A Weekender with Timex

It seems like every other weekend we have things going on this year; a trip to the forest, spending time in Brighton, family get-togethers for Easter...That's the beauty of this time of year though, and I'm never really one for sitting around and relaxing, so it's been suiting me just fine. We'd actually been planning to stay over in Liverpool to celebrate our 9th anniversary, but when the opportunity to spend the weekend in the Forest of Dean came up we had to re-jig a little.

We have a crush on Liverpool. It's our favourite city in the region, and we try to visit given any glimpse of opportunity. It's one of the first cities we visited together as a couple. There's just something special about it, with a totally different feel + buzz from the rest of the North West. For this weekend we partnered up with Timex, to show you how we might spent a typical weekend together.

Liverpool is known for its independent culture and free spirit, with many small businesses flourishing over the years, and many more on the rise and gaining credibility in the city centre. One such brand is Cow&co., a modern design store-cum-bookshop-turned-cafe, nestled just off the main shopping area. Its tiny interior doesn't hinder the amount of well designed pottery, homeware + magazines that lines the shelves - not forgetting the cafe part too. I hear their bagels are the best in town.

The newly opened Filter + Fox can be found in the spot previously occupied by Duke Street Espresso, just near Albert Docks, was our second stop of the morning. A much needed strong coffee is what we wanted and that's what we got. Filter + Fox labels itself as a "Cafe - Bar - Hideout", with a slightly rustic but modern feel.

Here we're both wearing a new model to Timex's Weekend family, the Chrono Oversized. The new addition for SS15 features a larger face than its little brother, the Weekender, large dials and a classic leather or suede slip-thru style strap. The large windows in Filter + Fox let in an incredible amount of daylight, but it's well worth a nose in the evening too for a quiet drink.

Hollie Wears - Zara Coat + Jumper | J.Crew Jeans | adidas Stan Smith x Pharrell Williams trainers | Chrono Weekender Watch c/o Timex

We've heard a bit of buzz around the new Tony Ray-Jones + Martin Parr photography exhibition, Only In England, at the Walker Gallery, and knew we couldn't visit the city without seeing it. Hollie's background is in photography, and she's been following Martin Parr's unique perspective on everyday life for as long as I've know her. No photography was allowed inside sadly, but it was cool though - a little smaller than I was expecting but as it was free we really can't complain.

Photos-wise I had settle (hardly) for Lucian Freud's "Interior at Paddington", which I wasn't expecting to see, and is one of my favourite paintings to boot.

Wearing - Jack Spades Chinos | Timberland Jacket | ASOS Shirt | Chrono Weekender Watch c/o Timex | Converse 70's | AnonymousIsm Socks | Southern Field Industries Bag

We spent a good hour hanging around the Albert Docks, waiting to catch a glimpse of Sir Peter Blake's new Razzle Dazzle paint job on the Mersey Ferry, only to realise that it wasn't coming anywhere remotely close to us. But we did see it from a distance! Our watches struck 4pm, and after a top drawer coffee at Hotel Chocolat we mosied across to Tate Liverpool for even more art + look around the shop. We ended the day off with dinner at Wagamamas. Done.

For further info on Liverpool's independent scene visit Independent Map Co. + Independent Liverpool.

The following day Hollie got all her baking kit out and decided to make us up some fresh corn muffins. Baking is one of Hollie's favourite things, eating is one of mine. I try to keep out of the way while she's in the zone, but it's hard to stay too far back with all the ace doughy smells.

Just let me know if you'd like us to share more of Hollie's baking on the blog, I'm sure she'd love to. Do you remember her Malted Milk Three Layer Cake?

Wearing - Sweatshirt c/o Joules | Universal Works Trousers | Harry Stedman White T-Shirt Weekender Watch c/o Timex

Keeping an eye on the baking times was easy. Hollie's wearing the new lime green Weekender Rip-Stop, and I'm wearing the classic Weekender Slip-Thru. 25 minutes in the oven and they're done! The outcome was warm, sweet and ready to eat American-style muffins. We had them with a coffee, but plenty of people have them with toppings or as an accompaniment with chilli con carne and other Southern American-style foods. You'll find them in most burger joints these days, but nothing beats a bit of home cooking!

Hopefully you've enjoyed a look into our Weekender with Timex. I could really get used to these weekends that aren't clogged up with work. We'd love to hear how you lot like to spend a typical weekend, please do share with us in the comments!

Thanks for visiting,
Mat.

This post is in partnership with Timex UK. Thank you for taking the time to support the businesses that make this blog happen.

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