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Say I LOVE YOU…

Welcome to #TuesdayTreats! With Valentine's Day looming, be prepared & surprise your partner with more than just flowers this year. Tonight's #TuesdayTreats #5aday is 5 different ideas to give to your special someone this Valentine's Day... Liz Prince Design Valentine's Day Cards - Say I LOVE YOU in a beautifully designed rustic card from £1.50 each. The Cutlery Commission Personalised 'I Love … Continue reading Say I LOVE YOU…

O Flower of Scotland

Evening & welcome to #SundayTimes. On Friday, it was Burns Day, where Scots around the world celebrated Robert Burns' birthday by toasting the haggis. And on Friday, appropriately Andy Murray beat Roger Federer to progress to the Australian Open final. After an incredible first set this morning, unfortunately Murray was beaten by Djovokic. But there's … Continue reading O Flower of Scotland

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