I started July in New York which was as wonderful as ever, continued with two average weeks, and finished with a week alone as Husband is away at a work trip. He’s off in South Africa seeing giraffes and elephants, whilst I’m sat feeling sorry for myself on the sofa.
Hot, sweaty NYC
New York in the summer is a very different city to New York in winter, but we had an awesome time, as it evidenced by my many blogs on the topic.
Hampton Court Flower Show
Still feeling a bit jet lagged, I went to Hampton Court with my Mum a couple of days after getting back from NY. Flower of the show this year seemed to be the echinacea which I had just seen on the High Line, so I needed some of those for my garden. It was insanely hot and really crowded, but we did get to see lots of pretty flowers. 
Netflix
Guys, have you heard of this thing called Netflix? It’s got TV shows and films… and OK so I’m very behind on this but with Husband away, I got myself a free trial. I’ve started on Riverdale but have mostly been mainlining How I Met Your Mother. I am so modern.
Treating myself (after a bit of pain)
I had some additional leave to take at work, so booked in an Elemis facial and Aveda hair cut last week. Unfortunately, my two days of me time started with a horrific hour in the dentist chair – god lord, I have never experienced anything like it. And it seemed relentless. I felt really bad for bursting into sobs as my dentist went into overdrive with apologies, and I did make him feel quite guilty but it was just awful!
Fortunately, the facial and hair cut were 100% less stressful. Very much needed.
A trip to Bankside
With Husband away, my Mum challenged me to find a nice, reasonably priced hotel in London so we could do a bit of shopping. I found the Hilton Bankside which was super nice with gorgeous decor, and just behind the Tate Modern which is one of my favourite areas of London. We spent the afternoon getting absolutely drenched, followed by a relaxing Bobbi Brown make-up lesson at Liberty, and then dinner in the hotel. If you’re looking for somewhere reasonable to stay in London, I highly recommend it. 
untold blisses 