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Cosy Gift Guide

Saturday, December 11, 2021


Looking for some Christmas present Inspiration, think no more... I have plugged together a list of a few things that are on my Christmas list this year and a gift guide that's very on brand...


DIY Suggestions 
If you don't want to break the bank but want a cute gift for a friend/family member, why not try and make a DIY set and get creative. Here are couple of ideas below. 

Hot Choc Set in a nice mug! (Add Hot Choc bombs, marshmallows and fluffy socks) 
DIY cake in a jar (You can buy these) but DIY, add all the dry ingredients to their fave bake, into a cute recycled jar and pop a nice tag to explain the rest! 
Cosy Night in Box - Add Fluffy Socks, Mug and Hot Choc B&M, Bubble bath, Candle (TkMaxx) and a good book/game/TV suggestions. Maybe for someone who loves a good cosy night in. Especially as January is just around the corner...

Perfect Cosy Gifts



15 Things to do this December

Thursday, December 2, 2021

December is my fave month of the year and it literally makes me so happy to finally be amongst all the Christmas cheer and happy faces as we come to end of another crazy year. Not only is December filled with lots of festive activities but my birthday is at the start which was makes it all so much better. Here are 15 things to do to make the most out of this glorious month.... 




Go visit your local city (mine is London) and look at all the Christmas lights

Watch all your favourite Christmas movies with yummy hot chocs. 

Enjoy having a delicious chocolate every day to feed your inner child. 

Get drunk and have a good laugh with your colleagues at your Christmas work parties.

Go to Winter Wonderland and visit all the Christmas markets

Enjoy family fun when putting up your Christmas Tree

Wrap up warm and go and visit some fun, festive light shows. 

Enjoy gallons of mulled wine, pigs in blankets, mince pies and hot chestnuts. 

Attempt to make yummy Christmas cookies for loved ones and Santa, of course!

Stick on the festive tunes and drive round looking at all the wonderfully bright festive houses. 

Wrap up all your presents for loved ones whilst watching a Christmas movie

Visit a Drive Thru Cinema and enjoy some festive snacks along with it

Eat loads of cosy roast dinners and embrace your food baby. 

Cozy up in your reading nook and get in a magical Christmas novel. 

Enjoy all the festive menus at your local Cafes. 

Homemade Chilli Recipe

Friday, November 12, 2021

 Here is a delicious cosy staple for the cold winter months. 



Ingredients

 

1 courgette 

2 carrots 

1 large red onion 

2 cloves of garlic 

500 g lean mince beef 

1 can of chopped tomatoes 

1 can of kidney beans in chilli sauce 

1 tsp of worchester sauce 

1 tbsp of soy sauce 

1 tsp of oregano (optional) 

1 packet of El Paso chilli con carne mix 

Olive oil

Salt and pepper 


Method 

  1. Chop all your veg 
  2. Fry it all off in some olive oil and season with salt, pepper and oregano 
  3. Place in a bowl to a side and add the beef mince to the same pan. 
  4. Brown of the beef and add the worchester and soy sauce. Season the beef with salt and pepper.
  5. Add your veg back in and give this a good stir. 
  6. Add the chilli con carne mix with the appropriate amount of water (noted on the packet) 
  7. Add your cans of tomatoes and kidney beans 
  8. Let it simmer for 20 mins, stirring every so often. 
  9. Enjoy! 


This can be frozen and defrosted at a later date. A cheap, hearty dish to keep you warm and doesn’t break the bank. It’s also very versatile, any veg would work that maybe are going out of date. Head over to my Instagram to watch the video that goes along side it!

10 things to do in October

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Since it’s the 1st of October today and officially spooky SZN, I thought I would pop together a list of 10 things to do in October. October is a busy month for me with a lot of my family having birthdays but always super fun and cozy. Hope you enjoy and take some inspiration. 



