A Journal

A personal journal that invites readers to design their own journeys through the world - with travel, dress and taste.

My work is shaped by seasonal rhythms, cultural, sensory and historical awareness, and expressions of independence. Language is my first love.

Frances Lawrence 11/11/2024 Frances Lawrence 11/11/2024

Jersey - a long weekend in Spring

My travel itinerary for 3 nights in Jersey, Channel Islands. Walking, history and dining.

Frances Lawrence 29/10/2024 Frances Lawrence 29/10/2024

Stockholm - a workcation in Autumn

My itinerary journal of 5-night work-meets-play autumn break in Stockholm, departing from Leeds. Where we ate, what we saw and how we enjoyed a workcation trip amidst falling leaves and the last of the long days for the year.

Frances Lawrence 14/09/2023 Frances Lawrence 14/09/2023

Alnmouth, Northumberland Coast - a weekend in late Summer

My travel journal for a short, late summer break in Alnmouth. Sand and castles.

Frances Lawrence 18/06/2023 Frances Lawrence 18/06/2023

Cotswolds for William Morris - a weekend in high Summer

A friend and I visited Kelmscott Manor in The Cotswolds. Where else we stayed and ate.

Frances Lawrence 24/07/2022 Frances Lawrence 24/07/2022

Summer walking on the Suffolk Coast

A weekend catchup with a dear friend. My itinerary journal for a short weekend walking break on the Suffolk Coast.

Frances Lawrence 31/05/2022 Frances Lawrence 31/05/2022

Guernsey in Spring - walking on a tiny island

My planned itinerary for spending 4 springtime days in Guernsey, Channel Islands. Days spent walking and picnicking, nights spent in a treehouse hotel.