tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88882636069966067382024-03-13T05:38:15.638+00:00 la petite pieUK Lifestyle BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152926125871009017noreply@blogger.comBlogger91125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888263606996606738.post-1511296419413947932017-01-17T21:57:00.000+00:002017-01-17T21:57:07.630+00:00An end. A beginning.<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Life has changed a great deal since my last post, well over a year ago, and having now settled into a rhythm of motherhood and part-time work, I am keen to return to blogging. Naturally though, my posts may have something of a different flavour now that I have entered this next chapter of my life and I wanted my blog to reflect that, so I took the decision to start over. New year, new blog and all that.</div>
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Many of the things I have written about here in the past will still feature as part of the new blog, but there will also be some parenting-related content. Without further ado then, I welcome you to visit me over at <a href="http://www.lifeandloves.me/">http://www.lifeandloves.me/</a> where I will resume sharing snippets of my life and the things that I love.</div>
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I have a great deal of affection for this little blog and I am so very grateful to each of you that has taken the time to read my ramblings over the years. Apologies for the radio silence in 2016. I do hope you will join me over at life & loves...</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152926125871009017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888263606996606738.post-58870993236966077142015-10-17T23:38:00.000+01:002015-10-17T23:38:26.607+01:00Café RoyalIndulging in afternoon tea is one of my absolute favourite things to do. Whether to celebrate a special occasion, to dedicate an afternoon to a long overdue catch-up with a friend or to treat someone you love just because, sitting in pleasant surroundings consuming tasty morsels for several hours is always a wonderful way to spend an afternoon, don't you think..?<br />
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Here are a few snaps from <a href="http://www.hotelcaferoyal.com/afternoon-tea-0/" target="_blank">The London Royal Tea experience at Hotel Café Royal</a>. It certainly ticked all the boxes: beautiful setting, delicious treats and some original details that set it apart from your conventional country manor afternoon tea. I can definitely recommend it!<br />
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There are still lots of venues people rave about that I've yet to experience for myself, but of those I have, here are my favourite afternoon teas in London:<br />
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<a href="http://www.the-berkeley.co.uk/knightsbridge-restaurants-bars/fashion-afternoon-tea/" target="_blank">Prêt-à-Portea, The Berkeley</a> - inspired by the season's latest catwalk trends; intense flavours and delightful designs.<br />
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<a href="https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/originals/originals-sanderson-london/eat-drink/mad-hatters-afternoon-tea" target="_blank">Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea, The Sanderson Hotel</a> - as the title suggests, <i>Alice in Wonderland </i>themed; innovative flavour combinations and wonderful details in the presentation.<br />
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<a href="https://sketch.london/afternoon_tea.php" target="_blank">sketch</a> (you can read my post on this <a href="http://lapetitepie.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/sketch.html" target="_blank">here</a>) - top marks for both the beauty of the setting and the quality of the food; sumptuous and quirky.<br />
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pp xAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152926125871009017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888263606996606738.post-55841839905052889142015-10-10T12:33:00.000+01:002015-10-10T12:33:16.093+01:00Sand dunes and salty airLast year, hubby and I decided that we wanted to prioritise seeing a little more of this wonderful world of ours, so we saved and spent the vast majority of our disposable income on travel. We have since visited six destinations across four continents and made a lot of very happy memories along the way. I must emphasise at this point that I am not sharing this in order to boast about our good fortune in any way; we are very aware of and truly grateful for the privilege of being able to afford to travel abroad. The reason for this ~ what is to become a series of travel posts ~ is rather that I can honestly say the experiences we shared during our various trips have made us far richer than the money we spent ever could. Travel really does enrich your life in ways you cannot imagine, and for us, being away from home gives us the time and space to reconnect and enjoy one another's company without the distraction of the petty necessities of everyday life.<br />
