Happy #ThursdayFriday! Last weekend's Bank Holiday got me thinking about countryside breaks. I do love London on a Bank Holiday, but with another bank holiday weekend at the end of the month, my thoughts are now turning to a weekend's escape to the country... So, today's #5aday blog features 5 beautiful countryside retreats in glorious … Continue reading Escape the City
Author: Sarah Mayo
Christening Keepsakes
Welcome to #TuesdayTreats. One of the most searched terms to refer people to my blog is christening gifts for godchildren. That & shoes! So, for today's #5aday I'm featuring my favourite 5 personalised baptism keepsakes. Perfect for a niece, nephew, godson or goddaughter. The Cutlery Commission Personalised Christening Spoon - Silver Plated spoon, handstamped with … Continue reading Christening Keepsakes
Flash the Lash
Welcome to #SundayTimes. One of my New Year's Resolutions was to learn a new skill... So, this week I did just that. Having discovered lash extensions last year, I was immediately interested in finding out how to train to apply them myself. Last week I went on a two-day Nouveau Lashes course & loved it! I'm … Continue reading Flash the Lash
Love it with your Heart & Soul
Afternoon! Welcome to #TheFridayInterview & today's #TheChainofInspiration at 4pm to accompany that last cup of tea before the weekend... Karen Munnis, a UK fashion stylist & brand consultant was my last interviewee 3 weeks ago. I’m delighted today to introduce Karen's chosen interviewee - Alicia Davies, a professional actress. Over to you Karen! Alicia is from West London & has been a … Continue reading Love it with your Heart & Soul
Running Shoe Top Tips
Evening & welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. In less than 4 weeks I'm taking part in my next running challenge. On Sunday 26 May, I am running the Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon which takes place in beautiful coastal Argyll, Scotland. A vital part of running is our trainers, so for today's blog, I'm reposting some advice … Continue reading Running Shoe Top Tips
Looking for More?
Welcome to #BookClubMonday. Today's theme is a little different from my past book blogs & is inspired by a seminar I went to on Friday. Nigel Botterill, award-winning entrepreneur, opened a Business Expo at Twickenham Stadium with advice on best marketing your business. Nigel delivered a memorable talk & gave us some useful tips, which will … Continue reading Looking for More?
Green with Envy
Hello & welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Today's #5aday will have your friends green with envy... I love all the bright colours on the high street this spring & one of my favourites is green, be it mint or emerald. So, today's #5aday is a vibrant selection of beautiful green threads & heels to be seen in this … Continue reading Green with Envy
Drinking in the View
Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! We've been enjoying some glorious summery weather over the last few days... though sadly it's not here to stay. On Tuesday, Luci & I went to see A Chorus Line at the Palladium, & met pre-theatre opposite for drinks & tapas on the terrace of Aqua. Today's #5aday is London rooftop/terrace bars … Continue reading Drinking in the View
The ingredients for happiness…
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…
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