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
Tag: Health
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
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
Running on Empty
Hello! Over the last few weeks I've been feeling run down & full of cold. Not great preparation for my run this coming weekend! I have been popping so many pills I'm rattling! So, today's #WellbeingWednesday #5aday features great supplements to keep you fighting fit. Boots Pharmaceuticals Cold & Flu relief Echinacea - a herbal medicine to … Continue reading Running on Empty
Love what you’re doing
Afternoon! Welcome this Good Friday to #TheFridayInterview and today's #TheChainofInspiration… At the beginning of March, Krista Watters of Bhavana Yoga Boutique, was my fourth interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted today to introduce our next interviewee - Katie Quinn, designer/creative director for http://www.downtownbetty.com. Over to you Krista! Katie is from Vancouver, BC. She is a very inspirational, eco-conscious clothing/fashion … Continue reading Love what you’re doing
Beat the Blues
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday! While winter seems to maintain a firm grip on the weather, it can be easy to get down in the dumps. So today's #5aday aims to help you bid goodbye to that bad frame of mind with these 5 steps to beating the blues & boosting your mood! Exercise - For an instant boost, release those endorphins by … Continue reading Beat the Blues
Make it Happen
Afternoon! Welcome to #TheFridayInterview and today's #TheChainofInspiration… And as it's International Women's Day, it's the perfect day to feature another inspirational interview with yet another inspirational female! Two weeks ago Erica Blitz was my third interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted this afternoon to welcome Erica’s chosen interviewee Krista Watters of Bhavana Yoga Boutique in Canada. Over to you Erica! Krista is … Continue reading Make it Happen
Spring Preening
Welcome to #WellbeingWednesday. Now that March is finally here & spring is around the corner, it's time for a spring preen! Over the last few days I've been preened & pampered. After a couple of months of no polish, now's the time to shine with today's #5aday! Manicure & CND World Shellac Polish from the ladies at Kleo Beauty … Continue reading Spring Preening
Passion inspires Purpose
Afternoon! Welcome to #TheFridayInterview and today's #TheChainofInspiration… Friday is the perfect day to enjoy an inspirational interview, at the earlier time of 4pm, with that last cup of tea before the weekend! Two weeks ago Noura El-Imam was my second interviewee in #TheChainofInspiration. I’m delighted this afternoon to welcome Noura’s chosen interviewee, Erica Blitz. Over to you Noura! "Erica, originally … Continue reading Passion inspires Purpose
Ski Sunday
Evening! Welcome to #SundayTimes & today's #5aday #SkiSunday. In a month I head off to the Swiss Alps for skiing in Verbier & Crans Montana. I've written a few skiing related posts before, so today's #5aday revisits some of these to give you inspiration if planning a ski break. Powder or Party or both? What are your priorities when planning your ski holiday? Read … Continue reading Ski Sunday
Not The Mayo Clinic 