  1. Have a Harry Potter Marathon, what better month...
  2. Have a LUSHicious bath/pamper night to trial out some of the new products from the Halloween Lush Range - I have to admit there are not that many cozy scents this year... bring back the pumpkin on a cinnamon stick. 
  3. Go to TKMaxx purely to smell candles 
  4. Eat all the halloween sweets whilst watching Hocus Pocus and proceeding to buy more before Halloween.
  5. Have an f**king pumpkin spice latte and add pumpkin pie spice to every breakfast you make 
  6. Enjoy more mindful walks noticing all the leaves changing and the crunchy leaves under your feet as you walk. Collect your concers and when you get back from your walk, have a hot choc to warm up! 
  7. Hang up the fairy lights, get the candles going and make your home cozy for the colder months ahead 
  8. Eat more apples, squash and seasonal veg. I love making big batches of veg soup and freezing it for a quick lunch or dinner. 
  9. Find a cozy book to read or find a cozy film to watch and snuggle up under a blanket with some Primark cozy socks.. (if you know, you know) 
  10. Go through your wardrobe and replace those tanks and bikinis for cozy knits and Primark velvet lined leggings! 

 

Rating brunches in London

Friday, September 24, 2021

Just in case you need some inspiration for days out in London and alcoholic brunches as the summer comes to an end (pretty good way of summing up my summer this year) I thought I would review/rate a couple of the brunches I went on. I have had to make do with the pictures my past self took as I am not sure I was so focused on blog content, more on the Prosecco....

Skinny Kitchen, Angel 

This is the sort of place I would recommend if you want to have a good time and have clubbing, boogie in your chair kinda vibes. There is a live DJ and saxophone player which makes it so much more fun. 
The whole brunch was around £50 but you get unlimited Prosecco, 1 main brunch meal (which are all super yummy) and a pudding selection. Definitely more on the pricey side of a brunch but worth the money as the atmosphere was very good. 
One recommendation would be to try and get a seat indoors as that’s where the music is the loudest. If you are just off for brunch and chat, outdoors is still great and you can actually hear your friends! 

Serata Hall, Old Street

This was a lovely brunch! This was on the cheaper end of the scale but didn’t not fail me! It’s £26 for unlimited Prosecco, Bellini and a rum punch bowl. All delicious and washed down with a yummy pizza. The pizza was super fresh and delicious. The Margarita pizza was the cheapest option but a recommendation. Music was really good and the place was very instagram worthy. I feel like this would be a good place if you wanted chill drinks and to chat up with old friends over pizza if that’s what you enjoy. 


Brother Marcus, Angel 

This was a Middle Eastern inspired bar. It’s located within the cute streets/market a couple of minutes walk from Angel tube station. Somewhere you can defo just pop in for a spot of lunch or dinner. The vibe was very very chilled. Music is quite quiet in the background but regardless the food was delicious and definitely a great place if you just want to chat up with your friends and not wanting a lively time. Needless to say when I went to this brunch, I got smashed! It was £42 all in for unlimited Prosecco, bloody Mary’s, Bellinis and Beers plus a main meal and side. Definitely worth the money as the food was different but delicious.

Pergola, South Kensington 

I went to Pergola with my boyfriend quite a long time ago. We had unlimited Prosecco and an espresso martini each. There is a lot of variety in terms of food with lots of independent chains, so there is so much choice for food. We went here in summer and it was beautiful. You get to overlook all of London and the place is covered in green plants. Music was good and just had a really nice time. Again another one I got very drunk at... 





Working From Home Office Wishlist

Monday, April 6, 2020


As most of us are all working from home at the minute, why not make your office space super super cute.

I have put together a cute Wishlist of products I really want to have in my office. Maybe you can take some inspiration and get your desk setup looking great!


Daily Planner from UO - Super cute and definitely needed to keep organised during these times.

Plants from Patch  - If you are in London, this website is great for purchasing plants. Its simple to use and the delivery time is relatively quick. Plants are great for office spaces as they are cute and are proven to help with productivity. Patch also have a selection just for air-purifying plants, nothing better than plants making your air quality better.

Copper lamp from Wayfair - Lamps are a nice touch to any office space. This one from Wayfair is really nice but they do have quite a few nice ones on their website. Definitely worth a look!

