Camera Bag Wish List

Having recently returned from holidays (more on that later...there was some drama involved!) - I now, more than ever, desire a beautiful camera bag. One which not only fits my pretty Canon and its lenses, but also all those extra holiday snippets like sunglasses, money, lip balm and when I'm in town....oodles of sun cream! (You know what I'm saying pale ladies of the world!). I'll go out on a drama queen limb here and say "it's too much trouble carrying two bags in hot countries!!"

These pretties have caught my eye today!

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I want this red one soooo much! via here

Of course, it needs to look like this on the inside! I heart compartments! via here

Matching straps too (number 6) & adorable temporary tattoos (number 9)

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...and, when I have my camera bag, I'll look chic and cool, 'cas everyone knows

thats what shopping does for you! via here

Relaxation & Greece!

Sometimes you don't realise how much you need a break until you actually take a break and this rang true for me over the last 10 days. The boy and I booked a cheap, last minute deal four weeks ago to the magical and beautiful island of Zante in Greece. The sun shone long and hard and the food was just the yummiest....fresh fish, nice breads, delighful cheese and indulgent wines! My kind of food!

If you ever travel there, my tip to you is to hire a quad or moped (most of the island travels in this way) and travel the island. We headed up into the mountains and took in the amazing views and found secret beaches and seculded areas. We spent our euros wisely and shared them among many restaurants and cafes and travelling the island enabled us to find authentic greek restaurants all of which provided excellant service. We primarily stayed in Alykes, a lovely quaint village perfect for couples or those looking for a quiet holiday. If you looking for non stop parties, alcohol and McDonalds, then Laganas if the place for you....we drove there and realised after about 10 seconds that we "didn't belong there!". We did a quick U-turn and sped out of the place!

We did not spend much time lying on the beach... there's no point...I.just.don't.tan!.....ever! I also don't enjoy it and find it a little boring. We did, however take in a day trip around the island on a boat but we didn't enjoy as much as we had hoped. It was a cramped, overcrowed trip and while the tickets were cheap, we felt we could have spent our day better.

Overal, we came home relaxed, refreshed and ready for the working week. However I'm sure this time next week I'll be wishing I was back there!

We're all going on a summer holiday!

Ok, Ok so it was only last week when I was telling you that I booked the other half and myself on a trip to Paris for New Years Eve 2011.....but I've gone and done it again....booked another trip that is! Are you like me in that you need 'things' to look forward to in order to make your life that bit more....ahem....exciting!?

Well I am one of those people....and this year I was certain we were going on a 'sun hollier!'....and so after scanning and scanning the internet for deal after deal and bargain after bargain...I found a week on the island of Zante in Greece for a very decent price! The best part...we're flying out in less than three weeks time! It's been nearly three years since we've been on holiday together, all of my recent trips have been solo adventures!

I'm keeping this trip very cheap! I plan on buying as little as possible and am currently in the process of digging out all my summer clothing, telling myself it will all fit me in three weeks time! (IT WILL, I swear!). I'm also going to use this trip to catch up on the oooo-ddles of college reading I need to do before September and to try and improve my photography skills (all while sitting by the pool of course!).

So, from July 22nd - July 31st - LuckyRainbowDesigns will be on holidays....gathering inspiration so that come August I can return full of energy and ready for all the craziness that the Christmas markets bring!

What are your plans for holidays this year? Are any of you having a stay-cation?