Showing posts with label lifestyle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lifestyle. Show all posts

Saturday, 9 April 2016

Birthday Afternoon Tea

Home made birthday afternoon tea food and drink on Cath Kidston plates perfect for Spring

Yesterday was my Mum's birthday! As we already have a meal out booked and she spent the last few days in a luxurious spa hotel with my Dad, my sister and I decided to surprise her with a home made afternoon tea for when she got home from her mini-break.  After a browse on Pinterest (see my Afternoon Tea Pinterest board here), we picked out the bits we liked the most and gave them a shot.


Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Caseapp Custom iPhone Case

Caseapp Custom iPhone 6 Case Cover Floral Personalised

One of my favourite things about owning an iPhone is the huge range of cases available to choose from.  I love having a little collection to choose from so I can swap and change them whenever I fancy.  I had been on the look out for a floral case with wild flowers on for a while, but hadn't found anything I was in love with when Caseapp contacted me.  I had heard about Caseapp in the past, but I had never made my own case before.  I jumped at the chance to create my perfect phone case.

Tuesday, 23 February 2016

The Tenth Hole Tea Rooms, Southsea

The Tenth Hole Tea Rooms Southsea Portsmouth Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake

When it feels like we're finally coming to the end of a month of particularly horrible weather, as soon as the sun shines through the clouds I can't wait to get outside and make the most of it.  A few weeks ago, there were blue skies in Portsmouth so Rob and I headed straight for Southsea beach for a stroll.  By a complete coincidence, ten minutes later we were outside The Tenth Hole.  This adorable cafe claims to be the best tea rooms in Southsea, and I'm definitely not going to argue with that claim.

Sunday, 21 February 2016

The Liberty Colouring Book

The Liberty London Colouring Book Adult Mindfulness Floral Paisley Patterns

At the moment, adult colouring books seem to be everywhere I look.  There are patterns, animals, landscapes, quotes, swear words and films to spend hours colouring in.  Two years ago, if you'd told me I'd be spending my evenings under a blanket, watching a good film while colouring in I'd never have believed you, but now more often than not that's where you'll find me.

Sunday, 3 January 2016

Roy Grace Books

Peter James Looking Good Dead Kindle Book Review Crime Thriller Murder

Over the Christmas period us teachers are lucky enough to have two weeks away from the classroom, and although I have quite a bit of work to do, I've been spending lots of time catching up with friends and family, eating too much and relaxing.  For as long as I can remember, I've been a bit of a bookworm.  Even since I was small, I've loved getting lost in a fictional world.  Over the last year or so, I've been a sucker for crime/thriller video, and recently I think I've found my favourite series yet.

Friday, 1 January 2016

2015 In Review

Review 2015 personal lifestyle post favourites best bits

Happy New Year!

I wasn't going to do this sort of post, but after enjoying so many fantastic ones over the past few days, I just had to!  Here are my best bits of 2015 (if you want to read my 2014 in review post, click here)!

Tuesday, 29 December 2015

What I Got For Christmas 2015

What I Got For Christmas Presents 2015 Charlotte Tilbury Makeup

After seeing endless tweets about 'what I got for Christmas' posts and enjoying the few I have read so far, I thought I'd write another one of my own (if you fancy a peek at last year's post click here).  Obviously, I'm not posting this to brag, and I've just chosen to share a few of my gorgeous gifts, as some of them are more personal and I'd rather keep to myself.

Friday, 25 December 2015

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Tree Festive Decoration North Pole

Christmas Tree Festive Decoration Pompom homemade

Just wanted to write a quick post wishing your all a happy Christmas, and regardless of whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I hope you have a wonderful day!

Thursday, 10 December 2015

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market

Winchester Christmas Market Stalls Festive Cathedral

Two weeks ago, my parents came down to visit Rob and I in Portsmouth for the weekend and to start getting into the Christmas spirit.  What better way is there to start feeling festive than spending Sunday wandering around a Christmas market?! We jumped in the car and headed to Winchester cathedral for the day.

