Let loose in London: Bond in Motion | teacups and tealights

I 100% prefer buying presents than receiving them. Anyone else? It's getting to watch them open a present that you know they will love and seeing them be so pleased with it. It's my boyfriend's 19th birthday next Tuesday and knowing him very well makes it even more fun going present shopping (though it can damage your bank balance!). I decided that I wanted to take him somewhere awesome as one of his two birthday presents, so I began the Google search. Eventually I found something ideal and I marveled at the perfection. An exhibition in the London Film Museum, Covent Garden featuring most of the iconic vehicles from the James Bond film franchise. 1) He is a hardcore James Bond fan, 2) he is madly in love with the Aston Martin DB5, along with several other well known Bond cars. I don't think I could have found a better gift.

Lucky girl | teacups and tealights

Does everyone feel extra special on their birthday? I know for some people it goes by and they don't really want it to be noticed, but whenever anyone says 'Happy Birthday!' to me, be it someone I don't know very well or my closest friend, I get a snug warm feeling in my tummy.

Not only did many people at college wish me a happy birthday but one of my friends got me a lovely little birthday present! As all my friends know how much I adore London, my close friend Hannah got me a London themed notebook set, which is dinky enough to put in my handbag and jot down anything that comes to mind. I have been told many times that you should always carry a notebook. You can collect inspiration anywhere :)