Wine Tram, Franschhoek

Another reason why so many visitors fall in love with South Africa is their grapes.

Well maybe not just with their grapes, but what they do with their grapes...

Mottisfont Abbey

A good Winter boot is hard to come by.

Especially when my shoe collection is as fickle as the weather.

Secret Exercising: Trampolining

I have discovered a hell of a new work-out which doesn't feel like a work out at all!

Gin & Tonic with Hollie's Lollies

Do you like Gin?

Then come and join our Gin and Tonic party!

World SBK, Milwaukee BMW

The real reason I was in Spain was because I was working.

Secret Exercising: Yoga

One thing you should know about me is I really hate working out.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Afternoon Tea, The Swan

Thought she be but little, she is fierce!

#BloggersFestival ~ Conrad St James

The #BloggersFestival was held at the Conrad St James, in West London this year.

Leeds Festival

There is something I must confess.

I am a festival virgin.

Well, I was...

The Sun Inn, Dummer

It amazes me in this country how you can go from a busy city center to relative desolate country-side with the turn of a corner. 

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Sunday in the New Forest

Newton Farmhouse was a great 2nd B&B choice.

The beds were comfy, the linens smelt fresh and I had an excellent night's sleep.







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A Wedding in Downton Part II

So as I mentioned in a Wedding in Downton Part I we had to move B&B...

Turning 25

I didn't plan to turn my 25th celebrations into a whole weekend.

But somehow, it just happened.

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The First Sunset in Spain

So I have a major problem.

My hard-drive broke this week and with it ALL of my documents, ALL of my files and ALL of my photos from the last month.

It's fair to say it's pretty s****.

Live the Highs & the Lows. Live Everything.

Never take anything for granted.

It's a saying you hear a lot but one that I most desperately live by.

Time changes everything; people, places and relationships.

Soak up every single moment, be it little or large, and truly be present in the now.

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

When the sun shines in Britain people head to the pub to enjoy a nice refreshing brewski.

I can't really blame them, with the sun shining and a beer (or iced Rose) in hand, it doesn't get much better for the British Summer.

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Down by the River, Marlow

Water has magical calming powers.

When I am by a sea, lake or river, I get an overwhelming sense of peace and realise how beautiful nature is.

Blue Sky Dress at the Chequers

The Great British Summer has taken quite a while to engage this year.

Any ounce of clear sky has people scrounging outside with their shorts and flip flops trying to squeeze the most out of the beautiful weather.

It's a whole different story back in Marbella...

Smoothing On Home

There is beauty in growing old gracefully.

But that doesn't mean you can't give your skin and body a few boosts along the way!

























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#BloggersBall, DSTRKT Part II

When I last left you, I had been mesmerised by Jody Bell's new collection. Did I mention I was having a pretty awesome time?

{Part I: here}