of blue skies & sunshine - probably one of the best places to be on a hot day. If you've never been I'd recommend a visit, you can wander round the grounds on planned routes or go off to explore the various sculptures dotted round the grounds. There are also changing collections in the various galleries, a quirky gift shop & a lovely cafe which sells amazing hot chocolate ( for chillier days). I've posted a few of our pics above.

A Close Shave

Designed by Laura T

I (Laura) treated my boyfriend to a cut throat shave this valentines day - romantic I know. Anyway I thought I'd enhance his gift by making him a voucher. The design is quite simple using one style of font and a manilla board, hope you like it.

Mmmm, Food

Photo from Laura & Matt instagram

 

 

Photo from Laura & Matt instagram

 I love finding delicious quick recieps to make at home during the week and the one above is so simple. Its a recipe by Lorraine Pascale's called Duvet Day Chicken Noodle Soup from her book "Home Cooking Made Easy", the recipe is detailed below - I really recommend trying it.

Be My Valentine...

Well... it's that time of the year again, February 14th the most romantic day of the year so I thought I'd share a few romantic moments of mine. A breathtaking photograph taken on a romantic weekend break, and an illustration to remember the weekend. A beautiful bouquet of flowers given to me this valentines day and a cheeky digital love letter sent as a surprise.  

Hope you all have a perfect Valentine's Day.

Edinburgh: Galleries

Logo from Google Images

Anna Barriball, 36 Breaths, 2002, Ink on found photographs,
image from  TFG Facebook page

Logo from Google Images

Allan Sekula: Ship of Fools

During my stay in Edinburgh I planned to visit a whole host of galleries, but due to the lazy pace and cold weather I only got round a couple. The first destination was the Fruitmarket Gallery near Waverly train station. The venue is a cosy cultural hub with a lovely cafe, compact book shop and room for exhibitions. I saw a collection by artist Anna Barriball, her skills create sculptural drawings, combining elements such as paper & pencil to create the texture & appearance of a brick wall, an interesting exhibition which makes you look beyond a quick glance.  Then followed by a quick visit to Stills Gallery, a Photography Gallery just off the Royal Mile. The space is small but there is plenty of room to view the pieces. 'Ships of Fools' was a collection of images trying to convey the message of the corrupted shipping industry, a powerful message with beautiful photography.