Friday 31 May 2013
Thursday 30 May 2013
It's all about the Box Bag!
These box bags are inspired by vintage camera cases of the past. Their sturdy shape and structure means they will protect all your gadgets whilst remaining oh so stylish. As usual, we love the retro brown, but that blue bag is something a little bit special! We're off to scour Ebay in search of something similar. Who knows, we might even find one with the camera included!
Tuesday 28 May 2013
Collar Clips
These little pieces of jewellery are so on trend at the moment, we're seeing them around everywhere. They add so much retro style to any shirt or blouse, anything with a collar really! Inspired by vintage styles of the past, jewellery designers are revamping and modernising to create some really fun pieces. There are so many independent British jewellery makers selling their clips online, check out http://www.etsy.com/shop/
Friday 24 May 2013
Thursday 23 May 2013
Minty Fresh
Mint green is one of the Lilly Loray girl's ultimate favourite colours.
In our bag research, we have found so many lovely styles and shapes but if we
come across a mint bag, it just seems to leap out at us. This week we thought
we'd share some of our faves with you. We'd really love to hear what colours do
it for you, let us know in the comment box below!
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Hallway Storage
The coat wrack will always be a place in the house that is prone to
constant mess and disorder. Many of us will choose to shut this area away in a
cupboard or under the stairs but what if that's not an option? We're always
hunting for the best ways to utilise your space most efficiently and we've
gathered some stylish examples of how you can manage the mayhem. Number 6 would
be perfect for a larger family and we love the sweet welcome sign in number
one. Let's get organising!
Tuesday 21 May 2013
All Wrapped Up in a Bow
Here at Lilly Loray, we're suckers for a bit of nostalgia. When we were
young and going to a birthday party, our Mum's would always tie a pretty bow
around our ponytails. This summer, we want to re-live this look in a more adult
way so we've found all these lovely examples of how it can be done. You can
keep it simple with a little clip or ribbon or go bold like the bigger red bow
on top of the head, we love them all. Are there any childhood fashions you like
to re-live?
Monday 20 May 2013
Super Summery Pasta
Sometimes when you get home on a warm evening, the last thing you want to be doing is slaving over a hot stove for hours on end. www.alexandracooks.com has provided us with a simple, delicious dish that'll keep you out of the kitchen and in the garden sipping an ice cold glass of Pimms. This pasta will take you less than 15 minutes and it looks and tastes so fresh and fabulous, you won't quite believe it yourself! Just what we like to hear!
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. orecchiette pasta
salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb. cherry tomatoes, halved (I used more like 9oz., and you could probably use even more)
2 Tbsp. basil pesto
1/2 lb. ciliegene (small balls) mozzarella
fresh basil
shaving of Parmigiano Reggiano (optional)
fresh cracked black pepper
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of kosher salt. Add pasta and cook till al dente, about 9 minutes. (Package instructions said 11 minutes but the pasta will continue cooking as its tossed with the other ingredients so it’s best to under cook it a little bit.) Drain pasta. Do not rinse.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds. Add pasta and pesto. Cook 1 minute, stirring to coat pasta with the pesto. Add the mozzarella. Stir to incorporate. Add the fresh basil and remove from the heat.
Divide pasta among bowls and sprinkle each with some fresh shavings of Parmigiano. Crack the pepper over the top and serve.
Friday 17 May 2013
Words of Wisdom
"You
can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream, you've
got to get out there and make it happen for yourself." - Diana Ross
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