North Carolina’s cotton candy skies #TravelThrowback

Hi beauties!

I don’t know about you, but now that the chilly September weather is starting to creep in (don’t get me wrong, I love autumn… PUMPKIN EVERYTHING, PLEASE!), I can’t help but reminisce the stunning cotton candy skies of the Outerbanks of North Carolina from this summer.

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A few weeks ago I was able to take a break from the London life and surprise my family at our reunion on the beach. Not only was there incredible company, lots of laughs and sizzling weather, but the sights were something out of this world.

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These are the views you will remember for a lifetime, which is why I am claiming today #TravelThrowback… I just want to live in the past for a least a little bit. Is that so bad?!

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Hope you all have a gorgeous Tuesday!

McK xx

Winter bliss

Once the sparkle of the New Year comes to a halt, many of us tend to dwell on the cold, dark, rainy weather January seems to welcome. But… it’s time to embrace all of the good things winter has to offer!

Knitted scarves, chai lattes, oversized trench coats, booties, faux fur, cosy corners and comfort food … the list goes on!

Browse through a few of my January joys from this afternoon whilst strolling through Westminster 🙂 Are you embracing winter bliss?

Photo by McKenna
Photo by McKenna
Photo by McKenna
Photo by McKenna
Photo by McKenna
Photo by McKenna

Xxxx

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Living the London life

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Every MDW I’m usually soaking up the sunshine on an East Coast beach with a pina colada in hand, Ray Bans on. Well, not this year!

Since my last post I have hopped across the pond and moved to London! This means Coffee and Cobblestones will be shining a spotlight on the everyday beauty and vibrance of good ol’ Londontown!

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Big Ben
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Carnaby Flowers
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From boozy brunches to gorgeous flower markets, my goal is to unveil every hidden gem this grand city has to offer 🙂

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Comfort guide for the sick girl

Good evening my loves –

So I know it’s been FAR TOO LONG since I’ve blogged – and I really have no real unique excuse. Just excessive amounts of work, bopping around Europe (which I can’t wait to sprinkle all over my blog posts in the next few weeks so stay tuned 😀 ), and day-to-day obligations.

But all that business came to a standstill last Friday — when I had to get my dreaded tonsils out. Let me tell you, this recovery process has been the most PAINFUL, HORRENDOUS experience of my life. You think, “oh, three year olds get this procedure done, no big deal.” Well, FALSE. It’s been a nightmare. You can’t even sip on a glass on ice water.

So I’d like to think I’ve mastered the art of getting comfy – or at least the most you can get in this situation. These have been my essentials the last few days and should be for every sick girl (knock on wood!)

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I’m not so sure what I do without every single one of these gems during my recovery.

 

Hope you are all having a healthy, happy day!

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A Liebster Award

So I just trickled back into the blog game a month ago – meaning I didn’t know what the Liebster Award was until last week! Turns out it’s an awesome way to promote your favorite blogs and branch out in the blog community.

My nominator – Doses of Design – introduced me to this awesome award. Thanks, Ms. Natalie!

So here’s how it works:

The Liebster Award Rules:

1. Nominees link back to the person who nominated them.
2. Answer 10 questions which were given by nominator.
3. Nominate 10 other bloggers you like.
4. Create 10 questions for your nominees.
5. Let them know they’ve been nominated.

So here is my Q&A!

Q&A

1. Why did you begin blogging?
2. Favorite piece of decor in your home?
3. Favorite recipe?
4. What inspires you?
5. Favorite fashion blog?
6. Favorite home decor blog?
7. Favorite thing to share with your readers?
8. If you could live anywhere, where would it be?
9. Dream job?
10. Favorite piece of clothing?

Here’s my take

1. To share things that I love.
2. A statue of an elephant from New Delhi, India.
3. Baked mac ‘n’ cheese with panko bread crumbs on top. Three types of cheese – I have finally perfected this 🙂
4. Random experiences and sights I come across every day.
5. Recently, Man Repeller.
6. Doses of Design!
7. I love sharing photos – you can always catch me Instagramming or showing friends my Instagrams.
8. UK or Paris, for sure – think that’s the EU citizen in me speaking.
9. I love my current job, but I would love to write about fashion, beauty, fitness and other lifestyle topics.
10. My black robed peacoat from Tobi.

Questions for nominees to follow – it’s been a long day. Loving being back in the blog world!

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