Outfit: LBD and the most Fabulous Tights (For the Next Blogger Event)
As you know I went down to London last Tuesday for the Next Network Blogger Event at the Soho Hotel. I wrote about it at the end of last week but the photographs didn't really show my outfit (and in...
View ArticleSmall Businesses: Love Lammie (Seaside Inspired Accessories)
Love Lammie is an accessories brand that takes inspiration from coastal living and all things vintage. It is a family run business set in the beautiful seaside town of Salcombe in Devon with Victoria...
View ArticleBlack Friday Special and... Party with Jacques Vert!
The Black Friday frenzy has been upon us for much of the week and I have been inundated with promotional emails with offers and discounts.Sometimes, it's hard to see the wood for the trees. So I've...
View ArticleRain-dodging, Christmas Lights and Tea for Two in Skipton.
It's been a thoroughly wet weekend as the relentless wind and rain continued here in Skipton, in common with much of the rest of the country.My son's football match was cancelled this morning,...
View ArticleChristmas Gift Ideas: The Book of Everyone (Personalised Books)
I love Christmas and everything about it and take absolute pleasure in choosing and buying gifts for my loved ones. Most of them are very easy to buy for and I'm full of ideas and inspiration, but it's...
View ArticleOutfit: Navy Dress and Faux Fur for an Advent Date
It's been a very busy but enjoyable few weeks with magazine deadlines, appointments alongside preparation for Christmas blog posts, upcoming events and Christmas itself, so I was incredibly excited...
View ArticleMy Favourite Autumn Outfits, 2015
I love autumn and for the most part, here in North Yorkshire at least, October was beautiful. Mild days, blue skies and crisp golden leaves. Perfect.November however told a very different story as...
View ArticleWellbeing; Acupuncture without Needles
When I was assigned to experience and write about an acupuncture session for the December issue of Aspire magazine, I didn't quite know what to expect and it transpired that my treatment was to be a...
View ArticleFestive Flowers from The Flower Studio.
For me, there is little more exciting than receiving a bouquet of flowers, especially when it's a surprise.This beautiful arrangement was waiting for me when I returned home on Saturday and I...
View ArticleOutfit: Berry Shades and a Faux Fur Poncho
Gosh it's been so so busy of late. I can hardly believe it's the ninth of December already. Unusually for me I haven't even put the Christmas decorations up but that's something I'm hoping to do later...
View ArticleMy Christmas Gift Guide
I love Christmas and everything about it. Buying gifts for my loved ones gives me the greatest of pleasure and as much as I love the major brands, writing this blog has made me aware of a lot of...
View ArticleOutfit: LBD and Spotty Dotty Tights
Unusually for me I have had two consecutive nights out, both very different and both full laughter.On Thursday evening, I went to my friend Sally's house, along with rest of our close group of friends....
View ArticleOutfit Post: Coast Dipped Hem Party Dress
I had the best night on Friday at a hotel here in Skipton. It was Aspire's Christmas night out and was just brilliant. In case you don't know, Aspire is the magazine I write for and edit which is...
View ArticleSkiwear Trends
You may or may not know that I'm an optometrist (ophthalmic optician) by profession, though I have not practised for several years now. My interest in the field has never waned so I was delighted when...
View ArticleBlossoming Gifts
I always love to have fresh flowers in my home and I particularly love ones that are pertinent to the season and it Always a special treat when they are delivered. This beautiful bouquet is from...
View ArticleDanon Jewellery at Lizzy O. My exciting new venture!
The last week has been incredibly busy both work wise and socially and I've been burning the candle at both ends and loving every minute.Those who follow me on Facebook and Instagram will have noticed...
View ArticleSleep Tight!
It seems like weeks since I woke up to a bright morning. The recent storms that battered the UK, meant that some days seemed never to get properly light. Taking blog photographs is difficult anyway in...
View ArticleOutfit Post: Vintage Midi Skirt for A Wonderful Meal Out
Can you believe it will be Boxing Day a week from now? The days are whizzing by in a blur of nights out, Christmas occasions and work.On Wednesday night I had the privilege of combining business with...
View ArticleOutfit Post: A Pewter Sequinned Skirt and Glittery Heels
Happy Christmas week! Only four more sleeps to go...Well it's wet and windy here in Skipton today, (Monday), but yesterday started off bright and clear and we were able to take some outfit photographs...
View ArticleMy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Outfits
Is it really over..?The last few days have been the best combination of fun, happiness and laughter- time spent with my most loved ones. On Christmas Eve, my children and I went out for lunch with my...
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