This morning, I ran into a friend I hadn't seen since before Christmas and he said 'What have you been up to lately?' and it suddenly dawned on me that so much has happened in the past two months (3 months?) since my last blog entry! Firstly, the WrenHouse design team visited the IAAPA convention in Orlando on 16th November. IAAPA is the 'International Association for Amusement Parks and Attractions' and is basically seen as the government body for the attractions industry. T

We're feeling so festive at apartment 308 that we couldn't stand it any longer and had to put our tree up already! Check out our video: It only seemed right that since we're only a couple of miles from the #1 beach in the USA we wanted a 'beachy' theme, and so took some shells and decorated them into additional ornaments for the tree! Putting up the tree wouldn't be complete without music... #friends #christmas #Sarasota

Cold (colder, not cold,) Florida sunsets Lunch at Disney Springs with Debra and friends One Friday, me and Debra headed to Orlando for the afternoon for lunch at Disney Springs with her Disney cruise friends Julie and Shawn. It was great to meet them - it was a lovely afternoon strolling around that new (ish) area... looking at signage and window shopping. Well, more than window shopping - check out my new cute purse! Missing Millie Mil! :( Me and Cat bought a Dragonfruit ...

Last Sunday we drove Cat down to Miami, so she could catch her flight to Portugal, where she is visiting family for a fortnight. Other bits and bobs.... New desk! Papa being the Prin that she is Rainy Florida sunsets... Last Saturday I went to life drawing class at Art Center, which was awesome. I was a little rusty so I want to make some sort of routine with it so I can improve. I've been out for dinner A LOT recently.... My pattern/ print design is coming along nicely! Also

26th July 2017....fish tacos and parmesan truffle fries down at The Hub on Siesta Key. This place is paradise! #thehubsiestakey #siestakey #sarasota

On Sunday I finally got to meet Andrew Brusso of whom I had created the Weeki Wachee mermaid t shirt design for some months ago. It was great to meet him and always a pleasure brunching with Scott and Debra. Andrew brought me a print of my t shirt design, was amazing to see it realised! #Boca #Sarasota #WeekiWachee

#Sarasota #SiestaKey #beach #yoga

Everyday Florida weather continues to amaze and baffle me. #exploring #sunsets #sarasota

Playing catch up with the blog again! I feel like although I've only been here a short amount of time, this place really feels like home. Everyone I have met have been so friendly, inviting and generous - it's been lovely to be welcomed into the Bella Grove family so warmly. Since my last post you'll be pleased to know my bug bites actually cleared up! Last week I hung out with Sohmer and her nieces and nephews, who are visiting from northern Florida for two weeks. We've been

I can't believe it's been another week! Time goes by so quickly. Last week was my first real exploring around Sarasota and surrounding areas. I have totally fallen in love with this place. Last Monday I took a walk around The Ringling, which is the stately home and gardens of prominent Sarasota figure, art collector and circus owner John Ringling. the venetian style buildings and rose gardens are stunning. Last tuesday was July 4th, and so we had an all day barbecue/ cookout