This weekend I had the most amazing birthday party! You may remember I mentioned winning a competition to win a vintage party package with lovely Daisy the caravan, and for my prize I arranged with Daisy's owner Sian to have a cute vintage-themed birthday party for me and 8 friends in a local countryside campsite! Well the day finally came and … Continue reading A Vintage Birthday Party With Daisy the Caravan
I was recently a “hen” at my friend’s London-based hen-do and I really want to recommend one of the activities we did to provide inspiration for any future London hen party planners. Wow the Guests is a dance company offering dance sessions based in their West End dance studio. If, like us, you’re a theatrical bunch … Continue reading A West End Dance Class for London Hen Parties
I always enjoy dining out for Sunday lunch, but Sunday lunch at Nutters is an extra special treat. I’ve reviewed Nutters in Rochdale before but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth mentioning again, right? It’s an award-winning restaurant owned by celebrity chef Andrew Nutter with a menu that uses the only best in local produce. … Continue reading Another Sunday Lunch at Nutters
One of the nicest things about Manchester is discovering its hidden gems - there are some really lovely places tucked away and they’re great finds for the people who stumble upon them. After working in the city centre for 3 years I’ve eaten lunch in a lot of places, so I thought I'd share some of … Continue reading Manchester Hidden Gems: Lunch Spots
On Saturday the sun was shining around Manchester so it seemed like a perfect opportunity for a walk around Salford Quays. I’m glad we made the most of it while it lasted as Sunday was a bit of a washout, and even though it was actually quite blustery I still got chance to do some outfit … Continue reading A Waterside Walk in New Sandals
I recently attended the preview of Cocktails in the City, which was held in Cloud23 in Manchester Hilton. (It was my first time in this bar in the sky and its stunning views across Manchester did not disappoint!) Cocktails in the City is an "two night cocktail extravaganza" which brings together representatives from twenty of the best cocktail bars … Continue reading Cocktails in the City
1. Say hello to the donkeys I think donkeys are possibly the loveliest things ever and I’ve been a supporter of The Donkey Sanctuary for about a year now as they do such a great job with donkey welfare worldwide. I was so excited when I realised that they have a centre right here in … Continue reading 10 Things to Do in Manchester This Spring
My new discovery this week is Curley’s Dining Rooms, which sits on the edge of a small reservoir near Rivington Country Park in Bolton and which I didn’t even know existed until weekend! It's part of Curley’s trout fisheries so as you’d expect they’re specialists in fish and if you look at their evening menu it’s full of … Continue reading Curley’s Dining Rooms for Sunday Fish and Chips
Hotel Chocolat has to be one of my favourite food-related brands - one, because of their amazing chocolate, but also because I think they have great ethics. So when I got the opportunity to attend one of their "Chocolate Tasting Adventures" in the Manchester Arndale store, I was more enthusiastic than I don't know what! … Continue reading Hotel Chocolat: School of Chocolate
A sunny Sunday is a great opportunity for getting out and about, and yesterday I paid a visit to Manchester's Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). I think comfy and casual weekend outfits are best for exploring museums, so it was the perfect chance to give my new Rock on Ruby Exercise sweatshirt its first … Continue reading Museum Trip Outfit: Cropped Slogan Sweatshirt
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