It was my mum’s birthday so I bought her these beautiful ravishes roses. I love the bright colours and the layered petals. Always a treat.
Ravishing Roses
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Category Archives: Pretty
Colourful Wedding Party
It was my cousin’s wedding very recently and in true Pakistani style there was a party in the days before for the women of the family to get together to sing traditional folk songs, dance and eat great food in celebration. I wish my cousin a happy marriage, full of colour and adventure.
Dahlia ‘Mystic Dreamer’
I love the symmetry of this dahlia (Mystic Dreamer). Walking past and catching it at a glance it looked almost 3D in shape, the details of the petals creating depth. I always love coming across new flowers and I think the simpler ones can be as striking as those more complex.
Ramadan Mubarak 2026/1447
The month of Ramadan has started today for Muslims around the world. We fast from sunrise to sunset. I pray that we can make the most of these special days and that this month is a beneficial one for us all. I especially pray that people that are in hardship find ease in these difficult times, and that we can all look after one another and be generous in giving whatever we can. Ramadan Mubarak.
Lisbon
I took a short trip to Lisbon, the capital of Portugal very recently. Lisbon has the oldest bookshop in the world and is known for being quite hilly and also near the coast. I spent several days there and whilst it was a bit rainy it was still a really nice city to visit. Here are a few snaps, but my favourorite thing was seeing all the tiles on the buildings of various colours and styles.
Starry night
London in Winter really lights up. Oxford street currently has these pretty hanging stars that make the dark, cold nights a little lighter and brighter.
Umbrella street
Who doesn’t love an umbrella street? This one in Camden town market certainly brightens up the place and perfect for upcoming wet Autumn days.
V&A East storehouse
There’s a new V&A museum that’s due to open in East London. Nearby they have opened to the public, their storehouse, a building that houses all the art pieces that are not officially on display. It’s right by where I work so I went to have a look. It has three floors with a wide range of beautiful and interesting art works.
They also have a huge mosaic ceiling saved from a church which is definitely worth a look.
The store house is free to visit and I like that what it holds will change as the displays in the main museums update theirs.
Aquilegia Earlybird
I saw these lovely Aquilegia ‘Earlybird’ purple flowers in a park in London. I’ve never seen them before and thought they were quite unusual but really pretty. Always a better walk when you spot something new and eye catching.
Colourful Bride
I was asked to take photos at a mendhi at the weekend. A mendhi or henna party is a South Asian custom where brides get their henna done before the wedding day and is celebrated by family and friends.
The bride to be hasn’t had her henna done on her hands yet but I liked the colours of her outfit and the embroidery and flowers that give extra detail. May the bride to be have a lovely wedding and a happy future.
