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Beat the Winter Blues with Office Chair Yoga



November 10, 2016

Office Yoga

It’s winter, it’s cold, it’s probably raining (or snowing!) as you read this.  It might even be lunchtime and I bet eating that stale sandwich at your desk is looking a lot more appealing than heading out into the bleak midwinter to stretch your legs.  This is the time of year when we are missing out on vitamin D and feeling lethargic.  And when we feel like that, it’s more important than ever to keep your body moving, keep the blood pumping and get flexing those muscles. So when I was sent some suggestions for yoga poses that I could do at my desk, with no equipment or gym membership required, I couldn’t wait to share them with you.  The perfect way to beat the winter blues! CONTINUE READING

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Wedding Day Make Up



November 7, 2016

Wedding Make Up

One thing I always knew when it came to our wedding was that I wanted to do my make up myself.  I even included it in a post I wrote about wedding traditions I would NOT be sticking to!  The simple fact is, I know what suits me, I ain’t half bad at doing my own face and I could treat myself to a few new assets to my collection in the name of love. Or at least, that’s what I told myself.

*Disclaimer* – all of the pictures in this post were taken by our incredibly talented photographers, The Twins.  Go check them out.

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CATEGORIES | BEAUTY

Health: So You Want The Body Of A Supermodel?



November 3, 2016

Bodhi

Have you ever heard of suspension pilates?  No, me neither.  That was until I got sent a very interesting email inviting me to try Bodhi at Precision Fitness in Newcastle.  Apparently this is the exercise that all the supermodels have used to hone their long, lean bodies.  And given I am forever in the pursuit of looking like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, I thought I’d better give it a go!

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CATEGORIES | LIFE

Travel: A Once in a Lifetime Safari at Motswari Game Lodge



October 31, 2016

Motswari

If you recently read my post about our honeymoon itinerary (and if you haven’t, go read it now!) then you will know we had an absolutely incredible time on safari in South Africa.  I can say, without a doubt, that the absolute highlight of that trip was our four nights at Newmark Hotel’s Motswari Game Lodge in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve.

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CATEGORIES | TRAVEL

Things You Should Know Before Owning a Hamster



October 28, 2016

Hamster

Hamsters are quite frankly adorable.  Their tiny paws, tickly whiskers and big, shiny black eyes are enough to make even the hardest of hearts melt.  So it’s not hard to see why loads of people want them as pets.  But, take a quick browse through pets for sale on Gumtree, and there are far too many hamsters on there for my liking.

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Afternoon Tea With a Twist in Sunderland



October 25, 2016

Hilton Sunderland

Last week I went to check out the new afternoon tea menu at the Hilton Garden Inn, Sunderland.  It’s a tough job, but someone’s got to do it!

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CATEGORIES | LIFE, Newcastle upon Tyne

Fashion: Autumn Textures



October 21, 2016

Fashion Autumn Textures

Autumn is well and truly here.  The colder weather has come in, the leaves are falling from the trees and it’s dark when I wake up in the morning.  It’s officially time to crack out the jumpers and coats!  I have a bit of a thing for knitwear, sweatshirts, coats and ankle boots.  I could buy endless amounts, all year round!  So this outfit combines everything I love, with some gorgeous complementary textures that just work so well together.CONTINUE READING

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Autumn has Launched at Katie’s Garden!



October 18, 2016

Katie's Garden

Living in Gateshead and working in Newcastle, I don’t often find myself out in Sunderland.  Apart from the odd gig at The Stadium of Light, there’s not really been anything to draw me so far out on the metro line.  That all changed when I was invited to visit Katie’s Garden, an amazing hidden gem in Sunderland city centre.

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CATEGORIES | LIFE, Newcastle upon Tyne

Baby Loss Awareness Week: My Story



October 15, 2016

Baby Loss Awareness Week

Many of you won’t know that this week is Baby Loss Awareness Week.  In fact, every year from 9 – 15 October it is Baby Loss Awareness Week.  I didn’t know before this year, because baby loss was something that had only affected me indirectly.  I know friends who have had miscarriages and I have felt their pain deeply.  But it was only when my brother and sister-in-law lost their beautiful daughter, Pip, that I truly understood that pain myself.  My lovely little niece was stillborn on 12 July this year, only three months ago.  She was perfect in every way and already past 40 weeks’ gestation, but for some unknown reason her heart stopped beating the day before she was born.

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Fashion: Beautiful Bracelets from ChloBo



October 13, 2016

ChloBo Elephant

When we were on honeymoon, we had the most amazing close encounter with an elephant.  Our camp was in the middle of the bush and there was nothing stopping wild animals just wandering in.  And one day, a big bull elephant did just that.  Not only that, but he lumbered right past our lodge and ate the bushes right in front of our balcony.  It was one of those once in a lifetime experiences that makes me smile just thinking about it!  What’s this got to do with bracelets, you might ask?  Well just wait until you see what I got from ChloBo…

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CATEGORIES | STYLE

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