A lifestyle blog
Random, as it suggests!
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am fairly relaxed. One of my dearest friends described me as “Half man, half duvet” many years ago, and I’ve spent a lot of time aspiring to that goal. I like to slow down from time to time. It’s nice to see that hygge is allowing more and more people to see the benefits of a slightly dialled-back approach, so I thought
Getting a new car I have a car that I like. I don’t love it, but it does what I need it to do Like get me from A to B without any complaints And the boot gives me a space to store the 976 carrier bags and bags for life I seem to have accumulated. But, and here’s the thing, for all its positives it is still brown.
Summer might not instantly conjure up thoughts of jackets, but when living in Britain it’s a good idea to be prepared for anything the weather might throw at you. After all, a weekend BBQ at the local park can quickly turn cold and soggy or you might walk into work in bright sunshine and leave in the midst of a torrential downpour. And so, it’s a good idea to stay
Simple Ways to Brighten Up Your Home This is a partnered post The sun is getting brighter, the days are getting longer and the smell of freshly cut grass is in the air – spring is finally here! It is surprising how much happier you feel when things are a bit brighter, lighter and warmer, isn’t it? So, to coincide with sunlight pouring through an open window, why not
Tips and Trends for Plus-Size Fashion Every year trends change, looks evolve and in comes a wave of fresh fashion. Here are some of the best fashion tips and tricks for plus size dresses, accessories and looks for 2017. Play with Bright colours The latest trend is bright colours, plus size clothes are now available in wide range of bright colours and patterns. With fashion shows witnessing different shades and
The perfect Caribbean Adventure The Caribbean Islands have always been an extremely popular destination for holidaymakers and adventurers alike, and it’s not hard to guess why. Known for the stretches of pearly white sands and crystal clear oceans, and of course, the history of pirates and treasure hunters of legend add to the beauty and mystery of the island nation. The beaches, coves, reefs, and rich history of the
Summer Fun In the Garden- For Kids and Adults Summer is just around the corner! That means sunshine and dry weather will allow you to actually finally be able to enjoy your back garden. Sometimes, a garden is all you need to entertain your children all summer long. Make sure that it is well equipped with everything you need for an enjoyable time. My first piece of advice if
Thank goodness for Tesco this Mother’s Day Quite frankly. Buying for my mum on Mothers Day is an impossible task, I am sorry mum if you are reading this but you know when you hear people say “what do you buy the person who has everything?” it is my mum I see. I love her lots but seriously, buying presents for my mum is almost impossible. When I was little I could
How to keep dust and clutter at bay in 5 simple steps Houses get dusty no matter how thorough your cleaning schedule is, especially in the winter months when the heating is on max and all of your windows are closed. Sometimes it’s tempting to just let it build up and deal with it all in the spring but that’s not a healthy or realistic way to live. Another
Mistakes to avoid when selling your home There are a lot of smart steps that you can take when selling a home, but unfortunately there are also plenty of pitfalls. We’ve probably all heard or seen homes that should sell within a matter of weeks, but sit stagnant for months before the seller either gives up or makes a single decision that leads to a quick sale. Here
These bad boys seem to be everywhere at the moment, certainly on my Instagram feed so I thought I would have a go at them, you know me, I love a confectionery bandwagon to jump on. I also wanted to see if I could adapt a recipe for use with the Thermomix as so far I have only used mine for Thermomix recipes but know I can use
Thirty five years ago at school I was bullied. Relentlessly To the point where other than memories of the bullying I have no other memories of school. Never physical, that would have been too easy I could have fought back, or shown my bruises to a teacher. It was always verbal so there was no evidence. But the evidence is very much there, even thirty five years later. My