Heading out in the Nineties in a pair of blue jeans and a matching blue denim jacket was cool. Subjectively cool, yes, (you really had to be a B*Witched fan, or a Britney fan, to see it), but cool all the same. Why anyone thought adding additional denim to denim to create double-denim was a good idea, we might never…
It’s not often I make bread so I was super excited to get the chance to make some (by hand) at a vegan cookery class I attended recently. This recipe uses wholewheat flour, is plant-based and has no oil making it a super healthy option. This recipe makes a hearty loaf which makes the perfect accompaniment for a soup, grilled…
Winter is the kind of year which people either love or hate. From one point of view, you have Christmas, time off work to see friends and family, and magical weather conditions. From the other, you have freezing temperatures, long nights, and de-icing the car in the morning! Whichever side of the argument you come down on, you will want…
We all have days when we feel demotivated and purposeless. But when every day dives into a world of inactivity — either mental or physical —, you begin to wonder if you are a passive spectator of your own life. You can’t motivate yourself to do anything. Here is the sad truth: you can’t break out of the slump just…
The Rat Pack – Live From Las Vegas is still the coolest party in town. Direct from an acclaimed West End season, the Olivier Award-nominated The Rat Pack – Live from Las Vegas is to tour the UK and Ireland with a very special guest star: Ella Fitzgerald! With Stephen Triffitt as Frank Sinatra, Nigel Casey (Dean Martin) and David Hayes (Sammy…
If you’ve got a small bedroom and you’ve trimmed your ‘stuff’ down as much as possible, you may need to consider making over your storage so you can fit things in your room more comfortable. Here are some great ways to fit more storage into your bedroom without making it feel cramped. What belongs in your bedroom? While it makes…
Living in the country has lots of perks; beautiful surroundings, a bustling local community, endless dog walking opportunities and plenty of country pursuits to fill up any spare time you might have. Despite the global Covid-19 crisis this year, the Great Outdoors has remained open and can make you feel invigorated and rejuvenated which is perfect for a date! Whether…
Rum, once considered an unrefined tipple for sailors and pirates, has certainly made a comeback. Whether you want to take it in a cocktail, on rocks or neat, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the vast selection of light, dark and spiced rums. For cocktails, a light rum like the Bacardi-style is a favourite. It is crisp and tart,…
Now, more than ever, our homes are our castles… metaphorically speaking of course. They protect us from the slings and arrows of the world’s ill fortunes. They’re a place where we can relax and close the door to all of our worries. Well, most of them anyway. While we may be able to leave the stress of work and the…
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