New York: part 1

It is truly back to reality / work / normal everyday life after having the most amazing holiday. We have fallen in love with America and can't wait to return and explore more of this beautiful country.

First stop was New York for 5 nights. This has always been my dream destination, and I certainly lived up to every expectation that I had!

We stayed in the Hudson hotel, which was on west 58th street. Even though the room itself was small, I would still recommend this hotel as it was in a great location and had a very cool sky terrace roof bar. We enjoyed a cocktail or two here!

The sun was shining and we made the most of our time in this amazing city, exploring every bit that we could.

Here's a little taster of the photos I took via instagram - I'm looking forward to sharing all my other photos too!

Ah, looking at these photos makes me want to go back already! xx

My life lately...

1.  Beautiful flowers in the garden.  Not sure what they are though!
2.  The most delicious burger at Bill's.  I could eat another one (or two...) right now
3.  Even more deliciousness...this time a mixed berry and banana smoothie.  Trying to counteract the naughty burger!
4.  Spending time with my favourite lady

How was your weekend?

xx

My life lately...

1.  The most delicious homemade brownies for a Friday afternoon, thanks to my fellow blogger friend over at Fleton House - have a nose at her great blog if you want motivation on fitness and decor ideas!

2.  Girls trip away - this time we headed down to New Quay.  A really cute harbour town, with the best ice cream!  I went for a banoffee pie flavour, while my friends opted for white chocolate and butterscotch.

3.  Enjoying a drink after devouring ice cream.

4. This is the most enormous seafood platter I have ever seen.  Delicious, but unfortunately I could not finish it.  We had food at the Wellington Inn, and I highly recommend this place!

5.  I had to keep room for this pudding - hot triple chocolate fudgecake (shared with friend).  And yes, this blog post is mostly about food. 

                                                          

                                                                 How was your weekend?

xx

My life lately...

1.  Being a bridesmaid is so much fun!
2.  The bridesmaid flowers are keeping well
3.  Busy weekend - this time my friends baby shower.  Just look at this amazing cake!
4.  Lena having the time of her life in the sunshine


What have you been up to lately?

My instagram life...

Here's a little catch up via instagram...

1.  My first attempt at a banoffee pie
2.  Lena and her adorable head tilt
3.  Hen weekend in Bristol - mexican themed!
4.  Delicious mouthwatering paella at Las Iguanas in Clifton
5.  A bank holiday Monday spent in glorious sunshine down Burry Port beach

(instagram name: angie_peanuts_pearls)

xx

Currently loving...May

Reading...  The Great Gatsby.  I need to finish this before the film comes out in a few weeks - I can't wait to see Carey in all her amazing outfits.

 

Watching... Parks and Recreation. Oh my gosh...I just love this show.  I remember hearing about it from Jessica over at Belle Lumiere, and as she has such great taste in TV shows I knew I would enjoy this.  How right I was, thanks Jess!

Buying... shoes for spring.  I recently bought these chambray pumps from Next...

 

                                                                                          

Loving... the fact that I have two weddings this summer, and I am a bridesmaid for both of them.  It is so nice to just enjoy being at a wedding, and not have any of the stress of the planning!

 

Wanting...  to start a countdown for my New York holiday.  Only 7 weeks to go!

Instagram life...

Sometimes all you need for a perfect weekend is:

• sunshine
• good food
• quality time with loved ones
• curling up and watching a film with popcorn.  This weekend we watched The Descendants.  Oh George!
• getting excited about researching your dream holiday...

(Instagram name: angie_peanuts_pearls)


~ walks with Lena in the spring sunshine

~ a naughty treat (for me only) after a walk

~ getting tips for my holiday.  I am counting down the weeks!

How was your weekend?

xx

J'adore Dior!

I'd been looking forward to the weekend just gone for ages, as my friend and I had planned a day trip to London, jampacked with things we wanted to see and do.

It all started when I saw that Dior were exhibiting some of their amazing gowns over the years, and you could go and see these in the flesh at Harrods. 

A chance to see in close detail a dress that Audrey Hepburn had actually worn?  Well I couldn't resist!

Here are some pics of my trip, along with a few others of my last few days via instagram...

(instagram name: angie_peanuts_pearls)

~ I think someone wants a walkies...

~ Pretty scenes on our walk

~ Mini Dior dresses on mannequins

~ Look at this beauty...a dress that Audrey Hepburn herself has worn!  I wanted to steal it (don't worry, I wouldn't do this) and prance about it in with glee.  OK, maybe I actually wouldn't be able to fit into it...

~ Pub grub to finish off a busy day.  I gobbled up this salmon burger in a flash.

                                              Did everyone have a nice weekend?

                                                                       xx



My instagram life

Is Spring (dare I say it) finally on its way here?

The blossoms are starting to grow on the trees, and the sight of daffodils dancing in the parks are certainly putting a 'spring' in my step.

As well as enjoying the little spring delights outside, here's a little recap of my last few days via instagram...

(instagram name: angie_peanuts_pearls)

~ Lena behaving (sometimes) during puppy class

~ A sweet gift from my husband.  Is this a hint to cook more maybe?

~ Talking of husbands, while he was out enjoying Wales win at the rugby on Saturday night...I treated myself to a massive bag of peanut M&M's whilst catching up on some youtube favourites (bliss)

~ Daffodils!  My favourite flowers, they make me smile.

~ Spot the happy running beagle...

How was your weekend?

xx

How to cheer yourself up when feeling down...

I spent the majority of last week feeling pretty rubbish, suffering from a sore throat and a cough.  I was however, determined to cheer myself up and stop feeling sorry for myself.

Here's a little recap of what I usually do to turn that frown upside down...

(instagram name: angie_peanuts_pearls)

1)  Spend time relaxing on the couch with a good book and a cup of tea (of course)

2)  'Bake' yourself better!  See what I did there? Here are my banana and nutella muffins

3)  Get some fresh air! We headed down to to Dunraven Bay for a walk...

4)  Cuddle time is most important, especially with a clingy beagle pup...

5)  Plus...don't forget your vitamins...Vitamin C all the way!


...and voila! 

I'm feeling much better already.

xx



Currently loving...March

Reading...  I'm still reading Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (and loving it) 

 

Watching... Black Mirror, a television drama series by Charlie Brooker.  I missed the last series, but I'm loving this one so much that I have to get the first one on DVD somehow!

Buying... bits and bobs for my best friends upcoming hen party at the end of the month.  Has anyone got any good ideas for party games or outfit ideas?
                                                                                          
Loving... baking.  This weekend I made banana and nutella muffins, thanks to this delicious recipe I saw on The Londoner's blog ...

 

                                               

Wanting... to get fit! I may have to dig out my 30 Day Shred DVD once again...

 

 

                                                        What are you loving this month?

                                                                                      xx

Flippin' pancakes...

Monday has come around, once again.

However, I'm not feeling too bad about this fact as we have something fun planned tonight.  We are taking Lena to a puppy class!

Now, we took her to her first one last week where she spent the whole time hiding behind my legs.  So this time around, I really hope she'll be the cheeky Lena I know and love!

Here's a little recap via instagram of my last few days...

(instagram name: angie_peanuts_pearls)

- eating lots and lots of pancakes, these were our savoury ones

- Lena being Queen of the castle

- pretty flowers showing that Spring is on the way

- relaxing on a Sunday before a nice walk in the forest

Did you all have a nice weekend?

xx