Good Afternoon wonderful people. Hope you're all fine & dandy?
I’m feeling that I’m now on a bit of a roll with my new swishy camera! So I couldn’t resist filming another one, to show you lot what I picked up at oh holy Primark; or Primarni as so many of us like to call it.
I’ve put myself on a complete spending ban for the foreseeable future and these few bits I picked up were purchased through a teeny bit of birthday money I received. A whole £27 to be exact! So it doesn’t count, does it? Okay good.
I think I managed to bag quite a few bargains, eh? What about you, have you picked up any good’uns recently?
This next sentence is going to sound hugely cliché, but hey, it’s true. Since I can remember, looking after my skin has been one of my favourite things to do; & something I will rarely compromise on. I truly believe that in more cases than not, you get what you pay for. I have the most sensitive skin known to man; it is so unbelievably difficult for me to find a brand/product that I can use on my face without it going absolutely mental & breaking out in a zillion spots. Hence why I have to be quite selective with what I try out & expense is rarely spared. I recently discovered a lovely little New Zealand brand called Antipodes through the ever gorgeous Estee of EssieButton. I’d been on the hunt for a jolly good eye cream & had a little read on theirs& was instantly intrigued.
As with most eye creams, it’s fragrance free to avoid irritation & it has a gorgeous, thick, creamy consistency that I love. In this day & age, I definitely follow the crowd in terms of loving products that have 100% natural ingredients, it just makes it more appealing don’t you think? This little pot is full of yummy ingredients, such as kiwi seed, avocado, aloe gel & carrot seed oil. The first, kiwi, is known to help with tissue repair so it’s a definite must have for any of you ladies/gents who suffer (like I do) with dark circles under the eye, & it's also famously rich in Vitamin C. The others are bursting with anti-ageing antioxidants, natural sun screen & natural healers of scars or age spots. Meaning that this pot of joy pretty much caters for everyone's needs :) It has quite a hefty price tag, but who doesn’t want to take care of their eyes? If you don't, you should. They’re one of the most sensitive parts of your body & deserve a lot of love & care. Retailing at $48 (converting to £24.68, right now), it’s definitely not cheap but I’ve been using it for a few months now & I’d say it’s 100% worth the money. My eye area has always lacked moisture & can become quite dry & flaky when I’m not looking after it properly. Using this cream day & night has cleared up any dryness, made the area slightly plumper, reduced any smile lines & I’ve even seen an improvement on my dark circles! They’re not gone (god knows if they’ll ever shift), but the bruising has definitely reduced & the area certainly looks brighter and healthier. I'm totally in love with this brand, & can't wait to try some more of their products. I'm particularly interested in their Joyous Protein, Rich Night Replenish Serum... Don't forget - never apply eye cream directly under your eyes! Always apply along the brow & cheek bones; the product will then sink into the skin and aid the areas that require moisture. Well, what do you think? Is eye cream something you've invested in? What's your favourite brand to use if so?
Weiße (!) Schokoladen Mousse - schmeckt wie die Milchcreme in den Milka Löffeleiern :) Vegetarische Sushi mit Gurke - Kappa Maki - und Wasabipaste. Leckeres leichtes Essen für die warmen Tage....und dazu trinkt man grünen Tee.
White (!) chocolate mousse & vegetarian sushi - known as Kappa Maki and Wasabi paste.
Delicious light food for hotter summer days...and dont forget to drink some green tea with it ;)
No? Well you should.. and you should be following me.
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If you're scouring for something amazeballs or something particular. Leave a comment with your contact or email me with your request and where you live and I'd be happy to treasure hunt for you in your area. I'd love the challenge.
BUT, Let me just tell you if your too looking for that dorothy draper chest under $300 believe me I've tried, still trying.
This recipe couldn't be easier. I've seen other recipes where they made the crust and created chocolate pudding instead of using chocolate but, either way there are various ways of this. In the end they all turn out great! I used a pre made pie crust and simply laid two broken chocolate bars at the bottom of the pie. Then baked it for 15 min on the temperature recommended for your purchased pie crust. After I made a thick layer of small marshmallows and broiled it for about 10 min. (I kept an eye on it) and cooked it until the top was brown!
I have been looking forward to this for months. Nest Studio hardware is now live, for sale. Designed by Jessica Ahnert Davis, the line is glam, chic and clean.
Wahooooo, it’s Friday! I don’t know about anyone else, but how bloomin’ long has this week been?! I haven’t looked forward to a weekend so much in a long time.
Anyway, here’s video #5 for ya’ll. It’s my first tutorial, so be kind. I felt a bit silly doing it, but every time I film a video I always ask at the end if anyone fancies seeing anything in particular, & the only thing that’s ever asked is ‘please can you do a bun tutorial’. There’s got to be over a million & one videos of girlies showing you how they achieve this look, but for some reason you guys wanted to see mine....
