Being Grateful

On Wednesday I wasn't feeling great, I failed by first driving test on Tuesday because of literally the SMALLEST thing and I had a migraine. So I took the day off from college, spent the morning in the pit that is m bed and then my day was brightened by the sun peeping through beneath the blinds. 

Armed with a picnic for myself and an abundance of carrots, apples and mints for the the horses I headed up the field to sunbathe, relax and spend time with my favourite - that is my 16.2 shire cross dark mare for those who don't know me well! - and as always, she cheered me right up.

I realised while I was up there that I might not have the latest technology or shoes or even expensive lipsticks and I may not be able to afford new clothes or products to review all the time (despite my ever lengthening wish lists) but what I do have is even better...

I have all of this to do whatever I please. To walk, to have picnics, to ride my horse. This beautiful landscape that surrounds me is my home, I am so lucky and I cannot imagine being without it. The thought of living in the city away from the fields and forests makes me shiver! I would hate to be away from my animals. The dogs, cats, horses, hens, goats, sheep.. This is who I am away from the makeup and I love every part of it!

Where do you go when you're feeling down? What are you thankful for?

I hope you enjoyed this little bonus post.

Until next time

xx

Afternoon Tea

Hello lovelies

I was lucky enough to go out again for afternoon tea today, once again to somewhere I've not been before and so I thought I would share some more pictures with you since I enjoyed doing the last post so much. It's been such a fantastic first day of Spring. Merry March everybody!

This time I was the healthy one, while my friend went for a slice of fancy looking chocolate torte I opted for a yummy toasted tea cake which came with an adorable complimentary pot of strawberry jam.

Oooh look who got bigger pictures that don't look so strange now ;)

What did you do this weekend? 

Until next time

xx

Lifestyle - Sunday Afternoon

Hello lovelies

So I know I've been promising reviews of the Sleek brow kit and Maybelline baby lips - and those are in progress - but today I had a lovely trip out with my friend and I thought I would share some photos with you!

First we had some lunch in a cafe - crumbs on the table, tut tut!

I went with a slice of Coffee cake (very moist but otherwise bland, wouldn't get it again) while my friend got a chicken sandwich. Yum!

After eating food, we went to drool over food in the deli. I've never tried Macarons but these looked cute. 

I admired the pretty sugared almonds while I actually bought some American chocolate. I went for a bar of plain milk but I didn't really like it. The dark chocolate was better. 

Mmm these champagne truffles scream sophistication at me! Alas, I couldn't afford them. 

Next we went to the scent section and sniffed candles until our noses could take no more.. 

So this picture didn't turn out so good but look at all the pretty candles <3

We had a quick wander through homeware and then went to the bath and body section. I really like this photo frame.. at £50.00 though I don't think it'll ever be mine! 

Look at all those cute bath bombs and vintage things! Heatchote & Ivory has THE prettiest packaging.

I hope you enjoyed this long photo filled lifestyle post. It is something new for me and maybe I'll do more? Let me know. How did you spend your Sunday?

Until next time

xx