Anyone else feel just as excited giving gifts as they do receiving them?  I nearly said it was more exciting, but let's not go wiiild.  The thing is, it's kind of impossible to get that feeling of excitement when you're handing over a pair of socks, or a bottle of wine.  Whereas if you've sourced or created something truly special, watching someone's reaction can be priceless.  One of my favourite aspects of blogging is coming across unique and unusual gift ideas; the kind of gifts that guarantee an 'oh wow' moment.  The latest discovery? Personalised gifts from My-picture.co.uk, or more specifically, their photo blankets...

Okay, so this was hands down one of the best days of this year so far!  Earlier this month I was sent by Prezzybox to experience one of their fabulous gift voucher experiences.  The best part?  It was with Mother's Day in mind, which meant I was able to have my mum by my side to enjoy the activities!  First on the agenda was a chocolate-themed afternoon tea at the luxurious Rabot 1745, a Hotel Chocolat restaurant.  Afterwards, we headed up The Shard to their viewing platform to witness first hand those incredible cityscape views (and Instagrammable spots!).  So, wondering how best to spend Mother's Day this year?  I've got you covered with Prezzybox's The View From The Shard with Luxury Afternoon Tea For Two experience!

But let's get something straight, we're not talking trends that will fade from existence two months from now and leave you with a pile of accessories you can't be seen wearing anymore.  Nope, no thanks.  I'm talking about the kind of trends that shine now, and will still shine next season.  Which, I guess is summer, because apparently yesterday marked the first day of Spring 2019!  I think I speak for everyone when I say fiiiiiiiiinally.  Needless to say, we're always going to be swimming in a pile of possible accessory trends each season, but I've cherry-picked the most chic options right now that are guaranteed to make a chic girl's heart skip a beat.  Enjoy...

Oof!  Is there anything so exciting as a special occasion coming up on the horizon?!  I'm really hoping you're nodding right now... but if not that's totally fine, because I'm 110% prepared to preach as to why you should be celebrating everything and anything.  Because here's the thing; a lot of life is made up of the not-so-exciting moments.  The normal, the mundane.  And so it's up to us to make a real fuss over the more thrilling parts of life.  I'm not just talking about vacations and public holidays, I'm talking about treating yourself to something you've saved up for, doing something you've put off doing for a looooong time, or even getting a manicure!  Because when you really think about it, there's a lot we could be celebrating...

So, you're sat there in your dressing gown on the sofa watching Netflix while working your way through a share size bar of chocolate and you're wondering - am I actually an adult?  I mean, internationally it's known for being when you turn twenty-one.  But honestly, does anyone reading this actually feel like an adult?  Just one of the reasons I love browsing Twitter (ahem, @aglassofice, if you were wondering *wink wink*), is finding the million and one mid-twenties crises taking place from others asking themselves this question.  The consensus seems to be that this internal mid-twenties debate occurs when you're in a situation where a responsible adult is needed to take control of the situation - and you realise, in horror, that you are the adult in the room.

Before moving to London, I had the pleasure of having part of my home space featured by Amara Living over on their website!  This romantic project involved plenty of soft, blush hues and gentle tones.  You know I'll adore most feminine interiors and so this project was an absolute dream to be a part of!  So, armed with gorgeous interiors kindly sent my way by Amara Living (which, by the way, I'm still swooning over now they've been brought to my new place - can't wait to show you!), I set about creating inviting and chic scenes ideal for romantics and decor obsessives alike...