Hip Hip Hooray!

Now who enjoyed the 4 day working week?  I know I did, especially because it involved this delicious slice of carrot cake. Earlier this week, Alfie finally became road legal!  I'm so proud of him.  He has been driving his new car about town with a big...

{Fashion Friday} Ahoy there sailor!

Happy Friday friends! I don't know about you, but I will be happy to get rid of the rain that has been lingering like a bad smell over the past couple of days. Image credit The sunny weather over the bank holiday weekend was beautiful and got me rummaging around my...

How to fit in workouts and stay motivated

Do you struggle to fit in workouts during busy periods or just lack motivation recently?  If yes, read on as this post is for you. Image credit Maintaining your motivation to exercise can be a struggle especially with a busy and hectic lifestyle.  There have...

Honey and Almond Cake

Honey and Almond Cake

They say that food is the way to a man's heart is through his belly - well this cake is clearly proof of that! One bright and sunny Sunday afternoon I fancied baking Alfie a cake.  He's my biggest fan when it comes to my food, may be he's just slightly biased,...

10 health reasons to drink more coconut water

Have you jumped on the coconut water bandwagon yet? Everyone's love of coconut water has seemed to have gone viral in the UK after reaching our shores a few years ago.  This refreshing drink that reminds everyone of white sandy beaches and far away places has...

Pretty pink bows

Happy Sunday!  I've got my fingers crossed for another beautiful sunny day for this extended weekend in the UK.  Yesterday was just glorious and it finally felt like spring had returned after the cold spell we've had, love it! I'm so in love with my new...

Outspiration App

Making a new house a home is one of my favourite things to do as I love home interiors.  Since moving to our new home we have put our own personal stamp on our adorable little cottage and really love living here.  One of the things that has helped us add our...

I {Heart} April 2014

What happened to April?! It feels like the fourth month of the year has just flown by and crept sneakily into May without anyone noticing.  So much has happened in the last month or so such as potential business opportunities and lots of fun stuff on the...

Chinese 5 Spice Chicken Meal Idea

Chinese 5 Spice Chicken Meal Idea

If you love Chinese 5 spice and chicken, well this recipe is dedicated to you!  After I posted a picture of my Chinese 5 Chicken a few weeks ago on the blog I've been inundated with requests for the recipe.  To be honest like a lot of my cooking, this recipe...

Eating Smart with Woman and Home

One of my favourite kind of magazines are of the food variety... Over the long Easter weekend I settled down on the sofa with a mug of tea, buttered hot cross bun and the latest member of the Woman and Home family.  The new Eating Smart magazine is aimed at those...