Love to Hate

Evening! It's #HealthandFitnessFriday & nearly the weekend! One of my New Year's Resolutions was to take up Bikram Yoga... 3 weeks in & I've developed a bit of a LOVE-HATE relationship with it. I love how I feel lying in Savasana at the end of class but... WOW!! It is a truly challenging yet invigorating 90 minutes & while I … Continue reading Love to Hate

No enjoyment like reading!

Welcome to #BookClubWednesday & the first review for 2013. Tonight's #5aday of books is an eclectic mix of genres for all tastes... Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen - This classic celebrates its 200th anniversary next Monday. Time to reread. Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn - Toxic tale of two perspectives with many thrilling twists and turns. New in 2013. Catching the Sun, … Continue reading No enjoyment like reading!

Say it with Chocolate

Evening and welcome to #TheMondayInterview. As today is Blue Monday – the most depressing day of the year - I can’t think of a better subject to cheer us up, than CHOCOLATE! I’m delighted to welcome Frances Crute, a chocolatier currently working as a Product Developer for Pret. Ten years ago Frances realised her passion … Continue reading Say it with Chocolate

Reach New Heights

Evening! With a New Year, New You comes dreams of reaching new heights. So, today's #SaturdayShopping #5aday are heels to aspire to!  Lucy Choi Tuberose Black Glitter Sexy shoe with glitter & mesh fabric design topped off with a bow @ £195.  Selfridges Brian Atwood Franciska Leather Peep-toe Courts Classic courts with a metallic stack twist @ £270. Rupert Sanderson Malory High Heel … Continue reading Reach New Heights

London Hideouts

Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! Many of you are having a dry January as part of your new year, new you regime. If so, I hope it's going well! It may also be cold but you can't hide indoors all winter. Instead, hide out at some of these secret & experiential London venues & events. Bar Night Jar "Hidden between … Continue reading London Hideouts

Christening Gifts II

Welcome to #TuesdayTreats. The most read #GTime from 2012 was this one about Christening Gifts, posted in May. So, as there are so many beautiful gift ideas out there, I've dedicated the first #TuesdayTreats #GTime of 2013 to more Christening Gifts. Bluebelle Create Personalised Giraffe Gift Plate - Gorgeous keepsake gift to mark a special occasion @ £18.99. Poppy Sparkles Initial & Birthstone Crystal Charm Necklace from Dorothy … Continue reading Christening Gifts II

The D Word…

Welcome to the new look #SundayTimes #GTime which follows a topical theme of the moment... today's #5aday #GTime is called 'The D Word'. D is for Divorce, Dating, Double-Standards & Dos & Don'ts. As a Divorcee of nearly 3 yrs, I find myself having to face up to all of these D words. Dating is hard & I'm guilty of Double-Standards. … Continue reading The D Word…

Maintain Motivation & Momentum

Good evening & welcome to #HealthandFitnessFriday. Lots of us have New Year's Resolutions to lose weight or train towards a challenge. But it's sometimes easier said that done. How do you keep motivated? How do you keep up the momentum? Today's #5aday aims to help... Try to build your fitness programme into your daily schedule. Go to the … Continue reading Maintain Motivation & Momentum

2012 Book of the Year

Welcome to Wednesday's new look #GTime #BookClubWednesday. This is now a regular slot in place of the irregular reviews I did last year. Today's #5aday is dedicated to 2012's books & of the 20 that I reviewed, it features my top 5 of the year & my ultimate #GTopSpot winner. All 5 of these books are great reads for very different … Continue reading 2012 Book of the Year

Commit & it only gets easier…

Hello & welcome to the new look Monday #GTime - #TheMondayInterview. 6 months ago I interviewed Fit Chick Tori, an ultra-runner, adidas athlete, writer & blogger based in Dubai. Tori is a true inspiration to us all - she's so positive, energetic, motivated and she's great fun. In her latest challenge - the Action Asia 100km in Manaslu, Nepal, … Continue reading Commit & it only gets easier…