Hug In A Mug

Hug In A Mug 

So this could be the most random post that I ever do. But after spending the majority of today in bed with the worst sore throat that I have had in a long time I have discovered something amazing. I say I discovered it but actually it was my boyfriend who forced me to try it. So what is this miracle drink? Honey and water. Sounds pretty gross if you ask me and looks a bit like urine. But this honestly is a hug in a mug. 

Its so simple and easy to make as well. Boil the kettle, pour the hot water into a mug and then stir in the amount of honey that you would like. Don't go overboard with the honey though as it is a very sweet drink. 

I'm not yet a tea or a coffee drinking, I'm hoping that will come as I grow up and become me sophisticated! But this was just lovely and it soothed my throat better than any throat sweet had managed. So if you have not yet tried this interesting mix then I definitely recommend it while it is still pretty chilly outside. 

Hug In A Mug

Hug In A Mug 

So this could be the most random post that I ever do. But after spending the majority of today in bed with the worst sore throat that I have had in a long time I have discovered something amazing. I say I discovered it but actually it was my boyfriend who forced me to try it. So what is this miracle drink? Honey and water. Sounds pretty gross if you ask me and looks a bit like urine. But this honestly is a hug in a mug. 

Its so simple and easy to make as well. Boil the kettle, pour the hot water into a mug and then stir in the amount of honey that you would like. Don't go overboard with the honey though as it is a very sweet drink. 

I'm not yet a tea or a coffee drinking, I'm hoping that will come as I grow up and become me sophisticated! But this was just lovely and it soothed my throat better than any throat sweet had managed. So if you have not yet tried this interesting mix then I definitely recommend it while it is still pretty chilly outside. 

Homemade Valentines Day Gifts

Homemade Valentines Day Gifts 

So with Valentines day only two days away this maybe be a little bit late for some people. But I thought despite being ill recently it was only fair that I finished off my Homemade Valentines Series. These ideas are a few personal things which all range in time and difficultly and money that they take to make. So here are a few of my favourite ideas:

• Mix CD - cliche, yes, but cute and personal, also yes. My boyfriend made one off these for me last Christmas and it really meant so much . You can put on all of your couple songs and then surprise them with some cute songs that remind you of them. 
• Cupcakes and treats - as we all know, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! So why not bake some yummy valentines treats for him and put them in a pretty box or bag? You'll probably get to eat a few of them yourself!
• Love letter - this is the cheapest and simplest idea, but also probably one of the hardest. Its so hard to write all your feelings down for someone but it is one of the most thoughtful things that you can do. And it's something that they can keep forever. 
• Photo collage - if you're the kind of couple that likes to take a lot of photos together then why just have then on your phone/laptop? This is a sweet way to have them all on display and could even be turned into a card with a cute message on the back. 
• Drawing - if you are a talented artists then drawing the two of you together or anything that means something to your relationship is a lovely idea. And even if you are slightly artistically challenged, it's the thought that counts! 
• Cuff links - this sounds like a really complex idea but it is really so simple. You can order some very cheap cuff link back from Ebay and then stick on whatever you like. My favourite is scrabble pieces with their initials on. 
• Love checks - this is a little booklet of all the things that you promise to do. For example letting him have the remote for a night, making him breakfast in bed, taking him out to dinner. And the good thing about this one is that they can be whatever you want. 
• Personalised storage jars - these may sound a bit boring but for a guy who spends a lot of time working at a desk this is a sweet and useful idea that will make him think of you every time he sees them. You can use a jar or a clean tin can and then decorate it with photos or pictures of whatever you like. 
• Love box - why not just fill a box with a few little bits and bobs that mean something to you both. Such as concert ticket, the receipt for that nice restaurant you went to etc. 
• 52 reasons I love you - for something really personal use a deck of old cards and on each one write something that you love about that person. Takes a bit of time and thinking but it will really mean a lot and make them feel amazing. A little cheesy, but it's Valentines Day so it's allowed! 

I hope this has given you a few ideas rather than just buying a present for the person you love. For me Valentines day is just about telling someone how you really feel and that doesn't have to mean spending a load of money. So whatever you are doing this Valentines day, I hope that you have a lovely one.

Lots of love

Your Valentine xx 

Homemade Valentines Day Gifts

Homemade Valentines Day Gifts 

So with Valentines day only two days away this maybe be a little bit late for some people. But I thought despite being ill recently it was only fair that I finished off my Homemade Valentines Series. These ideas are a few personal things which all range in time and difficultly and money that they take to make. So here are a few of my favourite ideas:

• Mix CD - cliche, yes, but cute and personal, also yes. My boyfriend made one off these for me last Christmas and it really meant so much . You can put on all of your couple songs and then surprise them with some cute songs that remind you of them. 
• Cupcakes and treats - as we all know, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach! So why not bake some yummy valentines treats for him and put them in a pretty box or bag? You'll probably get to eat a few of them yourself!
• Love letter - this is the cheapest and simplest idea, but also probably one of the hardest. Its so hard to write all your feelings down for someone but it is one of the most thoughtful things that you can do. And it's something that they can keep forever. 
• Photo collage - if you're the kind of couple that likes to take a lot of photos together then why just have then on your phone/laptop? This is a sweet way to have them all on display and could even be turned into a card with a cute message on the back. 
• Drawing - if you are a talented artists then drawing the two of you together or anything that means something to your relationship is a lovely idea. And even if you are slightly artistically challenged, it's the thought that counts! 
• Cuff links - this sounds like a really complex idea but it is really so simple. You can order some very cheap cuff link back from Ebay and then stick on whatever you like. My favourite is scrabble pieces with their initials on. 
• Love checks - this is a little booklet of all the things that you promise to do. For example letting him have the remote for a night, making him breakfast in bed, taking him out to dinner. And the good thing about this one is that they can be whatever you want. 
• Personalised storage jars - these may sound a bit boring but for a guy who spends a lot of time working at a desk this is a sweet and useful idea that will make him think of you every time he sees them. You can use a jar or a clean tin can and then decorate it with photos or pictures of whatever you like. 
• Love box - why not just fill a box with a few little bits and bobs that mean something to you both. Such as concert ticket, the receipt for that nice restaurant you went to etc. 
• 52 reasons I love you - for something really personal use a deck of old cards and on each one write something that you love about that person. Takes a bit of time and thinking but it will really mean a lot and make them feel amazing. A little cheesy, but it's Valentines Day so it's allowed! 

