-
Is the wedding dress a waste of money?

The wedding dress dread continues with price tag. I am concerned that the wedding dress is the biggest waste of money. I just can’t get over the price tag! You are wearing a dress you wear once, once. So the idea of spending £2000 on a dress, it just baffles me. Some of you will…
-
Traveling alone: Mistakes I made

Lets face it. Travelling alone doesn’t have to suck. If everything goes smoothly then it is the ultimate piece of cake. Plus you can have the seat by the window or just switch off for the whole flight/ journey. You just have to be realistic with your travel expectations. Packing light is key. I was…
-
The heartbreak of goodbyes

I know I am lucky. I have a great family and they live in the most beautiful parts of the world. When I see them it is like we have never been apart but goodbyes hurt so much. I would give up pretty much everything to have them live closer. There is so much heartbreak…
-
Self delusions: weight struggles

I flick through pictures of myself and delete the images where my body looks pregnant. I carry all my weight on my stomach and feel horrendous for it. My weight struggle perhaps isn’t as tough as a lot of people’s by my misery is. I find a picture where my stomach looks flatter and I…
-
Exploring The Seychelles; My Recommendations

I try to explore Seychelles every two years. I have family and friends who live out there and it is my heritage so I want to live and learn as much as I can. So, I thought if you were venturing to these beautiful set of islands that maybe you would appreciate some recommendations from…
-
Paradise on a tighter Budget: Exploring The Seychelles

Firstly, you can travel anywhere on any budget it is all about flexibility and knowing what you are prepared to put up with. Seychelles is a paradise but trust me when I say you can visit it on a budget. As you are reading this I should be sitting on a beach with my niece…
-
Suitcase for The Seychelles: My clothes Packing list

I love packing, love it. Writing a list and creating outfits, remembering what you didn’t use last time. I get so organised packing for holiday it is ridiculous. I don’t really like to over pack and always get frustrated at the end of the holiday if I haven’t used something. I am such a planner.…
-
What does a girl with big curly hair pack for a trip: Skincare and grooming products

I thought I would share with you what this curly hair girl packs for a trip. Now a few years ago my grooming products would have been Boots curly cream, sunscreen, after sun, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. Now my skincare and grooming products now take up a shelf in my bathroom Gav calls them…
-
Giving Up My Name and Other Wedding Traditions

I am torn into giving up my name and archaic traditions. I am going to be truthful with you, I find lots of things about a wedding old fashioned. But I also like some of the traditions.
-
Wedding Planning; It’s all in the details

I know that my guests don’t really care that much about the details. They wont care that I have made all the table clothes and hand dyed all the napkins. They may think me brilliantly talented or absolutely stir crazy! But I love details at a wedding. Love them. To me, wedding planning, its all…
