Three of my favourite things to splurge on are cake, chocolate and coffee. I take the latter very seriously. My morning coffee, in particular, is one of the singular moments of the day I have time to myself; unless the unthinkable happens and my two little girls actually take a…
There’s something so effortlessly glamorous about pearls. Even though they are the must-have accessory of 2019 (Harry’s spectacular Met Gala look is all the evidence you need) they tend to remind me more of Hollywood starlets such as Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe. Whenever someone mentions pearls I immediately picture…
Whether you’re planning to enjoy an extravagant romantic meal under the stars (I wish), watch a soppy chick flick with a girlfriend or put on your comfiest PJs and binge watch a boxset on Netflix; treating yourself to a cheeky cocktail is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I was kindly sent a…
If you’re looking for a gift this Valentine’s Day that’s an extra bit special, beautifully packaged and absolutely delicious, look no further than Biscuiteers*. Biscuiteers are an artisan biscuit boutique that specialises in creating elaborate hand-iced designs that elevate the simple shortbread biscuit into a luxury treat. You’ve probably already spotted some…
I love subscription boxes. There are so many different types on the market right now. I’ve tried a baking box, a cocktail-making box, a wax-melt box, a recipe box, a baby box, an outdoor play box and, of course; many, many beauty boxes over the years. Today, I have something completely…
Last Tuesday was my husband’s birthday and what better way to celebrate than to head into the capital for the day. If we could have found a babysitter for the night we would have definitely looked for an affordable hotel in Edinburgh, because there really are hundreds to choose from to suit…
