Christmas 2014....

Christmas seems to appear earlier, go by faster and make me feel luckier with every passing year....

Marriott's #LondonUnfiltered Challenge

I love London. If you've read this blog at all, I think that is pretty clear. When I was set a challenge by Marriott hotels to capture my favourite parts of this wonderful city that i call home for their London Unfiltered campaign, but only using a disposable camera, I jumped at the chance....

Introducing.....Trevor the 2014 Christmas Tree

The final 4 weeks of 2014 are very much in swing. The weather has finally turned frosty. The nights are resigned to Red wine drinking in the warm or snuggling in front of the TV. It is time to accept Christmas is nigh and that meant a trip to Colombia road flower market for a tree...

Monthly Favourites: October 2014

Seeing as we are already one week into November, without further ado- my favourites that got me through one very busy October....

Tower of London Remembers

In need of a Sunday stroll just to get me out of bed, we took a trip to see the amazing Poppies at the Tower of London...

AW'14 Lust List

After a hectic month that has made time run away from me, it seems that Autumn is finally upon us and I am (as expected) not ready at all...

Monthly Favourites: September 2014

Did anyone see where those 4 weeks of September went? A crazy busy month and these are the Top 10 items that made it a great month..

Dubai 2014

With another English Summer drawing to an end, the opportunity to head to the sun at the end of September came along and I jumped at the chance to wear a bikini once more....

BBC Radio 2 Last Night at the Proms 2014

On Saturday I found myself surrounded my more Union Jack's than I ever have been before....

TTN Visits: DF/Mexico, Brick Lane, E1

Mexican food and good times go hand in hand like, well, Salt and Pepper (?). To celebrate our 7 year anniversary, we headed to DF/Mexico in Bricklane for a late lunch which turned out to be a very good choice indeed...

Monthly Favourites: August 2014

August aka the super speedy month is now over and over 4 weeks gave me my 10 favourite things that made my month...

My August 2014 Bank Holiday

No sooner did i get used to July it's now end of August! Crazy!

It's been a busy month all round, as usual the final proper month of Summer resulted in busy weekends and my day job increasing the workload. But then there was Bank holiday, 3 glorious days of me time... here is a little snapshot of what i got up to...

TTN Reviews: Udi's Gluten Free Cookie Mix

With BBC's Great British Bake Off back on our TV screens (Hurry for Mary Berry and her fabulousness), it was only a matter of time before I too tried my hand at a little baking. This is whete Udi's Cookie Mix came in to play....

Big Wardrobe Clear Out

I didn't realise it was happening until I couldn't ignore it any more. I had become a hoarder, specifically a hoarder of clothes...

TTN Visits: Dirty Burger Chicken Shop, Whitechapel E1

One Thursday, with a warm evening upon us  and a day off work the next day, The Boy and I took a walk to Dirty Burger Chicken Shop to see what the hoo-hah was about....

Monthly Favourites: July 2014

Another manic, sun filled month has whizzed by and my top 10 things that have kept me smiling this month are...

Summer 2014 Wedding Guest Outfit

Weddings. I love them. Admittedly so far planning my own wedding hasn't really got off the ground, who would have thought that a Hog Roast with glorified tent and band would set you back well over £10k? Not me! Why can't Monopoly Money be legal tender? Le Sigh...

TTN Visits: Wapping Market, E1

I do love a Food market. Its seems that in London these days, you don't have to search too hard to find one and stock up on delicious finds. My latest Food Market find is Wapping Market which I thought I would shine a little Blog light on....

TTN Reviews: Lizi's Granola

On holiday this year I finally found a breakfast option that I couldn't get enough of - Granola/Museli with yoghurt. When Lizis' kindly offered to send me some samples of their Granola, I couldn't wait to try it out...

Birchbox July 2014

After a small panic that my parcel has gone M.I.A in transit, July meant another delivery from Birchbox. This is what I thought...

Cape Verde 2014

After a crazy 6 months, The Boy and I needed some serious chill time together before what looks like another manic 6 months starts again... 

TTN Visits: Cheeky Parlour, Shoreditch E2

With a beach holiday the next day, and in need of a little 'me' time I treated myself to a Pedicure at Cheeky Parlour last week and was very impressed with the experience..

Monthly Favourites: June 2014

In my Pre-holiday madness I didn't get a chance to post about my June favourites. Can you believe that June has come and gone? I can't get over how fast Summer is flying by.. Lets hope the Sunshine sticks around....

TTN Reviews: Tesco Free Free Lasagne Sheets

There are certain things that I really have craved since day one of not eating Gluten. Many I have found a good Gluten Free alternative to (Pizza, Bread) but one thing I still had yet to eat again was a good old Lasagne. Until I found Tesco's Free From Lasagne Sheets...

Skin Care: Moisturisers & Primers

As i have mentioned, I am on a mission to control and tame my Acnegenic skin (a term I learnt from watching Lisa Eldridge who I feel has the same skin issues as I do) and avoid going back to Tetracycline tablets, which may work but leaves my body feeling less than happy....

Pre Holiday 2014: Packing Plans's

With a beach holiday drawing closer, I have surprised myself by pretty much having everything I need to take away with me....

Basilico Pizza

I love pizza.... I think I say it often enough on here. Since being Gluten free- the discovery that Gluten Free Pizza can bee just as tasty as I hoped has been a revelation...

Pondering's June 2014

Images from Google

Isn't it funny how the little things in life can shape the way you think/feel/act. I find it even funnier how little acts and moment’s enable me to learn more about myself and who I am.