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<br />Over the coming weeks, I will be blogging about various destinations that we would recommend, starting today with our summer holiday from last year...<br /><br />
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Mauritius is a volcanic island in the Indian Ocean, off the south east coast of Africa. Historically, its culture has been influenced by the Arab world, the Portuguese, the Dutch, the Chinese, the British and the French - quite a melting pot! Its cuisine, for example, is a mix of Creole, Chinese, Indian and European and they celebrate Hindu, Muslim, Chinese and Christian festivals.<br />
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We stayed at <a href="http://www.heritageresorts.mu/le-telfair-welcome.html" target="_blank">Heritage Le Telfair</a> in Domaine de Bel Ombre on the South coast. It is a beautiful resort, built in the French colonial style and nestled amongst lush tropical gardens. It was the perfect setting in which to enjoy some well-earned downtime, and its beautiful <a href="http://www.sevencoloursspa.com/fr/spas.html" target="_blank">Seven Colours Spa</a> was the ultimate in relaxation and self-indulgence (we can really recommend the Couple Spa Suite Experience!).<br />
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Beyond the resort, Mauritius had such a lot to offer. There were breathtaking views around every bend in the road and a wide variety of activities and excursions to take advantage of, both on land and at sea. If you, like us, prefer destinations that combine beach holiday repose with vibrant culture and opportunities to get out and about, then Mauritius is well worth considering.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Meeting beautiful lions - just incredible, <a href="http://www.caselapark.com/" target="_blank">Casela Nature Park</a>. NB The big cats in captivity here are NOT sedated or under the influence of other drugs - we would not support that kind of practice under any circumstances.</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152926125871009017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888263606996606738.post-43640616964348027192015-10-09T23:47:00.000+01:002015-10-09T23:48:34.161+01:00What a difference a year makes...This little blog has lain dormant for almost a year <sigh>, but I am finally trying to commit some time to resurrecting it now that I find myself on maternity leave!<br />
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Truly, what a difference a year makes. There are so many wonderful things that I could have and really wish I had shared over the past twelve months - some of which I will be posting about in more detail over the next few days - but for now, here are a handful of highlights:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our maternity shoot with the phenomenal <a href="http://riamishaal.com/" target="_blank">Ria Mishaal</a>, August 2015</td></tr>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">There is no doubt about it, <i><a href="https://sketch.london/afternoon_tea.php" target="_blank">sketch</a> </i>certainly has the kind of </span><span style="text-align: justify;"><i>je ne sais quoi</i></span><span style="text-align: justify;"> necessary to distinguish itself from pedestrian afternoon teas. </span><span style="text-align: justify;">The deliciously tactile pink and gold interior of The Gallery contrives a sense of having taken up residence inside a giant clam shell, for instance.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152926125871009017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888263606996606738.post-75810845679952675622014-10-30T02:14:00.000+00:002015-10-09T21:29:38.019+01:00Life, lately.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />2014, to date, has been relentlessly busy. It has been characterised, for the most part, by significant change and punctuated by such beautiful, exciting things that I simply haven't had any time at all to document along the way. Since my very brief Japan post back in June, which in itself was a couple of months overdue, I have been rather preoccupied with (in no particular order):<br />
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<li>Moving house - the third time in four years.</li>
<li>Leaving one job and starting another - exhausting, but I love it.</li>
<li>Attending five weddings - I was lucky enough to be a bridesmaid for my closest friends at three of them, which was just wonderful.</li>
<li>Helping to organise - and being present at! - three hen dos.</li>
<li>Directing a musical.</li>
<li>Welcoming a new niece into the world.</li>
