Skip to content

ceriselle.org

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
Instagram Threads
ceriselle.org

  • ceriselle missing featured image

    Subtle Hints…

    December 11, 2011May 12, 2020

    Whenever anyone has asked me what I want for Christmas (and actually, for my birthday as well), I just shrug. I don’t especially need anything (well, perhaps a new pair of GHD’s, as my almost 7 year old pair are…

    Read More Subtle Hints…Continue

  • 11184545 466032430222572 1930321172 n 17842790812005994

    IG photo

    December 9, 2011

    Love the window at Shop Dutty “Peas on Earth: celebrating local businesses”

    Read More IG photoContinue

  • schuh 1

    Sparkle Like A Star

    December 9, 2011May 12, 2020

    In 2008, I missed my work Christmas do because I went back to Chester to see my friends. In 2009, I missed the party because – well, I didn’t actually want to go because I couldn’t stand my colleagues (and…

    Read More Sparkle Like A StarContinue

  • cookie jar diy

    DIY: Cookies in a Jar

    December 7, 2011May 12, 2020

    A few years ago, I made these cookie mixes in jars as an extra present for my four feet, but only just realised that I never shared the recipe or how to with you! Its a really simple recipe and…

    Read More DIY: Cookies in a JarContinue

  • IG photo

    IG photo

    December 6, 2011

    Scary giant Santa outside my office. He has dead eyes

    Read More IG photoContinue

  • suspender

    Trends I Don’t Get: Suspender Tights

    December 5, 2011May 12, 2020

    You all know about my hunt for a decent pair of tights that won’t cause public nudity, and while I’ve been looking for the perfect pair of black opaques, I’ve also been drawn to the patterned tights available. Generally, they’re…

    Read More Trends I Don’t Get: Suspender TightsContinue

  • 11189159 635757593224500 502190032 n 17842790689005994

    IG photo

    December 4, 2011

    Love Hearts, weird slogans but delicious

    Read More IG photoContinue

  • outfit 25

    Never With Anything Else On My Mind

    December 4, 2011May 12, 2020

    Dress: Dorothy Perkins* | Shoes c/o Schuh* I wore this last night when we went to see Mr B, The Gentleman Rhymer in Frome. A bit of a strange place, but it did mean I got to stay at the…

    Read More Never With Anything Else On My MindContinue

  • 11117195 1593686374251949 991589152 n 17842790668005994

    IG photo

    December 3, 2011

    Read More IG photoContinue

  • kettle corn dress afternoon

    Perfect Party Dress (part 1 of eleventy billion)

    December 2, 2011May 12, 2020

    Who says that a party dress has to be encrusted in sequins? I’d rather have this “Kettle Corn Dress” in “sunset” by Emily and Fin from Modcloth any day. I think I’d wear this with a few petticoats underneath, a…

    Read More Perfect Party Dress (part 1 of eleventy billion)Continue

  • 11192704 644946108940921 1154434976 n 17842790653005994

    IG photo

    December 2, 2011

    This is a whale wearing a nappy

    Read More IG photoContinue

  • 11176160 895852590477909 1797421772 n 17842790635005994

    IG photo

    December 1, 2011

    YAY

    Read More IG photoContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 … 224 225 226 227 228 … 287 Next PageNext

a quick hello

British expat in Seattle sharing life and mid-size style with a soft sparkle. This archive is my internet scrapbook - stories, outfits, and little joys saved in one cozy place.

more about me

Subscribe to Posts

Read the archives

Instagram Threads

The new season of Bridgerton dropping on Netflix t The new season of Bridgerton dropping on Netflix today reminded me that I never really posted about visiting Bath last March when we went home. That trip back to the UK after five years meant squeezing a lot into just ten days, so as soon as we landed (and immediately hit up M&S for a meal deal – I still don’t understand why the US doesn’t really do sandwiches like the UK does, but I love a good meal deal!), we were straight on the move. We stayed at @thegainsboroughbathspa which was lovely, and managed to sneak in a massage and a visit to the spa pool before heading off to the next stop. Honestly a very good way to ease into the trip, helped along by a full English breakfast each morning! (I had definitely missed that!) We were mostly in town visiting friends so didn’t really get much shopping time in, but I did manage a quick dash (literally, I ran across town while Alex was checking out!) across the city to @indiespiritbath which is always a must-visit, especially if you’re looking for interesting gins for your collection. It was also my first trip back to Bath since a certain very big TV show was filmed there, and it’s always slightly surreal watching Bridgerton and recognising places I’ve walked past more times than I can count. And like anyone who’s lived somewhere that gets used for filming, watching it with me comes with running commentary… “that’s basically by Primark” “you can’t actually walk down there” and of course, “OMG the best cake is just around that corner”. Bath might be my second-favourite Roman city, but if you’re thinking about a trip to the UK, it’s one you should definitely have on your list 🤍 #BathUK #UKTravel #BritInSeattle #BridgertonVibes #visitbath
I’m determined in 2026 to finally post things I’ve I’m determined in 2026 to finally post things I’ve put off for ages, so why not start with a visit to Bend, OR back in 2022 and more specifically, visiting the last Blockbuster in the world 📼 Like any good elder millennial, a trip to Blockbuster felt pretty special back in the 90s, and it genuinely delighted me that this little store about 5,000 miles from home had the same decor and layout I remembered from 30 years ago. It really does feel like stepping straight into a time capsule, even with the new releases on the shelves actually being new releases. Possibly the most exciting part though is that now I’m an adult with actual money, I can actually afford the snacks for sale 🍿 If you’ve not already seen it, there’s a great documentary called The Last Blockbuster, which you can watch on Tubi, and if you ever find yourself in the area, it’s an absolute must-visit. . . . . #SeattleCreator #BendOregon #TheLastBlockbuster #90sNostalgia #PostedLateStillGreat
You know I love a throwback… 2016 was the final y You know I love a throwback… 2016 was the final year we fully lived in the UK, even though we didn’t know it at the time. We gained a tiny pup (Jess), Alex bought the house we were renting (only to put it on the market nine months later when we moved to Seattle), and I actually posted to Instagram on a regular basis (mostly about the excellent lunches we ate – especially once Swoon opened and Deliveroo arrived in Bristol.)
All this chat about hockey lately reminded me that All this chat about hockey lately reminded me that I still hadn’t posted about the inaugural Seattle Torrent game, and I’ve been meaning to share it! ICYMI, this time last year, the PWHL held their first-ever takeover tour game in Seattle. The response was so good it helped convince the league to bring an expansion team to the Emerald City (and one to Vancouver too). Fast forward to November, and the Seattle Torrent played their first home game at Climate Pledge Arena the day after Thanksgiving, to an almost sell-out crowd (although tbh it felt fuller than a lot of Kraken games I’ve been to). My little sister was visiting that week from the UK, partly because this game was happening and partly because she really wanted the gravy boat giveaway from the Kraken game a few days earlier, so Alex and I took her along. Between the company, the occasion, and the energy in the arena, it was such a special night. The whole place was just full of girl joy! Sadly they didn’t get the win (or a goal…everyone was so excited to find out what the goal song would be!) but it was still just the best time. If you’ve never watched hockey before and want a place to start, the PWHL is a great place to start. Many games are at UK-friendly(ish) times, and every game is streamed for free on their YouTube channel (except for Canada, Czechia, and Slovakia for some reason). I can’t wait to go to more games this season. Seattle girlies, this is an open invite if you’re looking for someone to go with 💙🏒 #PWHL #WomensHockey #EveryoneWatchesWomensSports #SeattleSports #SeattleCreator
Ins and outs for 2026, which is not a distraction Ins and outs for 2026, which is not a distraction from writing my yearly new years resolutions blog post (it totally is)
I promise I wrote this post a few days ago, but to I promise I wrote this post a few days ago, but today’s big cloud outage is a perfect example of why creators should be considering getting a blog started again, but if you’d like a bit more detail, I put my thoughts down on my site https://www.ceriselle.org/why-creators-still-need-a-blog/

Copyright © 2026 ceriselle.org • Theme by SheShoppes

Scroll to top
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact
Search