Birchbox May & June 2014

I used to be a subscriber to a beauty box years ago but decided, after a number of rubbish boxes, to unsubscribe  but recently my love and interest in trying out beauty products that have the potential to improve my skin or enhance my features led me to subscribing to Birchbox.

Mission: Birthday Brunching

Last Sunday was The Boy's birthday. He shares his birthday with one of our close friends so we double-dated for the day and boy did we have fun!

Monthly favourites: May 2014

I don't know about you, but I do love hearing what people have been digging during a month (watching You tubers usually but also checking out my favourite blogs). So, here are my favourite things from May 2014...

TTN Reviews: Kabuto Gluten Free Chicken Noodles

My go to food of choice when I am really craving something is usually some sort of Chicken noodle broth thing (Wagamamas Chicken Itame or my Speedy Chicken noodle broth usually)...

Eucerin DermoPURIFYER Cleanser

I am on a huge mission to tame my acne prone skin without having to resort to taking more of the dreaded Tetracycline tablets again  (they are good but man do they make me feel poorly) so when I saw that Escentual were offering the opportunity to try a cleanser designed for Acne prone/Oily skin- I jumped at the chance to try a new product...

A night with CELIA Lager & Riso Gallo UK

Celia Lager very kindly invited me to their Riso Gallo UK event at The Truscott Arms on Thursday..

TTN Visit's: Rosa's Thai Cafe, Spitalfield's E1

This Saturday, eager for some serious munching, The Boy and I headed off to Shoreditch to check out the Urban Food Fest. 

Sticky9 Instagram Magnets

A few weeks ago, I won a Sticky9 competition over on the lovely blog that is Daisy Butter (do go and check this out- it's rather wonderful).

My 'Treat me' Afternoon April 2014

To end my week off, post Rome, I wanted to use some time to treat myself.

Elle Insider: April's Mystery Eyeliner

A few weeks ago, a surprise package turned up in the post. It was from Elle UK, and as i had signed up to be a #ELLEInsider I had been one of the lucky subscribers selected to recieve a mystery eyeliner. No branding was given and all i had to do was use and share my thoughts on Social Media.

Mini Make Up Haul April 2014

Prior to Rome, I had my usual post trip panic and purchased a fair amount of make up related items...

TTN Visits: Voglia Di Pizza, Rome

Eating Gluten Free in Rome was not as easy as i expected. Okay, so I am known for romanticising everything but I did expect every shop to be able to offer me an abundance of Gluten free goodies seeing as Italians are renowned for their love of food. If you are a big pasta eater, and yet need to live Gluten free, then you will have no problem finding a bowl of gluten free Pasta to feast on. I haven't ever been a big Pasta eater so although grateful, was a little deflated. My real weakness is Pizza and boy was I happy to stumble upon little Voglia Di Pizza in San'Eustachio region of Rome..

Rome 2014

As I sit at my desk with a cup of tea, flicking through my photo's  taken during our City Break to Rome I feel thankful that I took so many because quite frankly it all felt like a dream. A hot, sunny, carb-filled Italian dream. 

Rome City Break- What to pack?

Black TOPSHOP Skinny Jeans; Striped ZARA dress; M&S Camel Cashmere Jumper; Pink ZARA Coat; Jo Malone Blackberry & Bay Cologne; Bioderma Sebium H2O 100ml; CHANEL 'Pirate' Lipstick; ASOS Shell top; OFFICE Nude Loafers; Liz Earle Essentials Try-It Kit & NIKE Roche Run's

TTN Visits: Roti Chai, W1H

TTN Visits: W Hotel London (for Gluten Free Afternoon Tea)

Warning: This post comes with high levels of moaning.

TTN Reviews: Purition™ Fuelled by Nature Protein

Being a regular runner these days (wahey), the one thing that doesn't change is the feeling of seriously needing food the minute I return from a run. Purition very kindly agreed to send me some sachets of their Gluten free  formula and I couldn't wait to get stuck in....

My Flavour of Spring with Maldon Salt

Maldon's 'Flavour of Spring' Competition has got me thinking about what my 'Flavour of Spring' actually is. I am the kind of person that will eat a salad when it snows if my taste buds are inclined to. The season of Spring conjures up images of Green in my mind. As the weather starts to get milder, the days longer and nature starting to bloom, Green seems a good association. When I think of green foods- I always think instantly of Avocados. 

TTN Visits: The Edible Garden Show, Alexandra Palace

I don't cook much with Salt but when I do, the only Salt I use is Maldon Salt flakes because they are quite frankly the best. So when I was asked to be a Maldon Salt Ambassador and given tickets to attend this years Edible Garden Show at Alexandra Palace, how could I have said no?!

Lust List March 2014

TTN Reviews: Genius Gluten Free Croissants

Yes, people. I finally got my hands on some Gluten Free Puff Pastry!!!! PUFF BLIMMIN' PASTRY!!!!!

TTN Visits: Duck & Waffle, Heron Tower, City of London

Today, I had brunch in the Sky. After getting ourselves onto the waiting list for Brunch at Duck & Waffle about a month ago, we were given a slot for 2:30 today which brightened up our week considerably!

We decided to dress up a little, although the dress code is Smart Causal, I chose my newest purchases and instantly felt special (wearing heels and a Midi skirt has that affect on a sunny Saturday)....

Skirt, River Island/ Top, ASOS/ Bag, Mulberry/Shoes, Topshop/Necklace, Alex Monroe