COGGINGS & CO

I see you are noticing a trend around here? Well yes you are right, I currently have a massive obsession problem with burgers. 

BARCELONA // SPAIN

Earlier this month I escaped the weather with a few friends and took the short flight down to Barcelona for the weekend. 

THE COCKTAIL SHACK

In a bid of staying away from the usual weekend hangouts, we found ourselves at the recently opened 'Cocktail Shack' on the beautiful Regency square in the centre of Brighton...

SOUTH OF FRANCE // MONACO

I'm back with a few more photos from my weekend away to the South of France last month...

FROM THE WEEKEND // BIKE RIDING & PICNICS

The sun finally made an appearance this weekend, so of course being classic Brits, we packed up the hamper got into the car with some friends and drove into the country to make the most of what England has to offer. It's funny how just in that second the sun beats down on your skin, the dreadful, long cold Winter disappears along with all of your worries and you fall head over heels again with everything around you. It was so much fun to have the first picnic of the year, and I can't wait for many more this summer.
Sunday was spent bike riding in my first charity event this year, and it really was tough. A lot tougher than I was expecting, and with a diverse route taking us 40 miles over the Sussex downs, it felt like such an accomplishment when I had finished. The heat didn't help, but the views and weather kept me going for sure. Now for a little more training before the London to Brighton in 3 weeks time!

The above photo was taken whilst on the move via Instagram

SOUTH OF FRANCE // NICE

Just after my birthday (!!!) we took a long weekend trip down to the South of France for some much needed vitamin c and to recharge the batteries again...

FROM THE WEEKEND // HOME LOVING

After a busy few weeks it was amazing not having much on the agenda. Apart from seeing some family throughout the weekend, it mainly consisted off not doing an awful lot, and I mean that. I spent the majority of it lazing around the house, putting off all the chores and eating eggs for dinner ^^^

We have also finally received plans for our new extension, so I am currently in pin heaven, frantically working out how to decorate the damn thing. But one step at a time, the plans need to go in to get approved and we then hope to start at the end of the summer, so we at least have a liveable garden to host BBQ's and parties throughout the season. I am also looking forward to sharing the renovation process and ideas here on the blog, and I will say it again, I am SO happy pinterest is in my life this time around. So make sure you go and follow me here

LUCKY BEACH BRIGHTON

Last weekend Si and I started a new tradition and rode our bikes into the centre of town for the day...

ISLE OF WIGHT

These past few weeks have been a blur of nights out, weekends away and birthday celebrations, all filled with plenty of food and drink...

BUSY

It's been a while, a very long while but I think I am ready to pick my camera up and get going on this old blogging thing again! It seems the more I do, the more daunting it seems to try and catch up with everything, so I just keep putting it off. These past few months have been super busy. I have been settling into my new job, which I love, and generally fitting in as much as I possibly can, with seeing friends and family, spending quality time with Si and spending some time away. I love to travel, and will be sharing some recent adventures very soon, but I also just can't wait for this summer to arrive so the real adventures can begin :)

{enjoying a cuppa at The Coffee Counter, the cutest coffee shop/antique place that I have seen a while. Only in Brighton}