Amazon Prime Instant Video is the film streaming service that replaces LOVEFiLM, and although I enjoy Netflix I’ve found that it’s worth alternating with Prime because the selection of titles is so different. Whilst Netflix has some gems of its own, so does Amazon! I’ve done my free month’s trial and it was definitely worth … Continue reading What I’ve Been Watching on Amazon Prime Instant Video
We were so lucky with the weather for our mini break to Dorset this week! This almost never happens for us and we mostly get drizzle or downpours wherever we go, so it was a real treat to return to one of our favourite UK destinations and actually enjoy some September sunshine. We spent a … Continue reading Seaside Snapshots and Monkey Business
Hotel Chocolat is celebrating their 10th birthday! Can it really be so long since I first tasted their luxurious creamy chocolate, or since I first experienced the excitement of a giant slab?! Well apparently so, and they’re having a birthday party with prosecco, chocolate samples, competitions and chocolatiers demonstrations in their stores on 27th September, where customers … Continue reading Hotel Chocolat Giveaway: Win a Giant Slab!
The skin on my face is very sensitive and because I’m so fair it's prone to redness too, so I’ve been looking to buy a very gentle, non-exfoliating facial cleanser. I know exfoliating is a key part of some peoples’ skincare routines, but I’m finding it too abrasive and it just creates extra redness on … Continue reading Lush Ultrabland Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
If you watched the Apprentice back in 2011 you’ll remember winner Tom and his invention, the S-shaped nail file. The point of the curved Stylfile was to make nail filing an easier task, and although I’d never tried it, it was a concept that appealed to me. However, I’d actually forgotten all about it until … Continue reading The Curved Nail File – Nail Filing Made Easier
As with every series of Great British Bake Off I watched the Pies and Tarts episode and immediately wanted to eat bake something pastry based. In this case, watching the contestants bake signature custard tarts made me crave egg custard tart – so it had to be done! There is a bit of a twist … Continue reading Baking With Soya Cream: Egg Custard Tart
Petite Mort by Beatrice Hitchman was pitched as a cross between Hitchcock and Moulin Rouge. Based on the cover description I was expecting a story about a Parisian film studio during the silent movie years, a long lost film that was never released due to a murder trial, and the scandal associated with the people … Continue reading Book Review: Petite Mort
This late summer weather is gorgeous, but even so I have already started to get my head in the autumn mind-set. It may seem a bit early for it while the sun is still shining but I like to be prepared for the start of autumn with some key essentials. They aren’t particularly pretty or … Continue reading My Autumn Essentials
I always have ambitious plans to add large amounts to my savings and it's fair to say that it doesn't often happen. But I do love saving money, and making any savings in day-to-day life, however small, always feels like a win. Here are some of the ways (15 to be exact) I succeeded in saving money this year. Shopping: … Continue reading 15 Ways I’ve Saved Money This Year
Just a little quirky home inspiration for a Sunday afternoon! My favourite is this Alice in Wonderland teapot and matching mugs - possibly the perfect tea set for a tea party - but actually, any of these cute and unusual prints would be welcome additions to our apartment! 1. Mad Hatter teapot and Alice in Wonderland mugs - from … Continue reading Quirky Home Wishlist
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