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Birthday Boys

Hello & welcome to #TuesdayTreats. As it was my brother's birthday yesterday, today's #5aday features present ideas for brothers/boys. Supremebeing Icon T-Shirt SB Blue - Cool bright signature t-shirt available in blue, red, black or grey @ £25. Aspinal of London Amazon Brown Croc & Stone Suede iPhone Case - Smart gift which can be personalised from £45. … Continue reading Birthday Boys

Taking Home Gold

Welcome to #SundayHome. On the final day of #London2012, today's #5aday celebrates Team GB's incredible 2 weeks & our haul of Golds! So in honour of our home games and our record number of gold medals, here are 5 gold medal inspired accessories for the home. Dwell Gold Record Wall Clock - For Team GB's record-breaking Olympics, celebrate with this wall clock @ £19.95. … Continue reading Taking Home Gold

Spot on!

Happy #ShoeFriday! Animal print never goes off trend but there seems to be a leap of Leopard print shoes out there at the mo... So here's my pick of 5 of the most stunning Leopard and animal print killer heels of the moment. Miaow. ZARA Printed Medium Heel Shoe - Purr...fect kitten heels for murder on the dance floor … Continue reading Spot on!

Join the Club

Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. It's impossible not to feel inspired by the wonder of Team GB & our successes in the Olympics so far. It really has been the most incredible games... so why not take advantage of the moment & the momentum by making a commitment to get fit? Whatever your motivation, joining a club is great for those … Continue reading Join the Club

Bhangra to Bollywood

Welcome to the #MondayMonthlyInterview when on the 1st Monday of each month, I interview someone doing interesting stuff with their life. Today I’m delighted to welcome Abs Shaid, the founder of the Asian Music Awards (AMAs) which celebrates its 10th anniversary in Oct. Abs is working hard to put on the most spectacular event at Wembley Arena on 25 October, … Continue reading Bhangra to Bollywood

Keeping up with the times…

Welcome to #SaturdayShopping! Some girls love SHOES, some girls love BAGS & some girls love WATCHES. Of course, some girls love all 3! My only watch is my Timex Ironman, so isn't it high time I got a watch for everyday? Today's #GTime is all about... timepieces! Wild Orange Swatch - Love this bright orange Swatch & there are loads of … Continue reading Keeping up with the times…

Cultural Olympics

Happy #ThursdayFriday! As well as amazing sport, there are lots of great cultural experiences to be had as part of the London 2012 Festival. The #London2012 Cultural Olympiad is the largest cultural celebration in the history of the games & today's #GTime features 5 to visit. Road to 2012 at the National Portrait Gallery - Free portrait exhibit following athlete journeys to #London2012. … Continue reading Cultural Olympics

Olympic Memories

Good evening! I hope you're enjoying the amazing #London2012 action. Come on Team GB! This is certainly a summer to remember... So treat yourself this #TuesdayTreats & mark the occasion with one of tonight's 5 of the best official Olympic's memorabilia #London2012. London 2012 Olympic Games Skyline Mug from John Lewis - With illustrations of London's iconic skyline @ £7. Links of … Continue reading Olympic Memories

Do It Yourself

Hello & welcome to #SundayHome where today's #5aday theme is DIY & 5 tips on getting the most out of your DIY... My colleague Ryan Carpenter (@carpohatescats) has kindly provided these tips as he's a keen DIY-er. With Carpenter as a surname, it must be in his genes. 1st rule of DIY - you need to accept that everything takes … Continue reading Do It Yourself

Olympic Heights

#GTime is back!! Happy #ShoeFriday & in honour of the Olympic Games, let's kick up our heels, with tonight's 'Olympic Heights' post...  Tonight's #ShoeFriday #5aday showcases 5 shiny pairs of bronze, silver & gold heels - all worthy podium winners... Let #GTime begin! Bronze Genny Carvela Kurt Geiger Peep Toes - Dazzle in these stunning heels set with sequins & studs @ £130. Silver … Continue reading Olympic Heights