My Style - People Tree dress

My Style - dress by People Tree I have to admit pink it's not usually my colour of choice but I have been eyeing up this organic tunic I saw browsing House of Fraser and it's by one of my favourite ethical brands People Tree and I simply love the 1950s car print designed by Zandra Rhodes. The dress is perfect for quick and easy style when you're in a rush and it's made out of 100% organic cotton. I decided to keep things fairly simple as not to clash with the colour or print and pair it up with my M&S jacket and Wallis Ankle boots. Being petit I am always worried about buying clothes online as more often than not they don't fit but this is perfect, plus there is a House of Fraser in Cardiff which makes it easy for me to pop into the store and get things changed although luckily I didn't have to do that for this dress. I can certainly see myself getting a lot of use out of this dress over the summer, especially as a few press events I have planned......

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What fashion catalogues cater for all ages

Rocking the Monochrome look with some boots from H&M I have talked before about how to stay stylish after having kids and how useful things like online shopping as well as picking up a few key pieces from catalogues can be - it really does help you stay on top of key pieces and essentials. You can pretty much find everything from children's clothing to gifts for your grandparents, you'll find everything you're looking for in UK catalogues. Ever wondered what catalogues cater for all ages? Here are two that you need to check out. 1. H&M  A amount of people probably don't know that H&M actually do a catalogue - to receive it you need to be signed up online and it's really worth doing as they send out some amazing deals through the post. It's also really easy to order and they have pretty much their whole collection available, plus easy ways to pay and spread the payment. 2. Freemans Even though I have yet to shop from Freemans, I d......

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Bosinver Farm Cottages, Cornwall Part 2

Last month we had the chance to spend a few amazing days down in Cornwall at the luxury self catering Bosinver Farm Cottages near St Austell, in my first post I focused on the accommodation and outdoor activities on offer, in this my second post I want to share what there is to do indoors, wether it be a rainy day or you fancy a dip in their heated pool, there is plenty to do. No stone has been left unturned at Bosinver when it comes to family friendly facilities and what's best is everything is included in the price, from the wifi to gym equipment, wellies, umbrellas and a film library, it's all free to use. What was a real hit with both of the boys was the designated Play bar which had something for everyone including treadmills and a cross-trainer should you feel the need to get fit while the kids have fun. The play barn was particularly useful when we had a very wet day and after a mid-morning adventure we headed back to the farm and I had a ch......

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Perfecting your Spring Style

My one favourite things about the changing of the seasons is putting together a go-to capsule wardrobe that allows me to mix and match a few different key items to create simple but stylish outfits. This time last year I could be excused for not being on top of things as my main priority was trying to get some sleep in-between feeding and changing a 2month old baby but a year on and I attempting to be more organised as when I dress well I feel good. I have also realised that I am in real need of some new clothes - I went on a spending ban when I found out I was pregnant with my second child so it's been a good two years since I have done a proper overhaul and I am loving all the soft a delicate castle tones in store at the moment and Coast capture that light and carefree style perfectly. So what are the key things you need this season to nail your spring summer look ? 1. Keep your essentials neutral and build on top of that, don't clash prints and keep t......

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Big Beauty Giveaway worth over £100

Spring is the perfect time to put your skincare routine in check and start getting ready for the summer time. I have to say I am pretty low maintenance kind of girl but with each year I get a little bit older and now try and stick to a doable daily routine to help me keep some of those lines at bay and also having clear skin certainly makes me feel better. Around this time every year I do a big beauty giveaway for one of my lucky readers and this year is no difference and there are some amazing products in this hamper including some Dr Organic,  Balance me and Neals Yard - three natural based brands that I love as well as a Burts Bee's essential kit.  It's super easy to enter via the rafflecopter form below and the giveaway ends on the 7th May 2016. Here is what is up for grabs - Essential Burt's Bees Kit, Balance Me Rose Otto Body Wash, Neal Yards Nurturing Rose Shampoo, Joules Blossom Body Lotion, No7 Radiant Spheres Highlighter, Dr Org......

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Loft living inspiration

How amazing is this Loft inspired room at the Wythe Hotel As with most things in my life, I take inspiration from different countries, cities, places visited, cultures experienced and try and inject the things I love into my home and life. Both John and I like the idea of living in a loft, or artist studio or disused factory such as the amazing rooms at Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn and although in Wales properties like this are few and far between that doesn't mean we can't take the vintage and retro elements of a loft space and bring in to our own home. We both love the industrial feel that combines materials such as metal, brick and wood and even though we are not sure what kind of property we are going to move to next we would love one that would suit a feature exposed brick wall in either the kitchen or bedroom without it seeming to out of place. Although you don't have to go to such lengths to get a little bit of loft living style in your daily lives and living spa......

