Welcome back to #GTime. Today's #SundayTimes has been inspired by my recent trip to Lyon for a race in the beautiful Beaujolais hills. It is dedicated to the Boston Marathon, today's London Marathon & my great school friend Tori & new friends Ronnie & Gary. We spent last weekend together in Lyon, all with a common … Continue reading The ingredients for happiness…
Author: Sarah Mayo
Live in the Present
Afternoon! Welcome to #TheFridayInterview & today's #TheChainofInspiration at 4pm to accompany that last cup of tea before the weekend! At the end of March, Katie Quinn of Downtown Betty, was my fifth interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted today to introduce our next interviewee - Karen Munnis, a UK Fashion Stylist & Brand Consultant. Over to you Katie! Karen has over 8 … Continue reading Live in the Present
Running on Empty
Hello! Over the last few weeks I've been feeling run down & full of cold. Not great preparation for my run this coming weekend! I have been popping so many pills I'm rattling! So, today's #WellbeingWednesday #5aday features great supplements to keep you fighting fit. Boots Pharmaceuticals Cold & Flu relief Echinacea - a herbal medicine to … Continue reading Running on Empty
Running Scared…
Welcome to #BookClubMonday! This coming Sunday I am running a 30km in France (& I'm scared!). During my (insufficient) training I've been listening to audiobooks. So today's #5aday features 5 great audiobooks to run to... My preference is for a gripping thriller to escape the pounding of those pavements! The Fear Index by Robert Harris - Be transported to lakeside Geneva where … Continue reading Running Scared…
Snow White
Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Until today, this week has been cold, windy & snowy! Which doesn't inspire shopping for spring/summer... Or does it? Today's #5aday is inspired by this week's snow & one of summer's key trends - the colour white! Prepare for a white-out! Mango White Elecktra Super Slim Jeans - I am a real fan of the elecktra … Continue reading Snow White
Go West!
Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! On Sunday I featured some top eateries to visit in South West London on the Thames between Putney & Barnes. Today I'm heading further west along the Thames to my current stomping ground & featuring 5 more must-visit places this coming summer... Kew - Rock and Rose - one of my favourite … Continue reading Go West!
Spring Time Treats
Welcome to #TuesdayTreats. It's April, it's officially spring & we've just had payday... so today's #5aday theme is spring time treats! One of the key trends this spring/summer is print & today's theme is inspired by spring blossom & pretty florals on the highstreet. Zara Oriental Print Shirt - Opt for an elegant look this spring in this oriental print … Continue reading Spring Time Treats
Row Row Row Your Boat
Happy Easter & welcome to #SundayTimes & today's #GTime... Today is also the day of the 159th Oxford v. Cambridge Boat Race on the Thames between Putney & Mortlake. So, having lived in the area over the last 14 years, today's #5aday is a pub crawl of great watering holes & eateries along the course. Putney … Continue reading Row Row Row Your Boat
Love what you’re doing
Afternoon! Welcome this Good Friday to #TheFridayInterview and today's #TheChainofInspiration… At the beginning of March, Krista Watters of Bhavana Yoga Boutique, was my fourth interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted today to introduce our next interviewee - Katie Quinn, designer/creative director for http://www.downtownbetty.com. Over to you Krista! Katie is from Vancouver, BC. She is a very inspirational, eco-conscious clothing/fashion … Continue reading Love what you’re doing
Beat the Blues
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday! While winter seems to maintain a firm grip on the weather, it can be easy to get down in the dumps. So today's #5aday aims to help you bid goodbye to that bad frame of mind with these 5 steps to beating the blues & boosting your mood! Exercise - For an instant boost, release those endorphins by … Continue reading Beat the Blues