Stapler from Amazon - Staplers are office essentials, why not make it super fun and get one with copper staples to make those boring documents a little bit more fun.

Pen pots from Amazon - There are some really nice pen pots from Amazon. I think the hippo one is cute and childish. Whereas the marble one is more stylish. Depending on your taste, I thought they were both really suitable.



All Things Good - March Faves!

Monday, March 30, 2020


My March favourites are primarily lifestyle based, just because I haven’t left the house since Friday the 13th when I got sick with a nasty cold, so makeup hasn’t been my go-to thing.  

Whilst we are all in a weird period in our life’s, since being home and truly embracing my new routine, I have found a few little favourites for the month. 


Cosy essential - Recently I moved rooms in my house. I know a bit weird and I’m very lucky to do so, but my new room is a lot bigger which is really nice. One slight negative is that the room is bloody freezing, but my bed has a heated blanket which has actually become one of my favourite things ever. I like to pop it on just before I start my evening routine to get myself ready for bed so by the time I get in, my toes are super warm and cosy. It honestly does make me fall asleep faster and I would highly recommend one if like bit of warmth. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea though. 


Coffee in the morning/WFH - Since I’ve been off I have been working from home. It did start by me living in my pjs and working in bed. But now I’ve found a little area in my house which I know is “my office” so I can be focused and productive there. Every morning I have actively gotten up at 7:30 and grabbed a coffee and just sat and enjoyed it. From someone who commutes every single day into London this is beyond a treat.

Dog walking - Since we are now restricted to one walk a day, I have been loving going for dog walks. I am incredibly lucky to live in the countryside, so the walks are stunning. All the new buds are blossoming and it’s very refreshing to be out in nature.
I absolutely love the rustle and bustle of London streets but since being home, it’s been nice to focus on nature. 

Adult colouring books - The best thing to calm you and it’s very satisfying. It’s something that’s kept me busy after work and I’ve been really enjoying it. 

With every going on,  just remember to...

All Things Good: January Faves!

Monday, February 10, 2020

I thought I’d round up a few of my favourite things I’ve been enjoying, now Jan is finally over... (i know this is late, but later is better than ever...).

 Cosy Fave - Layering up. 

It’s definitely getting colder in London and I hate being cold. So to combat that I’ve been layering up a lot. Just by putting a t-shirt on under a jumper and leggings under trousers does make a massive difference. It’s also an excuse to bring out the fluffy socks and the big scarfs/hats. 

Dewy looks 

I recently started using a different foundation to my normal go to which is the Nars sheer glow.
I tried out my mums charlotte tilbury foundation "light wonder" and to say the least she isn’t getting it back, sorry... It’s a light consistency and blends on the face well and leaves my skin glowing with a hint of colour. I would really recommend you give this a try, it’s definitely a light/medium coverage but it’s buildable. 
Along with the makeup theme, I have also been loving not wearing highlighter in my daily routine. My go-to at the moment is the "Cheerleader" palette from Benefit. It has the famous Hoola and 2 different blushes which a mix together to get that perfect crisp wintery glow.

Nail polish 

Over the Christmas period, I had a lot of events on so I got acrylics so I didn’t have to worry about my clipped nails all the time. However, with a job that needs me to type everyday towards the end I got fed up of not being able type fast enough so I took them off. Now I’ve been TRYING to love my natural nails abit more and look after them so make them strong again. I've been loving Barry M Gel Nail Polish for a touch of colour.

Drinking more water

As January is the month of health and vegans by looks of things, one healthy habit I tried to be conscious of, was drinking more water. 
I have a cute water bottle which keeps my water nice and cold and I’ve been trying to drink at least 4 of them a day. It does make a massive difference to the way you feel and your skin feels. I feel more energetic and full. I can’t recommend it enough. If you struggle getting your 2 litres in, why not set some nice reminders on your phone throughout the day to drink more or get an app like plant nanny, which allows you to digitally grow cute plants as you drink more. 