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I am not, in any way, glorifying 'busy'. I only mean to say that my evenings and weekends have been tied up one way or another for quite some time. I felt it was really important to enjoy being present and mindful during all of these important life experiences, which didn't leave much time or energy for blogging about them! The new job, which is great, has also been full on. I start at 7:30am and have often been working late, till 9pm some nights. Needless to say, I'm glad to be writing again and I will do my best to fit it in as often as I can.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152926125871009017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888263606996606738.post-54403711887383314822014-06-01T23:44:00.000+01:002014-10-29T22:54:22.017+00:00Japan ~ Part II know, I know - it's been ages again. Life lately has been busier than I could ever have imagined, both at work and at home, and I am now counting down the days to what will be the most eagerly awaited and well-deserved Summer hols I have ever had. I am not complaining about being busy, please don't misunderstand, but I am physically exhausted and rather poorly, truth be told, after burning the candle at both ends for far too long (I have just had two back-to-back Hen weekends, for example, in the middle of exam and report writing season...). I'm going to try really hard to make more time for doing nothing at the weekends over the next few weeks, so I'm hoping I'll get back on track with blogging asap.<br />
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Anyway, moving on to the important part of this post - time at last for some Japan snaps! This is just a very brief overview of some of my favourite moments from our two and a half week trip, more detailed posts on each of the different areas we visited coming soon(ish!).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Rabbit and Grow Fat</i> rabbit café in Harajuku, Tokyo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amazing sushi in Tokyo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Osaka Aquarium</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful sakura (cherry blossom)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Osaka</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Osaka castle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shinsekai, Osaka</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kyomizu, Kyoto</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">New York Grill, Park Hyatt Tokyo</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shibuya crossing in the rain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fushimi Inari, Kyoto</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Great Buddha, Nara</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Arashiyama, Kyoto</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maiko and Geisha, Gion Corner, Kyoto</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152926125871009017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888263606996606738.post-32003349095011725402014-05-11T23:03:00.000+01:002014-05-11T23:03:07.073+01:00Sunday Smörgåsbord<div style="text-align: justify;">
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1 Easter haul! Still wading our way through it all... I'm on the look out for a new recipe to use up the last of it.</div>
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2 Our new baby girl, Cobweb! Snout is very happy to be living next door to his little sister, but Snug isn't yet convinced. They have been out to hop about the living room together, but we won't be bonding them to live together until littl'un is a bit bigger and has been spayed.</div>
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3 Pastel nails for Spring.</div>
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4 <i><a href="http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Dior+Dior+Addict+Eau+Sensuelle+EDT/EauSensuelleEDT,default,pd.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Dior Addict, Eau Sensuelle</span></a></i>. We had some leftover Yen at the airport, so decided to treat ourselves to new fragrances. I just love this subtle scent - perfect for sunnier months.</div>
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5 Scrumptious doughnuts with hot chocolate dipping sauce from <a href="http://bills-website.co.uk/" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Bill's</span></i></a>.</div>
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6 Tulips brightening up the kitchen.</div>
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7 A recent simple French supper: onion soup, fresh French bread, baked Camembert and candlelight!</div>
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8 One of my favourite Japan keepsakes - an <a href="http://shop.franchelippee.com/?pid=72100242" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">Alice in Wonderland t-shirt dress</span></a> from <i><a href="http://franchelippee.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d5a6bd;">franche lippée</span></a></i>.</div>
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I don't know about you, but it seems to me that 2014 has been flying by absurdly fast, so much so that Easter is now only a few weeks away! We will be in Japan in the lead up to Easter, so we're unlikely to go overboard with decorations this year, but these seasonal treats are certainly inspiring me...</div>
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1 Pretty pastels for Spring! Loving this gorgeous <a href="http://www.frenchconnection.com/product/Woman+Collections+Dresses/71BCY/Tennis+Drop+Waist+Dress.htm" target="_blank">pale pink tennis drop waist dress</a> from <a href="http://www.frenchconnection.com/" target="_blank">French Connection</a>.<br />
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2 Tulips ~ my favourite Spring flower.<br />
