Going nuts…
...fortunately that isn't a reference to my mental state, although at some points this week I have wondered. This week has been manic with lots if things to do, I feel like I hamster on a wheel. But, my saviour that is the weekend is here, so no complaints here....
Packing in style
Ok, so I admit it I’m the world’s worst suitcase packer. It used to the be case (no pun intended!) that I would throw everything into my case, just for my mum to re-pack every thing in a more orderly manner. Of course, now as a grown and married adult I...
Eating according to the clock
These are fresh out of the oven, all ready for the birthday boy! It’s Alfie’s birthday today, so I thought I would bake him his favourite red velvet cupcakes. Fair enough the decorations on this particular cupcake are a little girly, but I seem to have misplaced...
Quirky mugs and slow cooked meals
How cool is this mug?!? We have a brand spanking new coffee machine at work, like the one you get in coffee shops (swoon!). Everyone has being going crazy for it in the office. I don't really drink coffee that much but I haven't been missing out. I've been using the...
Healthy happy feet
Finding the right shoe that fits your feet perfectly can be a difficult task. I hold my hands up and will say that I haven’t been the best carer of my feet in the past. There have been times where I have forced them into shoes that although were the...
Autumn salad inspiration: Roasted Fig and Apple Salad
If you didn’t know already, I love my salads. Often seen as the perfect meal to eat in the summer, I love them all year round and they have become a staple in my every day eats. They are just so easy to make and can be thrown together in a hurry. ...
Food obsessions and addictions
Today is definitely one for battering down the hatches. The rain is pounding against the windows and there is a duvet of grey clouds in the sky. I’m currently hibernating on the sofa with a warm mug of tea as I write and my salted caramel candle is burning...
Have A Tropical Wedding: The Filipino Style
Today I have a post for you about getting married abroad with a particular focus on the Philippines, something a little bit different. Our first wedding anniversary is coming up next month and I often think how would our day have been if we had got married...
Working in style & autumnal tasty salads
So here we are again, another week has just whizzed by. I hope you have all had a good one. this week has just gone straight over my head with how busy I am with various things. The most exciting thing that has happened this week is purchasing our visas...
The case of the comparison trap
The gym is a place where I find a gentle release from the busy life that I’m leading at the moment. Forty to sixty minutes to myself and my thoughts is utter bliss and in addition to this I reap all the health benefits and feel good factor that a gym workout can...