I adore Autumn; the start of a new season. A chance for new beginnings and opportunities. It is a little step closer to Christmas. For the first time since we lost Mum [over 2 years ago] I am actually looking forward to Christmas this year. Nights spent at home are longer, darker and cosy ; … Continue reading B E A U T Y | autumn feels
For disclosure purposes this is a paid collaboration with WoolOvers "I like the night. Without the dark we'd never see the stars ..." Grab your self a cuppa, light the candles and snuggle up on the settee. It is officially Autumn. Officially Jumper season. As you may, or may not know, I am a big … Continue reading S T Y L E | Star Gazing … with WoolOvers
It's a family affair.... My mum drank whisky & green ginger . My dad has his either neat or with a little water. My brother drinks his with ... anything ! Me ... I like mine with coke. Whisky has and always will be my favourite. I have recently been flirting with Gin but I … Continue reading L I F E | Old Fashioned Master Class with Glen Moray
I’m in a bit of a funk ... mojo less I mean I’ve not even posted on Instagram for 4 days . Missing in my own mind !! Thinking and looking back this happens every now and again so I’m not paying it too much attention. No pressure Tracey. I guess my mojo will return … Continue reading L I F E – in a funk and a little catch-up
For disclosure purposes this is a paid collaboration with WoolOvers Jumper - A knitted garment typically with long sleeves,worn over the upper body Loose outer jacket worn by sailors Hands up if you love a jumper? Hands up if jumper season is exciting you. Autumn is my favourite season and while I love summer , … Continue reading S T Y L E | spotlight on WoolOvers
By my own admission I've always been a whisky kinda lady. Then Mum got cancer... We would have our girlie afternoons , sit and sip coffee together, chit-chat about everything and nothing. On occasion the coffee would be substituted by a large Gin and Tonic. I didn't really like Gin back then, I didn't hate … Continue reading S H E F F I E L D | Gin experience at Locksley Distilling
My mum was a [ding dong] Avon Lady. As a young girl I would sit for hours playing with her fancy sample kit. I'd slather thick cloppy creams all over my face and try the tiny lipsticks that ranged from pale pinks through to bronzes and deep reds with great excitement. I was in my … Continue reading B E A U T Y | let’s take it off, let’s talk Cleansers
Last week we spent an eventful week in Cornwall ... I say eventful because when we eventually arrived there after a long, hot 7-hour drive from Sheffield AND despite having confirmation and the full payment taken we found out we had nowhere to stay! Bloody brilliant. Let's just say somebody had messed up ... and … Continue reading A SHEFFIELD GIRLS GUIDE TO| Dog friendly Cornwall
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