Granny Tea and Cake Time.

I spend a lot of time in adorable little teashops with friends catching up, gossiping and laughing- which often leads to wet smudgy mascara eyes. When I was at home I discovered this little beauty called Mother's Vintage Tearoom and ventured there with one of my best friends, Sarah. When we entered the little front door (after peeping in because we were sure we were walking into someone's house) we were zapped back in time to the 1930's. 

It was the cutest little place, with the hand written menu and tiny teacups it felt like we were at a Tea Party. 

lotsoflove

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Trind changed my life.

I know this title may sound slightly dramatic, but I have never found the need to rave about a nail product. I got this in a Glossybox months and months ago and it has been the best thing I have ever received- you need to know about this too. I do not think I could survive without this, it makes such a difference to my nails even after a few applications there is a noticeable difference in the strength.  I bought this for my mum who has managed to grow her nails for the first time in her life without them breaking! 

I initially had the the natural version which leaves a shiny effect, but when I finished crying over the empty bottle. I bought the matte version so it can be used for work (hello nurse friendly). :-) It is £11.00 a bottle, and worth every penny. They have a range of different nail repairs, colours and magic potions.

You can purchase Trind online- Click me.  

Thank you Trind for giving the world strong and healthy nails. 

lotsoflove 

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Happy Birthday Louise.

Happy 30th Birthday to you, 

Happy 30th Birthday to you, 

Happy 30th Birthday dearrrrrrrrr Louiseee,

Happy 30th Birthday to youuuuuuuu. 

For the past year Louise has taken a picture every single day to document the last year of her twenties- I have loved the series of Facebook pictures. So I thought it would be nice to share some of these and celebrate Louise being one year more incrediblerer.  To sum it up she:

Nearly lost her toes wearing sandals to a bar made of Ice...

Graduated and became a super nurse...

Had a few well deserved duvet days/pretended to be E.T...

Puked with excitement from being a Hogwarts student for the day...

Continued to be a crazy cat lady...

Did a spot of fan-girling with Carrie Underwood...

Drove her flatmates crazy with One Direction on repeat!!!

Been the most wonderful friend ever. <3

I hope you have had an amazing year Louise, thanks for sharing it :-) Cannot wait for this one in our NEW HOUSE. Hi flatmate.

lotsoflove

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Happy Birthday Sarah.

Happy Birthday to you, 

Happy Birthday to you, 

Happy Birthday dearrrrrrrrr Bister,

Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuu. 

Now I know these video's were for last years birthday. But I know Zebedeee would have wanted you to appreciate her moves again. 

The real thing. 

The homemade thing.

I love you beautiful playsuit barbie. 

lotsoflove

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Happy Birthday Mikey.

Happy Birthday to you, 

Happy Birthday to you, 

Happy Birthday dearrrrrrrrr Mikeyyyyyyyy,

Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuu. 

You keep getting cuter all the time. Want a sneaky clue as to what your birthday present is this year? Some yellow jellies :-P

lotsoflove

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The tale of a sparkly dress.

I was innocently browsing hundreds of beautiful dresses in House of Fraser recently when this sparkly fellow caught my eye. It was love at first sight despite the fact I have a few rather similar dresses. After a quick consultation with my best friend who assured me I could never have too many sparkly dresses, I will love it just as much as the rest and it will have plenty of appearances out of the wardrobe- I was convinced I could not leave without it and equally convinced I really should get rid of Sarah and her encouragement. 

The price... £18.00 reduced from £45.00. I then remembered I had a £20.00 voucher as I had signed up for a store card previously. Naughty Naughty- I am just too nice to say no. A free dress, yes please. I skipped to the till and handed over my voucher and store card to the bored swishy looking shop assistant. 

"Sorry you cannot use this voucher"

**puzzled look**

"It is for Debenhams"

Then I remember that yes I actually got a Debenhams store card, and I became a dumbass. I also felt guilty refusing to open a House of Fraser store card when she clearly knew I had a Debenhams one so guess what? I opened one. 

Please tell me you have tried to pay with a voucher in the wrong shop before? But on the plus side, look at my new friend. Who I cannot look at without grinning as this is not any sparkly dress, it is a sparkly dress with a story.  

lotsoflove

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Toenails and Boyfriends.

It is tricky to paint toenails. I think this is a) because feet are so far away from hands, and b) I am not flexible (I cannot even touch my toes). So I feel it is necessary to force other people to assist with this task. I ask Mikey (boyfriend)  to help me out every time I see him. I try to bribe him, blackmail him, make it a competition, flatter his artistic skills and promise to not do his in return. It never ever works, so you must understand the amazement (and suspicion) when he says "alright han", on the condition he could choose anything he wanted. 

I jumped at the chance.... and gave him my entire nail varnish collection, glitter, stickers, diamonds and decorating utensils. 

I got Chelsea football nails. 

I laughed out loud and cried a little bit on the inside, and moaned and moaned and moaned. Now I know this may appear slightly very ungrateful, but I realllllllllllly love pretty nails. He was lucky enough to be given a second chance :-P and painted a beautiful little strawberry on every single toe. Sadly I have somehow lost my picture of this, and now they are a bit chipped and camera shy. 

So thanks Mikey- I hope this has not made you feel too unmanly.  

lotsoflove

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