Well actually three half... marathons, a 30km trail run, a 10-miler and a 10k. I can't quite believe it but tomorrow is December. 2015 is suddenly around the corner. Festive lights and decorations adorn the streets. We wore Christmas jumpers to work last week. And all the talk is of Christmas parties and holidays. So as is tradition at this time of year, … Continue reading 2014 – A Year of Two Halves?
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5 reasons I’m a running bore!
Running has taken over my 2014 so far. Friday nights come and I find myself looking at my watch at 11pm, thinking I should be home, tucked up in bed, ahead of clocking up the mileage on Saturday mornings. Sunday morning's early run club means Saturday nights are equally tainted. Monday mornings arrive and when … Continue reading 5 reasons I’m a running bore!
Christmas Dinner(s)
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)
Go West!
Welcome to #ThursdayFriday! On Sunday I featured some top eateries to visit in South West London on the Thames between Putney & Barnes. Today I'm heading further west along the Thames to my current stomping ground & featuring 5 more must-visit places this coming summer... Kew - Rock and Rose - one of my favourite … Continue reading Go West!
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
Faking it
Evening! Ahead of my hols, I'm renaming tonight's #TuesdayTreats #TuesdayTreatments. Here's my 5 essential pre-holiday beauty treatments. Fake it - Get a headstart with a natural bronzed glow from Dove Summer Glow - On offer at mo from Boots @ £2.84! Waxing - A visit to Strip, St Paul's for a quick, pain-free wax treatment. See my previous … Continue reading Faking it
Ginger’s 100th Post
Today is a special day for Ginger & Spice. This is my 100th post, so today's #MysteryMonday takes a look back at the highlights. On this special occasion, I have rated my favourite posts so far. So in order from the top, here are my 10 favourite posts: ROYAL SOLE OF APPROVAL posted 1 June - A Jubilee … Continue reading Ginger’s 100th Post
Right Royal Celebrations
Happy #ThursdayFriday! The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee is nearly here, so today’s #GTime looks at the best things to do in celebration of this very special occasion. Tonight – Get down to the opening of @Selfridges’ Big Beauty Bang tonight (or the closing event next Thursday) - A celebration of all things beautifully British! Saturday - Jubilee Garden … Continue reading Right Royal Celebrations
Love St Margarets
Hope you're enjoying your Saturday and the first day of a 3 day weekend! It's just a shame it's so drizzly and cold... Today's #SaturdayShopping is dedicated to shops in St Margarets for those interested in finding hidden gems off the beaten track... St Margarets is a beautiful little community situated a mile from Richmond-on-Thames. … Continue reading Love St Margarets
Going to the Chapel…
Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Today's #SaturdayShopping looks at my 5 steps to getting ready for my friend's wedding today. Wash and blow dry from Pete @Aveda salon 'Vertigo' in St Margarets. Lush @MAC_MAKEUP applied by the team @bentalls, Kingston. Shellac Mani & Pedi in 'Rubble' colour by Mercedes at Kleo Nails, Richmond. Beautiful dress in taupe made in India by … Continue reading Going to the Chapel…
Not The Mayo Clinic 