Thursday 27 February 2014

Catching Up

Two of my best friends from school came to visit me today and we had spent such a lovely, girly day together. Over the past couple of years we've all been so busy with the different directions our lives have taken us in, we don't manage to spend as much time together as we would like, which makes me really sad. One of the faces you might recognise from my vlogs (Lissie!) but Jane and I really don't see each other much at all these days, so today was extra special and really reminded me that old friends truly are the best!

Here are a few pics of what we got up to...
The girls arrived at 11am. We agreed not to eat breakfast, and that Lissie was going to bring brunch with her instead. She cooked blueberry pancakes and bacon with fresh fruit and lots of maple syrup - it was delicious, and definitely a treat!



We then took the opportunity to take the dogs for a walk while the sun was shining in between rain showers and sat by the side of a lake and chatted for ages about old times, new adventures and all the best things in life.




We then headed over to a nearby stately home for champagne afternoon tea which was so lovely and relaxing.






I think today was my favourite day of 2014 so far. Spending time with my old friends is one of my most favourite things to do!

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  1. It's always so much fun catching up with old friends!
    The brunch and afternoon tea both look absolutely delicious. I'm glad you had such a lovely day :)

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  2. Those pancakes look delicious! And you all look so happy in that last photo, its lovely :) x

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  3. Love a good catch up with old pals :) xxx

    Kay x

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  4. Awww so cute

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  5. That's so sweet, I only finished college 2 years ago, but I love meeting up with my friends so can imagine how precious this is for you now! xx

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  6. That afternoon tea looks lovely! You and your friends are beautiful Fleur! xx

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  7. Ahhh this sounds like the perfect day. Nothing better than catching up with the special people in your life. I love it when you have "that" friend where it doesn't matter if you haven't seen them in years it still feels so easy and natural when your around them. Lovely little post Fleur x

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  8. Days spent with old friends are always so fun. I really want to find a cute tea place to go to next time with my bestie xo

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  9. Food looks yummy :) Fleur could you do a youtube video on starting blogging :)

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  10. Awh!! There is nothing better then spending time with old friends! Looks like you had a great time!:)

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  11. Looks like a lovely day!

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  12. These kinda days are always the best. Nothing beats hanging out and catching up with your besters :)

    Louise xx

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  13. Great post Fleur! Beautiful tea place :)
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  14. The brunch looks awesome :D I'm glad you had such a great day!!

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  15. this makes me want to have a day with all my girl friends!

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  16. mmmm all the food looks amazing.. sounds like the perfect catch up day! :)
    xxx
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  17. Looks lovely Fleur! xo

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  18. Lovely photos! That breakfast looks delicious!

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  19. those pancakes look so nice, and it must have been so nice to catch up with old friends! x
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  20. love the photos and spending a day with old friends without any rush (of daily obligations) is the best thing.

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  21. What a lovely way to spend the day! I miss my gal pals who are now scattered across the states and this makes me want to get us all together for a reunion. :o)

    Meghan xo
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  23. Hi Fleur!

    What a lovely post! Nothing cheers you up like a nice day with friends!

    Those cakes looked extra yummy!

    Lucy ♥
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  24. Looks like so much fun! Catching up with old friends is the best!

    Kim
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  25. Looks like such a lovely day. I can totally see you're so happy in these pictures! Wonderful.

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  26. Great post Fleur. It definitely has inspired me to have a similar day with my old friends. Absolutely love the photos as well.

    Heather
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  27. looks like a lovely day!
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  28. Aww I loved this so much. I completely understand how it is like not seeing close friends for so long! It is hard when everyone has "grown up," but it also the best when everything is just like old times and it is as if no time has went by. I definitely cherish the moments when I get to see the friends that I may not get to see as often. Lovely post and that tea place looks so good especially with the sweet treats! I wish there were more places like that where I live in the states..and your friends looks like a good cook too!

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  29. What a lovely place! I love the countryside too so whenever I go home long walks amongst the green fields and stately home retreats are a favourite past time :)
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  30. Gorgeous pictures Fleur! Glad you had a great time, you live in a beautiful place :) Also, I love your new blog design- so pretty! x

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  31. Those scones look so tasty!!
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  32. That's so nice, one of my closest friends just visited me from a different state, we met after 4-5 years, and it felt like we talk to each other everyday.

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  33. Gorgeous, lovely photos and sounds like a great day! Old friends really are the best

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  34. It sounds like a fantastic day. I love going out and meeting up with old friends - unfortunately all mine a over 10 hours away! :(

    Sophie xxx

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  35. Such a cute post. All the food looks soo yummy!

    xo
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  36. Where is this lovely place you go for tea and treats? it always looks soo cosy and I wanna go there :D

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  37. Looked like such a beautiful and relaxing day Fleur! I am loving your new blog makeover as well. It expresses you as person so much more!
    Molly x

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  38. Looks lovely! I love the lay-out of your blog, Fleur! I mostly read your posts on Bloglovin' on my iPhone so i don't get to see the actual site, but seeing it on my laptop now is beautiful

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  39. What a beautiful way to spend a day, looks lovely and it's great to see you are feeling well again!

