I have a new coat, it is black with fur trim and gold buttons, I love it but when I wear it I feel too fancy, like a Russian princess, just over the top really. Then again if you can't wear a fancy coat in Paris then where can you!

I hope you are all having a nice Monday! Bonne semaine!

Reading: Jeanette Winterson- Why be happy when you could be normal

Listening: to Camera Obscura

Eating: smoked salmon salad and chocolate marshmallow bears

Drinking: red wine

Watching: Big Love

Thinking: about February trips to London, Brighton and Madrid

Loving: My best boyfriend

It has been nearly 2 months since I last posted, how time flies! I don't know if anyone is still checking this page but if so I hope you are well and happy and enjoying January. I have been busy at work as usual but also taking time to enjoy Paris and my weekends, I have also started swimming again in my lunch hour. These photos were taken with my little Yashica automatic; a new vintage dress (which might be too short!) and a tree next to my workplace that has been this beautiful colour since October.

Also thank you to Martita for your great Madrid tips!