A New Forest NativiTEA at The Bell Inn

I never used to be a big fan of afternoon tea but lately I am a complete convert. There is something so cosy about an afternoon tea at this time of year, enjoyed with friends and good conversation so I was delighted to be invited along with the Bournemouth Bloggers to the launch event for The Bell Inn’s festive NativiTEA. The Bell Inn is situated in the heart of the...

Style – Winning at Twinning this Winter with Debenhams

The temperature has significantly dropped over the past week or so and our family days out at the weekends have required layering up to keep ourselves warm. When Debenhams got in touch with me to ask if I would like to collaborate with them on their mini-me outerwear campaign I was really excited as it meant a lovely warm winter coat to wrap myself up in plus it was the...

Wedding Wednesday – The Five Planning Tools for Brides to Be

Wedding planning can be a stressful time. It can be difficult to know what to do first, when to book suppliers and where to go for inspiration. Having worked in the wedding industry previously, with first hand experience planning weddings, I wanted to share with you five planning tools for brides to be. These are where I go and tools I use for inspiration, guidance and advice when it comes...

Dissecting the Perfect Email

A deeper look at creating winning email marketing content that won’t let you down. The Headline The headline is the first, and probably the most important section of any email. It is absolutely essential because it is the primary thing that readers will see. A headline has the power to make or break your campaign. You should always aim to create compact and appealing headlines, ideally between 5 to 15...

Mummy Mondays – The Festive Displays You Need to Visit this Christmas

Last week I was fortunate enough to be invited along to two festive events. Although based in different counties, the two events had some similarities, both centred around beautiful displays that are sure to get you in the Christmas spirit. If you are looking for something to do with the family in the lead-up to Christmas, I would highly recommend both Bournemouth’s Christmas Tree Wonderland and the Christmas at Beaulieu...

Gin Tasting with Warner Edwards at Banana Wharf Poole Harbour

Until this year I didn’t really ‘get’ the hype about gin. As a drink it wasn’t something I would ever have ordered in a bar or whilst out for a meal. Over the summer I attended a couple of gin tasting events and was completely converted. I even bought myself some pink gin and lemonade to enjoy at home out in the garden. Then autumn rolled around and I wasn’t...

Style – Finding the Perfect Winter Outfit with JD Williams

Autumn is going by in a flash and Winter will soon be upon us. I am a huge fan of December and all it entails – the Christmas parties, gatherings with friends and families and a whole host of events to attend. A jam packed social diary means finding outfits for each occasion and my winter wardrobe is severely lacking at present. Fortunately I have collaborated with JD Williams, who...

Wedding Wednesday – Behind the Bride – Becky

This week’s Behind the Bride is an extra special one as it is with my sister-in-law Becky and I was her maid of honour! Hi Becky! First of all, congratulations on your marriage!  Tell me a bit about yourself and your partner. When are where did you first meet?  My name is Becky and my husband is James Parry. We live in Chester-Le-Street County Durham. We have a little girl...

What I’ve Learnt From 9 Months as a Self Employed Blogger

I have been blogging in total for almost eight years but I only took the leap and registered as self employed back at the start of this year. It was something I had wanted to do for a while but never felt that I was ‘good’ enough to dedicate myself entirely to my blog. In the end, I kind of fell into it after deciding it would be too expensive...

Christmas Gift Guide – Food & Drink

With Christmas around five weeks away, I thought I would follow up my Christmas Gift Guides for Children, Women and Men with a Gift Guide dedicated to food and drink. I am a huge fan of treating myself over the festive season and I also love to gift others with yummy things. Read on for some inspiration… Food Elizabeth Shaw Biscuits  These biscuits from Elizabeth Shaw are so delicious, I...