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Birthday Treat

2014-04-14T06:37:00.000-07:00

Shout out to all my friends & family who made this year's birthday so special. This year I was lucky (and organised) enough to host my party at The Vista roof top bar overlooking Trafalgar Square. The view simply took my breath away. I certainly felt like a Disney princess... I even looked the part {insert tulle skirt}.

Photographer: EllynSheyr

Location: Trafalgar Square, London UK

Note To Self

2014-03-31T12:05:00.000-07:00

some days i miss my car...

Photo Diary: Iceland

2014-03-04T11:37:00.001-08:00

YES!!! Country number 25 has just been crossed off the list. Getting closer and closer to the goal....30 by 30. With only two years left until my 30th birthday, the deadline, I just can't wait where my passport takes me next!

Here's a few photos I took while I was in Iceland for a weekend with a few hilariously crazy friends. We chased the northern lights, froze our butts off in the Icelandic snowy mountains, gushed over vengeful waterfalls and geysers, and relaxed in thermal baths. Such is life x

Photographer: Ellyn Sheyr
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

Back To The Country

2013-12-14T20:09:00.000-08:00

How lovely it is to get back to nature.

I've just gotten back from a hen's weekend in the Granite Belt region in Queensland. To be honest I'm amazed that I grew up in an area so close to magnificent wine country. I had no idea that this beautiful patch of nature was just around the corner from my childhood neighbourhood. This sure was a weekend of fun, laughter, wine, and beautiful countryside. Thanks girls!

Photographer: Ellyn Sheyr
Location: Granite Belt Range QLD Australia

Note To Self

2013-11-30T10:38:00.000-08:00

image source: Pinterest

Autumn Leaves

2013-11-21T16:17:00.000-08:00

While casually strolling through St James' Park over the weekend it hit me that autumn was nearly done and dusted. It wasn't just the sudden drop in temperature. It was the very fact that there were visibly less leaves on the trees. Sigh. Winter certainly is coming.

Photographer: EllynSheyr

Location: London, UK

The Monument

2013-11-14T04:48:00.000-08:00

I realised I hadn't done a post on this spontaneous tourist activity... The Monument. It was built to commemorate the Great Fire of London in 1666. It stands 61m (202 feet) and has a total of 311 steps. Don't let the steps deter you from going up as the 360 degree view of London is well worth it. You can see all of the other city icons quite easily: St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, The Shard, The Gherkin, & London Bridge (just to name a view). By tube you just hope off at The Monument station, too easy. And entrance is a bargain at 3 quid.

My friend Ellena and I (yes the Elle's) decided to climb this tower after work one day as it was a hop and a skip away from both of our offices. That is the wonder of living in London, there are so many historical sights to see that is quite easy to get to. No effort needed. Just the decision to lock it in is the most difficult part. Though I do admit I'm beginning to feel more like a local rather than a tourist, which I find myself favouring weekend social outings over sightseeing. But then again trying new restaurants/cafes/bars like a local is a tourist activity isn't it? Heck it's a win win situation.

*Ellena has now moved back to London since posting this. Miss you girl!

Photographer: EllynSheyr

Location: The Monument, London UK

Launch...Isabel Marant for H&M

2013-11-07T14:12:00.000-08:00

Yet another impressive fashion collaboration from the house of H&M. This time round they've lured french designer Isabel Marant. Click here for the full collection {which will be available to the masses on November 14, 2013}.

It's a venture pieced together brilliantly; staying true to the spirit and flare of both heavy weights: french chic mixed with swedish minimalism and practicality. A classic combination that never seems to bore consumer markets and fashionistas alike. A collection that will endure the test of time against the ever changing fashion trends, and OMG there are so many out there right now I can't keep up.

Don't get me wrong there are a few out-there pieces in the form of fringe-tassle features, foil-look textures, aztec inspired prints to appeal to any daring individual. But I for one, as of late, has had to face the reality that rebuilding her wardrobe with the certainty of moving once again to live out my wanderlust lifestyle has had to limit herself to behaving in a manner of shopping smarter and wiser (in style and dollar value). Isabel Marant's H&M collection ticks all the boxes: truly versatile piece(s) to invest in. Yes they are investment pieces in my eyes. I am succumbing myself to a trend: the priceless trend; the basic trend.

image source: H&M Isabel Marant

Note To Self

2013-10-31T16:18:00.000-07:00

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: The Monument, London UK

Photo Diary: LegoLand Windsor

2013-10-25T16:10:00.000-07:00

Yep, I went to LegoLand awhile back in Windsor. This place is not just for little kids. It simply is AWESOME!

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: Windsor UK

Spotlight On Friends...Campbell Sings

2013-10-18T13:50:00.000-07:00

Meet Campbell... a guy who's not afraid to follow his dreams, wherever it may take him.

Singer, songwriter, DJ, producer - yet he's only 22! Campbell is crazy talented. I was lucky enough to meet Campbell through mutual friends a few months ago here in London. Downright nice guy; funny as hell. Like ha ha funny. Anyways I was impressed by his raw talent and determination to simply make music and share it with the world. He came all the way from New Zealand to take a chance on what he loves. He's got balls. His music is pure. You loose yourself in the lyrics, in the beat. There's an equal balance of ups, downs {if that makes sense at all}. You just want to get lost in the moment and embrace every emotion that comes from it. {Can you tell I'm a massive fan haha He's gonna cringe when he reads this, he's that humble}

Here's his official music video for his single Nine (released October 12). Watch. Listen. Share it!

