My friend Rebecca makes this MEAN cucumber salsa and I finally remembered to ask her for the recipe. She told me the ingredients, and a rough measurement of what she uses, but admitted she just adjusts everything to taste.
I typically do better...
I indulged in a spot of clickbaiting at the weekend. I simply couldn’t resist it. Mainly because I was looking forward to the comments from people utterly incensed that I would dare use the word “sex” in a video title (disappointingly few, I... -
Over the last few weeks I feel like the world has become an even darker and more worrying place. Our newspapers, televisions and social media feeds are full of horrific stories, politician bashing and those trying to drag each-other down, and to be... -
With the British summer around the corner and the guessing games it plays with us when we’re packing for a weekend away (sun…drizzle… downpours…warmer than the Med")  there’s really no such thing as a bad day in the Cotswolds, says... -
A few weeks ago, I posted about the things I\'ve learnt since having a dog, with some realities vs expectations. However today, I thought I\'d post about the best things about having a dog. Although having a pet is hard work and a huge... -
Hi there fellow beauty fans!
I am so sorry I have not posted for a few weeks, between my day job and all the lovely things I am about to tell you about, I have had very little time to focus on writing! But, as much as I hate not posting every week,... -
I recently read in an article of Real Simple magazine that a stylist recommended a wardrobe being 80% basics and 20% statement pieces.
I thought, “I’m pretty sure my wardrobe is 98% basics.”
There are a few great sales happening this... -
This post is sponsored by ALDI, all opinions are my own.
As I mentioned in my first post about this dinner party, I specifically chose food that was simple to prepare and kept me out of the kitchen all night. I wanted options that were light but... -
top, denim
No one loves a white t-shirt as much as I do. To me, you can’t beat the ultimate classic look of a white t-shirt and jeans. It gives you complete freedom for accessories and shoes and bangs and hair. You can dress it up or keep it... -
The pleasingly egg-shaped Beauty Blender is an icon of the beauty world and gives smooth, flawless base with no streaks or brush lines.
The lovely people at Beauty Blender have given us three sets of their All About Face kits, each containing an... -
This week, I’ve been listening to my friends Lily and Anna and their new podcast At Home With…, grinning like a total goon because I’m so very proud of them. Not only did they shoot right to the top of the podcast chart before their first... -
Shorts season is upon us and I’ve intentionally added a few new pairs to my closet so I don’t get bored of denim shorts over and over. Don’t get me wrong, I love a simple denim short, but when it’s too hot for pants and your only options... -
I’ve recently partnered with ALDI to share more about the brand and introduce some of you to this awesome grocery store. I grew up going to ALDI because there was a location right by my home. I remember noticing that it was different than other... -
This post is sponsored by ALDI, all opinions are my own. Click here to find an ALDI near you!
A part of my life that doesn’t translate onto the blog or social media is my love for hosting! Anything from a casual cook out with friends, to a... -
Hi there beauty lovers!
I hope you have all been enjoying your Easter Bank holiday weekend, I cannot believe how fast it has gone! I have spent most of it working on improving my blog so I have not posted anything new until now! This post took some... -
Hi, lovely people!
I hope you’re all well! I can’t believe it but I have been nominated twice for the “One Lovely Blog Award”, first by LindsayRose and then by Sarrachristine! I am so happy and grateful to be nominated, especially by fellow... -
Hey there lovelies,
I hope you’re all looking forward to the weekend, my blog this week is later than usual as I have been so swamped and stressed with my ‘day job’ that I havent had the energy to come home and go straight back on the PC!... -