I like to embrace my pale skin and prefer not to feel the pressure to fake tan, as I don’t think I ever look quite right. But I also think a light, natural looking tan does look pretty in the summer, and also find it makes arms and legs look slimmer and more toned, which … Continue reading Gradual Tanning with Palmers Natural Bronze
Today’s post is quite photo-heavy as I took a stroll around Manchester city centre at the weekend and caught a few of the activities that are going on as part of Dig the City – Manchester’s urban gardening festival. Dig the City is running 3-11 August and is a celebration of urban gardening – a … Continue reading Urban Gardening – Get Inspired!
This is my second “Lunch in the city” post, and could even become a regular feature as I explore the eateries on Manchester on my lunch breaks! This one is a bit of a cheat as it didn’t all happen on one day (pies and ice cream would be a very naughty lunch indeed), but … Continue reading Lunch in the City: Pies and Ice Cream
This weekend I drove over to Lincoln to join one of my oldest friends marking the end of singledom with her crafty-themed hen party event. The afternoon was spent at in her bridesmaid’s home – eating a lovely buffet of breads and accompaniments, drinking prosecco and wine, feasting on an array of home-made cakes, playing … Continue reading Craft-themed Hen Party Weekend
This lovely weather is the perfect excuse spending the day outdoors, and also to break in my birthday picnic hamper. Look how cute it is with it's pink trim! It's designed for two, so as you can see it was jam packed for today's picnic for four! We went to Haigh Hall Country Park in Wigan laden with pate and crusty baguettes, … Continue reading A Lovely Day For a Picnic
Having read and enjoyed Joanne Harris’ Chocolat on holiday in the past, I decided to give another of her books a go on my recent holiday. The book in question was Blackberry Wine, and can be thought of as being part of the same series, or the “food trilogy”. As well as the food connection, … Continue reading Holiday Reads: Blackberry Wine
Manchester city centre is full of hidden places to explore, which is why I just love working there. I’m always going for little wanders on my lunch breaks and discovering new shops and places to eat. So I thought I’d post on a few of the places I visited/passed in the Northern Quarter one lunchtime … Continue reading Lunchtime in the City
Last night I went to the cinema to see Manchester International Festival’s production of Macbeth starring Kenneth Branagh. I missed out on getting tickets to the main event but after hearing all the glowing reviews I decided to get tickets to see this on the big screen, hoping it would feel like I hadn’t missed out! … Continue reading Outfit Post: Keeping Cool for #MIFMacbeth
While lying on the beach in Skiathos I was also on bikini watch – seeing what styles people were wearing and what stood out. And the results are pretty conclusive - my favourite bikini looks are actually mismatching tops and bottoms. I saw loads of people wearing tops and bottoms that were not a matching … Continue reading Swimwear Inspiration: Mismatched Bikinis
Oh washi tape – where have you been all my life? That’s right - I’ve only just embraced the power of washi tape to transform an object into something pretty in an instant. So far my makeover and upcycling experiments have mainly transformed jam jars into attractive storage jars, candle holders and vases, added a bit … Continue reading Washi Tape Upcycling Inspiration
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