Beauty
My advent calendar – 12 days to a beautiful Christmas
Yes, I still have an advent calendar every year, even at my age. I’ve had chocolate calendars to countdown the days until Christmas for as
Have a look through these categories and my latest blog posts below to find frugal inspiration and money-saving tips for fabulous weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, hen nights, parties, festive celebrations and all kinds of special occasions!
Yes, I still have an advent calendar every year, even at my age. I’ve had chocolate calendars to countdown the days until Christmas for as
You know that Christmas is approaching when the coffee shops start serving their Christmas drinks. The usual selection of coffee and tea suddenly flips over to the festive menu
It’s that time of year again. The clocks have gone back an hour to remind us that winter is almost here and Christmas is very
So now that bonfire night has exploded all around the country last weekend, I think I can safely move on to Christmas. That’s the rule,
This time last week I was preparing to attend the launch of Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn in Suffolk. It was my first Suffolk-based event as a
Bridezilla is a state that a bride may occasionally morph into under times of tremendous stress. Though seldom seen, when a bridezilla does make an
For the past couple of years I’ve been using pumpkins to decorate my home during the autumn BUT I haven’t actually carved a pumpkin
A slightly different take on the classic festive gingerbread man, this cookie dough contains cocoa powder so it produces a dark, crisp biscuit. When cut out with a gingerbread cutter they’re the perfect shape for icing a skeleton design for Halloween.
I’m not even going to say the ‘C’ word yet but I know that many of you are already planning – and buying – your
Need some low cost decorations for your Halloween party? Look no further! You can make this flying bats garland in a matter of minutes and
Today’s blog post is rather photo-heavy, but I wanted to share some snaps I took while touring Norman Foster’s famous Willis Building. My husband and
When your pal is expecting her baby it’s a joyous occasion that she’ll want to celebrate with all her friends and family. So here are some ideas to help you to organise a baby shower, from the location and decor to the gifts…
Today’s blog post is a super-fast DIY project to add a little personality to an off-the-peg high street top. Yes, I’m doing a Primark hack,
Unlike other TV competitions like Strictly Come Dancing and The Great British Sewing Bee, which I have followed from the very first episode, I was
Blazing red sunsets, rainbow skies, dark silhouettes and pastel hues. All of these beautiful elements combine to make one of the most stunning features of the
Does a stack of wedding and party invites leave you with a ‘what to wear’ headache this summer? Why not look to the era of
If you like buses, trams, motor bikes, old trucks and fire engines (or lawnmowers, for that matter) this is the museum for you. I’ve always enjoyed travelling
As you may remember, I’ve been asking some of my favourite bloggers to help me out with some guest posts this summer so that I
Whether you’re planning a wedding or like the idea of having a fancy birthday party, I think that a vintage theme is perfect for summer
It’s only half way through the school holidays and I’ve already been having a wonderful summer break. I’ve been on a few day trips, I’ve
If you have to go camping, it might as well be in one of these. I hereby admit that I am a bell tent fan.
He popped the question, she said yes, and then she popped the question to you – will you be my bridesmaid?! Weddings are a wonderful
So I went away last weekend. I didn’t go far, just on our yearly jaunt to the Essex coast, but boy was it nice to
What better way to start your weekend than with a HUGE breakfast freakshake? It’ll certainly give you that FriYAY feeling! With rich homemade caramel sauce,
How are you enjoying the school summer holidays so far? We’ve already enjoyed a few days of sunshine and got stuck into our favourite outdoor
Wedding food can take up a hefty chunk of any wedding budget, so it’s important to consider plenty of different options when you decide how to cater for your guests.
After waiting all year for the summer holidays to arrive, it’s unfortunate when the weather forecast looks gloomy. Even though we’ve been having lovely sunny
Just wanted to share a quick blog post today with some of the photos I took at this year’s Latitude Festival. Some of my personal
This week’s Pieday Friday recipe was created quite by accident last weekend. I had an afternoon to myself and was feeling a little ‘meh’. Not down-in-the-dumps but
For romantic couples all over the world, the Amalfi coast has always been a favourite destination; not only because this region attracts the crème-de-la-creme of