Rome has been on my bucket list for years so I was so excited to finally go last September. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you’ll know we love a mini break. It’s the perfect opportunity to see a new city with …
A Weekend In Rome

Rome has been on my bucket list for years so I was so excited to finally go last September. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you’ll know we love a mini break. It’s the perfect opportunity to see a new city with …
Experience a winter escape at The Croft Hotel Hi everyone – my first post of 2024! I hope you all had a great end to 2023. I’ve had a bit of time off but I’m ready to kickstart 2024 with lots more blogging content… So …
I’ve been thinking of doing this type of post for some time now. Since getting married earlier this year I’ve had friends and followers ask for wedding tips and what I’d recommend to others. So it did get me thinking about what my tips would …
If you follow me on Instagram, you will know not to scroll down very far to see a picture of me or my friends with cocktails on the table or me holding one. Any time of the year, I enjoy a cocktail or two, whether …
My beauty & haircare saviours on honeymoon! Okay, I’m very late to the party on this one I admit. Summer has been so busy and fun that this draft has sat for a while. Better late than never though! Following my previous post I thought …
I can’t believe it’s been 4 months since I last blogged. A lot has happened in 2023… We got married! That’s right, I’ve been super quiet on my blog leading up to my wedding and afterwards because it’s all been very hectic! So to delve …
Let’s chat about my go-to beauty essentials! It’s been far too long since I’ve done a dedicated makeup post! Like far too long! So strap in as I guide you through my current go-to products for my beauty routine. I’ve been asked recently what beauty …
Escape to the countryside for a well-needed break at Runa Farm Hi everyone, my first post of 2023! I know I’m late to the party… The beginning of 2023 has been so busy but I’m so glad to finally be blogging again. Today I’ll be …
How blogging curated my career at Teesside University Can you believe my blog is now nine years old? We’re nearly in double figures! Those who have been on this blogging journey with me from day one will know this blog started at Teesside University. Yes, …
Christmas is fastly approaching so here’s one gem I no longer can’t live without… It’s been way too long since I did a Christmas post on here. As my long-term readers know I was obsessed with writing dozens of gift guides. This year is a …
I was kindly invited to stay at the new Cabin Walk Garden Rooms at Newton Hall… Nestled in the Northumbrian countryside and situated right next door to Newton Hall and a short drive to the sea. The Cabin Walk Garden Rooms is the ultimate retreat …
If you’re looking for your next city break or a week in the sun – I have you covered! It feels good writing a travel blog again. It’s been more than two years since our last holiday abroad so a week in Dubrovnik, Croatia was …
New Additions To My Skincare Routine Skin brightening products? Yes, please! Let’s chat about a new brand I’ve discovered: Fade Out. And how this trio has been a great addition to my daily and weekly routine. Feels good to be typing on here again! I …
Timeless jewellery perfect for warmer days When it comes to jewellery, I like to keep things simple. Especially silver jewellery that I can wear every day. I very much like to keep with the same jewellery on a day-to-day basis. Such as a necklace and …
Stylish jewellery you can personalise and keep forever with Astley Clarke Gift someone a sentimental gift that they can keep forever with a personalised locket necklace by Astley Clarke! I recently received this sterling silver necklace as a gifted item and let me tell you …