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3 Celebrating a very dear friend's 30th with cheeky litres of Erdinger in the <a href="http://www.bavarian-beerhouse.co.uk/index.php/aboutus/oldstreet" target="_blank">Bavarian Beerhouse</a>, Old Street. I spent a year living in Bavaria (where said friend and I first met in fact, nearly ten years ago), and it is extremely close to my heart. Not an authentic German beerhouse experience, but a fun one all the same!<br />
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4 Terramundi pot for the boy's birthday last week. He just LOVES Disney World (so much so that we spent our honeymoon there!), so we're now planning an anniversary trip this Christmas.<br />
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5 Essie 'lilacism' ~ the perfect seasonal shade.<br />
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6 A Springtime stroll took us past this handsome fella ~ just look at all those beautiful spots!<br />
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I'm not an out-and-out milkshake fan, I'll be honest. Much as I wish I did, I just don't like milk, so milkshakes for me always have to be one part milk to nine parts anything but! I don't even want to think about how many calories there are in this devilishly naughty concoction, but frankly, it tastes so good that I'm willing to overlook it, and so should you.</div>
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This recipe is my own, but you could very easily adapt it to suit your favourite chocolate bar. I have been looking forward to serving up a treat in these fab glasses from Sainsbury's, which I snapped up in the sale a couple of weeks ago. I'm afraid I couldn't find them online to link here for you, but you may still find them in store.</div>
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Ingredients</h3>
2 Snickers bars, finely chopped<br />
3 scoops vanilla ice cream<br />
1 scoop chocolate ice cream<br />
1 dessert spoon Nutella<br />
1 dessert spoon peanut butter<br />
1 swirl chocolate sauce<br />
1 swirl toffee/caramel sauce<br />
Add milk as necessary to achieve desired consistency<br />
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This really is as simple as it gets: throw everything into a blender and blitz!<br />
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1 Healthy dinner options don't have to be dull. Delicious chicken, baked sweet potatoes, corn on the cob, plum tomatoes and cottage cheese - yum!</div>
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4 My beautiful Alice in Wonderland pin from <a href="http://www.literaryemporium.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e69138;">Literary Emporium</span></a>.</div>
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5 Jessica Geleration 'Midnight Affair'. It stayed deliciously glossy and lasted a good two and a half weeks.</div>
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6 My fortune: 'It is easier to add to a great reputation than to get it.'</div>
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7 I have had my<a href="http://www.lily-flame.co.uk/" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #e69138;">Lily-Flame</span></a> 'Fairy Dust' candle for a couple of years now. I love it so much that I am loathe to burn it all the way down. I couldn't resist the Spring-fresh scent of 'Bluebell Forest'. I do love a good candle.</div>
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Over the half term break, I surprised my Mr with a trip to the beautiful town of Bruges. Our first ever holiday abroad together was in fact a city break to Brussels, where we had such a wonderful time that we have been eager to return to Belgium ever since.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152926125871009017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888263606996606738.post-38648157549168667592014-02-23T23:53:00.000+00:002014-02-23T23:55:07.611+00:00Blog Loving<div style="text-align: justify;">
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I read French & German at university, so I love to read this bilingual blog in its native tongue. Super chic yet girlishly charming Parisian, Alix, has a phenomenal wardrobe. I love her simultaneously classic yet quirky sense of style, and have recently loved reading all about her travels in Japan, since we're off there in April (counting down the days!).</div>
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Since I was a little girl, I have had an obsession for certain scents. Even as a very small baby, I would pull the clean bed sheet out and over my face to inhale the scent of washing powder and fabric conditioner. When I stayed away from home for the first time, I asked my mum if I could take one of her (worn) jumpers with me. I'll never forget the comforting smell of my mum's perfume lulling me off to sleep that night.</div>
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I have the usual favourites - freshly mown grass, bread warm from the oven, the smell of the earth after the rain - but I also love the smells of new puppy, paperbacks, clean sawdust and compost. My more unusual predilections aside, I love perfume, and spritz my pressure points every day - it may be a cliché, but I genuinely feel naked without it! My taste is generally for fresh scents that err on the sweet side, with florals such as Neroli, Jasmine or Lily of the Valley, and notes of vanilla, spice and musk.</div>
