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For our first post-lockdown holiday abroad we headed to Corfu. With promises of beautiful beaches and delicious food, we were sold. For our week-long break we checked into the Mayor La Grotta Verde Grand Resort in Corfu after reserving on booking.com. The five-star stay was amazing and the perfect beach break. Here’s everything you need …
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Having just returned from Glastonbury Festival, I can safely say I slept like a log. It’s probably thanks to the G&Ts and tequila shots that sent me into a sweet sleep but even if you’re having a teetotal festival experience, here’s how to sleep well… FESTIVAL DOWNLOADABLE PACKING LIST 1. Pitch your tent wisely Look …
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After two years of disappointment, Glastonbury Festival is finally back on the cards and my attention has already turned to what to wear for five days of fun in the sun (praying to the sun gods as I type). Don't get me wrong, I am fully on-board with the free-spirit vibe at Glastonbury and the …
Last November I turned the big 3-0 and my bestie bought me a spa day (dreamy!) at Aqua Sana at Center Parcs Longleat. Due to busy schedules we weren’t able to book in until March 2022. Any excuse to drag out my birthday celebrations, eh? It was day spa for two booking on a Monday …
For a few years now I’ve relied on the cult classic Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base. Although it’s a rather spenny purchase compared to my other beauty buys, it’s totally unique and makes my skin feel amazing. I was delighted to see a dupe pop up on my Instagram from none other than my …
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If I repeatedly re-purchase a product, you know it's a good one, and that's the case for the REN Clean Skincare Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream. This product truly puts the word beauty in beauty sleep. It's working hard while you're getting some shut eye and then you wake up feeling fresh. As I've …
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Reiki. It’s a buzzword you may have heard of. According to Wikipedia, it’s a ‘Japanese form of energy healing and Reiki practitioners use a technique called palm healing or hands-on healing’. Keep reading to discover what actually happens in a reiki session and why you should have one. I went to Charlee Baker Beauty and …
Being a Bristolian I often get asked for recommendations in the city, and I've had a few messages from non-Bristol pals wanting advice on planning a hen do in Bristol so I thought, why not dedicate an entire blog post to the subject? Why is Bristol perfect for a hen party? Bristol is one of …
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As the new year is approaching, here are the resolutions I will be making for 2022. Firstly, it seems only fair to do a small recap on 2021's resolutions to see if any stuck. Mine included unsubscribing from unwanted emails, appreciating the small things, watching more movies and learning calligraphy. I do unsubscribe to ALOT …
I've made my way around quite a few of the Bristol's restaurants and from steakhouses to pizza pitstops - here are some of my fave eateries to try in the city... Best Bristol restaurants: Under The Stars There's nothing more Bristolian than eating dinner on a boat and Under The Stars is the perfect spot. …
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