My "summer holidays" thus far in my life seem to fall into two distinct categories.... a childhood of summer hols spent in the UK & then those as an adult spent travelling or abroad. My p...
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Original Solid Formula £3.67 /100gThe original, classic moisturiser, this unique solid formula contains the highest concentration of Cocoa Butter, making it the perfect ...
I only recently discovered Ojon, a range of hair treatments which originated in South America....a golden elixir from the ojon tree and a brand which focuses on restoring dry and damaged hair. My col...
hot & busy....a pretty accurate description of of my week, my life and London this week!Good busy though...lots of fun things....and (finally) unbelievably gorgeous weather. I had the great pleas...
Mere mention of the word Disneyworld holidays to your kids is likely to result in nothing but shrieks of excitement. Follow these top tips on what you need to know about embarking on Disney Holidays ...
Its a gorgeously perfect day today in London.... glorious blue skies and sunshine.... good weather always seems to feel better on a Friday, probably the thought of the possibility that it will last t...
Organix is a truly tried, tested and trusted brand for me.... healthy, organic, natural and nutritious food that I gave to both my children. Organix has a great range of foods which start the weaning...
Summer.Summer to me means utter simplicity Eating fresh and healthy. (Its so much easier to do in summer)Dressing super casually - in denim shorts or a dress and thongs.Hardly ever taking my bik...
There are several different trends in contact lenses which are taking place simultaneously. These trends have led to the introduction of stronger, better functioning, more comfortable, stylish yet in...
via Shopbop Colour Block Sun Hat via here via Asos via Asos via here .....spotted on this post over at A Cup of Jo via here Straw Bucket Hat via J.Crew Two-tone straw hat...
Ive already mentioned that I am working with a personal trainer at the moment.I am following a new exercise programme & keeping a food diary which I send to my trainer each week - and every ...
Every year in August I spend several weeks in the south of France.The weather is fabulous....very hot every day.I swim in the sea all day long. Over the last couple of years Ive honed my beauty produ...
Summer in Provence is all about relaxing and in terms of beauty, for me, that means making things easy. Summer is a time to concentrate on natural beauty rather than sophisticated beauty… It is ...
Ive had such a great week this week....today I am feeling absolutely buoyant :) Its been super-busy : a challenge of time, emotion, not enough sleep & not enough hours in the day....but Ive been ...
Ive long been a fan of Dr Perricones products....I love the "science" aspect behind them - and they do work, simple as that. The new "Super" range combines - for the first time - &nbs...
I was delighted when Simone invited meto write a post on yoga, for herSUMMER BEAUTYseries.Yoga is my passion...it is in myHEART AND SOUL It is a subject of such BEAUTY...the beauty of ...
Nordic Naturals was a brand I discovered last year and they have become my go-to brand for my vitamin and supplement needs. I take their Omega 3.6.9-D and Omega Woman Evening Primrose Oil Blend ...
It was love at first sight with these Benetton Flatforms....I love the orange pair & snapped them up immediately, I know Ill be wearing them all summer long. I love a wedge heel and the...
Good morning lovely *Bottom of the Ironing Basket* readers from the gorgeous Australian Coast... Im so happy to be here with you, & the divine Simone, talking all things warm, coastal & beach...
Lefkada, Greece.... ....my dream week-end.... The winner of the Liz Earle Energising Body Lotion is : Farmgirl Paints The winner of the Carmex Moisture Plus is : The Hill House Diaries To enter the l...
Grace Hotel, MykonosGreece Ive island-hopped & explored the Greek islands quite a few times but I havent been back for some years now....for some reason I am inexplicably drawn to it as a destina...
Earlier this week, my very talented friend Louise introduced her beautiful and newly launched business LApothecary to you here.... Louise and I have become great friends through blogging....Im so pro...
Coach Poppy was launched in London earlier this year inspired by the "Coach Poppy girl". I am a definite fan of Coach although I must confess that I wasnt familiar with the Coach Poppy r...
Hello! Its lovely to feature here on The Bottom of the Ironing Basket; I have written for Simone before now, and you may be familiar with my blog Lou, Boos and Shoes. When Simone asked me to write fo...
In the last few weeks, as I have already mentioned, I have started working with Thelma, a personal trainer. During that time Ive have one moment of near-panic (as I headed off to meet her for a "...
The luxurious and stunning Mystique resort in Santorini, Greece.... I first spotted over at Dustjackets blog recently and fell in love with it immediately. If anywhere could make me change my Fr...
ive had a such a productive and happy week.... started work with my personal trainer....weve set a goal & i absolutely know im going to get thereshe looked at the food diary ive been keeping, i d...
Ive always been a fan of Donna Karans perfumes, Ive been wearing them for years, since my very first trip to NYC. I wrote last year of the pureDKNY that I was wearing and just recently I bought DKNY ...
For the last six months I have been having a love affair with Liz Earle....I wrote about the fabulous Cleanse and Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser * back in November and since January I have been using...
What is Yoga? If you have ever practiced, or even if you have never stepped foot onto a mat, you probably have some personal opinion about this ancient tradition turned almost trend-like presen...
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