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The following are my Top 8 fragrances; I pick one according to my mood each morning. If I had to choose one signature scent, I would probably plump for Lady Million, but I wear all these perfumes (not at once, mind!). I should also point out that I don't currently own a bottle of each of these, but I tend to purchase bottles in rotation to change things up a bit.</div>
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Brighton is amongst my favourite places on this glorious Earth. The waft of chips and ketchup carried on the crisp sea breeze, the cosmopolitan melange of inked hipsters and free-spirited bohemians, the harmony of old world charm and avant-garde intrigue. This enigmatic seaside town stole my heart on a school trip, at the tender age of fifteen, and our love affair continues to this day. Indeed, the hubby and I chose to stage <a href="http://riamishaal.com/blog/engagement-photography/beautiful-brighton-engagement-shoot/" target="_blank">our engagement shoot</a> within its labyrinthine Lanes and along its shingled shore (do take a peek if you would like to see pictures of Brighton far more beautiful than my crude iPhone snaps!). We even made a point of purchasing my engagement ring and our wedding bands from Brighton, such is our affinity for the place.</div>
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Happily, we now find ourselves living only twenty minutes away, though we don't find the time to visit as much as we might like (and the traffic getting in and out can be enough to put you off bothering at all, frankly!). Today, however, we took advantage of the unexpected spot of sunshine and visited a few of our favourite haunts...<br />
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There really is something for everyone, from trendy art galleries to the latest in pet pooch fashion. My favourites are <a href="http://www.englandathome.com/" target="_blank">England At Home</a> for quirky gifts, <a href="http://www.lavender-room.co.uk/" target="_blank">Lavender Room</a> for spoiling myself and <a href="http://www.prettyeccentric.co.uk/" target="_blank">Pretty Eccentric</a> for frocks and frills. Our engagement/wedding rings came from <a href="http://www.goldarts.co.uk/" target="_blank">Gold Arts</a>, whom we would highly recommend. While away the hours and fritter away your cash...</div>
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Obviously, there is far more to Brighton than the handful of things I've mentioned here. There's the incredibly beautiful Pavilion, for one! There is also a great nightlife (head to <a href="http://www.drinkinbrighton.co.uk/riki-tik" target="_blank">Riki Tik</a> for an awesome dirty martini...), cool music scene and so much more besides. So, as soon as the Sun deigns to shine again, I recommend that you make your way down to Brighton forthwith. I promise you won't be disappointed.</div>
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Nat King Cole had it right, love is certainly more than just a game for two, and never is that more true than on Valentine's Day. Love it or loathe it, V day is just around the corner, and I always think it's a great day to celebrate the love in your life, be it for a partner, a friend, a parent or a sibling. Here are a few of my seasonally befitting picks for you, in case you are on the look out for a gift, or just something to get you in the mood...</div>
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This heavenly hotchpotch of deliciousness is essentially Sophie Dahl's take on Eton Mess, entitled, <i>Christmas Sugarplum Syllabubby Mess</i>. Since I feel it would be sacrilege to confine this scrumptious dessert to the festive season, I hope the lady in question will forgive me for dropping the Christmas bit.</div>
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As part of my goal to follow at least one new recipe from each of my 29 cookbooks before I turn 30, I turned to the lovely Miss Dahl last week for something light but sweet. Both the Mr and I have a very sweet tooth, but I'm not always able to squeeze in a stodgy pud after a meal; this recipe is perfect for those occasions, satisfying the sugar craving without sitting in one's stomach like a brick!</div>
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I have both Sophie Dahl's recipe books, and love them in equal measure. I enjoy her writing and the photography as much as the recipes, and would recommend them to anyone who loves simple, wholesome food, whimsical writing and the vintage vibe.</div>
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4 plums (about 250g), stone and roughly chopped<br />
4 pears, peeled, cored and roughly chopped<br />
4 tbsp clear honey or agave nectar<br />
150 ml double cream<br />
150g Greek yoghurt<br />
50g toasted flaked almonds<br />
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340g caster sugar<br />
6 large egg whites</div>
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This little gem of a recipe is so simple and incredibly tasty - I do hope you'll give it a try.</div>
