What I Got For My Birthday 2018

I don't know about you, but I'm feeling 22...actually I think I am just feeling old! Clearly 22 is not old, it's just that I feel (and look) about 17, but suddenly I am a graduate and a proper adult! My birthday was on Friday and I had a lovely day with family, mostly chatting and eating. I was also lucky enough to receive some beautiful gifts so I thought I would share them with you. The one thing I have left out of this post is a special gift which I chose from my parents that I am going to write a separate post about. Hint: it's something I need to style up.

The first thing I opened was this beautiful jewellery stand from Oliver Bonas that has been on my wishlist for a very long time. It's gold, marble and a minimal style, meaning it is right up my street. I love how it looks next to my Roberts Radio which also picks up the gold, and I have already hung some of my new and favourite jewellery on it.

Unfortunately this seems to have sold out online, however, a similar style can be found here.

As you may know from previous post or my Instagram I have recently been on a family holiday to Naxos and Paros. We wondered around a lot of beautiful shops and I loved all of the "evil eye" pieces that despite their legend have become a trend, particularly on jewellery. This is a beautiful little bracelet that my brother picked up for me, that happens to go really well with my gold watch shown below.

I love The Body Shop products and this hand cream is divine. It smells lovely and isn't at all sticky so will be perfect when the weather gets a bit colder and I am reaching for my hand cream more and more often.

Almond Hand and Nail Cream

Some beautiful faux pearls from my auntie. I love the irregular shape of the pearls and think these will go with so many outfits.

Before I went to university I couldn't boil an egg! These days I love cooking and trying out new recipes and this Rustic cookbook looks right up my street. Also, it's going to look beautiful on display in a kitchen!

Some more jewellery from our holiday! I spotted these in a beautiful little shop in a village in the mountains of Naxos. I like how they are a bit of a statement earring, but can still be described as delicate, and selfishly because I found them on holiday it is very unlikely anyone else will have them!

I hope that you have enjoyed having a little preview at what I got for my birthday this year. Speak soon, xx

Delicious New Starts

Delicious New Starts

Recently I have start taking some small steps to a healthier lifestyle. Running a couple of time a week, drinking more water, swapping white bread for wholemeal and afternoon tea and cake for a healthy smoothie. While I still have a long way to go (chocolate and biscuits will always be my weakness), these gradual changes are already making me feel better on the inside. I have had fewer headaches, feel less tired during the day and am able to concentrate for longer. For me the change to a healthier lifestyle is less about the physical benefits and more about being an feeling healthier and happier. I want to get to the point where I eat healthily because I know how good it makes me feel. And that feeling is so much better than the quick fix of a slice of chocolate cake.

After Easter yesterday, a day of eating much more chocolate than I should have done, I thought it would be a good time to start making a few more changes towards my healthier lifestyle. So I have finally got my hands on a book I have wanted pretty much since it came out, Deliciously Ella Every Day. I have been reading Ella Woodward's healthy food and lifestyle blog for a while now and just find her so inspiring. I can't wait to try some of her healthy recipes and lifestyle tips.

I will let you know how I get along with this book, my favourites recipes and even try and take some pictures if I attempt anything and it turns out okay! Also I would love to hear in the comments below if there are any healthy blogs or books that you love.

Speak soon xx