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3 Best Online Fashion Catalogues

I have always lived by the rule of purchasing things upfront but occasionally things crop up, life happens and staggering the cost of things over a few months is actually the least stressful option. When I was pregnant both times I went on a personal spending ban - meaning I didn't purchase anything for myself for about a year, instead putting aside what I had for the new arrival. This however did mean that once I was getting back into my pre-maternity wear that I was pretty low on seasonal clothes and replying on classics, which I made work for a while but everyone likes to look and feel good and this is the kind of time that online catalogue shopping would be an option.  It provides consumers with more flexibility and choice than retail outlets on the high street as well as being less stressful if you have a new baby at home to look after or simply very busy as everything is brought to you plus you can pay for your order in installments and choose from a wide range o......

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Renaissance Hotel Heathrow with World Privilege

When travelling with kids you want to keep stress down to a minimum so when we recently took a trip to Helsinki we knew we had an early flight from Heathrow and decided to stay at Heathrow the night before so we could get some rest and not have to rush breakfast before flying to Finland.  We wanted to be as close to our terminal while still managing to keep costs down and by using my World Privilege card I managed to get our hotel discounted more than half price, making our stay come in just under £45! This meant we could treat ourselves to nice family meal that evening.  We opted for the 4-star Renaissance Hotel overlooking terminal 3 and we really enjoyed watching all the planes take off from our room, which added to the excitement of our own trip.  The entrance to the hotel parking was a little tricky to find but we got there in the end and check in was quick, easy and the staff were fantastic with the kids. The reception was really impressive a......

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New Me, New Hair

Have you ever woken up and taken a long look in the mirror and feel like you don't know the person staring back at you? Well there was a moment the other day when shopping for my son that I spotted my reflection and I didn't like what I saw. Now don't get me wrong no one pressured me to lose the weight after having my second baby or to spring back into shape and I wouldn't go as far as saying I had let myself go but I certainly had allowed myself to be engulfed by sleep deprivation, a bad diet and not getting enough (or any) time for myself but enough was enough. After being inspired by fellow blogger Alison from Not another Mummy Blog who has talked a lot about getting out of the style rut, I wanted to follow suit, especially as many many years ago this blog was born out of my love of both clothing, art and interior design and it was time to start feeling like myself again and that meant addressing the thing bothering me the most, my hair.  Last we......

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Dyffryn Gardens - Spring at The National Trust

If you are a regular reader of our blog you will know we love spending as much time outdoors as possible and have been meaning to visit one of two National Trust properties local to us, one being Dyffryn Gardens in the Vale of Glamorgan, which we had heard was a fantastic place to explore, with a variety of gardens, sculptures and an imposing Manor house. So when the wonderful people at The National Trust invited us to a spring adventure we couldn't wait to put our boots on and get outside, especially now that baby G is running around, climbing over things and enjoying the fresh air as much as we are. We headed down to the gardens on what happened to be the warmest day of the year so far and it really felt like spring had arrived, especially with the sight of spring buds and daffodils in full bloom. There are plenty of parking spaces  at Dyffryn and just before the entrance is a fun little adventure playground which both of the kids loved, as well as the main ca......

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Redecorating your bedroom on a budget

If you are redecorating the bedroom, how do you to about utilising your finances? Depending on whether you need new furniture, new drapes, new electricals in the bathroom, or simply want to buy a few accent rugs to spruce up colour and style, you have to know how to utilise your money to make the most out of it. These are a few tips to consider finding the best designer styles, all while making the most of your funds when redecorating. Shop around and Spread the wealth  Don't spend it all in one place. If you need new furniture, look at thrift shops, consider online catalogues, consider financing. Look for ways to save, and ways in which you can reduce this burden, as it is typically the priciest of all things you are going to do when remodelling a room. Also you no longer need to go to shop at expensive interior design stores anymore with so many amazing products being stocked on the high street as well as supermarkets such as George by Asda investing a lot into large ho......

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A weekend in Cardiff, Good Food & Castle fun

Having been away so much lately I thought it was time to do a post closer to home, highlighting a simple weekend in the Welsh capital of Cardiff. I have mentioned it a few times before on the blog but there is a real food revolution happening in the city and so many new places popping up one is really spoilt for choice. Our weekends are of course set aside for quality family time and we often find ourselves in the city, usually running around Bute Park or talking a stroll down the bay and then on the hunt for a bite to eat. I was invited to the opening of The Stable a while back but unfortunately couldn't make on the night but had heard great things about their Pizza's so we thought as a treat we would check it out. First of all I love the open plan interior and large floor to ceiling windows which let in so much natural light. Also the large communal tables and benches provide a cool and informal dinning experience. I opted for the salad which was fres......

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