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1 Spring is on its way! I am longing to see its pretty pastel shades out of the window...<br />
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2 After over a year of being married, we have finally put some photos up on the wall!<br />
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3 One of the best cocktails I have enjoyed in a long time ~ Bubblegum at the <a href="http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/london/dining-and-bars/bars/bassoon-bar/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Bassoon</span></a> bar in London's <a href="http://www.corinthia.com/hotels/london/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Corinthia Hotel</span></a>. Delicious.<br />
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4<span style="color: #f6b26b;"> <a href="http://www.shop.finelittleday.com/posters-1/fine-little-day-posters/pirum-parum" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">'Pirum Parum' from Fine Little Day</span></a></span>, framed in <a href="http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30132527/#/60232709" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Ribba from Ikea</span></a>. I just love this sweet scandi poster in delicate shades of grey and pink. I knew it would be perfect for our bedroom the moment I laid eyes on it. I only wish I could cheer up the poor little pear!<br />
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5 Snout. It's a hard life having someone to love you, feed you and clear up your poo...<br />
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6 New set of lights from <a href="http://www.blaze-on.com/index.php?route=common/home" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Blaze On</span></a> (to replace the ones the bunnies chewed through <sigh>). Decided to branch out from hearts and try <a href="http://www.blaze-on.com/fairy-lights-stars-suns-moons" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f6b26b;">Star, Sun and Moon</span></a> this time instead, and am really pleased with them.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152926125871009017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8888263606996606738.post-777500356205478732014-01-26T12:38:00.001+00:002014-01-26T13:28:14.841+00:00Lust List ~ January, 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
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More than anything, this blog post is a testimony; it is essentially my way of ensuring my own accountability for the calories I ingest and burn over the next ten weeks. I think it's worth stating at this point that am not a body fascist, I love food and I have no intention of either starving myself or spending every god-given hour at the gym. I am not technically overweight (yet!), but I have been feeling heavy and less comfortable in some of my clothes, and something has to change now before I move any further in the wrong direction.</div>
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<b>Short-term motivation</b>: I do not want to feel like 'the fat one' (sorry, very un-pc) among a host of gorgeous, slender fellow bridesmaids this Summer!</div>
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<b>Medium-term goals</b>: I am likely to need a new work wardrobe for September, and I want to have reached and sustained a healthy size, weight and shape before investing in any key pieces. I also want to resume my pole classes, from which I am currently taking a break. Having reached a decent level of ability, I felt I couldn't really get much further with it until I'd lost some of the 6 lbs I've gained since we got married just over a year ago. Sigh.</div>
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<b>Long-term ideals</b>: I would generally like to eat more cleanly (remembering that treats are treats!) and make exercise a more integral part of my life. Ultimately, I would like to exercise sufficiently so that I can enjoy my food and treats in moderation. Also, with family planning on the horizon in the next couple of years, I have been told that the shape you're in prior to pregnancy is a marker for your body to return to once the baby is born, so it pays to be as fit as you can be before you start.</div>
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<b>1. No carbs after 5pm.</b></div>
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<b>2. Exercise for one hour at least three times a week.</b></div>
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<b>3. Only three treats per week (biscuits/cake/dessert/sweets/alcohol etc.).</b></div>
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Hmmm, number three is going to be a killer...</div>
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Once I've tried out a few things, I will aim to put together and share my healthy meal plan, and I will keep you updated on my progress. Any tips you have for me would be very welcome -I think I'm going to need all the help I can get!</div>
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Bonne nuit,</div>
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pp x</div>
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