Vanilla Lily

Sea view room at the Bedruthan Steps Hotel, Cornwall (UK)

…of a weekend by the sea to blow the cobwebs away.
How perfect does this place look?

Ahh, one day… maybe soon.

(picture copyright Bedruthan Steps Hotel)

Just catching up on the latest from sweet Orangette and the little minx has been posting about The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies In The World, courtesy of David Leite in the NY Times.

They look sooooooooo good! I was getting quite into my diet but I’ve just remembered why I find them so very frustrating. I can feel a batch of these coming on when pounds have been shed later in the year though; they look just the thing to share with friends and battle those winter blues!

I’ve spent more time that I care to admit today on this site trying to work out which is my perfect frock… Design using their widget, order and its made (in the UK) and ready to wear 10 days later.

I. Need. One.

But which to choose…?

Lindsay over at Run Lucas Run has written this brilliant post about appreciating herself and her body rather than constantly finding fault. It really is a rule to live by.

Fab photo Lindsay!

Sandra’s idea for A Gift A Month is just fab – a super-cool folder with one illustrated promise to be redeemed each month for an entire year. Might have to borrow that one…