Last summer I felt the urge to start a sketchbook as a quiet, mindful activity that would engage my creative side and I found that I was particularly keen to capture places I visited. I enjoy taking photographs when I'm out and about, and I thought they'd translate well into sketchbook form too. And I'm … Continue reading Travel Sketchbook Inspiration and Tips for Beginners
You probably already know there are plenty of retailers and restaurants who offer discounts and freebies on your birthday if you sign up for their email list or loyalty scheme. But did you know that you can treat yourself to a lovely day out at the Trafford Centre with loads of those treats all under … Continue reading Birthday Freebie Day at the Trafford Centre
And so, after a disappointingly rainy summer and a few mini heatwaves taking us into September, we have now officially arrived in autumn. And it's a little different for us this year because it's the first autumn we'll spend in our own house, which means renovation planning and thoughts about seasonal decor. And also, we … Continue reading Autumn Life
January 2024 was a huge milestone month for us as we bought and moved into our house! Prior to this we had been renting a furnished apartment close to Manchester city centre, so the move has been a big change for us and has involved buying all sorts of furniture as well! Now we’ve been … Continue reading Our First Season In Our First House
Summer is the most glorious season, with longer sunshine-filled days and lots of lovely outdoor activities. But it’s also the time of year when sleeping can be a struggle through the hot nights, especially during a heatwave. Like many of us I don’t benefit from indoor air conditioning in my home, so I like to … Continue reading How to Upgrade Your Bedroom for Better Sleep This Summer
Over the Easter weekend a group of 4 of us went down to Treetop Golf in Manchester Printworks for a mini golf adventure! I've not played mini golf for a very long time so I was excited to try out this tropical themed course in central Manchester. There are two 18 hole courses at Treetop … Continue reading Treetop Golf Manchester Printworks
If you're considering a cruise holiday to Norway and the Fjords, take this as your sign to go ahead and book that trip! Our 7 night Norwegian Fjords cruise aboard the Celebrity Silhouette was one of our most memorable holidays ever and our favourite cruise so far. I'd recommend this cruise for first time cruisers … Continue reading Top Tips for a Norwegian Fjords Cruise
During the sunny month of June my sister and I took a short one night/two day trip to London, and we had such a lovely time that I wanted to share the details here. There were a few reasons why it was such a lovely trip. Firstly, the weather was gorgeous, which meant we could … Continue reading A Chilled 2 Day Trip to London
What better way to celebrate the great British summertime and the start of Wimbledon than with some signature strawberries and cream. We're definitely right in the heart of strawberry season right now, so either get outdoors and pick your own or add a punnet to your weekly shop along with a tub of fresh cream. … Continue reading 3 Strawberries & Cream Recipes to Celebrate Wimbledon
On 3rd and 4th June 2023, Salford Quays hosted the very first We Invented the Weekend Festival. This non-ticketed and mostly free festival was designed to be a celebration of our free time and the fact that the concept of the weekend was invented right here in Manchester! There were absolutely loads of activities and … Continue reading We Invented The Weekend Festival
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