River island perfume 

I got gifted a cute handbag size of the Paris perfume by River Island from a friend for my birthday and omg, it’s delicious. I am rubbish at describing perfumes but I am going to go and buy the full size today as I’m writing this.  It’s a light scent and not mega expensive so perfect for an everyday wear. (Retails at £14)



Edinburgh Travel Guide

Tuesday, February 4, 2020


I was surprised by my lovely boyfriend, for my 21st birthday I got to go to Edinburgh for a couple of days. Ever since I’d seen all of the pictures of cute tiny streets and incredible architecture, I was hooked. 

I did end up going to some amazing places so I thought I would put together a list of the places I absolutely loved and why. So if you ever plan a trip to Edinburgh this might help. 

Edinburgh Castle 


Edinburgh castle was beautiful. It’s was full of history and incredible views of Scotland. It’s almost like a town when you get into the castle  filled with lots of little museums which explain the history behind the castle. There is also a cafe there and I had a delicious cake and tea. 

Grassmarket 


I went to the Grassmarket on my last day and I wished I had gone there sooner. It’s filled with lovely independent shops and cute Harry Potter museums as JK Rowling got a lot of inspiration from Edinburgh. 
There were lots of small Scottish pubs around which were warm and homely. 

Royal mile 


The royal mile was amazing. It was lengthy road (a mile long) that runs all the way up to the castle. It was filled with amazing tourist shops and lots of cool restaurants/pubs. I was also lucky to hear the bagpipes which really made me feel like I was in Scotland. 

Camera Obsura and world of illusions. 


This was a last minute place we went into and turned out really fun and I recommend anyone goes there if you come to Edinburgh. It’s got incredible views of Edinburgh and a cool camera obsura show. It was a good laugh and definitely made my tummy turn at some points. 

Things to try whilst your in Edinburgh

Whisky 

The Scottish are famous for their whisky so we had to try some. As both my boyfriend and I aren’t the biggest fans of it anyways, ‘the Scottish whisky’ didn’t turn our heads. However if you do like whisky, there is a lot to try. 

Hot Toddy 

After googling what a hot toddy was, I thought it was really weird but still decided to give it a try and I kept seeing it all over the menus. For anyone who doesn’t know it’s a combination of  whisky, honey, lemon, herbs and spices, served hot. Smelt abit like medicine if I’m being honest, but definitely warmed me up as it was so cold outside. I probably wouldn’t jump out my way to have one again but I wasn’t bad. 

Edinburgh Gin 

I am a big lover of gin and the Edinburgh gin really hit the spot. They have a lot of different flavoured gins which all tasted delicious with tonic. I didn’t end up going to the distillery but next time I come up, I will definitely be going there. 

Haggis 

Do not google what is in this, just eat it! I actually really liked haggis but when you know what it’s made of, you could get put off slightly. I always think it’s super important to try things so I would definitely give it go!

I hope this gives you a round up of a few things to do in Edinburgh or inspires you to take a trip there yourself.
P.S wrap up warm and make sure you have an umbrella on you at all times.




How to press flowers

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

How to press flowers

Pressed flowers can be used in frames or can add a pretty touch. They also make a very cute gift for a friend or family member. 

Things you will need: 

Flowers of your choice, either picked or from a floral bouquet, maybe once there are starting to die. 
2 pieces of paper 
2 big books or something heavy to place onto of the plants 
1 pair of scissors
A frame, mine used in the pictures was from Matalan. You can click on this Link to get yours!

Step 1: collect your bunch of flowers. I have gone for a few flowers we picked from my grandmas garden and some roses. Pick a colour scheme/theme. 

Step 2: snip off the stems. 

Step 3: arrange all the flowers on one piece of paper. Remember that this will be the way they are pressed so make sure you like how they look (they won’t turn out perfect though! But that’s the beauty of it).

Step 4: place another piece of paper on top and put your paper sandwich in between two heavy items (I used books) and this will begin the pressing stage. 

Step 5: wait 48/72 hours to make sure they are dry and pressed. 

Step 6: remove the flowers from the paper and arrange in the frame. 

That’s it. I used mine for decoration and I loved the way it turned out.
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