Baldwin Wedding

As an ex-Baldwin, there are some genetic traits that will stick with me, no matter what my name may be.
Baldwins are notorious for always being late to the party. But also being the last to leave. We love good food, good wine (I'm working on that one!) and a good laugh. We're very laid back, practically horizontal, but we hate early mornings.

We're also a 'spontaneous', and quite frankly disorganised, bunch so it's pretty rare that we all manage to get together in one place, at the same time.

However, last Thursday, we all gathered to celebrate the marriage of Emma and my uncle Mark.
The wedding was held in my favourite place in the world- the city of Bath.
Our day began with a leisurely walk to Waitrose to buy the thank-you presents for the speeches (I did say we were disorganised!)
The ceremony was truly beautiful and everyone was glowing with happiness.
The reception followed and we celebrated long into the nigh. And, as you might expect, we were the last to leave.

Isn't it crazy...

... how time just flies!
I cannot believe I moved out of my beautiful house in Bath over a year ago. (I wrote this post exactly 1 year ago today!)
'The Castle' certainly had its fair share of quirks; the leaky ceiling in my room, the ladybirds, the scary inside/outside cupboard thing in the basement and the general wonky-ness of it all. Oh, & who could forget the 5 floors (a great workout though!)
But we had two very happy years there & we loved it.

On a different note, that also means I have been living with Mr H for a whole year! We'd only lived together for a few months before I headed off to uni so it was all pretty new. But I absolutely love living at number 7 & slowly but surely, it's starting to feel like home.

Bath Spa Degree Show 2013

I must admit, it was a little weird going back to university a year on... partly because it felt like I'd never left!
But it was fab to see how our 'second years' had got on & they certainly didn't disappoint.
Well done girlies!
You can check out all the work here & the show is running until the 16th of June.

(I'll be chatting to some of my favourite graduates so keep your eyes peeled!)

 Joelle Preddy :: Mixed Media

Catherine Tucker :: Printed Interiors

 Sian Hurst :: Knit

  Megan Staples :: Weave

 Hannah Stevens :: Printed Interiors

Heledd Chaloner :: Mixed Media

Rebecca Robertson :: Embroidered Fashion

This time last year...

... we were running around like crazy people, preparing for the private view of our degree show.
& tonight, I'll be hopping on the train, for the opening of the 2013 show.

I am so excited to be in Bath again (it will always be my second home!) &, of course, I can't wait to see the work. I'm trying to resist looking at their blog, 'cos I don't want to ruine the surprise, but you can see it here.

Isn't it crazy how time flies? Especially when you're having fun!

You can still find the work of my lovely uni friends, here & on our tumblr.