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• Tuesday Shoesday – Downton Abbey’s Ladylike Look

  

  As I watched the finale of the recent series of Downton Abbey on Sunday I couldn’t help checking out the girls’ vintage footwear. Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Firework Fingers Nail Polish

  

  I have decided to go all glittery for bonfire night and create a firework effect on my nails. I began with Opia Nail Laquer from Primark in a sparkly midnight... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE

• Fashion for Frosty Mornings: Knitted Leggings

  

  And I should know – as the first frost of the year has happened; when I woke one morning in mid October the grass was hidden by frozen dew. Now, there are two... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pieday Friday Recipe – Bonfire Night Chilli Con Carne

  

  I’m off to a fireworks display tonight and I always like to take something warming with me for dinner, whether it’s soup (try my carrot coriander or red peppe... Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, RECIPES

• Pumpkin Princess Nails

  

  To create a cute pumpkin look for Halloween, and also for the upcoming bonfire night celebrations (I think my nails look a bit like a bonfire, no?), I tried... Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Happy Halloween

  

  Earlier this week, as I ‘helped’ (watched) my husband to create our Halloween pumpkin (this fantastic toothy-grinning umpkin below), I started thinking about ho... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Shoesday Tuesday – Spooky Shoes

  

  · Check out these crazy spooky shoes that I’ve come across while looking for scary footwear for Halloween: Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Spookiest Day of the Year is Nearly Here…

  

  Although you’d be forgiven for thinking it had already been and gone, judging by the number of Halloween parties that were going on over the past weekend –... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2012 ENTERTAINMENT, TV & VIDEO

• Retro American Treats – My New Favourite: the Sno-kone!

  

  On a (British) holiday earlier this month, I had my first ever Sno-kone! And it has quickly become my new favorite.I found this classic American treat in a retr... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Retro American Treats – My New Favourite: the Sno-kone!

  

  On a (British) holiday earlier this month, I had my first ever Sno-kone! And it has quickly become my new favorite.I found this classic American treat in a retr... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Simple Soup Recipe – Leek & Potato

  

  I look forward to every autumn when I begin to have a lovely warming soup for lunch each day and this is one of my favorite. It’s great to make whenever I spot ... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Fashion for Frosty Mornings: Animal Knits

  

  And I should know – as recently the first frost of the year arrived; when I woke up in the morning the grass was covered in a sparkly frost. Now, there are two... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Interior Design Inspirations – Finn Juhl

  

  As many of you know, I have been researching design ideas for my living room and have already started collecting together furniture, art and soft furnishings fo... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2012 INTERIOR DESIGN, LIFESTYLE

• Tuesday Shoesday – Finding the Right Shoes to Go with THAT Dress

  

  It’s difficult. And I’m sure you’ve all been through it at some point. Yes, choosing a dress for a special occasion can be tough, but that’s nothing compared... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Beauty Review: Boots 17 Candy Nails

  

  I’ve tried out a new nail polish this week from Boots 17 range – yes the bargain range that my little sister prefers – and the most funky colour palette. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Be a Scary Fairy This Halloween

  

  Have you already got your Halloween costume sorted? It’s only 10 days til the 31st October and all the supermarkets now have trick-or-treat sweets on the end... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Fashion for Frosty Mornings: Funky Jumpers

  

  And I should know – as recently the first frost of the year arrived and when I woke up in the morning the grass was icy white. Now, there are two ways of... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Simple Soup Recipe – Carrot and Coriander

  

  This is a lovely simple soup recipe that I made earlier this week. I’d bought 3 big bags of carrots that were reduced to a bargain price at the supermarket... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Getting Crafty for Christmas

  

  This week I treated myself to a book that I’ve had my eye on for a while called Crafting Christmas Gifts - I saw it on the Dunelm Mill website and immediately... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• Tasty Treats Recipe: Giant Cookie Cake

  

  I love to bake, and whenever there’s a birthday in my family I’d usually bake a sweet spongy cake or a tray full of butterfly cupcakes to celebrate the occasion. Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES