'his and hers' by kirstinmckee

his and hers, a photo by kirstinmckee on Flickr.

Things are quite busy and also rather stressful at the moment so tonight I think I need to try and relax a little bit. I have wine, chocolate, a bath waiting to be filled with bubbles and a new glossy magazine. Fingers crossed I can get myself just a little bit chilled out. It does help that I've just had a really lovely day with my hubby and children. I really do have the best little family to hang out with.

I think this is a great weekendy photo. It looks like a nice quite afternoon in the pub and the photographer has captured a lovely warm atmosphere. I also love the focus in this - it really is all about the alcohol!

Hope you're having a nice relaxing weekend!

'Summer Pimms' by baby, picture this

Summer Pimms, originally uploaded by baby, picture this.

When I saw this photo and it really made me smile so I'm going to share it with you and hope it makes you smile too. It's just so happy and summery. I love the bright colours. And of course I love the glasses (or jars) of Pimms. I can't believe I've still not had any Pimms yet this year, especially when the weather's been so lovely. I'd better rectify that soon! Anyway, this is a fantastic photo that really does seem to say 'Happy weekend everyone!'

'Happy New Year MMXI' by ~ Maria ~

Happy New Year MMXI, originally uploaded by ~ Maria ~.

Happy new year to you all. I hope 2011 brings you much joy and happiness. I shall keep this short and sweet and leave you with this beautiful New Year's Eve photo. I think the colours are just beautiful and a bit unusual for a champagne glass shot. I really like all the blurry candles in the background as they give it a bit of extra sparkle. I'm also thinking just how much I fancy a glass of bubbly myself right now.

'Limes Gone Wild!' by RєRє

Limes Gone Wild!, originally uploaded by RєRє.

Happy Friday to you all! Is it really the weekend already? Although saying that I did spend all of yesterday convinced it was Friday! Hope you all have a lovely couple of days whatever you are up to. My weekend will involve swimming, painting and catching up with friends.

I'm sure you can see why I chose this photo. I think it was very weekend appropriate and made me smile. And also love the bright yellow and green against the crisp white background. It looks very striking. Just wondering now if fruit can get hangovers!

'fairy light whisky ~ 078/365' by yellobagman

fairy light whisky ~ 078/365, originally uploaded by yellobagman.

I am always searching for vibrant party style photos to post here on a Friday to celebrate the weekend but they've not been as easy to find as I'd imagined. I guess because the lighting needs to be just perfect it's not such an easy shot to take on an actual night out. I have, however, found one hits the spot. It's so clear and crisp and I love the colours and the glow of the lights. The photographer has managed to make it feel like it was taken on a real night out. A quick drink then off to the dancefloor!

So happy weekend to you all. I hope you have lots of lovely things planned - especially those of you who have a long Bank Holiday weekend ahead of you.

'bliss' by lizbeth*

bliss, originally uploaded by lizbeth*.

I can't believe it's Sunday night already. Where has the weekend gone? My favourite part of the weekend definitely has to be taking my little girl to the swimming pool. We're trying to go fairly regularly now and it's easier to get the motivation now the weather is so nice. She's getting so confident in the water now. She was even swimming about all by herself today (with her armbands on of course). I am just so very proud of her and she makes me so happy.

Another swimming pool scenario that would make me happy is pictured here. The photographer has called this photo 'bliss' and I couldn't agree more. The light and tone of this photo really capture that laid back summer vibe. How lovely to spend an afternoon by the pool with a drink and a good book.

'Sweet Escape!' by jessamae22

Sweet Escape!, originally uploaded by jessamae22.

I am off to see Sex and the City 2 this weekend and I must say I'm rather excited! I know there have been mixed reviews but I'm not after anything deep - just a little bit of fabulousness. Anyway, I thought I would start the weekend by dressing up in fancy frock and making myself a gorgeous cocktail. Unfortunely I have found myself sitting in my PJs drinking Lilt so instead he is a fabulous cocktail photo. It's fabulous because it's a really summery shot. The tones in the this photo transport you to a warm summer's evening sat outside with friends gossiping until the small hours. And there's only a little bit of the pink drink on show here but I bet it tasted delicious!

'Corks' by Me

Corks, originally uploaded by PhotoPuddle.

Another one of my own photos tonight I think. Am posting this one because I would have loved it if someone else had taken it so am chuffed it's mine! I just like the simplicity of it and I think the sepia makes it even crisper even though the original colour is not far off this.

I would like to make a disclaimer though. This is not just an average week of drinking! I have collected corks for years. No idea why, I just liked them and it seemed a shame to throw them away. Now wine bottles are mainly screwed top I am really pleased I have all these corks for no other reason than I was able to take this photo. Perhaps I'll think of something else to do with them soon.