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  40. great photos :))

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  41. Such a nice post! I love these kind of lifestyle posts! :) X.

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  42. This reminds me that I need to contact my school friends more often! Thank you, loved this post!^^

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  43. Such a lovely group of ladies! I totally agreed with you. I'm so lucky cause I have my two old best friends so near and it's always a pleasure to spend time together.

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  44. Yo también quiero un desayuno así jajaja

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  45. This is a lovely post Fleur! You're totally right about old friends being the best. x

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  46. I cherish the few moments I get to spend with my university or home friends now - although they're usually a less classier affairs. Why can't my friends cook me breakfast!

    - Elodie x
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  47. Yumnmie!!! It's always great to spend some time with friends :)

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  48. Sounds amazing ♡ I really need to catch up my old friends more often

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  49. Sounds amazing and the pancakes looked lovely!
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  50. That breakfast and afternoon tea look amazing!
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  51. Catching up with old friends is the best thing!

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  52. Fleur you look gorgeous! Love what you were wearing! :D xx

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  53. Old Friends and food are the most amazing combination :) Love, Elle

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  54. Such a nice post! Those pancakes and macaroons look so tasty!!
    xo
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  55. Really lovely photos :) It is so lovely to see people happy and meeting old friends is a true joy :)
    xx

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  56. Its always amazing catching up with old friends... I wish I could do it more often!

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  57. looks great

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  58. I love that you casually have a lake in your garden - brilliant! You can't beat a good catch up with friends accompanied by afternoon tea! Lovely.. http://pixieronn.blogspot.co.uk/

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  59. awww so lovely! I know exactly what you mean! It's so hard to get together with old friends but they are indeed the best! I love it when you actually get to spend some time together and talk about old times! Food looks delicious too yummyyyy!

    xoxo, Adela
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  60. awesome post!
    xx
    daniella
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  61. Aw this is such a lovely post. It sounds like you have a wonderful day. Old friends are really the best :D Wendy xx
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  62. Awwh what a lovely day :) Both meals looked amazing too.

    Sian
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  63. Looks like such a great day, so nice to catch up with friends :)
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  64. Amazing day:-) I´m happy that you spent nice day with your friends, the photos are great!:-)
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  65. Afternoon tea is always a good idea! xxx

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  66. Aww, really lovely post :) It's fun to see these. Made me feel all cuddly and warm too hehe :D

    x Satu
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  67. Great post Fleur, the pancakes look delicious!
    xx
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  68. Looks like you had a lovely time. If only I lived in a countryside area like you do :(

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    xx

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  69. such a lovely blog post :)

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  70. The brunch looks delicious and I love those coffee mugs! It is always great to catch up old friends, such fun memories!

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  71. Looks the spring has arrived for you Fleur!
    Erin xx
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  72. I am just now catching up on your blog and love your updated layout and new pictures.

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  73. There is nothing like a lovely day spent chatting with friends..

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  74. looks like a lovely day :)x

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  75. I love catching up with old friends! Looks like you had a fab time.

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  76. This post is so cute and full of emotions <3 loved reading it!
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  77. Your day with your friends looks like a very lovely and happy one indeed. I love the big smiles and ambiance. The photos capturing the mood are great.

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  78. Aww, looks really sweet. I am still in touch with my friends from elementary(!) school, as well.

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  79. Good post with great explanation. Way of writing and convincing is glorious. Eyes on the topic like Arjun’s eyes. Seriously I never read this kind of post ever.
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  80. so fun! beautiful photos looks like it was a great time! xx. gigi. www.gigikkitchen.com

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  81. Pancakes, Food, Dogs and Friends?! Sounds perfect, looks like you're having a great time! :D
    Ellie,xx
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  82. this looks so nice, wish I could have days like this! and a dog haha

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  83. What a lovely blog post and the food looks SO delicious.

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  84. This post makes me want to go back to England. My Mum was born in England and we went over there a few Christmas's ago - it's beautiful. I loved the Cotswolds. I've watched your youtube videos since you started, and i've made a blog as of last week. Thought you might like to meet my dogs! Amy

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  85. Those pancakes look too yummy, well done for making me hungry Fleur aha!

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  86. What fun! I don't get to see my University friends much either, but when I do, it's as if nothing's changed a bit. :)

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  87. What a lovely post, Fleur. Great photography, too. My favorite picture is the one with the steaming mugs--beautiful. I really enjoy reading your blog and the genuine and fun way you write those more personal entries. Thank you for sharing these moments with your readers!
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  88. Nice blog!
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  89. Catching up with old friends is the best and if the friendship survives the years spent apart, with nothing but your friendship to hold you together because the common things (like school) are gone, it's true friends you have there :)
    Also, the pictures you tokk are so beautiful!
    xx

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  90. love those coffee mugs

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  91. That looks so yummy ^_^
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