Wall and Decor - Interior Inspiration

Thought I would bring another interior instalment as we make me dreams and plans to our new home (when we finally move). This week we have been thinking about walls and how to make the walls that surround you, individual, unique and interesting and they should not be something you looked over. Bring a hint of aesthetic beauty to walls in a home or office with classic and modern uniqueness. By decorating bare regions with stunning mirrors, shelves, pictures, or other specialty wall hangings, a fresh new look will be achieved. Check out some of the ideas for creating different moods and scenes with today's selections. Mirrors and Space Be gone with a plain mirror, sandwiched between two level sconces. Instead, make a journey of space and movement with mirrors of different shapes and sizes. Mirrors are great for bringing focus and light to a room, picking up light from all angles. Get really creative and chose a clock embedded in a mirror and accented with bursts......

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Boys Club - wild haired child

My wild haired child With being so busy lately with the MADS blog awards in London, two birthdays and various other things, we missed a week of Boys Club - Johns and Mr A's posts about what they are up to, wearing and loving at the moment, we were more than overdue an instalment. A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to attend the White Company opening in Cardiff (I did a review here) and we both really loved the children's wear and picked up two pieces for Mr A for his birthday and this was the first time he was out and about with his little Bulldog jumper. White Company is a bit pricey, although because we signed up to the mailing list we got 20% off making our two purchases more reasonable and since it was for a special occasion such as a birthday it's lovely to have such a beautifully made garment ready for the autumn season. Mr A wearing a White Company Jumper, M&S trousers and Clarks shoes Mr A photobombing John This week John is wearing so......

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Drink Coffee for Charity!

If your looking for something AMAZING to do, why not pop down and join in with the UK's biggest Coffee morning, happening all across the UK on Friday 27th Sept, all in aid of the very deserved charity - Macmillan Cancer Support . If your in Cardiff, M&S Cafe on Queen Street are holding an action packed coffee morning starting at 10am, hosted by Welsh Actress Siwan Morris and Olympian Helen Jenkins. The day will include - Cake decorating demonstrations Hand Massages from the M&S beauty team Children's cupcake decorating Close-up magic and Balloon modelling As well as face-painting So something for the whole family to enjoy, although I never really need an excuse to have a cuppa and some cake. The customers coming into the Cardiff Queen Street store will be joining over 5 million people across the UK who are expected to take part in coffee mornings on the 27th - that's such an amazing number and hopefully a great boost to the charity which helps so ma......

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What we wore to the MADS

On the 20th September we were so honoured to be able to attend the Mads Blog Awards as finalists in the Fashion and Beauty category. The awards took place in a swish hotel in Kensington, London and we took our time over deciding what to wear. I opted smart monochrome suit type style instead of going for a dress along with my new loves - my Clarks Brogues, which took a longtime to find in my size (not sure how many shops I had to call in a last minute bid to find them), I was also really excited by the prospect that I can finally tie my hair right back. John went for a high street edit, smart but individual and a slightly different look than just going for a black suit. Wearing Jacket and Trousers from TopMan and a lovely polka dot tie from Boden which matches his pocket square to a tee. John wears - Jacket and trousers - Topman, Shirt - Next, Tie - Boden,  Pocket square - Tie Rack, Shoes - Samuel Windsor, Glasses - Rayban I really wanted something smart b......

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The costs of staying fashionable laid bare

In a dream world we would all win the lottery, spend our days relaxing in the sun in the South of France, without a care in the world, long days spent with permanant smiles on our face and no lines or wrinkles caused from the stresses of the world, we could waltz into stores and buy lovely beautiful quality garments on a whim and be able to put outfit's together in an easy fashion. I could have all the ethical products I wanted and it would be magical, I am sure for at least a while - I am not one of those to not have a purpose in life, so perhaps boredom at some point would set it, but one thing is for sure life would be easier. However nearly all of us do not live the life of Riley and the reality of life, work, moving home, wanting to travel, becoming parents, running a car or simply wanting to buy the latest on-trend fashion piece can bring compromise in terms of finance. The main thing is to stay on top of things, if you let your finances go out of control, your life......

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Wanderlust and Birthday giveaway

So the past saturday I turned 29!! I know 29, only one year until I am 30, I simply cannot believe it. I find birthdays are a bit like New Years, you look back, reflect, celebrate all the things you have done and make note of the things you still want to do. That's me! With my little man, at Loch Ness, Scotland and having a pint in Prague It's also a great time to be grateful for all the wonderful people you have in your life, especially with it being such an up and down month with losing out on a house we really wanted, the car dying and seemly never going to be revived among other things This however does not dampen our lust for life and lots of exciting travel plans for next year (a mammoth road trip is in the works). So far in my life I regret very little and I am glad about the life I have lived, having travelled to so many wonderful places and having had the chance to live in South Africa, France, Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Cornwall and now Wales - I feel that sp......

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Autumn style on a budget

Cute bicycle scarf I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. So I was set the challenge of finding some key autumn accessories for under £25 and couldn't wait to search out some cute pieces for one of my favourite seasons of the year. Being a busy mum means I cannot always get into the city or high street  and with accessories I like to feel and touch them, something you can't do online, so I thought I would check what my local  Sainsbury's  had in stock as I have always been  pleasantly surprised with their clothing and as supermarkets go I feel it is one of the best in terms of quality and affordability and I love how they pair up with stylists such as Gok Wan to make one off collections. It also means I can fit in a little bit if retail therapy while doing the food shop, so it's a win win all round. My ......

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How to wear the latest LFW trends whatever Your budget

Mary Katrantzou LFW collection It is that time of the year again, when we all keep our eyes peeled for the latest trends coming from the catwalks of London Fashion Week. As with every season, the high end designers beautiful creations will be remade and twisted to fit in with the high street ethos, making the latest trends accessible to all. The question is, what can we be expecting to see on the high street come spring 2014? Pretty in pastel pink Pastels were a big hit last S/S and they have returned to the London catwalks for another season. The hottest colour for spring is pretty, feminine pink creating the ultimate in feminine looks through the latest dress trends as well as suits.. Pink is one colour that can work for us whatever our age, especially in a pastel shade as the brighter the pink the harder it is to blend with our skin tones. Now as a busy mum, pastel shades can be slightly worrying; firstly due to their light tone they are susceptible to dirt and secondly ......

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A Boys dream bedroom

Well with Mr A's third birthday this month and finally getting round to buying him a proper bed (he is a major wriggler and has only calmed down enough recently to be moved into a "big bed") it has also made me think about updating his room on a whole. I love his room except it's a little bit young and now that his personality is out in full force I really want to pick up a few things that are more him. We are strong believers in quality over quantity and investing in quality pieces. I love that his little chest of draws was picked up at an antique store and restored by my mother. We also love traditional characters such as Peter Rabbit and Paddington Bear and it goes without staying that we opt for well built wooden toys that leave a little bit more to the imagination than bright flashy plastic toys. At the moment he is really into tractors and his train set. I have put together some simple tips on updating your child's bedroom 1. Buy quality, ......

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