London 2024 In Photos – April, May, June

Although I have lived in London for nearly five years, I’m still in awe of what it has to offer. It’s an incredible city for sure, and I like to sometimes sit down and scroll through the camera roll on my phone to remind myself how lucky I am to live here. From green spaces to wildlife, historical landmarks to modern skyscrapers, free-to-enter festivals in the heart of the city and train connections allowing the best of day trips. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of London in my eyes – late spring and early summer 2024 edition.

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National Flower Show 2024, Chelmsford

Living in the UK, one of my favourite things to do is going on Saturday daytrips, visiting places I’ve never been to. Today, I’m taking you to Chelmsford, a city just a stone’s throw away from London. The main reason why I went there was to visit the National Flower Show which took place in the Hylands House, but I also had some time to walk around the city itself. Join me as I relive that trip!

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Polish Yeast Cake with Rhubarb and Crumble

Today, I’d like to share another one of traditional Polish recipes. It’s my Dad’s favourite, and every time I visit my family in the spring, I happily make this cake. Light and fluffy base, topped with tangy rhubarb and sweet crumble. The perfect combo! Fresh out of the oven, it tastes like heaven, but it’ll be delicious the next day too.

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15 Fun Facts About House Plants

Houseplants have become an essential part of our living spaces, bringing a touch of nature indoors and offering a plethora of benefits. From purifying the air to simply brightening up a room, these green companions have more to them than meets the eye. Let’s dive into 15 fun and fascinating facts about houseplants that will make you appreciate them even more!

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High Protein Low Fat Strawberry Mousse

If you’re looking for the perfect summer dessert – search no more! This strawberry mousse makes the perfect refreshing snack that also happens to be high in protein and low in fat. And most importantly – it’s delicious! My Mum used to make this years ago and I recently remembered it and instantly needed to make it myself. I’m obsessed!

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DIY Cross Stitch Kit – Monstera Plant

You may have noticed that I’ve been enjoying cross stitching this year. I’ve lost count of all the little cross stitching projects I’ve finished. Well, I’ve just completed another one! This time, it was a monstera design, which was perfect for me, as I’m a proud owner of an indoor jungle, including two lush monstera plants.

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Cottage Cheese Oat Bread Recipe [High Protein, Gluten Free]

I have recently seen a lot of cottage cheese recipes pop up all over social media, amongst which were a few bread recipes which caught my attention. I happened to have a pot of cottage cheese in the fridge and decided to give it a go. Naturally, I wouldn’t be myself if I hadn’t added my own touch. The result? I’m in awe! Absolutely delicious. What’s even better, this bread is high in protein, and therefore a great option for those who try to hit their protein goals. It is also gluten free, and trust me – it tastes way better than store-bought gluten-free loaves.

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Belgravia In Bloom, Chelsea In Bloom – London 2024

One of my favourite things about London is the abundance of various events taking place around the city throughout the year. You can never be bored here. Even though I’ve lived here for almost 5 years now, I keep discovering new things to do all the time. Today, I’m taking you to two sister events that took place on one week in May 2024 – Belgravia in Bloom and Chelsea in Bloom.

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DIY Soap Making Kit

The April weather in London this year has been rather uninviting, and that means one thing: more indoor time for crafts! This time, I decided to try some soap making, with a DIY melt and pour soap making kit. It turned out to be super easy, quick, and not messy at all. A perfect little project for a rainy afternoon.

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DIY Handmade Card – Envelope With Quilled Flowers

I typically summarise all of my handmade cards in a single post each year, but I decided to make an exception this time. I recently made DIY card for Mother’s Day, which falls of May 26th in Poland. The card was a mixed-media and mixed-technique project and I tried a few things not knowing if they would work – but they did! I’m super happy with the result and thought I would share the process, in hopes it inspires someone to experiment with various methods and supplies in their cardmaking.

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