A rundown of everything I've been enjoying over the last few weeks and some of the little things that have been getting me through lockdown. Urban Decay Naked Honey Palette No, I didn't need another eyeshadow palette. Yes, I have got too many. But do I love it? Yes. I'd actually held off buying this … Continue reading Feel Good Favourites
5 Books to be Reading Right Now
Without dwelling too much on the current situation, a lot of us might be finding we've got a bit more time on our hands at the moment. I've still been going to work, as I'm a key worker in the NHS, and when I'm at home I've been doing a lot of reading to wind … Continue reading 5 Books to be Reading Right Now
My Lockdown Skincare, Tanning, and Makeup Routine
The world is a scary place at the moment and I know that everyone is dealing with it differently. I also know that there are much bigger things to be worrying about than what I look like but I've been doing a few things that just make me feel a little more normal in a … Continue reading My Lockdown Skincare, Tanning, and Makeup Routine
Wedding Planning Update 2: Buying My Wedding Dress
Buying my wedding dress didn't turn out to be the experience I was expecting, and I certainly didn't expect to be buying it so early! However, I'm so happy to say the I've found THE dress, I've just got to wait a while until I get to wear it. (Disclaimer: I really wanted to write … Continue reading Wedding Planning Update 2: Buying My Wedding Dress
Newcastle Restaurant Week: Côte
Twice a year Newcastle hosts restaurant week: where restaurants across the city give you the chance to try their food at a price of either £10 or £15 a head. It's a great way to try out some of the fancier restaurants that might usually be out of your price range, or just try somewhere … Continue reading Newcastle Restaurant Week: Côte
What I Did For My Birthday
As with every year, I took some time off work and dragged my birthday celebrations out for a whole week. It meant I ended up having a lovely time doing all sorts of nice things with my friends and family. I started off with a mother daughter trip to Manchester for the weekend. We stayed … Continue reading What I Did For My Birthday
My Home Goals
10 months after moving in to our first home I'm really pleased with how far we've come and our house really feels like our own and I quite often love to sit down and admire my favourite parts. However, I've realised that while we got lots done in the first few weeks, life then started … Continue reading My Home Goals
Date Night at Cosy Club Durham
We love to get dressed up for a date night and recently we headed into Durham for some delicious food and drinks. There are so many new bars and restaurants popping up in Durham that we're spoilt for choice but we chose to try the new Cosy Club.After a beautiful walk along the river we … Continue reading Date Night at Cosy Club Durham
Wedding Planning Update 1: Early Days
It's just over a month since Andrew and I got engaged in London, which you can read about here, and I'm really excited to be writing the first pre-wedding post. I'm finding that reading the wedding posts of other bloggers is really helpful and its my favourite type of content at the moment so I … Continue reading Wedding Planning Update 1: Early Days
Getting Your Home Ready for Autumn
How did the end of September come around so fast? Although a part of me is sad to see summer go, I am always ready for the cosiness of Autumn and this year I’ll be making a few small changes to welcome the new season into my home. Candles Changing the scent in your home … Continue reading Getting Your Home Ready for Autumn