For the past few years, Beauty Advent Calendars have been the ‘IT’ Christmas gift to give and the trend is getting bigger every year. This year is no exception, more brands have invested in the trend and as the countdown to Christmas draws closer, here’s a roundup of the best Beauty Advent Calendars you can thrill friends and family with …

I have exciting news for wine lovers, there’s a new subscription box in town and it’s all about taking you on an adventure. Curated by yours truly, I’m super excited to introduce the Wine Lovers Box – a wine subscription box that caters to anyone who enjoys wine and wants to expand their palette or try something new. Why a …

Happy New Year! 2018 is finally here and like most people, I’ve made New Year resolutions. Mine are along the lines of living a healthy lifestyle, to give more, set achievable goals. among others but as many studies have shown over the years, most New Year resolutions fall by the way side ten days into January unless we’re vigilant. In …

This delicious Christmas Apricot mince pies recipe is easy to make and brings a festive cheer when served.

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 …