Mum on the Run

Today’s skull post is short and sweet. I got this pillow pic linked on my Facebook wall by a friend yesterday.

Get sharing your skull love guys!

A couple of months ago I came across a new company called Urban Witch, that offers yoga retreats, on site massage and  various workshops. I ended up interviewing the founder, Katie Shellard, for my blog and despite only having done about 5 yoga classes in my life, decided to book myself in for the first retreat she was organising!

So a few weeks ago me and my childhood friend, who I convinced to join me, set off from London with a destination of Kilnhanger in Surrey. I must admit I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, and we had a little giggle about the ‘make your own dream pillow’ workshop that we spotted on the itinerary.

We ended up having a fantastic weekend! Katie, our yoga teacher Maddy and her family, whose house the retreat was at, were extremely accommodating. The setting was stunning and we went for a couple of lovely walks in between the yoga classes. We ate delicious food, had  good chats and were given a little talk about nutrition and detoxing by Sarra, who runs a company called Fresh. And I absolutely loved making my dream pillow!

I am the least crafty person and the idea of having to stitch up pieces of fabric together and fill them with herbs seemed ridiculous. But as soon as I started, I was completely hooked in the task, and when I finished, an hour and a half had gone by. It was really therapeutic and I think I did a pretty good job with accessorising it with different buttons. (*pulls a proud face)

If you are in need of some much needed relaxation and a break from kids or work, I would highly recommend the retreat. I think the next one Katie is doing in July is almost full, so if you did want to book up, get in touch with her quick.

She is doing another one in November, which sounds fantastic. It is a yoga&writing escape in Suffolk with the idea that you can share your work and get feedback from the group whether you’re working on a screen play or a novel or are thinking about taking up poetry writing. Anything goes! Take a look for yourself here: http://www.urban-witch.com/escape/

Now that the sun is finally out, I can start dusting off my summer wardrobe. It was a toss up between this outfit and a stunning All Saints maxi dress this morning.

I’d love to see what you are all wearing so feel free to get linking!

Top: Topshop
Skirt: Zara
Watch: Zadig&Voltaire
Bracelet: HardWear – a new accessories brand I’ll be stocking soon!
Bangles: local charity shop
Bag: Lumi Accessories
Shoes: Skin by Finsk 

Please pop back on the blog tomorrow to read my review on a fantastic Urban Witch yoga retreat I went to a few weeks ago.

Today I had the great pleasure of meeting Huxley, the adorable new arrival of Alice and Will Harold. I am over the moon for them and their daughter Elfie.

They were discharged from hospital this morning and walked over to my shop to show Huxley off. I managed to sneak in a few lovely cuddles, and must say I almost got a little broody! Luckily the two hours sleep I got last night thanks to our youngest, 20month old Mr A, knocked off any thoughts of a fourth child…

Et voila: Two out of three of my cheeky pixies!

Happy Sunday everyone!x