There were plenty of things I enjoyed in 2013, but I think there were also a greater-than-usual number of sad/bad moments too, so I can't say I'm sorry that the unlucky '13 year is over. I was more than happy to welcome in the New Year, and I did so with my family by hosting … Continue reading Well Hello 2014…I’m Pleased To See You!
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas - relaxed, filled with family and friends, enjoying fabulous food and silly games - or whatever else Christmas means for you. I enjoyed two Christmas days with two Christmas turkey dinners - first with my boyfriend's family on Christmas Day and then with mine on Boxing Day. And I have … Continue reading My Christmas 2013
This Halloween I put together a costume, but strangely it wasn’t ghoulish or creepy, or even the Mean Girls Halloween combo of lingerie + animal ears. That’s because the party I went to this year was a murder mystery, and I had a specific character to create. I love the idea of a murder mystery … Continue reading My “Halloween” Outfit
After an unusually stressful Friday at work I was really looking forward to what I had planned for Saturday – lunch in Manchester with my sister and… Disney on Ice!! We decided to have lunch at the chic contemporary restaurant Room on King Street and try out their set price lunch menu. I’ve visited Room … Continue reading Saturday Fun Featuring Steak and Disney
For my recent giveaway I asked you to share your top tips for baking, style and blogging, and I promised I would share the best ones. So here we are, just to inspire you… Baking To prevent getting greasy and buttery scales weigh your butter on top of the dry ingredients like your flour or … Continue reading Be Inspired: Top Tips
I thought I’d try a different sort of post today, and join all the chatter about university now that a new year is starting. I’ve decided to share my honest thoughts about my time at university, as I have mixed feelings overall. Firstly I always like to remind myself of the real positives, and the … Continue reading University: My Honest Opinion
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!
I’m not one of those people who needs extra weight allowance on my holiday luggage. Actually I rarely get even close to the weight limit! I think this is because I love to be really efficient with my packing, and I’ve always hated it when I bring back loads of unworn clothes and unused cosmetics. … Continue reading My Guide to Packing
If you’ve noticed my blog has been quiet for a week, it’s because I’ve been enjoying a relaxing holiday on the Greek island of Skiathos. This is just a quick post to say I’m back! And also to share some photos and a few of the reasons I can recommend a trip to this picturesque destination... 66 … Continue reading Holidaying in Skiathos
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