Make Room for Reading

Welcome to #BookClubMonday! I've recently started a new job which means that I can walk to work... bliss! The only downside to this is I now don't get to read as much as I did before on the commute. Today's #BookClubMonday #5aday features the last 5 books that I've read. The Zahir by Paulo Coelho - A story … Continue reading Make Room for Reading

Neon Nights

Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! I recently walked past Joy in Richmond & spotted a gorgeous strappy neon pink Louche top in the window. 2 minutes later, I was walking out with said top in hand. This is my idea of the perfect spontaneous shopping scenario! The colour neon reflects off us to give that extra glow, which … Continue reading Neon Nights

Mystery Night

Hello & welcome to #ThursdayFriday! Every month, one of my best friends Luci & I take it in turns to organise a 'Mystery Night' for each other... This way we make an effort to do different things each month. The theme remains a secret until the day, when we send clues via twitter. So, today's #ThursdayFriday #5aday … Continue reading Mystery Night

Daddy Cool

Hello & welcome to #TuesdayTreats! With Father's Day around the corner (Sunday 16 June), today's #5aday will hopefully provide some inspiration for cool gift ideas. Snapfish Photo Book - Create a special personalised gift for Dad from £6.99. Up to 70% off until 9 June.  More Than Words Superdad Retro Tea Towel - Perfect for children … Continue reading Daddy Cool

The Week in Numbers

Welcome to #SundayTimes. Today's post is inspired by numbers & a number of remarkable people... Last weekend was an important milestone for The Picture House, Campbeltown, which has been showing films for 100 years. A number of other momentous milestones have been reached & marked this week, so, today's #5aday is the week in numbers... … Continue reading The Week in Numbers

Follow your Dream

Afternoon! Welcome to #TheFridayInterview & today's #TheChainofInspiration at 4pm to accompany that last cup of tea before the weekend... Miranda Wilkinson, a PR and business owner was my 8th Chain of Inspiration interviewee two weeks ago. I’m delighted today to introduce Miranda's chosen interviewee - Natasha Lakic, an international make-up artist. Over to you Miranda! Natasha has over a decade of experience … Continue reading Follow your Dream

Happy Feet

Welcome back to #GTime & #WellbeingWednesday! So, it's currently World Foot Awareness Month... And having just completed my 2nd running challenge of the year, I feel it's time to give my feet a rest & some well-deserved TLC. Also with summer hopefully just around the corner, it's time to get those feet ready to be … Continue reading Happy Feet

Running for 100 Years

Welcome to #SundayTimes. This time next week we will be celebrating the Centenary of The Picture House in Campbeltown, on the west coast of Scotland. The cinema will celebrate its 100 year birthday with gala drinks & a screening of The Great Gatsby. The Picture House is one of the UK's oldest independent cinemas & the oldest continuously … Continue reading Running for 100 Years

Be Healthy & Happy

Afternoon! Welcome to #TheFridayInterview & today's #TheChainofInspiration at 4pm to accompany that last cup of tea before the weekend... Alicia Davies, a professional actress was my 7th Chain of Inspiration interviewee at the beginning of May. I’m delighted today to introduce Alicia's chosen interviewee - Miranda Wilkinson, a PR and business owner. Over to you Alicia! Miranda is from London where … Continue reading Be Healthy & Happy

Keep on Running

Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday... The countdown is now on for the Mull of Kintyre half marathon on Sunday 26 May. There's not much more training I can do now, it's just a question of staying fit, healthy & uninjured! Today's #WellbeingWednesday #5aday is 5 top tips for anyone training for a run, be it 10k, half or more... Follow … Continue reading Keep on Running