Bank Holiday Shopping

Last night we celebrated at The Coach and Horses in Banbury for a friends 30th birthday. I was really impressed with the venue, and the service and food they provided was incredible. Unfortunately, I sat very near the buffet so I could easily pop up and down. This was an error on my behalf, as I definitely ate one to many sausage rolls; and cakes; and sandwiches.

After lying in bed until around 2pm the following day, we managed to drag ourselves into town for some retail therapy. This was much to my dissatisfaction, as I was quite content watching Four In a Bed and Come Dine with Me (even if I had seen them several times already).

I had read from another blogger that they swear by Superdrugs own Fake Tan, so in my slightly blurring eyed state I ventured into the brightly lit shop. It was only £6.99, and as I regularly use a gradual tan moisturiser it is a slightly different way of tanning for me. I have invested in a tanning mitt, which is dedication for me as I am often really lazy when it comes to tanning. I will definitely be doing a separate post on how fabulous or not so fabulous the tan is.

 

In one of my previous posts I mentioned Tinted Moisturiser from Natural Collection , and I am still loving the products Boots at the moment for everyday wear. IWith only 4 months to go until I get married saving pennies on makeup helps me think I am contributing to pom poms and balloons in some way when the eBay packages arrive.  I couldn't resist this cheeky purchase in Pink Mallow for a quick subtle colour and add one moisture. They still have the offer for £1.99 at the moment, so I had to take advantage. I normally used to buy a Clinique moisture surge lipgloss, but this one is a lovely colour and doesn't make my lips flakey or feel dry. 

I am now back in my pyjamas, watching Couples Come Dine with Me with a large cup of Earl Grey.  

 

 

Brunch at The Milk Shed

I am now getting used to having Saturday's off. After 7 years of only 4 precious weekends off a year, I am loving the opportunity to spend time with those I didn't get to see very much. Instagram now actually has the inclusion of "Its Friday" and some balloons and trumpets as an image. I certainly jumped on the bandwagon with that one.

I try and see my mum at least once a week, and it often involves cake and tea. In that order.  Sometimes cake and cake.

 

Today we went to one of our favourites, The Milk Shed in Weston-on-the-green in Oxfordshire. It is on a beautiful farm, and also has a great camp site which is often full of awesome camper vans.

It is always really busy, and today it was even busier which highlights how fashionable it has become. We were lucky to get a nice table by the window as soon as we arrived, but some families waited quite a lot longer so I would arrive getting there earlier if you are pushed for time as their brunch is really popular.

 

 

 

 

After much deliberation, which is normal for us, we had some tea and coffee and a bacon sandwich on sour dough bread. It was lovely, and the bacon was perfectly cooked, and nice and crispy. I love sour dough bread, and was very happy with how the sandwich was presented and cooked. Simplicity at its best.

 

We also shared an apple and blackberry crumble cake, and we it was just the right amount for both of us.

 

I am a bit of a regular here, and particular with my beautiful mummy friends as we can easily manoeuvre buggies there. The Milk Shed has a lovely atmosphere, and there was a lovely younger lad working there who I think had all the women saying "how cute he was". He couldn't do enough for everyone, and I certainly commented on how awesome he was to the rest of the team.

 

For more information on The Milk Shed visit here http://www.themilkshedstore.co.uk/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting In Shape

Okay so I get married in 13 weeks, and although I feel trimmer than before Christmas, I am still not totally happy.

 

After Christmas, I vowed to get a body I was happy with and I lost a stone which I have kept off. However, the other day I found myself deleting photos of me because my arm looked fat, or I didn't like the look of my ankle. Ridiculous. This photo is the only full length photo I have of me, and look at my face!

 

Last night I decided (while eating half an Easter egg) that I need to get back I shape, so tomorrow I will be signing up the gym.

 

Firstly, I do feel that I should mention how I have lost 3 stone on weightwatchers since I went travelling. The photo below shows the weight I used to be. I just wasn't happy that size, and Weightwatchers really helped me keep a track on what I was eating. However, I now feel I need to tone up for my own health too, as I have the food education already.

 

 

This decision that was persuaded by my lack of excuses for why I have not already joined, and it was also persuaded by the Easter egg making me feel sick. I mean I don't recommend this as you motivation for getting your bum down there to sign up, but in this case it worked. You would have thought it was the prospect of having loads of photos taken of me on my wedding day, but that doesn't seem to bother me. Although it should, as de-tagging is a big no no on your wedding day.

 

 

So as of tomorrow I will be running, stretching, and squatting to a body I am happier with. I don't want to be a size 6, and I certainly don't have the dedication to get a six pack, but I want to feel more comfortable.

 

 

 

If anyone has any tips or hints as to how I can shape up my arms, or get slightly smaller legs that I can rock in a summer dress, then get in touch.

 

Stay tuned for an update on my wedding summer body.