5 THINGS ON MY DESK

Okay I have to admit something. This post was going to be a full-blown desk tour right? BUT the lighting was really bad the day I took the photos, that it just didn’t do my creative space any justice. I wanted to show it off the best light ya’ know? Never defeated, I have still managed to post something related to my doodle abode.

Here are five of the many random items I have lying/pinned/stuck/placed around my desk. They are items that inspire, look groovy or just simply make me smile. As I cherish odd bits-and-bobs in general, don’t hesitate to share your loveable crap you have gathered over the years, I would love to see!

Sunday Summary No. 7

July 6th - 12th

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A super tasty lunch at Roast

We decided to go for a cycle around Ancient City! It was a fab day out but once again, Thailand’s heat get’s too much.

Some trippy LCD billboard put on a groovy display

A train conductor we passed on the journey to Mahachai

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A Train To Mahachai

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Sunday Summary No. 6

June 29th - July 5th

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The packers came in to put our furniture into a shipping container, which is bound for the UK

I have decided to re-vamp my illustrations and draw something quick and direct each day. Follow me on twitter/tumblr to see my daily creations, all tagged #DoodleADay

Tuk Tuk instead of a cab, cause hey, this is Bangkok!

Hair cut and colour; this time I got a firey ombre effect put into the tips

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Sunday Summary No. 3

June 8th - 14th

As some of you may have noticed, I haven't been posting that often this week! That's because my family came to visit England for the week so it was busy busy. I am now back in Bangkok for five weeks, until I say goodbye to this city forever.

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Checking out the wall paints in B&Q for our English home

Mum and Dad through the peephole at the good old Premier Inn

Heathrow Airport, sat at the gate waiting to board the plane

The view from the roof of our apartment back in Bangkok

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Life in Pictures: Summer so far

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Alas! I have returned to this sadly neglected blog. Sorry for the lack of posts as I have been out and about, up and down for the past month or so. I would like to share the weeks I have been away in picture form as this summer has been one of the loveliest by far. Friends, food and family have all been so wonderful. 

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Purr Cat Cafe, on Sukhumvit 53

Sailing on my Dads boat in Pattaya

Grand Palace, wall painting of a guardian

Alex in Ayutthaya

View over the Chao Phraya river when eating Dim Sum

Dim Sum!

Khoa San

Friendlings at KS

Yoshinoya!

BACC interactive piece

Pattaya beach with funky sunnies

Pattaya Beach boats

Alex's cat Jessie on the roof

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Well there we go, my summer so far! Going back home to Thailand and having my friends to stay, later my lame, lovely boyfriend popped along. Meeting old friends and cute cats, and looking at some cool views. It has been delightful.

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Strawberry Planter

I bought a crochet strawberry bag a few back in Northern Thailand for the grand total of 40p and decided I would utilise it as a planter (Its a wee bit small for me to fit my phone you see). 

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The bag and succulent plant

I was in town this morning and came across this little Succulent plant; I was drawn to its haywire growth and decided that it would look perfect in my little crochet bag.

I had to fold over the bag straps as it would be lopsided when the plant was hung, so I have used a sneaky safety pin to attach the straps to the other side. 

I am so happy with my new little planter, it is in a temporary residence at the moment, hanging on my windows handle. There is a lack of hanging places in my room which saddens me. I am always on the look-out for cute plant receptacles so there may be more of these posts! 

The planter hanging on my window

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The Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens, Chiang Mai

I was holiday in the North of Thailand, Chiang Mai and I decided to visit the "Queen Sirikit Botanical Gardens"! This place is absolutely HUGE and you will need a car or some form of transport to get around all of it without sweating. I mainly visited the glasshouse complex, consisting of rain forest and desert plants, it was a really awesome day. Worth the small entry fee and the heat, so if you visit wear something cool! If you are in the area don't hesitate to call by because it is a great day out and a good way to escape the chaos of the city centre.

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Orchid Glasshouse

Various Cacti

Rainforest Glasshouse

Cacti Glasshouse

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As an avid plant person myself,  I found this to be a great experience. Some glasshouses had interesting layouts; such as stepping stones, a treetop walk (present in the rain forest glasshouse) and little bridges which added to the venture. 

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Stepping stones & "rain" in the rainforest house

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