I've always been a fan of romance novels, but it's surprising how many of the ones I've picked up off the shelves have been disappointing. This is one genre where a beautiful cover really can mislead you into buying books which land completely flat! Sometimes though I stumble on ones that really hook me in … Continue reading 9 Must-Read Romance Novels
This review of & Juliet has been a long time coming, because I actually saw this brand new musical when it premiered in Manchester back in September. However, it's since moved to the West End, where it is absolutely killing it and has won 6 WhatsOnStage awards. So better late than never, I'm now sharing … Continue reading Theatre Review: & Juliet
Are we all sick of these storms yet? Spring seems a long way off right now, and although I love staying in, even I get a bit of cabin fever after a while. Thankfully there are plenty of ways to spend your time in Manchester if the weather is bad – which let’s face it, … Continue reading 10 Things to do in Manchester on a Rainy Day
It’s been almost two years since our wedding day, and we have only just taken the time to put together a wedding photo book album with our professional digital photos! It’s been a lovely project to work on though, as it brought back all the happy memories from the day. And now I have experience … Continue reading How to Make a Truly Wonderful Wedding Photo Book
I love money saving tips. I love reading other peoples' and I also have plenty of my own, so for the new year I have updated my list of 30 ways to save (at least) £1 - because it all adds up! I hope you find some new inspiration. Save Money When You're Shopping 1. … Continue reading 30 Ways to Save £1
Bedtime is pretty much my favourite time of day, so if there’s one part of the home that deserves to be treated to an overhaul in the new year, it’s my bed. And for 2020 I’m trying something completely new courtesy of Love Bedtime – a luxurious bedding set made from tencel. New year = … Continue reading 5 Great Reasons to Try Tencel Bedding
We wanted to get into the Christmas spirit this month after a stressful November at work, so we booked ourselves a couple of nights away in early December, complete with two lovely festive activities. Christmas at Blenheim Palace I’d absolutely loved the Christmas at Dunham Massey event in 2018, and after noticing that several other … Continue reading UK Travel: A Festive Minibreak
Last Sunday Craig and I were invited along to Royal Nawaab, an extremely popular Asian buffet restaurant which has been in Manchester since 2001. It is actually located 15-20 minutes’ drive outside of the centre, which explains how they could become so popular without visiting before. For full disclosure, this was a gifted visit. When … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Royal Nawaab
Tasty food is of course my number one priority when choosing somewhere to eat, but there’s also nothing quite like dining in truly beautiful surroundings. Manchester has so many distinctive and insta-friendly restaurants and bars to offer that I've listed my top 10 to inspire your dinner reservations.. The Ivy The Ivy became part of … Continue reading 10 of the Most Instagrammable Places to Eat in Manchester
We keep going back to Dorset year after year. It’s a gorgeous part of the country, with beautiful beaches, cute seaside towns, some of the best British weather you can hope for, and our favourite attraction – Monkey World. (Read more about why I love Dorset here). We have tried and tested a variety of … Continue reading The Perfect Dorset Getaway – Lulworth Cove Inn
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