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
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…
The Eden Tree Women launch event
It’s not very often that I treat myself to luxury beauty products or have a bit of me time, so when I got an invite to a recent event which offered both, I was delighted. The event, held at the…
Christmas Gift Ideas from the Prezzybox Jingle Mingle
It’s no secret that since having my daughter my evenings have generally been spent in my pyjamas, ready to hit the hay from about 6pm. However now that her sleeping (and therefore mine) is a lot better, I’ve been starting…
The new menu at the Hyatt Regency, Birmingham
If you’ve ever had the pleasure/misfortune* (*delete as you see fit) of working away from home for a large event such as a Conference, you’ll probably understand my next point a little too well. Essentially you see the inside of…
Review of The White Swan, Birmingham
The White Swan in Edgbaston is a very well-renowned establishment in these leafy suburbs of Birmingham. I’ve spent many a happy hour there either having a drink or two, or dining with friends and family. I last went there in…
Afternoon Tea at Rofuto
If you’re a previous visitor to my blog you’ll no doubt have discovered that I, like many people, am rather partial to a spot of afternoon tea. There is something about adding an extra meal in between lunch and supper…
Las Iguanas, Temple Street Birmingham
The amount of new restaurant openings in Birmingham is quite staggering. One of these latest additions to the restaurant scene is the new Brummie branch of popular South American chain, Las Iguanas. Birmingham is already home to two branches –…
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