Pregnancy update, Nonabox and Project-B

Wow it's been so busy lately, in fact crazy busy would be the only way to describe it. I cannot believe I am 28 weeks pregnant today (Monday) eek into the third trimester I go. So I thought I would do a round up of what has been going on from 25-27 weeks. Well with lots events and trips to London keeping me on my feet I have started to feel a little bit of an energy dip mainly due to things becoming more uncomfortable at night and finding it harder to get a good nights sleep. For the first time I have been experiencing a bad back and rib pain something I didn't really have with Mr A but then again every pregnancy is different. What I have found though that eases it the most is keeping active, I discovered this after having a down week where I thought I would take things easy and it was actually a lot worst and I realised that Mr A and I love our outdoor walks every day or swimming and adventures close to home and further afield and it seems the best idea to just keep to......

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Street Style Sunday - A Wedding Outfit

Vintage Jacket, New Look tee, Max Studio trouser, Esska Shoes, Ralph Lauren Bag, Boden Necklace So last weekend we attended a wedding, in fact Johns brothers wedding. As you can see my bump has grown somewhat and I struggled to find anything dress wise that didn't make me feel frumpy so I decide to wear what I felt comfortable in but was still fairly chic. I picked up this black Velvet jacket in a charity shop years ago and I love it and paired it up with my Max Studio black trousers and New Look maternity tee, as well as my gold Esska shoes and Ralph Lauren bag and beautiful Boden necklace. The weather was perfect, especially since Wales can be so hit and miss which meant I even had to pack my sunglasses! I went for fairly simple makeup using some new No.7 products which I cannot wait to share with you - in love with their Lip Crayon and overall had a really enjoyable day. The little man was a page boy and I cannot wait share what he wore later this week in the ......

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Easy Sunday Morning

Sometimes I wish I could stay in bed all day ( image ) We make life what it is, we see the things we want to see. On sundays I like to look for the whimsical, the lazy, the cosy, the calm to the start of the day. Is there really anything better than a lazy sunday morning with american pancakes (preferable made by someone else) and a fresh cup of coffee wrapped in a soft quilted throw in a wonderfully light kitchen with large windows...well we can all dream and why not I say...life is too short not too. How cute are these ( image ) What I want to wake up too ( image ) ...

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Outdoor Adventures and VitaCoco Giveaway

We have really been seizing the day lately, especially when it's been dry, which can be rare in these colder months. As long as we wrap up warm (the thermals are starting to come out) than we are ready to go and explore. I always try and pack some snacks and a sandwich as sometimes we can be out quite long and eating out can really add up on what is a pretty frugal activity. This week we have had three great mini adventures and I thought I would my favourite one with you. We visited one of our favourite parks in Pontcanna this week where Mr A enjoyed riding out on his bike and the climbing everything in the adventure playground, plus finding sticks and twigs for a Christmas Craft that we have planned for next week. We also decided to treat ourselves to a slice each of freshly oven baked pizza in the park to warm us up. I also picked up this really cute Boden gilet for the little man in their recent sale and it's so lovely and warm I want an adult version. ......

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Kids dream bed

How cute is this bed ( image ) So with our next little bundle of joy on it way around February time we have been thinking a lot about Mr A's room, he is in desperate need of a new bed as he is still in a toddler bed and it's really time to move to a "big boy" one. We also feel it's time to redecorate his room in a way that reflects his style and provides a fun, interactive and safe environment that he feels comfortable in. We want to have him as involved as possible in the decision making (well within reason) as it's our present to him before the new little one is on the scene. So we asked Mr A what his dream bed would be 1. Somewhere higher up with storage underneath for all his books - like a mid bunk 2. A slide so he could slide out of bed (this probably wouldn't happen) 3. Big enough for his soft toys to join him at bedtime 4. Dinosaur/printed bedding 5. Have a canopy so he can make dens 6. A cup holder for his water at night (I loved h......

