Showing posts with label hot chocolate. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hot chocolate. Show all posts

Friday, 16 January 2015

The Me-Time Tag

Hey there!

During my lunch breaks at work, I love to scroll through my favourite blogs, brainstorm ideas for future posts and publish new content onto my little space of the Internet. Fortunately, I was lucky enough to be tagged to write this blog post by Danielle. Last month, during the Christmas holidays, I spent endless hours munching on mountains of unhealthy snacks, mastering how to be the best couch potato, never wanting to leave my fluffy blanket. Therefore, I felt it was the perfect time to do this!



What do you read or watch during me-time?

During me-time, I like to settle down in my pyjama's with my frothy, hot chocolate watching back-to-back videos starring my favourite YouTubers. I rarely ever watch TV series and don't settle for just one book. I'm an avid Internet fan, so there's nothing better than to catch up with my most loved Internet sensations!


What do you wear during me-time?

I alternate between pyjamas and my slouchy clothes - definitely paired up with some cute, fluffy socks. I've never been a fan of tracksuits, so usually I wear leggings and a baggy top, but most of the day I lounge around in my Bambi nightwear - how cute!


What are your me-time beauty products?

During me-time I prefer not to smother myself with any beauty products. I love to lounge around with my hair shoved up in a messy bun and a face free of any make-up. There's no point making any effort if you have no-one to impress. However, I do love a nice bubble bath during the day and am a huge fan of LUSH products - my favourite being The Comforter. They always make me smell clean and fresh, leaving my skin feel smooth, which relaxes me a lot!


Current favourite nail polish?

I don't particularly have a favourite nail polish at the moment. I haven't had a lot of time to pain my nails recently as I've been hard at work. I've always been in love with Barry M's nail varnish - I'm always impressed with the quality of these and never disappointed with the colour selection!


What do you eat or drink during me-time?

I'm not a huge fan of sweet food - I'd much rather a bag of cheese puffs than a slice of chocolate cake. My favourite snack to munch on during me-time is a big plate of potato wedges - not forgetting the ketchup! I can't resist making myself a hot chocolate piled high with marshmallows and whipped cream - the perfect way to treat yourself... 


Do you ever have outdoor me-time?

I love to go on long walks during a summer's evening. I enjoy my own company, especially when I'm outdoors, embracing the setting of the sun with my favourite tunes, observing the rest of the world. I miss the outdoors when the weather gets colder, but I'd rather snuggle with a classic film, rather than battling the bitter wind.

Current favourite candle?

It's almost impossible to fall in love with candles when you're a blogger - the temptation to buy the entire Yankee store is just too much! I am absolutely loving the 'Snow in Love' Yankee candles at the moment - they're just so refreshing. I bought myself some tea lights to place around my bath during the Winter and I can assure you, I was not disappointed!


Would you ever go and see a movie alone?

I doubt I would, I'm lucky that my friends share the same taste in films. We've always made the effort to go in one big group - I think I'd be too awkward asking for a single ticket for the cinema at the cash point!

Anything else to add? What else do you like to do during me-time?

I love to spend days alone in Central London - my favourite place to travel. I love the buzzing atmosphere of busy shoppers and admire their determination to push their way through the crowds. Growing up, I've always been inspired by my dad's photography and spent a lot of my time practising some techniques. When I get the opportunity to take a trip up to London, I make sure I capture the moments where I feel most at ease!


I challenge anyone reading this to try out the me-time tag and make a post on their little slice of the Internet.

Bye for now! Xxx


Tuesday, 9 December 2014

#9 Blogmas - Winter Items I Can't Live Without

Hey there!

It's starting to get colder and winter is slowly settling in. Slower than expected, but it's definitely made a strong appearance - even the winter bugs are starting to do their work! That's still no excuse to be miserable in this festive season.


We all have those particular essentials that complete our Winter evenings when the weather turns bitter and the grass is glazed with frost. I always try to organise myself for these cold months with a stock of my favourite bubble bath products and fill my wardrobe with a whole rack of knitted jumpers and wooly tights. I am determined to fight off the cold this Winter and power my way through the nasty bugs - I will not let it ruin my Christmas!

#9 - Winter Items I Can't Live Without

Here are my favourite items that I just can't live without at Winter:

1) Fluffy Dressing Gown



There's nothing better than to snuggle on a cold, winter's evening wrapped up warm in your favourite fluffy, dressing gown - I practically live in mine! Let's not forget to style it out with a pair of matching fluffy, socks too. 

2) Frothy Hot Chocolate



I always like to treat myself after a long day at work with a huge mug of hot chocolate to warm my tummy. You can't go wrong with a trip to Starbucks for an extra special mug, topped with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles - doesn't that sound yummy!

3) LUSH Baths



I've never been a huge fan of baths, despite my obsession with LUSH, I'd much prefer a quick dip in the shower! There's just something about this time of year that makes baths seem exciting. I love a warm, bubble bath to relax me on a cold, winter's evening after a hard day at work - especially with my favourite LUSH products! 

4) Candles



Every blogger loves a good candle - no matter what time of the year! I have a whole stock of them stashed away in a pretty, little box. You can't go wrong with Yankee candles and it still amazes how incredible they smell! I plan to purchase their new selection of their Winter collection this Christmas as a little treat - I just can't help myself! 

5) Festive Novel



Every evening, I love to pick up my favourite book to settle myself down before I sleep. Christmas novels are always a nice way to get you in the festive mood - full of romance and cheer! I love reading with my favourite candles burning away, wrapped up warm in my reindeer onesie - told you I was prepared!


If you liked my first day of Blogmas, I would recommend you challenge yourself to this festive tag - it would be nice to read some of your posts!

Bye for now! Xxx

Friday, 28 November 2014

10 Things That Have Made Me Happy This Week!

Hey there!

It's that time of year again - time to prepare New Year's resolutions, time to unpack the decorations from huge, dusty boxes from the attic, time to stuff yourself with naughty treats! Less than a month away from Christmas, can you believe it?! Time really does fly and it's safe to say I'm excited, much to my boyfriend's annoyance! Only 2 more days until Advent and then the fun really begins. Of course, I am still painfully behind with my Christmas shopping, but I seem to have become so wrapped up in my own bundle of joy, I haven't even considered it yet!

It's taken all this excitement for me to realise that in the past few weeks I've felt blissfully happy! You would have thought judging by the weather that I would be drowning in my sorrows, but for once I feel like a kid in a sweet shop!


1. Spending the evening with my boyfriend, discussing future plans for the next couple of months.

2. Devoting a fair bit of my time to updating my blog with new content.

3. Snuggling with warm cocoa in the evening after a long soak in the bath.

4. Coming home from work with dinner already waiting on the table.

5. Counting down the days on my calendar until the Christmas holidays.

6. Knowing that we're only a few weekends away from decorating the house.

7. Jumping into bed after a hard day at work with my reindeer onesie on,

8. Wrapping myself up warm in my fluffy Christmas themed jumpers.

9. Watching everybody frantically buying gifts for their family.

10. The fresh smell of gingerbread in the streets.


I hope you're all just as excited as me for Christmas and not too behind with the gifts. Stay tuned for more Christmas-y themed posts, there's plenty more to come!

Bye for now! Xxx