It snowed over the weekend confirming that winter is really here, as if we didn’t know. Temperatures dropped long before the snow started so most people are hibernating this time of year. In truth, my hibernation started a bit early, around the second week in November which meant less time spent out doors, lounging in cosy PJs, lighting fires and …

It wouldn’t be Christmas without something special from everyone’s favourite Japanese cult beauty brand DHC so say hello to the latest addition I’m loving. I’m currently obsessed with hydration because the season we’re in requires it thanks to constant rain and central heating. Since my post on winter skincare saviours, I haven’t left anything to chance. I make sure my …

Just before Christmas, Alpha H unveiled its latest offering, the Alpha H Vitamin B Serum which offers cell protective properties and regenerates the skin’s ability to produce new collagen and hyaluronic acid from within. The new Vitamin B Serum contains Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) which strengthens cellular structure to help firm and restore elasticity. It also boosts the skin’s immunity and …

Now that the holiday season is over, let’s get back to discovering awesome beauty products. In the days leading up to Christmas, May Kay launched a new collection called Runway Bold Collection. It’s the perfect place to start 2017’s beauty journey so let’s talk about the collection which is all about being daring and dramatic. Think intense shadows, smooth metallic …

Homemade mincemeat is absolutely delicious and this version is very quick and simple to make. The mincemeat and pastry recipe can also be used to make a large tart, which works very well as a Christmas dessert served with ginger ice cream or brandy flavoured crème anglaise. For the pastry: 225g/8oz plain flour 140g/5oz butter, cut into cubes Pinch of …

Fragrance experts Molton Brown have a new festive limited edition collection called Fabled Juniper Berries & Lapp Pine and it smells amazing! The collection is inspired by the sweeping, pristine artic landscape of Laponia in the Northernmost Sweden. I’ve never been to the Northernmost Sweden but I do like the smell of it. I’ve been using the collection which is …

October 19th was Global Parmigiano Reggiano Night – yes, a night celebrating Parmigiano Reggiano all over the world. So I went along to Foodat52 to celebrate all things Parmigiano Reggiano. In this instance, it was a cooking class led by renowned chef Bridget Colvin followed by a delicious dinner all cooked with Parmigiano Reggiano. It was a great evening to …

Last week, Aromatherapy Associates officially unveiled their Christmas collection of mindful treats with a mindful Christmas flower arranging class in collaboration with Only Roses. The collection is inspired by mindful moments in an English winter garden. Part of the collection has been available at Liberty London for a while but now the entire collection is available in most retail outlets. …

What will Christmas be without festive hampers? They make excellent gifts and are wonderful to have around. Here are some of our favourite hampers this year. Berry Bros & Rudd: The Best of British Hamper – £155 Berry Bros & Rudd always have fantastic hampers of food and drink or a mixture of both ranging from as little as £35 …

  With Christmas fast approaching, I’ve been thinking a lot about New Year resolutions. The fact that one of mine ( (I make about 5 resolutions every year) will be fitness or weight loss related. Let’s face it, I won’t be the only one. According to statistics, 14.3 million Brits make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, while 9.5 million …