I hope this has given you a few ideas rather than just buying a present for the person you love. For me Valentines day is just about telling someone how you really feel and that doesn't have to mean spending a load of money. So whatever you are doing this Valentines day, I hope that you have a lovely one.

Lots of love

Your Valentine xx 

Homemade Valentines Day Cards

Homemade Valentines Day Cards

So Valentines Day is in less than a week now and I thought that I would do a quick post on some lovely creative and personal cards that you can make for the one you love. Cards and letters are often forgotten about as usually it's all about the gift and the card it just there to say who it is from. But I think for Valentines Day the card is the most important part as its a chance to say how you really feel about someone. I usually try and give cards that I have made for myself to people for birthdays and Christmas etc as it shows that you have given up time to make something rather than rush down the road to buy a card. And there is something really nice about putting some music on and being all creative. 

So now it's really up to you. Your card could be whatever you want it to. If you can draw or paint then this can be a really lovely card idea and you could even get it framed afterwards. For those who are maybe less creative then making a collage of the pictures that you have together is also a really sweet idea. Personally my favourite are the cute and simple play-on-words cards. Below are a few images that I have found on WeHeartIt that might give you some ideas. 

So have fun with this little project because it really does mean so much more than a bought card. But ultimately its all about the message that you write inside your card. Let me know how you are going to be spending Valentines day this Friday.
Lots of love

Your Valentine xx

Homemade Valentines Day Cards

Homemade Valentines Day Cards

So Valentines Day is in less than a week now and I thought that I would do a quick post on some lovely creative and personal cards that you can make for the one you love. Cards and letters are often forgotten about as usually it's all about the gift and the card it just there to say who it is from. But I think for Valentines Day the card is the most important part as its a chance to say how you really feel about someone. I usually try and give cards that I have made for myself to people for birthdays and Christmas etc as it shows that you have given up time to make something rather than rush down the road to buy a card. And there is something really nice about putting some music on and being all creative. 

So now it's really up to you. Your card could be whatever you want it to. If you can draw or paint then this can be a really lovely card idea and you could even get it framed afterwards. For those who are maybe less creative then making a collage of the pictures that you have together is also a really sweet idea. Personally my favourite are the cute and simple play-on-words cards. Below are a few images that I have found on WeHeartIt that might give you some ideas. 

So have fun with this little project because it really does mean so much more than a bought card. But ultimately its all about the message that you write inside your card. Let me know how you are going to be spending Valentines day this Friday.
Lots of love

Your Valentine xx

Taylor Swift Red Concert

Taylor Swift Red Concert 

Oh my god! I don't really know how to begin this post! I'm still in total shock from last Saturday night when I was lucky enough to see Taylor Swift's Red Tour at the O2 arena. And it was amazing!

My best friend and I both got ticket for Christmas as we are both total Swifties! I like to think that I was the one who introduced her to Taylor as I have been such a huge fan for years. I think that there is something about the honestly in her music that is so relatable to so many people. She tells of painful and happy situations how they really are and she makes each song into it's own little story like it's read straight from her diary. And that is exactly what made her concert the most incredible thing that I have ever seen. Every single song was different and each so personal. She introduced each song like she was setting the scene for the story, just in a very American way! She'd tell how or when she wrote it and what it meant to her. And for the audience it was so inspiring how personal all her music is. 

The concert was like being at the theatre production, a ballet and a musical all in one. She had a huge number of quick changes and her costumes we so classy and cool, mostly beautiful dresses, nothing to revealing despite her amazing figure. She almost had a different outfit to help tell the story of each song. And exactly the same can be said for her backing dancers and the stage design. Each song was like her own retake on the music videos and it made it the most amazing thing to watch. She also sang a few of her older songs as well as her new ones. But the biggest surprise for me was when Ed Sheeran came on stage and they preformed together!

My favourite moment was when she sang "All Too Well" which was already my favourite song off the album. She sang while playing the piano (of course she isn't only a talented singer, song-writer and guitarist!) in the most moving and emotional way. You could tell how much the song meant to her as it was reflected so much in her music. 

Long story short it was one of the most amazing nights of my life. Taylor Swift has been my favourite artist for over 5 years now and has been such a huge part of my childhood. I know all the words to all of her songs, even the unreleased ones, and each mean something different to me. The experience was something that I will never forget and is something that I will look back on for years to come, and I got to do it all with my best friend. 

So if you read my bucket list post which I will link here, which is getting pretty long then you will see that seeing a Taylor Swift concert is on there, just now it can finally be ticket off. And I'm so grateful! Thank you Santa, best present ever!

Write in the comments below if you saw Taylor Swift's concert or even what your favourite band/singer is, I'd love to know.