Oxford.

The adventure continues!

Last weekend, with my visiting parents in tow, we took a little road trip to Oxford. 

I had very high expectations for Oxford, so it is sort of a shame that the city was too overrun with coach trips of tourists to get a good look around. Definitely worth a re-visit when the school holidays are over.

How dare children get time off school? I have things to do and pictures to take and they are in my way.

We had breakfast in a little place called George Street Social, which was very nice and had Lego on the walls. I don't know why, but it did.

The buildings were absolutely stunning, particularly anything belonging to the university. So grand and beautiful, and set in winding old streets full of hidden surprises. Apparently, Hitler had planned to make Oxford his capital, if he won the war, so it was never bombed.

Other trivia, some of Harry Potter was filmed here.
That exhausts my trivia about Oxford.

The green spaces were my favourite, although we stumbled across very few, compared to Bath!

I had my parents with me, so vintage hunting was minimal, but I did find some beautiful bits to add to the Etsy store!

Here's a little peak (it's already listed, find it here), a really unusual raffia gilet in amazing neutral summer colours.

Remember to check my Etsy store for new items, I'm always hunting!

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A Day In Bath.

Last weekend, I had mostly planned to do housework and gardening and to take an unnecessary amount of naps.

In the pub, on Friday afternoon, my husband decided that that was not a good plan, because we are adventurers. Adventurers aren't allowed to spend their weekends gardening, apparently.

Adventurers head to Bath!

The Abbey is absolutely stunning - we sat outside the nicest little coffee shop, drinking the nicest coffee (cherry undertones, apparently!) and watching the crowds. There were a lot of people around - coach trips from all over the world! It was super busy.

We visited the market too. It was quirky; my favourite part was the books. So many books! Strange vintage teapots came a very close second, of course.

Bath is much bigger than I was expecting. Although it doesn't take that long to get from one side to the other, the city has so many adorable small and twisting streets, with beautiful old buildings and so much charm. One visit, and I am in love.

We took a stroll up to the Royal Crescent. It's pretty and very Austen, but not as breath taking as I expected.

There were so many perfect little vintage and antique shops. Books, clothing, human spines...vintage shops are my happy place.
(I promise you, I saw a human spine for sale. I really wanted it. Husband was tempted, but overall, is far too sensible).

#ihavethisthingforoldsigns

Bath is definitely a city of hidden secrets; sunken courtyard gardens, green spaces, tiny cosy coffee shops and weird independent retailers.
See previous note about human spines.

We stumbled across a carnival! Not a bad day for a last minute road trip.

Whether you are vintage shopping, day tripping or just in need of a stroll, Bath is a perfect city. I can't wait to visit again...maybe every weekend for the next month or two?

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