On Saturday I had to get up at the crack of dawn (not literally but it definitely felt like it) to take my car into the garage. And even though it felt like a struggle to get out of bed so early on my precious weekend, I ended up loving the extra hours that I … Continue reading Time Well Spent
Summer is most definitely the season for getting out and about, and in case you're looking for some inspiration, here's a few of the things that are going on in and around Manchester in July and August... Dig the City Manchester’s Summer Garden Festival is back again and takes over the whole of the city … Continue reading Things to Do in Manchester This Summer
There are so many cute summer things out there right now. I mean, just look at those Emoji rings that Rock n Rose launched this week - they're quirky, yet still subtle enough to be wearable every day. Definitely one for the wishlist! And don't get me started on my dream one-piece swimsuit from Primark. I … Continue reading Cute Things for Summer
I didn’t try all the scones in the Lake District, but after visiting Laura in the Lakes, I feel confident their claims of selling the biggest scones you’ve ever had (and also the best in the Lakes) are actually true! Laura in the Lakes is a cute little café and teashop on the main pedestrian … Continue reading The Best Scones in the Lake District
As the pretty name would suggest, Kiss the Moon is all about getting a good night’s sleep. They are a Yorkshire-based company with a small but perfectly-formed collection of bath and face oils, all designed to “get you in the right frame of mind for sleep” with skin-soothing ingredients and aromatherapy oils. I’d never heard … Continue reading Kiss the Moon – After Dark Face Oil
Slowly but surely I'm getting round to trying all the afternoon teas in Manchester and latest on my list was Patisserie Valerie as last weekend I was invited down to Valerie's afternoon tea party with some other lovely local bloggers. If you're not aware of Patisserie Valerie as a place to pick up some luxurious cakey … Continue reading Traditional Afternoon Tea at Patisserie Valerie
Behold - my first shorts outing of summer! I cannot believe how amazing the weather was last week - it even took the pain away from the lack of Metrolink we've got going on right now. There are worse things than a walk across Manchester centre in the glorious sunshine, right?! Here's hoping for some more of that … Continue reading Denim and Lace
The fourth Manchester International Festival starts today, and as always there was something in the programme of events that caught my eye. Earlier in the week I went to one of the preview nights of Wonder.land - the new musical by Damon Albarn, and I was so excited to be one of the first to see … Continue reading Wonder.land – a New Musical
My love affair with Tropic Skincare is continuing. Their gorgeous products are all vegan, natural and cruelty-free, and I think they’re so luxurious and lovely. I’ve even discovered a spa in Manchester that uses Tropic skincare products in their treatments, because as they say, “they’re the best!” And the latest product I’ve been using is … Continue reading Tropic Skincare Exfoliating Cleansing Block
As a blogger with a full-time job I am very familiar with the feeling of being overwhelmed with big “to do” lists and day-to-day stresses, and trying to find the time to genuinely relax can be really difficult. Short periods of downtime don’t always help because sometimes the mind just does not want to switch … Continue reading Sunday Relaxation With Yoga, Massage and Meditation
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