I love this time of year when my garden changes from the dingy space it has been through the winter months to a delight for the senses with beautiful and fragrant flowers. There are lots of flowering plants in my garden but there are a few that I particularly enjoy year after year. Today I thought I would share my 3…
It might sound silly but one of the best things about my trip to Morocco last Summer was the breakfast served by the Riads that we stayed at. Although there were some differences from place to place the majority of the breakfasts were made up of various local breads and jams served with mint tea. I particularly enjoyed the square…
Recently I have been trying to cut down on plastics in my house and I have started by taking a look at my cosmetics and body products including cleansers, moisturisers and deodorants. Having discovered that I really liked the solid cleansers and facial oils from Lush I decided I wanted to replace my regular spray deodorants for one of their…
We are true coffee aficionados in my family. My parents, my sister and I all have a fancy bean to cup coffee machine in our kitchens poised to produce a top-notch quality shot for hot or cold drinks at the press of a button. We even joke that anyone who wants to use our machines has to have undergone Burrista training…
In the last couple of weeks, I have really been getting into tea as an alternative to unhealthy drinks and I have been trying out all sorts of different teas and teaware. Today I want to tell you a little bit about the Connoisseur Glass Tea Brewer and Decanter which has totally changed the way that I brew my tea! The…
There are some things in life that just make life worth living and when I reflect upon the 3 things that I couldn’t live without there are a few clear things that beat out the competition. As someone who has recently given up a bunch of diet-related things that other people might say they can’t live without (flour, sugar, all…
Ever since I have known him, my husband has been very particular about his clothing from keeping his shoes shiny to choosing the right fit for his trousers and shirts. Although you will find Vlad bumming around the house in shorts and a t-shirt whenever he leaves the house to go to work or meet with friends he usually dresses…
Last night I was lucky enough to attend the opening night of the new UK and Ireland Tour of the Beatles inspired show Let it Be at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford. Quite simply, it was amazing! The smash hit West End show Let It Be is a celebration of the music of The Beatles is back with a brand new…
I was pretty scared when I changed from a 9-5 office worker commuting into London every day to a working from home freelance consultant. I knew nothing about starting up and running my own business, registering as a sole trader, doing my own taxes, sending out invoices and making sure I got paid for my work! Luckily, my parents have their…
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