My Starbucks Rewards
One thing I loved about living in the US is the coffee. It is so much better than coffee in the UK, and there is a real culture for indulging in it. One of my favourite things to do on… Continue Reading
Month: December 2014
Mise En Place: a menu to enjoy your dinner party
I like to cook and have friends and family round for dinner, but when people are over, I want to be part of the conversation, rather than being stuck cooking in the kitchen (I do really like to talk!). My… Continue Reading
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Bed Makeover
I love the feel of new, clean sheets. I love pillows and cushions. (Cushions are a sensitive topic in my household. But I love them). I’m not a great sleeper, but we all spend a fair amount of time in… Continue Reading
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My Favourite Cocktails
There is no scientific, mixologist opinion in this selection of delectable drinks. Just my view on where I have had a good time, good drink with good company. Sumi Robata, Chicago Well, really it’s the Charcoal Bar, which is beneath… Continue Reading
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My Top 5 Hotels So Far
The London, West Hollywood This hotel is chic, stylish and oozes the kind of Hollywood glamour I always imagined as a girl growing up in the West Country. The decor is beautiful inside and the roof terrace has views across… Continue Reading
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(Less than) 24 Hours in Seattle
My whistle stop trip to Seattle lived up to the name of the movie: I most certainly was “Sleepless in Seattle”. We took off from Chicago in the evening and the time difference consequently bought us a few more hours… Continue Reading
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Everyday Make Up
For my first post in the beauty category, I thought it might be a good idea to just run through my daily make up regime. This is the make up that I would wear to work Monday to Friday, the… Continue Reading
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The Marrakech Express
Marrakech: hot, busy, eye-opening. Really hot. Who did we travel with? British Airways have a fantastic selection of holidays at great prices. I like to use British Airways as I am a huge fan of their Avios/Executive Club program. You… Continue Reading
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Moleskine & Evernote: Who Knew?
I love email. I love texts. I love Whatsapp. I even love those little yellow memo notes that you can use on your desktop. If it’s a digital method of communicating, I probably use it and love it. (Except right… Continue Reading
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Ramen in Gloucestershire?
One of my favourite discoveries (well…I can’t really call it a discovery, more of an “introduction”) from my time in Chicago is Ramen. The spicy, salty broth proved itself to be a perfect cure for a less than perfect hangover,… Continue Reading