Ahhh so stoked for you Campbell!

You can download his music through soundcloud or visit his website.

Video Source: Campbell Sings Youtube Channel

Orchids

2013-10-11T10:36:00.000-07:00

When you move into a new flat all you want to do is make it your own. I am on the hunt for an orchid for my bedroom, but undecided on type, colour and size. There's something whimsical about an orchid. Don't you agree?

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: Singapore Botanical Gardens, Singapore

I Love London

2013-10-04T10:02:00.000-07:00

Still...

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: London, UK

I Love London

2013-09-27T23:23:00.000-07:00

How much do I love London (my new home). Words can not describe it.

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: London UK

Photo Diary: Brighton Pier

2013-09-20T23:58:00.000-07:00

This place really does live up to your expectations.

I took a friend here who was visiting from Australia. Might I add I hadn't seen him in years (we went to high school together), and all of a sudden, out of nowhere I get a message that he was in town. It's funny where life takes you and how it reunites you with dear friends. His visit was his last stop of his European adventures before returning home to Oz.

Anyways, at first he was a little reluctant to go but it ended up being the best and funnest {is that even a word?} day ever for him and me. We were back in high school all over again. Brighton really does bring out the child within you.

Miss you Joshy!

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: Brighton UK

Photo Diary: Scottish Highlands

2013-09-13T23:16:00.000-07:00

Yep, the season has certainly changed. I had to rummage around for my stockings the other day and retrieve my jackets and jumpers from a suitcase hidden under my bed. It's such a depressing time having to say goodbye to heat, sun, & summer dressing. Not alone the tearful wave goodbye to ice cream. Hopefully these holiday snaps of my last trip to Scotland (with Rabbie's Travel) will remind me that winter has a few breathtaking moments.

Yep, I think I'm ready. A little excited now.

Photography: EllynSheyr

Location: Scotland UK

Note To Self

2013-08-31T11:08:00.001-07:00

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: Scotland

Note To Self

2013-07-31T11:46:00.001-07:00

Today (31st July) marks my one year anniversary living in London. Cheers to the places I've seen and the the people I've met along the way. It has been a very humbling 12 months in which I will cherish forever.

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: St Paul's Cathedral, London UK

Photo Diary: Oxford

2013-07-13T03:03:00.001-07:00

A fun filled random spontaneous day of science and wizardry. I love those type of day trips!

Photography: EllynSheyr

Location: Oxford UK

And The Winner Is...

2013-06-28T11:44:00.000-07:00

Australia! My glorious countrymen have been awarded the coveted RHS Chelsea Flower Show Best in Show for 2013. After consecutive years successfully winning gold we've finally won the overall prize. Huge congratulations to the team at Trailfinders Australia Garden {presented by Flemings}! You've made us really proud.

Miss home right now...

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: London UK

Photo Diary: RHS Chelsea Flower Show Part 02

2013-06-24T11:23:00.000-07:00

So much talent at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show that I couldn't condense it to one post. These simply need to be shared with the world...

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: London UK

Photo Diary: RHS Chelsea Flower Show Part 01

2013-06-22T11:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday RHS Chelsea Flower Show! I can't believe I made it to your 100th birthday. What a splendid party you threw. Here's to another 100 years...cheers xx

it took 100 years for a garden gnome to be invited to the party. i still have mixed feelings about this decision

Photographer: EllynSheyr
Location: London UK

Unexpected Surprises

2013-06-19T10:26:00.000-07:00

My move to London has been full of unexpected surprises. Lovely surprises. For one the engagement and the planning of the weddings for two of my dear friends. Olivia, now recently wed, met her dream man when she moved to London...an english man. It was such an honour to attend their wedding here in London; an elegant, intimate ceremony full of love and happiness. Congratulations lovebirds!

Attend an english wedding..tick!

Photographer: EllynSheyr & Mel Levett
Location: London UK

The Globe

2013-06-16T09:21:00.002-07:00

While exploring the nooks and crevices of this magnificent theatre you can easily see why the classic plays written by the talented Shakespeare has lasted all these years and will forever stay deep in our hearts. The globe theatre alone invokes romance and mysticism. Pinch me am I in a midsummer night's dream...

*update since I posted. I've seen three shows in this theatre: Macbeth, The Tempest, and A Midsummer's Night Dream. Strongly suggest you put this on your to do list for London. Definitely pinch me moment all round, plus you can bring your own food and drinks inside.

Photograph: EllynSheyr
Location: Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London UK

Photo Diary: York

2013-06-09T05:24:00.001-07:00

Oh my goodness...have I been slack in posting. I have a valid reason...these past few months have been socially busy...exploring London, the UK, the world. Which have all been most beneficial for my two loves - travel & photography. Talk about full calendar. I think I've only had one weekend in three months where I was able to sit down, drink tea, sort & edit my photos.

Here's the first of many photographic updates; my spontaneous weekend trip to York. York is one of the last remaining walled cities the UK. Romans walked on these lands and built fortresses to make any enemy quiver in their boots. Despite it's military and political history York does have its beauties, magnificent cathedrals! Not to mention the scrumptious Yorkshire puddings are to die for for those food lovers.

Enjoy lovelies. xx

York Castle - Clifford's Tower

inside York Minster

street music - if you know who these guys are let me know. they were impressive!

Byland Abbey Ruins

National Railway Museum

i spy Platform 9 3/4 (for those Harry Potter fans)

Photography: EllynSheyr
Location: York UK