“I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.” Coco Chanel
Spring is in full force, and your cocktails should be too. Pop the cork and get the evening started with these delightfully delicious recipes.
“The best colour in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.” Coco Chanel
We all need some other (and lighter) things to occupy our days than the COVID-19 news. Summer is almost here and I’m looking forward to wearing my new, fresh pieces even if it’s just for my weekly Zoom meetings.
I thought I’d round up a few looks patiently waiting in my wardrobe! I’m very much looking forward to wearing these when we’re finally allowed to be outside again.
“Forgiveness is the smell that lavender gives out when you tread on it” Mark Twain
If you have never seen the Cotswold lavender fields of, it’s a destination you need to add onto your bucket list once we can travel.
The Cotswold are known around the world as a classic view of the English countryside. I was so mesmerized by my first experience last year that I knew it would not be my only visit!
‘Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood’. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Our environment can play havoc with our complexion no matter what the season. Now with most of us staying indoors, a lack of fresh spring air, not drinking enough water and probably one too many glasses of wine can make our skin easily feel dull and dehydrated.
I’ve pulled together some fabulous tricks to help you make your new staying in a bit more fabulous. You’ll feel like you’ve had a Utopia Spa day in no-time!
“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” Thomas Jefferson
There are really only two ways I can come out of this self-quarantine: super-ripped or in dire need of a diet. Guess what, no excuses, I’m definitely coming out ripped!
“I have many problems in my life. But my lips don’t know that. They just keep smiling.” Charlie Chaplin
Put the kettle on – I’ve got plenty to catch up about. I’ve been busy putting together more ideas to help make the best of being at home.
Now it’s time to slow down! Stop continuously inventing/re-inventing activities to keep you occupied and trying to link up with everyone you know!
“The gin and tonic has saved more Englishmen’s lives and minds than all the doctors in the Empire.” Sir Winston Churchill.
The simplest of drinks – gin, tonic, ice and garnish – perfect cocktail to welcome first rays of spring sunshine and the long days ahead.
With thousands of gins and just over a hundred varieties of tonic we are indeed spoilt for choice! The inclusion of new and imaginative garnishes came hand-in-hand with a rise in new gin distilleries.
“Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life”. Eleanor Roosevelt
Things have escalated so quickly over the past few weeks in the world, from the freedom of movement and endless outdoor entertainment, to countries going into lockdown and self-isolation. The COVID-19 is really changing our lives in and out of homes … but guys … it’s not all bad news!
