sunshine chronicles
stories about all things hello sunshine
365 Days of Rei
Actually it’s a bit more than 365 days as it’s exactly ONE year and ONE month since we picked up this little ball of excitement…
hello 2021
OK, so it’s already a couple of months into 2021 but seeing as this is the first time I’m updating the blog this year, I think it’s still OK to wish you all ‘HAPPY NEW YEAR!’ It would be rude not to, right? So please…
Toodlepip 2020!
Even though the world feels like it’s been standing still in a lot of ways this year, here we are and December is nearly through so before 2020 is completely over, here’s a little round up of festive happies to end the most upside-down, inside-out of years!
hello OCTOBER + NOVEMBER
Ooft! Where did the last couple of months go? It’s been pretty none stop since we got back from Scotland, what with Christmas creeping closer so I fell behind again with my blogging! Oops! Anywho, I’m here now and that’s what matters so…
Rei is ONE
BIRTHDAY BOOP! This little knobber is a whole year old today! I don’t think I’ll ever get over how small she was when we first met…
SUP Scotland?
Against all odds and the coronacoaster we’re all riding this year, our second little jolliday up to Scotland went ahead! YAY! We spent a magical week in the Highlands with Rei and our paddleboard so…
hello SEPTEMBER
Call me lazy but finding the mojo to keep writing this year has been HARD! Not only is it hard to find the brain space other than what is needed to navigate day to day during a pandemic but I often feel guilty for sharing lots of positive and happy things…
Tin Cup Travels
If we’ve been friends long enough (online or in person) you’ll know that I’m rarely seen without my little. yellow enamel mug on almost every adventure! It was a birthday present about 5 years ago…
hello AGAIN
Whoops! I intended to take a small break after my last post to try and gather my thoughts as the world went into lockdown but I didn't expect six months to whizz by…
h̶e̶l̶l̶o̶ wtf MARCH?
…to be continued.
what the f*ck?
It took me a while to find the brain space, words and time to finish this post once lockdown hit so it’s a bit short and sweet on the text front but…
Sharing Sunshine
Sunshine portraits and commissions, whether they’re watercolours, wedding portraits, birthday gifts or illustration of another nature… they’re always my favourite things to work on! So here’s another little round up of work I’m allowed to share…
Introducing...
So, the last 6 weeks truly have flown by! I know, I know! I sound like a broken record but it’s usually flying by because we’ve been out and about, adventuring to different places and a lot has been crammed in but this time it’s flown by and we’ve mostly been at home. And here is the reason why…
hello FEBRUARY
Keeping it bright and breezy with a short update this time as this month has been taken over by a rather exciting new arrival! She will have her very own blog post and introduction coming soon though, stay tuned for some not so subtle hints throughout this post!
Edinburgh and Skye Adventure
WOW!
To be honest, I actually don’t think I can find the words to do my mini adventure justice so maybe I should just leave it there. OK, so you know I’m full of too much waffle to do that but with that sentiment in mind…
hello JANUARY
Oooft! We’re flying through the new year already, aren’t we? Before Christmas I toyed with the idea of changing the name of these monthly round up titles but I can’t think of anything short, sweet and snappy…
Campervan Christmas
Over the last few years, The Beard and I have chosen to spend Christmas Day at home in Cambridge, with the cats and it’s always brilliant! Full of food, drink, films and the odd walk to make room for the cheeseboard and port later in the day. This year though…
hello DECEMBER
WAHOO! I made it to the end of the year and with 12 monthly round up blog posts done too! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading along and re-capping each month with me? Personally, I find it really useful, not only to stop, breathe and take a few moments to appreciate what I’ve achieved each month but it helps..
What I Wore... 2019 round up
WOO! Another year gone and another 12 outfits and adventures documented! So before we head full speed into the shiny new year, I thought I’d get a quick 2019 round done to showcase the 12 little portraits I created….
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you all when I’m back in the studio on the 8th of January 2020!
hello NOVEMBER
In my head it’s still March but apparently 2019 is nearly over and I feel more cliche than ever as I repeatedly say how fast this bloody year is going… BUT IT’S WHIZZING BY! The main thing I love about these little monthly round ups is that I can…