Travel: Weekend in Wales

Back in February, we packed our bags and drove from Scotland to Wales for a relaxing weekend in a lovely cottage which we arranged via GuestToGuest. It was a 6 hour drive each way, but we absolutely love road trips and after travelling with the kids to France and Poland a few times it was nothing to worry about. 

10 Tips For Taking Better Care Of Your Skin

So you want to improve your complexion? As much as it can seem like that’s the elusive task we’re all trying to achieve, having glowing skin isn’t impossible. All it takes is the right approach to your skincare. After all, taking care of your skin is essential for having a healthy, glowing complexion. But even knowing that, it’s not always easy to know where to start. When your skin is a mess, you’re showing early signs of aging, or you just want a complete overhaul, it can be a little confusing.

With all the different skincare products on the market, it can be hard to know where to begin. But if you’re looking for simple tips to get started on your skincare journey, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’re going to take a look at the ten steps you can take to boost your skincare routine and achieve the glow you’re after.

The Perfect Lake Windemere Trip

Nestled in the northwest of England, amongst other picturesque bodies of water you will find Windemere. Surrounded by rolling green hills, and as deep as 220 meters in some places, Windermere is not just a sight of natural beauty but very popular with tourists as well. Keep reading to find out why and how to plan your perfect trip. 

Lancome L'Absolu Glosses

Lancôme was the first high end brand I have ever tried as an adult and I wore a lot of their makeup on my wedding day, so it has always been pretty special to me. Back then, I used to be obsessed with lipglosses and their Juicy Tubes, so using a Lancôme lipgloss always makes me feel very sentimental. The new L'Absolu Glosses feature a beautiful non sticky formulation and they look gorgeous on the lips. If you are a fan of the glossy look, keep reading.

Sönd Clean Slate Cleanser Review

I have been using the Sönd Clean Slate Cream Cleanser(Gentle Daily Cleanser)* (£22.00) for a good few months and I absolutely love it. I only ever use cream or oil cleansers for removing my makeup and this one is one of my favourites.

The Ordinary Skincare

First blog post of 2018 and I am starting the year with a skincare chat. Not a detailed review, as I am not a skincare expert, but I am just going to share my thought on a few things I have tried from The Ordinary, who offer fab products at affordable prices, including blogger favourites like: Hyaluronic Acid and Glycolic Toner. And they now have a counter in Glasgow too, which is fantastic news!

Our Christmas Eve traditions

Christmas is a magical time in our house. From decorations, festive scents and yummy food, to the atmosphere and little traditions I like to get the kids involved in. One of the most special parts of the celebrations for us is Christmas Eve, as the build up of excitement reaches it's peak level and the kids cannot wait to wake up the next day to find their presents under the tree.

Season's Cleanings

With Christmas only days away, I am secretly relieved that I am not hosting any guests this festive season. I get myself all worked up and panic and as a self confessed hoarder, I always have a lot of organising to do. The team at Vorwerk asked me to take part in their Season’s Cleanings campaign, designed to reveal the lengths people go to when it comes to impressing guests and I am going to tell you all about my cleaning habits.

Christmas Gift Guide: stocking fillers & more.

Only one more week till Christmas and here is my final Christmas gift guide! Perfect if you still have some shopping to do. All of these items are available instore and online so you can definitely get them in time. I must admit - I am only half way there with my xmas shopping and I am going to brave the shops on Monday to tick the remaining bits off my  list. 

Gift Guide For Her

This gift guide was definitely my favourite one to put together, as it features my current favourite fragrances, stunning jewellery, accessories and gift sets. I would consider all of these pieces quite luxurious, but I included options for budgets from £25 - £160.

Christmas gift guide - beauty gadgets.

It's time for another gift guide and this time it's all about electrical beauty. From hair tools, to face cleansing, nail care and foot care. There's a gadget for everyone.

Christmas Gifts from Soap & Glory (£5 to £30)

Soap & Glory always smash it at Christmas time with their fabulous gift sets and stocking fillers. Their SPA Of Wonder Star Gift*(£30.00) just dropped at Boots and it is a BARGAIN! Here's the low down on what's inside and some more gift ideas for S&G fans.