So, without further ado *inserts drum roll* here it is….me looking like a complete plonker in front of the camera :)
Haha, hope I don't look like too much of a fool!! Have you lovely lot got much on this weekend? I’m keeping my fingers crossed the sun keeps on shining!
Our baby boy is 5 months old right now, he got 2 lower teeth wich is very early for a baby of his age and the other theeth are visible as well. I tried to snap a picture of his theet, as he laughs a lot during the day, but every time the camera comes near he gets this focused look on his face and does nothing else but stare, like on the above picture.
I use these glass containers on my bathroom bar cart to hold multiple things. Sometimes I even fill the big one with small bath toys!! It's a colorful and organized way to display.
I came across this page and I am hooked! It´s full of DIY projects and make my hands are itching and want to make the same things. The author of the blog Cotton and curls, is a mom of 2 and she makes the cutes outfits out of mens clothes and other fabrics.
Lovely right? No need to throw away clothes, you will be inspired too after reading this blog.
Today is a slightly different post from the norm. There will be no lusting after beauty products that promise to make us look like Scarlett Johansson or impromptu purchases of pieces of clothing we surely cannot justify. No. Today, for me anyway, is about finding the perfect gift for a new mummy & their baby.
Now, I am fully aware that some of my readers may not be anywhere near ready to have a baby, so this may not be to everyone’s taste, & for that I will apologise. However, I think this little company is just too wonderful not to shout about, literally, everyone should know about it :)
Being slightly long in the tooth (in the blogging world anyway), I have lots of friends that are making & having beautiful babies. Which is just wonderful; but don’t you find it difficult to know what to get as a present? I always feel a bit stuck. They’ll have heaps of new baby clothes, & I don’t know about you, but I just find it quite difficult to be overly thoughtful without copying what everyone else does. & let’s face it that must get a bit monotonous for the mummy & daddy, right? You can imagine then, how delighted I was to find Ange’s online shop, find me a baby gift. Ange’s little slice of online heaven has been established for 5 years, which is such a short space of time to have built such a wonderful business. The team source beautiful baby blankets and quilts which are professionally embroidered with the baby’s name, date of birth, time & weight. Isn't that a fantastic idea? So refreshingly original and personal. Having purchased from Ange a few times before, she kindly agreed to send me a baby blanket for review, so that I could show you lovely lot. I was waiting for a certain fellow blogger to ‘pop’ (excuse crude phrasing) & when she did I couldn’t wait to send her the blanket I’d chosen. Tami, of Tami-Bee is the definition of ‘yummy mummy’, seriously guys she is drop dead gorgeous & had to be the most stylish pregnant lady of ALL TIME. If you haven’t checked out her blog please hop on over, I’m certain you’ll love her as much as I do. I was delighted that she agreed to send me the details of Isla’s birth, to make the blanket as personal to them as possible. & here are the results…
Image courtesy of Tami
Image courtesy of Tami
What do you think? I just absolutely love it :) The one I chose for Tami & Isla is the AnimalApplique Blanket with Honey Bear – in cream, costing a teeny tiny £29.99. It really is the ultimate keepsake item, something you can keep & cherish forever. Each box is individually hand wrapped, to ensure personal perfection each time. & you needn't worry about getting the blanket sent to you & then the mummy, invoices/receipts are all sorted out over email/post prior to purchase, so your box can be sent lovingly wrapped up to the recipient with a hand written note of your choice. Ordering online is such a simple process, however if you prefer a more personal approach, there is always someone at the end of the phone or contactable over email if you have any queries; definitely the best customer service I have ever received. Prices start from as low as £19.99, so there really is an option for everyone.
Here's what Tami thought:
The blanket is absolutely perfect. I love that it’s not just a generic girly pink and the little animals are a lovely touch; they will always remind Isla that she's half South African (hehe). The thickness of the blanket will be perfect come Winter. Heck, it'll be perfect for any chilly night in the Summer! The fact that it's got her full name and all the details of her birth stitched on makes it so much more personal and something that we'll keep for the rest of her life. Y'know everyone has that little thing they absolutely treasure from their childhood and they cannot ever be without? This blanket will be that for Isla. :)
So, do any of you think you’ll be making a purchase for a new arrival? & mum’s, what do you think of this? Is it something you’d like to receive? Hop on over & take a peek...you know you want to!
Hello, did you enjoyed your weekend? Mine passed by way to fast. Today we are featured with our Leonor Designs bracelets over at Shoptimista, a very stylish Spanish blog.
It's so nice to hear people like what you make with love.
