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• Mocha Coconut

  

  - in my opinion Starbucks' best frappuccino to date. I was made aware of this beauty by Kat last summer, just as I was starting to enjoy coffee more - needless... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Turning Twentyeight

  

  Today I turn twenty-eight. Yeh, 28. T-w-e-n-t-y-e-i-g-h-t. How did that happen? Blimey. Unfortunately, as life doesn't stop for birthdays (how rude) I'm... Read more

  Posted on 07 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Blossoming

  

  Who doesn’t like receiving fresh flowers?It’s one of those things I just couldn’t get my head round as a teenager. Why people fussed around with flowers, or wer... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• the Me Date

  

  Do you ever take yourself out for a me-date?It may sound strange, particularly in a world which is so fast-paced where we often have so very little time for... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookclub #4

  

  Welcome back to my second book feature; an online bookclub I'm sharing with Lorna, Leanne and Charli. You may notice I'm missing #3... totally my fault, I forgo... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Coconut Oat Pancakes

  

  Slimming World syn free coconut pancakesYes, you read it right! These pancakes are completely free on Slimming World, provided you use the porridge oats as... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• UK Break-ing

  

  Some weeks back I shared with you that we were heading off to North Devon for a few days of peace and quiet by the seaside. I can confirm that both peace and... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• DIY Cream Tea

  

  There's nothing better than a cream tea. Deliciously indulgent; cream, jam, doughy deliciousness. With most cream teas costing around £4-£5, it's not going to... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookworm #38

  

  Big Little Lies by Liane MoriartyThis novel is brought to us by the same author who wrote The Husband's Secret - see my review here - which I absolutely loved. Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Salted Caramel Frosting

  

  .Who doesn't love salted caramel? It seems to be everywhere at the moment; in puddings, in sauces, on cakes, in coffee... the list goes on. Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Greek Chicken

  

  Aah, Greek food. When I booked to go to Lindos in Greece last summer (see my posts here and here) someone said something along the lines of "you don't go to... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• the Art of Gifting

  

  The older you get, the harder birthday's can become. Both your own, and buying for others!Age has also changed the sort of gifts I find myself buying my friends. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookworm #37

  

  Into The Darkest Corner by Elizabeth HaynesI was recommended this on twitter several months ago and popped it on my ever-expanding 'to read' list. Since then... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Foolin' Around

  

  That post-dinner sweet craving. I can't be the only one who gets this every evening, without fail? For me, sticking to plan (on Slimming World) is fairly easy... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Snatching Moments

  

  So today we're off on a last-minute UK break! We're not going abroad this year, but needed a little break to get away from home and stretch our legs. Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Curry Club

  

  This time, a veggie delight - gorgeous eaten on its own with rice or as an accompaniment to another curry. Super easy to make, inexpensive ingredients and low i... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• French Banana Toast

  

  What's better than French toast? Banana French toast, obviously!Banana bread, French toast style, topped with crème fraiche, frozen raspberries and a drizzle... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Bookworm #36

  

  To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThis one needs no introduction, but rather embarrassingly I'd never read it! I missed studying it for GCSE English, instead... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Walking Through Summer

  

  This summer is a funny one. I'm off for five weeks, we're not going on holiday and we're desperately saving money. That means I'm needing to find ways of fillin... Read more

  Posted on 28 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• a Hint of Celebration

  

  Today I'm going to the Christening of my good friends Sophie and James' baby. Baby Hugo is just gorgeous, and when I was asked to make a cake for the celebratio... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE