Time to Shine!
Okay, so the Christmas haze is over, you’ve seen in the New Year, you’re probably back at work, back in the real world, and the new year enthusiasm is already sort of wearing… Continue reading
Okay, so the Christmas haze is over, you’ve seen in the New Year, you’re probably back at work, back in the real world, and the new year enthusiasm is already sort of wearing… Continue reading
Mmmm I know it’s so awful and cliché, but I absolutely love the New Year. It just feels like the best fresh start ever! It’s an excuse to get a brand new diary… Continue reading
Well… It’s pretty near the deadline for my Fifty Two new places in London challenge, and… I’m not quite done. But I am just over 73 percent of the way through and I’m definitely… Continue reading
I hope you’re having a lovely Christmas. I’m working on some updates at the moment (you may have noticed the new look!) and I’m excited to make more changes and improvements in the New… Continue reading
Let me say right away ‘Leather Wallets’ is probably a bit of a fancy term for these lil’ guys. Maybe leather pouches? Or little card envelopes? I’m going to be keeping my store… Continue reading
We’re midway through December and that means it’s nearly time for our Sunset Strip mini-Christmas! As Imogen is going to be taking on the huge task of cooking a roast for five people… Continue reading
What’s nicer than a Christmas card? (apart from a Christmas card that’s made of food) How about a sweet handmade card with a secret punch of glitter and a personal hand delivery service?… Continue reading
I’ve been wanting to visit the Wellcome collection since it opened quite recently, but I never found the time the trek all the way over to Euston (North London is basically the edge… Continue reading
How’s the present-buying going? Really really well? Well I hope you’re doing better than me anyway! It’s so stressful buying gifts – especially gifts for guys, right? What do they want? Because the perverse… Continue reading
December the 6th is Small Business Saturday – and a great day to remember all of the small businesses (in our home towns and further afield) when buying Christmas Presents. My dear, dear… Continue reading
Not long ’til Christmas! If you’re not quite done with your christmas shopping (or if you haven’t even started *slaps wrist*) don’t worry – I’ve got you covered! For these little gift guides… Continue reading
Dude. Happy Birthday. My sister is another year older and it’s weird. (I, like Joey from friends, find it rather disconcerting that people perpetually grow older.) Anyway, even though I’ve already wished Abi Happy Birthday… Continue reading
I am all over Christmas planning right now! Seriously, December – we got this. I feel like I may have been a teensy bit overenthusiastic in looking forward to Christmas and have sort of let… Continue reading
View this post on Instagram Brighton today 👌#brighton #pier #thelanes 💛 A post shared by Georgia (@georgiaheath_pv) on Nov 6, 2014 at 11:54am PST Rob and I took at trip to Brighton a… Continue reading
Somewhere in the East, East end of London, (a minute’s walk from Homerton station), The NANA café serves up bottomless cups of tea, hearty breakfasts, comfort food and extra crispy bacon (just the… Continue reading
I thought I’d share some photos from the Halloween weekend since we had such a fun time getting dressed up and spookifying the house for our party! I’ve never really celebrated Halloween, but… Continue reading
(pull yourself together) I’m definitely a sun baby. Pumpkin Spice season isn’t even over yet and I’m already buried in my duvet dreaming of sun and sleep and mojitos. I mean, you can… Continue reading
We have always been of opinion that if Tom King and the Frenchman had not immortalised Seven Dials, Seven Dials would have immortalised itself. Seven Dials! the region of song and poetry—first effusions,… Continue reading
Well, I’m sick. And as everybody knows, I am a massive drama queen. This means I’ve barely had any time to do anything what with all of the feeling-sorry-for-myself, snottily-moping-around-the-house and coughing-resentfully-at-anybody-who-will-listen. It’s a hard life.… Continue reading
I made a thing. And it’s not pineapples. *applause* You guys, I’m so happy with the way this DIY turned out – I went back and forth on the method for a little… Continue reading
Let’s talk Winter essentials. And yes, I’m using the word ‘essential’ in sort of the same way that Waitrose seems to think ‘scented ironing water’ and ‘Vermicilli baskets’ are essentials, but bear with… Continue reading
Recently I heard that Abi (my sister) was trying out an ambitious stencilling project and I forced asked her to blog about it. She obligingly did, and it looks amazing! Here’s how she did… Continue reading
Guess who’s back! Okay, okay, it’s only been about four days, but I’ve been so busy with work and University that I feel like it’s been way longer. While I do enjoy being this… Continue reading
I recently got to visit the Harry Potter studio tour for the second time, and it was awesome! I really wanted to share some pictures of the day, it’s a truly amazing place for… Continue reading
Am I the only person who wants to burst into that song from ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’ every time I hear the phrase ‘Portobello Rd’? Anything and everything a chap can unload, is sold by… Continue reading
Hidden just beyond London Bridge is one of London’s true little treasures – Borough Market, possibly the capital’s worst kept secret, is frequented by tourists, locals and pedestrians from far and wide finding… Continue reading
I think I’m a little obsessed with this photo! I just love the colours, the brightness, the lush leafiness, it’s too much. I really want to get these soft pinks and bright greens into… Continue reading
This past weekend I was lucky enough to get a couple of days off work and be able to travel to Bristol to meet with my dearest friend Kati and her little sister… Continue reading
I’ve finally gotten out of my creative rut and done something productive! *applause* In between celebrating Chelsey’s birthday, eating way too much cake and smarties, and, in a terrifying turn of events, being… Continue reading
I feel like Ian from Bake Off. In case you don’t follow The Great British Bake Off as closely as I do (i.e. if you have a life), Diana took Ian’s Baked Alaska… Continue reading
I hate coming back from holiday. We had an overnight flight (the worst, ugh) and I had to sulk wait at the airport for like, nearly, two whole hours. It was a DISASTER.… Continue reading
Oh Hey! And may I say what an exceptionally fine morning it is this morning. I hope you enjoyed the Pirate’s second birthday celebration! Two years! It’s madness. I had a whale of… Continue reading
Happy Birthday to my lovely little blog, long may it prosper 😉 I started prettyvacantpirate to document my Gap Year, and since then I’ve written about all sorts of things, some more interesting than… Continue reading
I had the best Wednesday/Thursday weekend with my housemates and Robbie. We went to Drink, Shop & Do for cocktails and fun, and then the next day we headed into Shoreditch (my favourite place… Continue reading
Do you remember these super simple framed quotes which I was admiring a couple of months ago? Well, I decided to go ahead and make myself a DIY version for my bedroom.… Continue reading