Photo Diary - Paris.


This post comes a little late, as we did this trip last year! The BF & I did a 3 night stay in Paris, staying at the lovely Max Hotel, in the 14th arrondissement.

We managed to cover plenty of ground while we were there, visiting the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre.

L'Oreal Paris Pure Clay Detox Mask.



L'Oreal Paris have created three new products in their skincare range, the Detox Masks, which are currently on offer in Boots for £5.00 (normally, £7.99). Being a lover of the Sanctuary Spa detox mask, I was keen to try out the Detox mask from the L'Oreal range.

Mini Book Reviews - June.



Welcome to the first of my new monthly post topic, Mini Book Reviews, were I am will take a quick look at the books I have read over the last month.

June's books were a mixture of topics, with a book that has shot up in my favourite books ever list.

Spring Box of Lame - That Lame Company.


I love stationery! Since starting my blog, I have come across so many small, talented stationery companies, that purchasing their pretty goods has turned into an addiction.

Today's post is focusing on a new discovery of mine - That Lame Company - and their brilliant stationery box, the Spring Box of Lame.

The Hourglass Factory - Lucy Ribchester.



I picked up The Hourglass Factory by pure chance one day, mainly being drawn by the intriguing blurb on the back, and the book's interesting & unusual cover, featuring illustrations of the books main elements.


March Round Up - Instagram Love.


I love Instagram. As a photography fan & amateur shutterbug, I love seeing the huge amounts of creativity that are shared - as well as being a good source of inspiration. Today, I want to share with you my favourite Instagram accounts that I have stumbled across over the last month.

The Art of Being Normal - Lisa Williamson.


The first book chosen to be read for the newly created GirlGang Book Club - #GGBookClub, Lisa Williamson's The Art of Being Normal was not a book I had come across before, but the cover really appealed to me.

My Favourite Books - Part One.


Like many book lovers, I love scouring the shelves of bookstores looking for books that are slightly off the radar, but are magical finds, and this book is one of those finds.

The Liebster Award.


I will be honest, until the lovely Laura from Mint Milkshake Memories nominated me recently for The Liebster Award, I had never come across it before.

PaperGang Box by Ohh Deer.


I am a huge lover of stationary, and when I discovered the fab-u-lous Ohh Deer were starting a monthly stationary subscription box, I couldn't resist signing up for the first box to check it out!

Product Love - The Hair Edition.


Like most girls, I have a real fondness for my hair. I have tried so many different products, from numerous different brands, but have finally found my holy grail products.

Hello Spring. Goodbye Winter.



It's hard to believe we are now leaving another Winter behind us, as the beauty of Spring begins to unfold. It is still cold & drizzly outside, but the days are getting brighter and the Winter blues are starting to lift.

Photo Diary - North Antrim Coast.


It was my birthday during the week, and the boyfriend & I decided to take a few days off work to celebrate quietly. I have mentioned it before, but the North Antrim Coast - think Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and all round scenery bliss - is one of our favourite places, so we decided to take a quick day trip!

Mother's Day Gift Inspiration.


I cannot believe that Mother's Day is nearly here! This year is already flying by. For those of you who may not have heard, Mothering Sunday is on 6th March (UK), and I have started to seek out inspiration for gift ideas.

Goals for 2016.


I know, we are nearing the end of February, but I want to put my Goals for 2016 down, in writing, so I can look back on this post next year, and feel really good at achieving them. Hopefully.

Product love: Ayres Body Butter.


A generous little 28g tub of this gloriously scented body butter was awaiting for me to discover in February's Birchbox, and it is one of the first Birchbox discoveries that I am truly loving.

5 Things I Love.



As bit more of an introduction, I thought I would share 5 things that I love - and all on Valentine's Day too! Happy Valentine's Day!

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