Friday, 4 December 2015

Christmas Wishlist

Christmas Beauty Lifestyle Fashion Wishlist

With Christmas only a few weeks away, I can help but keep adding things to my seemingly endless wishlist, especially with everyone else's wishlists popping up all over my Bloglovin' feed.  This year, this is what I'm hoping to find under my tree!

Saturday, 28 November 2015

Things to do on a Sunday

Things to do on a sunday flatlay photo magazine glamour kindle zoeva make up brush urban decay eyeshadow

Working full time means you start to really appreciate every second of the weekends.  I like to fit in a mixture of getting out and about and lazing around in my flat.

Saturday, 7 November 2015

Azzuro Italian Restaurant

Azzuro Gunwharf Quays Italian Restaurant

A few weeks ago Rob and I fancied a spontaneous date night, and we were craving some Italian food so we headed down to Gunwharf Quays to go to Azzuro.

Sunday, 1 November 2015

A Perfect Night In

cPerfect Night In Pamper PJs Comfortable Cosy Kindle Magazine Nail Polish Moisturiser

After a long week of work there's nothing I want more than a relaxing pamper night to de-stress and re-charge.  These are my top tips for a perfect night in.

Monday, 26 October 2015

Gin and Olive Bar and Restaurant

Gin and Olive Bar Restaurant Portsmouth Southsea Sign

Six months ago a cute new bar and restaurant opened on our road, and last weekend Rob and I finally got around to popping in to the Gin and Olive (website).  Although we only had a few drinks, they serve food here too (and by looking at the menu, it sounds pretty good). It's completely different to anywhere else I've visited in Southsea, but I loved it.

Saturday, 17 October 2015

Tips for a Better Night's Sleep

Tips for a Better Nights Sleep Kindle PJs Eye Mask Candle Wax Melt Tart Lavender Oil Burner

When my alarm is set for early in the morning to get me up for work, I can't help wanting to make the most of every second my eyes are shut.  I can't stand those nights where I'm left tossing and turning until the early hours of the morning, so I've found a few tips and tricks to make sure I get a good night's sleep.

Sunday, 4 October 2015

Abergavenny Food Festival

Abergavenny Food Festival Fresh Pasta Homemade Market Stall Stand

A few weeks ago, Rob and I jumped in the car after work on Friday and headed home for a weekend with our families.  After a TV and chinese night at my parents' on Friday night and a loooong lay-in on Saturday morning, my family and I headed to Abergavenny to wander around the stalls in the food festival.

Friday, 25 September 2015

Getting Organised

Organisations Life Diary Planner Iphone IPad Apps

Since returning to work at the start of September after six weeks off for the summer holidays, I've had to get myself organised again to keep on top of work, blogging and general life admin.

Monday, 21 September 2015

Loch Fyne

Loch Fyne Restaurant Seafood Dish Lobster in Garlic Butter and French Fries

I'm keeping this one short and sweet - I love this place.

Loch Fyne is a Seafood and Grill restaurant in Gunwarf Quays.  I've been there twice now, and they have yet to disappoint.

Sunday, 13 September 2015

Langland Brasserie


At the end of August my sister was celebrating her 20th birthday so we headed to a brilliant little brasserie right by the sea for some delicious food.  The view from the restaurant is perfect; you can see right along Langland bay.  Unfortunately it was tipping down while we were there, so it wasn't the beautiful picturesque sea view they had for most of the summer, but there's something about being right by the beach that puts a smile on ym face come rain or shine.

Tuesday, 25 August 2015

Stationery Wishlist


A few weeks ago I took part in one of the #lbloggers chats on twitter; the topic was organisation and by the end of the hour I wanted so much stationery.  I basically spent the rest of the night scrolling through endless pages of notebooks, diarys, post-it notes and pens looking for cute stationery - here are my favourite finds.