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Festive Interior inspiration at Ideal Christmas

Last week I was invited to the Ideal Home Show At Christmas at Earls Court in London thanks to Gocompare.com - one of the shows sponsors. So I got up early and made my way to the city for an action packed day or festive inspiration. It was really hard not be excited by what was going to be install simply by the outdoor winter wonderland in front of Earls Court with beautiful decorated Trees and even snow it was hard not to want to grab a mince pie and mulled wine. I have never been to any of the Ideal Home Shows before and I have to say it was HUGE! So many stalls I didn't know where to start, as well as inspiring talks, food demos, an ice-rink and various eating options. I loved all the Christmas decorations and it has really given me loads of ideas when it comes to decorating our home this year. My favourite part was the home and Interior room sets that you could walk through - such beautiful styling and well curated styling. I never knew before th......

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Our 2015 Cruise Wish-list

Being parents and leading rather busy lives, planning ahead is key, of course, we still love to do things on a whim but with another little one on the way in February we are already putting our travel wish-list for next year together now and we have found ourselves for the first time talking about the possibility of a cruise, something we may have not considered before but I have to say with all the amazing child-friendly options today it's sounding more and more appealing and here are a few more reasons why you should not discount taking a cruise next year They are very family-friendly and offer some great entertainment options and on-board facilities which will be perfect when we have a newborn travelling with us. Taking a cruise also allows us to visit a few destinations in one visit which is something that is very attractive to us. It's something a little bit different, I have been on a month long cargo ship before but it was nothing like a cruise ship woul......

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Boys Club and Barbour Jackets

John in his Patagonia Jacket So a Boys Club post has been long overdue especially since Johns wardrobe has grown again but this time with winter staples including warm winter socks from Japan as well as a few bigger purchases such as this Patagonia jacket which he has had his eye on for a few months and thought he would treat himself to an early Christmas present. I have to say having picked it up and tried it on myself (drowns me) its so light, warm and breathable I really want one too. While I tend to mainly wear monochrome John brings in quite a lot of colour and is good with mixing and matching his clothes and even though this is very much a practical jacket and perfect for our outdoor adventures it's also fun and on-trend. When we shop we try to keep things as local as possible and love to support independent stores and one of the best places in Cardiff to find high quality and harder to find labels such as Red Wings and YMC is the small and unassuming Pav......

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Christmas at Celtic Manor

So earlier this month I was kindly invited to an afternoon of wonderful conversation, beautiful table decor and of course some delicious tea and cake at the Celtic Manor - a stunning 5 star hotel on the outskirts of Newport as part of #MyCelticXmas. It was lovely to be given the chance to preview their Christmas Cream Tea and I can honestly say I was not disappointment at all, from beginning to end the whole experience was seamless and was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. When I arrived I was greeted by the friendly staff and offered a drink before be shown to my seat alongside some other lovely local bloggers. We had a quick briefing about the what the hotel offers and what to expect from the day and an insight into the new Celtic Manor blog which is really worth a read. I am already planning to return to take the little man to the Winter Wonderland which sounds amazing. After the briefing we were introduced to the head pastry chef who wa......

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Interiors and flowers: tips on how to do it well

I love this vase and simple floral arrangement ( image ) Gone are the days where floral prints feature only in your granny’s home, nowadays floral patterns are bang on trend. Vogue headed to the Chelsea Flower Show earlier this year to check out the best floral interiors along with what flowers are taking centre stage on the catwalk this season.  Flowers, fashion and interiors have begun to go hand in hand – here is how to get it right: Don’t go overboard Flowers may be fashionable but this doesn’t mean you should overdo it. If you add a floral pattern to every piece of furniture and have every type of flower out on display, your home will look ancient, out of date and like a florist. Rather than smother a room in floral - inject floral.  It's important to keep a balance and not go overboard, this room is floral perfection ( image ) Use real flowers It sounds obvious but many floral print lovers don’t actually bother putting flowers around th......

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