I've been on a real quest to get this blog post live and kicking but my camera battery had other ideas, how inconsiderate. Camera woes aside I can't believe it's four days since my birthday - I had the most chilled out birthday to date with all my favourites and I can't quite express how incredibly loved and spoilt I feel right now. As always my friends and family have been super generous buying very me gifts which I thought you might like a peek at...


A brightly coloured plant from my bestie Gem & a special card from my Dad 


Kiehls skincare, Nails Inc gel polish in Porchester Square, girly reads and a Yankee Candle from Craigs family and my friend Claire.


Is it a picnic rug or a plane? Plus the most simple lantern around, perfection for outdoor dining.


A complete surprise, Jo Malone goodness in my go-to scent Blackberry & Bay


  A jewelled toned necklace, silk scarf, Nails Inc polishes and REN skincare


Sanctuary body butter, the best clutch ever (thanks Lauren) and a Vivienne Westwood purse which couldn't have come at a better time, my current purse is looking tired. 


More Jo Malone goodness from my girl Gem and a seriously cute cup from my bro & future sister in law, they also bought me this.


 A Gifts & Pieces mug (good shout Scarlett), a statement necklace & more nail polish 


I'm thrilled to have such a lovely shot of Craig and I celebrating my special day as the last pic of us together (which I love) is from our holiday last year! My twenty sixth birthday will always be known as 'the one with the cakes' as I clocked up a staggering four, my mum made one, the girls plumped for this and I got two chocolate fudge cakes at work.

One fantastic gift which isn't pictured is a trip to Bath in Fashion with my mum, cue excited noise! Last year we made the trip down south to the event and had the best time so my mum rather kindly treated me to another jaunt. We go a week today and I cannot wait, expect pictures and pineapples galore (big shout out to C&C for purchasing me this tee which is impossible to photograph). Also big apologies for not sticking to my every other day blogging schedule, I'm back to it now, promise.

What did you get up over the birthday weekend?

Disclaimer - in no way, shape or form am I bragging about my birthday gifts, I'm incredibly thankful for everything I received and thought you might like a gander too.