Listening to >>
TEACH ME A LESSON WITH GREG JAMES AND BELLA MACKIE
Let’s go back to school!
This brilliant podcast by husband and wife duo Greg James and Bella Mackie, seeks out the best teachers and celebrity guests to answer all-important life lessons.
Questions such as ‘should we believe in love at first sight?’, ‘how can we move to the moon?’ and ‘how much should you wee on a jellyfish sting?’ are all answered in this hilarious podcast.
Expect insider knowledge, lots of laughs and plenty of ‘oh my goodness, I never knew that’ moments.
Dreaming of >>
GUINOT FACIALS FROM DANU STUDIOS
There’s simply nothing dreamier than shaking off your shoes, climbing into the heated bed and being tucked into the duvet at Danu Studios.
Treatment aside, this process alone is enough to help you relax and unwind. Recently indulging in my fair share of treatments here, I am yet to find one I am not obsessed with.
From lashes, eyebrow treatments and massages, to microneedling, dermaplaning and more, the lovely ladies here have got all your beauty needs covered.
As the weather begins to change and we welcome spring, our skin can start crying out for a bit of TLC. Cue the Guinot Facials. This dreamy range is perfect for revitalising your skin and delivering glowing results.
The Guinot Hydradermie in particular is one worth mentioning. This treatment is adapted to each person’s unique skin needs, whether that’s concerns with dull complexion, acne, anti-ageing etc., all products are carefully selected during the facial to complement and help you look and feel your best ‘you’, delivering radiant results along the way.
In Our Basket >>
THE CURVARELLA CHERRY PINK VELVET CHAIR
Whether it’s a complete makeover or lifting a space with bright accessories, there’s something about spring that calls for a new look.
This Curvarella Cherry Pink Velvet Chair from AUDENZA is sitting high on the wish list and for good reason. The rich cherry pink velvet is utterly divine, with a soft, tactile finish and the gold metal legs add an extra hint of style and sophistication.
Whether it’s a quiet spot to read your favourite book, a conservatory must-have or a dressing room staple, this gorgeous chair makes for a great statement piece.
£785, audenza.com
Reading >>
LOCK EVERY DOOR BY RILEY SAGER
If you’re prepared to be sat on the edge of your seat and sleep with the lights on, then this page-turner by Riley Sager is a must read.
Lock Every Door follows the story of recently heartbroken and practically homeless Jules Larson, who accepts a new job as an apartment sitter at one of Manhattan’s most prestigious homes to the rich and famous.
But when her new and only friend mysteriously vanishes, our main character realises she’s involved in something much more sinister. It’s everything a thriller fan looks for in a book – a well crafted read packed with suspense and unpredictability.
Kitchen Inspo >>
CUISINART CORDLESS 4-IN-1 AUTOMATIC WINE OPENER
Sitting back with a glass of the good stuff has never been more appealing thanks to this nifty device.
This stylish automatic wine opener will open your favourite bottles with ease – sensing, removing and ejecting the cork in a single action – no need to struggle with the corkscrew ever again.
Kitted out with all the accessories you need for opening, pouring and storing your wine, this 4-in-1 gadget also comes with an aerator, which can be inserted into your opened bottle to oxidise wine for improved flavour as you pour as well as a vacuum sealer with a date marker to preserve the freshness of any unfinished wine.
£80, cuisinart.co.uk
Perfect Scent >>
TIME TO SMILE PURE ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND
Perfect for spring, this uplifting essential oil blend will revitalise the mind and boost happiness. A harmonious blend of nine essential oils, it features mood-boosting lemon, cedarwood and sweet orange.
Defined by a light, uplifting aroma to promote happiness and balance, it is perfect for use in the morning to wake up the senses and set you up for a positive day ahead.
Suitable for vaporising, inhalation, in a diffuser, the bath or mixed with a carrier oil for massage, this dreamy formula will become a staple within your home and your self-care routine.
10ml, £20, greenpeople.co.uk
Pampering with >>
ELEMIS PEPTIDE4 PLUMPING PILLOW FACIAL
Wake up to a radiant, younger-looking complexion thanks to Elemis’ Peptisde4 Plumping Pillow Facial. When we fall asleep at night, our body temperature tends to rise which results in a loss of hydration as our body goes into repair and recovery mode.
This super-cooling gel mask works to combat this, sealing in hydrating actives throughout the night, fighting the visible signs of tired, dull skin.
50ml, £52, very.co.uk
Watching >>
BRIDGERTON
Don your finest gown, pick out your silk gloves and practice your curtsey… the romantic, scandalous, and quick-witted Bridgerton series is back for season two.
If you didn’t binge watch your way through season one, think Pride and Prejudice meets Gossip Girl. The high society scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown follows The Ton on their look for love – in particular Daphne Bridgerton and the rebellious Duke of Hastings.
However, as we get ready for another promenade, this season’s focus will follow Viscount Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma.
Ready and waiting for the romance and scandal to unfold…
Following >>
@THEFOLDINGLADY
Crank your organisational skills up a notch with this seriously addictive, super satisfying and extremely useful Instagram account.
Sophie Liard is the brains behind The Folding Lady account, and she is, to put it simply, the queen of hacks, tips and tricks when it comes to folding and organising.
Get lost in this corner of Instagram, scrolling and uncovering need-to-know kitchen hacks, storage ideas and the best ways to fold your underwear, pjs, baby clothes, and more.
Oh, and fitted bed sheets – yes, apparently it is possible!
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