Album of the moment

When I study I like to have some music on in the background that's kind of mellow and easy to listen to. That's what this album started off as for me, background noise. But now, wow. I listen to it all the time. It's such a perfect album. 

I love that The Script are the perfect blend of upbeat and mellow; I just find it really uplifting and after listening to it I just feel like "POWWW" - if you know what I mean...

It was so hard to choose only four of my favourite songs from their album as I think they're all pretty fabulous. Anyway, here are my ultimate favourites:

Man on a Wire:

It's Not Right for You

Flares:

Hail Rain or Sunshine:

Let me know if you like this album, or if you have any other recommendations of things to listen to - I'm always looking out for new things. 

(ps, expect a lot more musical post on here in the near future...) 

Sounds of summer #1

To say that I love music is kind of an understatement, and I think there's nothing better than relaxing in the sun with a chilled beverage and some perfect summer songs. My taste in music is kind of eclectic, but I mainly listen to more indie songs, however there are some good little gems in the charts at the moment too. I love listening to Fearne Cotton's BBC radio show and her playlist always seems to be bang on! My spotfiy is rammed packed with so many playlists for tonnes of different occasions, these are just some of the songs I've been playing the most throughout the summer months!

So without further ado here are my 6 of my favourite songs at the moment - perfect for the hot weather!

Stolen Dance by Milky Chance:

Deckchairs On The Moon by Bipolar Sunshine:

Ghost by Ella Henderson:

Best Friend by Foster The People:

Shelter Song by Temples:

Spark by Amber Run:

These really are just the tip of the iceburg when it comes to my favourite songs, if you want to see me do more of these, or like the songs that I've chosen then be sure to let me know!

A week of happy #5

1. The weather - quite simply it has been glorious. A mixture of everything, the sun has shone, and there have been dramatic downpours, thunder and lightening - it's just been a right ol' mixed bag. 

2. Making changes - I'm fully aware this could sound a little callous - trust me it's not meant to. But this past week I decided that it was time to focus on making myself happier and some things just weren't working out. So even though I know other people were affected by the changes I made, I knew they had to be made for everyone involved to be happier - there's no need to carry on being unhappy just for the sake of it after all!

3. PINTEREST - I love this, so bloody much I can't even tell you. I've only just properly got in to it but I'm already a bit hooked. You can follow me here and see me pin pretty pictures/quotes and lots and lots of peonies!

4. Barbecue's - Friday night we had a little barbecue and it was just heavenly - burgers, sausages and salad galore! It's just the most perfect addition to a beautiful summers evening. 

5. Walking around the golf course - my Mum has recently taken up golf as a hobby, therefore to spend ANY time with her I have to accompany her around the 9 hole. No, in all honesty I love it. In the evening I stroll around the course bare-footed and take in the gorgeous scenery and evening breeze, it's blissful (until she hits you with a golf club that is... yes, it's really happened!).

6. Brownies - in my blogpost yesterday I spoke all about these, so I won't go off on one again about them, just trust my honest opinion that they are the best thing I have ever put in my mouth (insert dirty-minded pun here...). 

7. Dresses - yes, I got my legs out IN PUBLIC on Friday and I did not currrr. It was so nice to just get 'um out and get a bit of sun on them. The dress I wore was this one and it's served me very well so far!

8. Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging soundtrack - I adored the film, and even though it's a few years old now, I still the soundtrack is perfect for a summers day! It makes me such a happy little chappy :) 

9. Mary Berry's salad dressing - can I please get a hallelujah for this stuff. It transforms any salad in to the best darn thing I've ever eaten (apart from the brownies, obviously!). I got mine from Tesco's, but I'm sure they sell it all over. SRSLY, get some, it this one if you're interested. 

10. Sunsets - I mentioned earlier that the weather has been perfect, well so has some of the beautiful sunsets we've had - this is just one of them and I am completely in awe of it. It makes me feel really reflective and humble for everyone and everything I have in my life. 

 I've feel like I've been so sassy in this post, it's just because I'm very very content and happy right at this moment <3

What's made you happy this week? xx

My album of the week

So it's Saturday and on Monday Lana Del Rey's new album was released, 'Ultraviolence'. It's true to Lana's first album, with the same hypnotic sounds that send chills throughout my body. The best way to listen to this album is definitely whilst relaxing in the sun with an ice cold drink (iced peppermint and liquorice tea is my favourite at the moment).

Whilst I thought her debut album had a more New York vibe, Ultraviolence certainly transports me to L.A, California. If I could then I would be skating by Venice beach with some super-juice in hand - possibly too hipster?

My favourite songs from the album are:

Brooklyn Baby:

West Coast:

Florida Kilos:

What do you think of Lana's new album, and do you think it compares to her debut?