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• Strozzapreti

  

  When it comes to eating out, I find myself in a pickle. I absolutely adore Italian food but struggle with the hugely calorific content of some of my favourite... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hanging Planters

  

  The kitchen is one of my favourite places in our home - I love cooking and see the kitchen as a really important social space. Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Slimming World: an Introduction

  

  I've mentioned Slimming World several times in the past few months both on here and on my twitter and instagram and have had several people asking me a) how it... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Summer Lysting

  

  Ah, Spring, how I've missed you! In the winter months I try to kid myself into believing I like the cosy, chilly evenings and extra layers... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookworm #33

  

  Case Histories by Kate AtkinsonThis year has been a bit of a fail reading-wise. I've been super busy at work, meaning by the time I hit the hay I am asleep in... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Volturi

  

  Well, hello there. It's been a little while since I did a style post, but what better time than when I'm wearing three of my favourite new items. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Rose Tomato

  

  When it comes to fragrance, I'm pretty fussy. I think years of my Dad's nagging reminders that natural fragrances are far more appealing has left me moving... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Wild Turkey

  

  One of my go-to mid-week meals has always been pasta with meatballs and a jarred sauce. That was until I started Slimming World and I discovered the jarred sauc... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bryon

  

  Nothing says Easter like burgers, right?Aah, burgers. I am a complete burger fiend, so when I heard Byron was opening in my local Camberley I did a little squea... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• All i Can

  

  Where did my life go? It's always around this time of year the teacher-me takes over and I lose my work-life balance. But I'm not going to harp on about that. Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Making Sacrifices (badly)

  

  Oops - where did those three weeks go? Whereas I'm sure you weren't mourning my absence, my lack of blogging has been niggling away at me. Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Get Nakd

  

  When it comes to snacking I suck. If I see a chocolate bar on my desk I wont be able to deny myself it, and unless I have some fruit or a low-cal snack at the... Read more

  Posted on 09 March 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Alaskan

  

  After trying a few variations of this tomato and chilli based cod stew I think I've nailed it. Warming yet fresh, this is the perfect meal during these colder... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Lighter and Brighter

  

  Two images from H MWith the mornings brighter, the evenings getting longer (I'm pretty sure it was light until almost 6pm today, it's practically summer! Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pan Asian Noodles

  

  I love me a bit of Pan Asian cuisine. Wagamama and Dim T are two of my go-to chains if I fancy some noodles, ramen or rice and I've been keen to recreate... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Fitbit One

  

  2015 is the year I get in shape. The first step I took was starting Slimming World, which you may have seen me talking about in previous posts and on my... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Selma

  

  image sourceThis week is half term, which means I have been able to have a life again. Hallelujah! Yes, that has meant hiding my marking out of sight and showin... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Berry Beautiful

  

  If, like me, you are on a health kick and trying to save a few calories here and there, pancake day is a little bit terrifying! I mean, who can resist all... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mardi Gras

  

  In case you missed the memo; it's pancake day tomorrow. More traditionally known as Shrove Tuesday, it comes the day before Lent begins in the Christian... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Blackout

  

  ...kinda.I don't know about you but in this miserable weather, I just want to wear black. I'm in mourning for the summer! As much as I love the cosiness of... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE