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
The last outdoor production I watched was As You Like It by The Handlebards, and it was so much fun that outdoor theatre will now forever be on my summer bucket list. This show was set in the gardens of Ordsall Hall, and we really enjoyed the humorous interpretation of this Shakespeare comedy with a … Continue reading Why Outdoor Theatre Should be on Your Summer Bucket List
This Spring I have been trying out some nail polishes from a beauty brand I’d never heard of before - Benecos. They are a cruelty-free brand founded in Germany with a range of beauty products free from SLS, Parabens, Paraffin and Silicones. Their range includes vegan-friendly nail polishes, which are 90% natural and non-toxic. These … Continue reading Natural Vegan Nail Polishes from Benecos
Remember that glorious sunshine last weekend? It’s a sign that summer is well on its way, and to get in the mood (whilst the weather sorts itself out) I’ve been preparing for it in all sorts of ways. Here’s how you can get in the mood for summer. Spring clean Get your home ready for the new … Continue reading 14 Ways to Get Ready for Summer
My go-to facial cleanser for the past few years has been Lush Ultrabland. It’s a thick “cold cream” formula of oil and wax emulsified in water, which is designed to gently deep cleanse without stripping away any moisture. I’ve always found it the perfect match for my sensitive skin, but when I stumbled upon the … Continue reading Lush Ultrabland vs Like a Virgin
Last weekend I visited The Woodland Spa in Burnley for the second time, and it was just as dreamy and delightful as the first time we went a few years ago. This award-winning luxury day spa is set in the rolling hills of Lancashire countryside, which is the perfect peaceful spot for a spa with … Continue reading Spa Review: The Woodland Spa
In between old Disney favourites and new Marvel blockbusters, I sometimes find time to discover hidden gem movies. They’re films I hadn’t heard of before and usually discover by accident because I’ve already watched all of the more mainstream options that Netflix recommends to me. So in collaboration with Panasonic, inspired by the Panasonic wireless … Continue reading Add These 5 Lesser-known Movies to Your Watch List
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