Interior design trends for 2020
Now that our baby is growing up so quickly (we are fast approaching her third birthday!) we have been thinking that it is time to focus on updating the house a little. Inevitably when you have small children all of…
Stunning pieces from Nude Jewellery
I’m sure like a lot of us folks who were born in the 80s (politer way of say those of us who are rapidly approaching middle-aged) I used to by a lot of tat jewellery. I had hoardes of cheap…
Food, fine wine and flora in Birmingham’s most stylish suburb
*This post is in collaboration with hotels.com Birmingham’s reputation has gone from strength to strength in recent years, so it’s no wonder an increasing number of people are heading to the city from near and far. From one-night stopovers to…
Review: Festive Afternoon Tea at Moorhall Hotel, Sutton Coldfield
I have often shared my love of afternoon tea on my blog, so I was super happy when I was invited to get a sneak peak at the festive afternoon tea offering at Moorhall Hotel in Sutton Coldfield. It’s not…
Review: Afternoon Tea at Village Hotel, Dudley
Like millions of us across the globe, I love afternoon tea. Any excuse to fit another meal in between lunch and dinner, which is primarily made up of treats, is going to score massive brownie points. Since having my daughter…
Working with USB Makers
As my blog is part of my me time, this post is dedicated to my little corner of the world wide web. I find blogging a great way to spend my free time as I enjoy writing and I have…
Review: Afternoon tea at Fishmore Hall, Ludlow
Living in Birmingham has plenty of benefits, but I like to venture out to our surrounding counties when I can. Not too far away is Shropshire which is a really beautiful area and home to many fantastic places to eat.…
Looking after your skin as a busy mum #ad
Life is inherently busy for a lot of us. Between working, commuting, family commitments, housework, daily chores, and everything in between, it’s hard to find time for ourselves. I have certainly found that since having my daughter, time just seems…
Guest post from Kate @ Bargain Beauty Hub: How to have a pamper evening on a budget
I am very excited to have been invited by Sarah to be a guest blogger and also honoured to have her fantastic writing on my blog. To get started I thought I’d tell you a little bit about me; I…
A brew and a book
I’m a bit of a coffee fiend at the moment, especially to keep me going when we’ve had a few sleepless nights with the little lady! When I discovered that one of my favourite foodie brands, The Black Farmer, was…
Beauty sleep: fact or fiction?
You’ve probably heard the expression “beauty sleep” more times than you can remember, and although most people have written it off as an old wives’ tale, medical science has proven that there really is such a thing. How much sleep…
Tips for a better night’s sleep
Before having my daughter, I loved lie-ins at the weekend, and days when I didn’t have to set an alarm clock. Of course all of that changes when you become a parent, and while I wouldn’t want it any other…
Recipes, reviews, foodie finds, and making time for family and myself
