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Self Love & Mindfulness Tips #SelfLoveIsntSelfish

Self-Love & Mindfulness Tips #SelfLoveIsntSelfish

I’ve been inspired by the boohoo.com #SelfLoveIsntSelfish campaign to share my thoughts on self love and mindfulness.  The concepts of self love and mindfulness as well seem to be talked about more and more these days and have definitely become in ‘vogue’ in the self-help book isle. 

For me, self-love is all about how you treat yourself; the things you expect from yourself, how you reward…

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Ballie Ballerson with Boohoo.com

Ballie Ballerson with Boohoo.com

When Boohoo invited me to an event at Ballie Ballerson in Shoreditch, I was curious to see what the event would actually involve! Like most adults, I haven’t been to a ball pit since I was a child, but it turns out that adult ball bits are all the rage in East London. 

Ballie ballerson have 1 million plastic balls in the venue. Across a number of different ball pit. The main one is full of pink…

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Thai Square Spa London

Having been to Thailand, and become addicted to the Thai massage technique, I couldn’t wait to try out Thai Square Spa which is just off the Strand in central London. 

In the shiny red changing rooms I popped on a nice soft dressing gown and headed downstairs to the spa

  Really comfy slippers!

How gorgeous is the walkway to the treatment rooms!?

Downstairs was much bigger than the venue…

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Afternoon Tea At The Perception Bar W London

It was a sunny bank holiday Monday in London and I made my way through the bustle of Leicester Square to the W Hotel. I was there to try the Afternoon Tea at The Perception Bar there, which was themed around the English garden (I was hoping for a flower wall!).

The food is served in a black plastic box with compartments that you open or pull out. Kind of like a black jewellery box. Sometimes it…

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A Day Out At Kew Gardens

A Day Out At Kew Gardens

Kew gardens is an easy train ride away from central London. I actually opted to drive and parked by the river in what was a surprisingly large car park that actually had spaces! (Something I’m not used to in London). 

First stop was coffee, and a trip to The Orangery a gorgeous cafe in the north of the park.

After a nice coffee and vegan apple cake, we headed to the nearest attraction – the…

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Spring Restaurant At Somerset House

Somerset House is always gorgeous in the summer. Along with the exhibitions, the bar overlooking the Thames is has a fabulous buzz and great views. On this occasion, I payed a visit to the Spring Restaurant for their pre-theatre Scratch Menu. This menu is quite unique as it changes every day – the chef comes up with different dishes based on the leftovers from the previous day! 

Enjoy the pics!

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Van Arthur Master Florist Class

If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll probably know that I’m a big flower fan, so when Van Arthur florists invited me to a masterclass I jumped at the opportunity.

The Van Arthur shop in the arcade behind Liverpool Street station is the second outlet for the company, after their first shop in Harrow. The window has been beautifully decorated with flowers and the class (including snacks and…

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Elan Cafe - So What's All The Fuss About?

Elan Cafe - What's All The Fuss About?

If you live in London, and spend any time on Instagram, you will have heard of Elan Cafe. The pink floral themed cafe has been trending across the London hashtags and blogger accounts for a few months now. It really is the definition of an insta-famous cafe. Naturally, I had to go check out Elan Cafe for myself and see what all the fuss is about! There are two Elan Cafe’s quite near each other;…

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New Haircut At Rush Salon Clapham Junction

Following an onslaught from the sea and the sun on my recent holiday, it was time to head to the hairdressers for a much needed cut and restyle.  I headed to Rush Salon in Clapham Junction for an appointment with a senior stylist to sort me out! After a consultation, we decided to go for a more layered look, with layers also being put into the end of the hair on the crown on my head (a new…

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Pilates, Yoga, Nutrition & Champagne at The AllBright Club

Pilates, Yoga, Nutrition & Champagne at the AllBright Club

It was a gorgeous morning in London, and as the spring weather had finally arrived I was able to cycle through Chelsea, Westminster and Soho to reach The AllBright Club in Fitzrovia. The beautiful 5-storey Georgian Townhouse is an oasis right in the beating heart of the city. This members club is a bit different to most, being designed as a space for women to thrive, welcoming female…

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Christmas Shopping In London - A Festive Photobook

Christmas Shopping In London – A Festive Photobook

Christmas is a fantastic time of year in London. The shops come to life with sparkling decorations and dancing lights adorning every spare inch of space. Here’s a Christmas photobook of some of my favorite festive places in London. Check out the video at the end. The Burlington Arcade   Liberty London [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLXT_KJFyWQ%5B/embedyt%5D

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The Hidden Jem - My Favourite Shop In Lytham

I’m originally from Lytham in in Lancashire. It’s a relatively small town, though for it’s size it has some pretty good shops! My favorite has to be The Hidden Jem. The shop has in Lytham for at least ten years, moving to a bigger premises after a few years. Everything has been carefully chosen and all the items, from homeware to accessories, fit together around a peaceful, comforting and cosy…

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Freddies Flowers - A Weekly Floral Treat

Freddies Flowers – A Weekly Floral Treat

If you are slightly obsessed with flowers like me, you can get your weekly flower hits from Freddies Flowers. They deliver flowers weekly from their Wandsworth location. The family run business cut and pack to order so there is minimal wastage. Look how cute the packaging is!

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Ideal Home Show At Christmas

Every year the Ideal Home Show At Christmas comes to Kensington Olympia. With countless stalls, entertainment and plenty of food it’s a great day out to get you in the festive spirit! Here are some picks from the day…  Starbucks Christmas toffee nut latte was essential to start the day There was an owl experience group there and I managed to get some close-up pictures of this beauty.

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Scissors Palace - New Fav London Hairdressers and Beauticians

It was a beautiful still autumn morning when I cycled up to Holland Park to visit Scissors Palace for the first time. Established for 40 years, I was really excited to get a fresh hair cut and much needed pedicure. Walked in the first thing which struck me was the warmth of the staff and the friendly family vibe. The salon was busy and the customers and staff seemed to be well acquainted – I…

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Getting Semi-Permanent Eyeliner Done

Getting Semi-Permanent Eyeliner Done

As someone who is quite fair, wearing eyeliner can make a big difference to my look. When I first heard about semi-permanent eyeliner, it was something that immediately appealed to me; the idea of waking up with part of my makeup done, or being able to go swimming with eyeliner, sounded like a great idea to me. I headed down to The Pure Pigmentation clinic in Surrey. I’d seen Hannah’s work online…

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Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea At The Sanderson Hotel

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Alice in Wonderland the Sanderson Hotel has created a unique celebration of the story through it’s Mad hatter’s afternoon tea. From the menu hidden inside a vintage book, teapots adorned with kings and queens and sandwich plates decorated with zebras birdcages and ticking clocks, they really have gone all out! Along with the typical afternoon tea classics…