Project 365: A new start

Now that I have the time to start Project 365 again, I've been thinking about taking it in a slightly new direction, inspired by the Michalaks' vlogs, which I've been binge-watching ever since I discovered them through Hollie's blogger/vlogger favourites last week. If you're not familiar, the Michalaks are a family of three from London who capture their daily family life through weekly vlogs, and the way they capture it so beautifully and with such warmth and tenderness has left me feeling really inspired. This week I've been tackling Project 365 with that inspiration in mind, trying to capture the wonderful little moments that I might otherwise overlook or later forget, not only to encourage myself to be more grateful for them, but also so that N and I can look back in years to come and relive those everyday joys.

Monday 21st March :: N and I came back to Norfolk last Friday for Easter break, and after spending the weekend with him and his parents I headed home. I always find there's something so calming and comforting about coming home, so I'm very glad to be back for a few weeks. On my first day back I indulged in a morning in bed, carrying on with my Michalak binge and enjoying the beautiful morning light that streams through my bedroom window.

Tuesday 22nd March :: Tuesday was the first truly Spring-y day we've had this year. Normally I much prefer colder weather, but the bright sunlight and milder temperatures really put a spring in my step (no pun intended, I promise) and left me feeling all kinds of grateful.

Wednesday 23rd March :: Wednesday was quite a quiet day, mostly spent brainstorming ideas for N's (21st!) birthday present. Mum and I popped out to a few shops in the late afternoon and by the time we came home we were both ravenous, so I cooked up a hearty chickpea and vegetable curry for dinner - perfect after an afternoon of shopping. I apologise for the lack of photo for this day - I'm still getting back into the swing of things, so please bear with me!

Thursday 24th March :: I spent most of Thursday cosied up indoors, indulging in my love of morning television and helping Mum sort through our old things before she moves house next month. We had a lot of stuff in our outbuilding which hadn't been touched for years, so sorting through it all was a real trip down memory lane, uncovering old school books, creative projects I did when I was little and photographs we didn't even know we had, including lots of our old dog Merlin when he was a puppy.

Friday 25th March :: On Friday morning I made my way over to N's house for his birthday weekend. I always look forward to his birthday as I love surprising him and making his day special, and we started the celebrations this year with dinner at one of our favourite restaurants for special occasions, The House, which serves the most delicious Thai food. We went with N's parents and it was a gorgeous evening, which we rounded off with pub quizzes and G&Ts at home.

Saturday 26th March :: On Saturday we all popped into town to hunt around for last-minute bits for N's birthday, and his parents very kindly treated us to a lovely lunch at Patisserie Valerie. The Spring weather from earlier in the week was nowhere to be seen, so when we got back I warmed up with a relaxing lavender bath, which always feels that extra bit special after being bath-less in Brighton during term-time.

Sunday 27th March :: Sunday was forecast for rain and thunder, so we spent the day at home, and in the afternoon N and I cuddled up in bed with cups of tea (and fresh sheets, which are always so dreamy), and while N played Playstation I got to work on editing this week's photos, all the while the smell of a Sunday roast was teasing us from downstairs. I've said it before but I'll happily say it time and time again; Sundays are, and probably always will be, the best days, especially when you have the time to slow down and enjoy them with loved ones.

I hope you've enjoyed the new approach to this project as much as I've enjoyed putting it together. There's definitely something to be said for being just that little bit more aware of all the small things we have to be grateful for, and I'm very much looking forward to documenting them and looking over them months, even years, down the line.

I also hope you've had a wonderful Easter weekend, and I look forward to catching up again next Sunday.