The William Morris Gallery

So the sunshine is starting to make a regular appearance and I feel like I've been lulled into a false sense of security. Surely it's still going to snow at some point? It seems crazy to think that we could just glide into Summer without a hitch. Although I'm still being a bit cautious, I'm quite happy to start wearing my leather jacket again and less thermals. Sunglasses don't seem quite so try-hard any more and I was happy to add this Miu Miu pair to my collection at long last, as I can't resist a cat eye. After seeing the Arts & Crafts inspired Mother Of Pearl show, I decided that it was high time I took a trip up to the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow. After a chorus of 'Started from the bottom now we're here' due to seeing so much of the Victoria line, we finally arrived at the beautiful Lloyd Park where the museum is situated and I managed to get some snaps in the sun. I could definitely get used to this!

Coat - Warehouse Jumper - COS Skirt - Topshop Miu Miu Sunglasses - c/o Pret a Voir Tights - Primark Sandals - c/o Urban Outfitters
In the quest to wear more of my wardrobe, I rediscovered this COS jumper from a few years ago. Now I come to think about it, it's rather similar to an Acne jumper I lusted after last year, so it's just as well I saw sense and didn't buy it in the Stockholm outlet when I saw it. I forgot about the whole 'blue and green should never be seen' rule and teamed it with my dream denim midi skirt from Topshop. I'm hoping to wear it sans tights this week and look forward to making the gradual wardrobe switchover to all my Summer stuff. Think t-shirts, retro dresses and Hasbeens!

Back in my school days, the library was adorned by the original William Morris wallpaper, so I've always been aware of his distinctive style and ornate yet abstract way of displaying nature. The beautiful Georgian building that houses the gallery is actually where the artist spent his defining years and the surrounding gardens must have been the perfect source of inspiration. As you walk through the gallery, you'll find his early drawings and see exactly how he achieved his wish to make art accessible and part of everyday life, similar to the theme of the Artist Textiles exhibition I visited a little while ago. I'd definitely recommend a trip if you want to see a different part of London and a bit more of the Morris archive. As a child I used to find the area pretty boring but now with my mature attitude and creative places like God's Own Junkyard in the vicinity, it's starting to appeal a lot more.

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