Turning 28
This past Wednesday was my birthday. It was a funny old day. Wonderful, but funny. The children were away of course, and it was odd not waking up to the sound of them singing me happy birthday. I really missed them. There was also studying to be done. But if you have...
The Week That Was
Please excuse the radio silence, ladies and gents. It's been a funny old week. It all began with a particularly crummy weekend that even I couldn't mange to put a cheerful spin on, hence the absence of my regular Sunday post last week. Then, like so many people across...
The Scent Series #4 ~ ‘Chanel: The Most Treasured Name In Perfume’ {Rucksana’s Scent Memory}
I have a weakness for Chanel. I lust after the catwalk collections and regularly dream about owning the much coveted 2.55 bag. While these items remain beyond my financial reach, the glossy black packaging of the makeup line satisfies my craving for all things Chanel,...
The Love My Dress Soiree
I love glamour. Old fashioned glamour, not the Katie Price kind. A beautiful dress and red lipstick. A pair of shiny heels worn with seamed stockings. Perfectly manicured hands and fabulously coiffed hair. Maybe even gloves, worn for their beauty rather than just to...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Loving Saturday morning and all that goes with it. Slow start, epic cooked breakfast, leisurely cups of tea enjoyed on the sofa with the children, a looooong shower. Bliss. Hating my dissertation. I spent yet another Saturday away from my children writing the bloody...
Blush Love: Sue Devitt Silky Blush in Koh Samui
Sue Devitt Silky Blush in Koh Samui I love red lipstick. You know I do. There are weeks when I wear little else to be honest. I mean, all lipstick lifts me, but there's nothing quite like the perfect red lip to make me feel like I can take on the world. I am...
The Scent Series #3 ~ Philosophy’s Amazing Grace {Helen’s Scent Memory}
I'm sure I'm not alone in hankering after that ever-so-allusive signature scent.You know, 'the one'. A perfume that suits your every mood, always hitting the desired olfactory spot. It would deservedly accompany you on every adventure life throws at you. It is a scent...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up slowly with a cup of tea on the sofa while cuddling the children. Cooking and eating pancakes and fried bacon with maple syrup. Again. It's heavily requested by the family at the moment. Packing the children off to the beach with Mr. LA. The weather was...
The Scent Series #2 ~ In the beginning…
August 1995. I'm about to turn 12.I'm on a ferry to Denmark with my Mum, Step-Dad and sister. The crossing takes 24hrs and feels like a great adventure. The boat is huge and my sister and I loose ourselves exploring its lengthy corridors and numerous levels. We wander...
The Scent Series #1 ~ An Introduction
Source I've become a little obsessed with scent of late. It all started with the fabulous BBC Four documentary, 'Perfume'. I found all three episodes fascinating... how perfumers create scents, the chemistry behind this process, the incredibly fierce marketing machine...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up slowly. Cooking and eating pancakes with fried bacon and maple syrup. It was, quite simply, heaven. Best breakfast we've had in ages. Cursing the weather. Deciding to wear a dress and sandals anyway. Feeling fabulous in said dress. Favouring Estee Lauder...
Loveaudrey Bakes: Nigella’s Blondies
Not going to lie to you readers, I totally over-indulged in these last weekend. They're just so moreish. They don't quite win over a conventional brownie {a true weakness of mine}, but they were melt-in-the-mouth good nonetheless. The combination of oats and dark...
Bits and Bobs
Phew. Thank goodness it's Friday. This week really ran away from me. Between studying, working and the children, I feel as if I've hardly had time to come up for air. Definitely looking forward to some serious R&R this weekend. It's already begun really as I'm writing...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Snuggling in bed with the children. Sipping tea and watching the Wizard of Oz. Making pancakes. Wishing we had some maple syrup. Loathing my hair. It needs colouring so, so badly. Strolling into town in the sunshine. Browsing local jewellers. We're on the hunt for Mr....
My Life in Lists #1 ~ Things I will do when this is done.
... by' this' I mean that horrible 20,000 word dissertation I'm writing. I use the word 'writing' in the loosest possible sense. 2 months until deadline. I can almost taste the freedom. Here's what liberation will bring... 1. Being still. At length ~ Ever since I...
My weekend has mainly been spent…
Waking up to bright blue skies and warm sunshine. Making pancakes for breakfast. Wearing too much black eye-liner. Needing a hair cut and colour desperately. Heading into town for a stroll around the craft fair on cathedral green. Watching Izzy have her face painted...
The Middleton Effect
It would seem the Hobbs dress worn by Pippa Middleton at Wimbledon earlier this week has joined the long list of frocks {and shirts and shoes and skirts} worn by one or other of the Middleton sisters to be instantly transformed into an overnight sell-out. I'm sure...
Dinner with Loveaudrey: Jamie’s Summer Veg Lasagna
Mr. LA and I are perfect match in a number of ways. We have similar passions and dreams, we want similar things from life, we enjoy doing the same things... I could go on.But there is one thing that divides us, sending shock waves of disparity to the very core of our...
Loveaudrey On…
The FearTo say I've been feeling a little anxious of late would have to be the understatement of the year. I seem to have morphed into a gigantic ball of constant worry and stress. My mind simply refuses to stop buzzing with troubled thoughts.I think I've got 'The...
Let There Be Light
My mum recently returned from a short trip to Denmark laden down with boxes and boxes of glass tea-light holders for the wedding. I always knew I wanted plenty of candle light at the venue, it's just so atmospheric and romantic. Mum had planned to stock up while she...
