I'm not the greatest fan of turkey, although I do love all the trimmings... so this year I decided to cook Beef Wellington on Christmas Day. Having not cooked Beef Wellington in about 5 years (the last time I hosted Christmas), I was a bit nervous... but I'm proud to say that it looked great, … Continue reading Christmas Dinner(s)
Tag: Christmas
A time to reflect
Christmas is a time to reflect. Whether you're religious or not, it's the perfect time to reflect. On the year that's past, the year to come, the good times, and those more troubled times. But also on those less fortunate... 2013 has flown by. It's been a rollercoaster of emotions. It's been a year of experiences, adventures and challenges. … Continue reading A time to reflect
Pressies for Kiddies
Welcome to #TuesdayTreats & tonight's #5aday of great Christmas gift ideas for children... With 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 2 godsons and 1 god-daughter... I need all the gift ideas I can get! Illustrate My Name Personalised Handmade Animal Door Hangers - Choose from a cute hanging rabbit or bright owl @ £14. Dorothy & Theodore Snowflake & Birthstone Crystal Charm Necklace - Beautiful festive keepsake will delight … Continue reading Pressies for Kiddies
Dear Santa…
Evening! Tonight's #SaturdayShopping #5aday features my wish list of clothes & accessories for this Christmas season. Dear Santa... Tatty Devine Pegasus Large Necklace - Tatty Devine gives you wings... will you wing it this party season @ £45? Massimo Dutti Black Quilted Leather Jacket - A wardrobe essential, this biker jacket rocks day and night @ £265. Zadig et Voltaire Clutch Rock … Continue reading Dear Santa…
Make-up & Party!
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday & tonight's #5aday theme of make-up for the party season... 'Tis the season to be jolly! Dior Grand Bal Collection False Eyelashes with Pearl Drops & Gold Crystals (coming soon) £19. Yves Saint Laurent Golden Pink Shimmering Lip Gloss - Pucker up under the mistletoe with this gorgeous golden gloss @ £22. Tom Ford Carnal Red Nail Polish from Selfridges - Give … Continue reading Make-up & Party!
The Gift of Style
Evening! For today's #MondayMonthlyInterview I'm delighted to welcome Caroline, a personal stylist & shopper from Style Bureau. After studying fashion, Caroline was a high street fashion buyer for 10 years before setting up her own personal styling business. Caroline has kindly answered the following 10 short questions giving us an insight into life as a personal stylist and … Continue reading The Gift of Style
Stylish Stocking Stuffers
Welcome to #TuesdayTreats! With Christmas now only 4 weeks away, tonight's #5aday theme is stylish stocking filler ideas for under £15. Mydeco.com Eva Hand-painted bowls - Pretty bowls in 3 bright colours, hand-painted by craftsmen in Kashmir @ £6.50. Space NK Tree of Laughter Shower Gel - Good, clean fun! Bath & shower gel in Christmas Tree packaging @ £8. Rockett … Continue reading Stylish Stocking Stuffers
Crackers about Christmas!
Welcome to #SundayHome & in one month's time it'll be #Christmas! So tonight's #5aday theme is beautiful festive ideas for the home. Graham and Green Jewel Christmas Decorations - A range of stunning sparkling tree decorations from £3 to £9 each. Whippet Grey Card Wreath - Recycled cardboard, cut into oak, pine & maple leaf shapes, ready to decorate @ £34. Not On The … Continue reading Crackers about Christmas!
Not The Mayo Clinic 