More from Latitude: The Balancing Barn

Here are more photos from Latitude featuring 'The Balancing Barn'

that we stayed in courtesy of work. (Thanks, boss!)

This was one of the rare occasions that it wasn't pouring with rain,

so I was able to take a few photos of the incredible architectural delight.

It was a pleasure to stay in, made even more apparent after the weekend of torrential rain. I was certainly pleased to get into my bed at the end of every night.

Who needs camping!?

More from Latitude: The Balancing Barn

Here are more photos from Latitude featuring 'The Balancing Barn'

that we stayed in courtesy of work. (Thanks, boss!)

This was one of the rare occasions that it wasn't pouring with rain,

so I was able to take a few photos of the incredible architectural delight.

It was a pleasure to stay in, made even more apparent after the weekend of torrential rain. I was certainly pleased to get into my bed at the end of every night.

Who needs camping!?

Latitude Festival Round-Up

I survived Latitude 2011 despite the torrential downpour.

I came home early Monday morning in

time for work at 9pm in London (what a killer!),

however you can all breathe a sigh of relief as it was totally worth it.

The festival specialises in smaller up-and-coming acts,

the kind that are championed by 6 Music.

I really like this as you don't have such a rigid schedule of must-see artists that you compile weeks in advance for the likes of Glasto;

you simply go on recommendations,

hunches and whatever you happen to be walking past.

My top three this year were:

1. Suede (what a performance from Brett Anderson!)

2. Foals (although could have done

without the over-excited school-leavers moshing)

3. Seasick Steve (the old Southern belle is such a charismatic performer)

As you can probably gather from the photos, the special thing

about Latitude is the arts scene.

You can literally just spend your day's walking around the site,

and through the forest surrounding it on both sides,

finding charming installations and performances.

For instance in the forest alone there was a 'knitted Narnia' (above and below),

a mysterious dressing up shed and art-house films being projected to name but a few.

The night was the most exciting part though as when the music finished

on the main stages the DJs came out in force.

There were DJs everywhere from one in a garden shed

to another playing 90s dance in a teepee.

Such fun!

Latitude Festival Round-Up

I survived Latitude 2011 despite the torrential downpour.

I came home early Monday morning in

time for work at 9pm in London (what a killer!),

however you can all breathe a sigh of relief as it was totally worth it.

The festival specialises in smaller up-and-coming acts,

the kind that are championed by 6 Music.

I really like this as you don't have such a rigid schedule of must-see artists that you compile weeks in advance for the likes of Glasto;

you simply go on recommendations,

hunches and whatever you happen to be walking past.

My top three this year were:

1. Suede (what a performance from Brett Anderson!)

2. Foals (although could have done

without the over-excited school-leavers moshing)

3. Seasick Steve (the old Southern belle is such a charismatic performer)

As you can probably gather from the photos, the special thing

about Latitude is the arts scene.

You can literally just spend your day's walking around the site,

and through the forest surrounding it on both sides,

finding charming installations and performances.

For instance in the forest alone there was a 'knitted Narnia' (above and below),

a mysterious dressing up shed and art-house films being projected to name but a few.

The night was the most exciting part though as when the music finished

on the main stages the DJs came out in force.

There were DJs everywhere from one in a garden shed

to another playing 90s dance in a teepee.

Such fun!

Latitude Festival

Sorry for infrequency of my blogs recently, I've not only got out of the swing of it whilst being on holiday and am also in the process of moving house. Double whammy.

Sadly, I do not have any beautiful photos of spice-filled souks, and mesmorising mosaics from my recent trip to Turkey. Unfortunately, my camera just wouldn't fit in my hand luggage (well, I am an Easy Jet girl at heart) and so therefore we had a temporary separating but thankfully we are now back on speaking terms after having a break.

However, today I am heading for Latitude festival and cannot wait to see the likes of Foals, Caribou, Suede, The National and British Sea Power. Watch this space for fun-fuelled Latitude photos...

The picture above is of some coloured lambs stationed at Latitude, as tweeted by the festival’s twitter account this morning. Enjoy!

Latitude Festival

Sorry for infrequency of my blogs recently, I've not only got out of the swing of it whilst being on holiday and am also in the process of moving house. Double whammy.

Sadly, I do not have any beautiful photos of spice-filled souks, and mesmorising mosaics from my recent trip to Turkey. Unfortunately, my camera just wouldn't fit in my hand luggage (well, I am an Easy Jet girl at heart) and so therefore we had a temporary separating but thankfully we are now back on speaking terms after having a break.

However, today I am heading for Latitude festival and cannot wait to see the likes of Foals, Caribou, Suede, The National and British Sea Power. Watch this space for fun-fuelled Latitude photos...

The picture above is of some coloured lambs stationed at Latitude, as tweeted by the festival’s twitter account this morning. Enjoy!

Festival Fashion: Aztec Print

With Isle of White kicking off the festival season this weekend
I am beginning to think about my own festival attire this summer for Latitude, Wireless and (hopefully) Bestival.
One item that has caught my eye is the cropped Aztec print t-shirt from Topshop.
Perfect with 70s inspired high-waisted jeans and wooden platforms.
Let the festival season commence!

Festival Fashion: Aztec Print

With Isle of White kicking off the festival season this weekend I am beginning to think about my own festival attire this summer for Latitude, Wireless and (hopefully) Bestival. One item that has caught my eye is the cropped Aztec print t-shirt from Topshop. Perfect with 70s inspired high-waisted jeans and wooden platforms. Let the festival season commence!