We are Nine!

Posted in Food, Lifestyle by Jenna Louise

On Sunday 25th October 2015, me & Daniel celebrated our 9th Anniversary!

We honestly do not know where the last 9 years have gone!

We headed out for dinner on the Saturday evening to celebrate!

We went to our favourite Chinese restaurant in our local town of Harborne; Henry Wong’s.

We love the food & the atmosphere here & as we’re planning on doing something utterly amazing for our big 10 year Anniversary next year, we thought we would settle on a nice little dinner this year!

It was a lovely evening full of wonderful food & beautiful champagne!

I really am a lucky girl!

We woke early on the Sunday morning & headed back into Harborne for an Anniversary breakfast!

We went to The Plough which has been voted the best breakfast in Birmingham by a few reviews & you can add mine to that list!

The restaurant was super busy, but we managed to get a table around 9:30am.

After struggling to pick just one thing off the menu (it all looked so yummy!), I settled on the pancakes.

Oh wow! Hands down the best stack of pancakes I have ever had! I couldn’t finish it because it was SO HUGE!

I also ordered an orange juice & a mug of tea, which came with a biscuit; is that not the cutest thing ever!

After a relaxing morning, we continued our relaxing day & finished the evening at home with more champagne!

13May2015

Weekday Treat in Chanel

Posted in Lifestyle, Style by Jenna Louise

So, the other week, I was replacing my bronzer (I swear by Soleil Tan De Chanel. I’ve been using it for over 5 years every, single, day!).

The lovely lady on the Chanel counter in my local Debenhams asked if I would like to come along for a complimentary eyes & lips makeover for the release of their Summer 2015 Mediterrantee Collection. What girl could say no?!

I obviously took them up on their offer & invited my two best friends along with me. I went along on a Tuesday evening after work to be greeted by a lovely Chanel makeup artist who then spent 30 minutes going through what colours I liked, what I would normally wear & what suited best based on my hair & eye colour.

I’m going on holiday next week (make sure you pop back for holiday photos!), so I said I would definitely be back to purchase some bits!

The following was used to create my look:

Chanel Lumiere D’ete Illuminating Powder (£46) – This powder is shaped as the iconic Chanel Camellia flower, which enhances a naturally golden complexion – making it a holiday must have! It’s Limited Edition so make sure you pick one up for Summer!

This amazing power was applied using the Chanel Pinceau Poudre N 1 Powder Brush – £44

Chanel Stylo Eyeshadow in Caroube (dark brown) – £23

Chanel Le Volume De Chanel Mascara in black – £25 (My friends thought I had applied fake lashes!).

Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof Long Lasting Eyeliner in brown – £19

Chanel Ecriture De Chanel Eyeliner Pen – £27

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Parfait – £24

The collection is so so so beautiful, with reds, pinks, corals and golds playing a major part. It just screams sunshine & holidays, which is what Summer is all about, right?!

Thank you to Debenhams at The Merry Hill Centre for their time! You can access the Chanel collection online at the Debenhams website here!

Enjoy the rest of your week! x x x

11Mar2015

Gift Guide: Mothers Day

Posted in Lifestyle by Jenna Louise

With Mothering Sunday looming, I always find myself panicking. I want to get my mom something nice & special, just like her.

It’s a day where your mother gets to put her feet up, relax & have some ‘me time!’

I’ve put together a little Gift Guide for that special Mother in your life!

Yankee Candle

An absolute firm favourite with my Mom & Mother-in-Law! We are all obsessed with a good Yankee Candle.

A busy day at work is made better with a glass of wine & your Yankee lit in the background!

For up to 50% off some scents, check out www.yankee.co.uk for some great deals just in time for Mother’s Day!

Chocolate

All Mother’s love chocolate, right? RIGHT!

You can’t go wrong with a nice box of chocolates & Hotel Chocolat are doing some wonderful sets for Mother’s Day!

From everything from Hampers, tea, candles, prosecco, body cream & chocolate, Hotel Chocolat will have something for every Mom!

Prices range from £5.00 to £70.00 & you can shop online here!

Flowers

You can’t have Mother’s Day without flowers!

A firm favourite is obviously Interflora with reliable delivery & good value.

On my travels, I was surprised to see some supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda, & even Aldi all offering up fabulous flower arrangements/bouquets. High Street faves such as Marks & Spencer & Next also have a Mother’s Day range.

Afternoon Tea

A firm favourite with me & my Mom, Afternoon Tea is a lovely afternoon out. With such busy lives, it’s a lovely chance to sit down with your Mom with some cake & champagne & talk the afternoon away!

I have taken my Mom to Hotel Du Vin & a few independent Manor homes for Afternoon Tea in the past & I would highly recommend it.

There is a fantastic range of Afternoon Tea’s available now, with many Hotel chains offering an Afternoon Tea service. To see local Afternoon Tea’s by you, you can check out this fantastic website, which also allows you to book online at some venues. www.afternoontea.co.uk

Spa Day

What better way to relax & spend quality time with your mom, than a Spa Day!

You could book a few treatments, use the facilities & even grab some lunch.

It’s a lovely way to spend a day & a lovely few hours for your Mom to relax & unwind!

Find your perfect Spa Day on www.spabreaks.com

So there you have it! Something for every Mother out there!

You could also pick up her favourite bottle of wine, or treat her to a lovely blouse & pair it with a statement necklace from Marks & Spencer. Purchase a new bestseller, buy her favourite perfume or even just cook your Mom a homemade meal!

I hope your Mother has a wonderful day on Sunday!

25Feb2015

Midweek Swoon

Posted in Style by Jenna Louise

Happy Wednesday!

I have fallen in love. Help me!

I need this in my life. Pretty damn soon.

It costs the same as my car insurance for a whole year, but LOOK HOW PRETTY!!

I think the dimensions (Height 10.5 x length 19 x depth 4cm), would be big enough for me to use as a clutch on a night out, which makes me want it even more!

I need to stay away from Selfridges for my own good!

See the full Saint Laurent range here!

28Jan2015

Cuteness in my Hand

Posted in Lifestyle by Jenna Louise

Personalised stationery.

I’m a complete sucker for it.

You’ve seen my beautiful personalised note book. (& if not, why not?! See it here)

So, when I stumbled on these beauties, I just had to get them!

Not On The Highstreet is a wonderful website full of all things amazing. They source things sold by the best creative small businesses and bring them all together under one website. It isuch as amazing idea to give those businesses exposure & give them a chance to sell.

Anyway, back to my pencils! How delightful are they!

With 6 colours to choose from and made from quality HB Lead, these pencils are by THE LETTERROOM and can be found on the website here.

You can have up to 22 characters, and can choose whatever name you desire!

The pencils also come in a presentation box, keeping your pencils together in a truly lovely way!

They look great on display!

So, what are you waiting for? Get yourself onto www.notonthehighstreet.com now!

24Jan2015

Movie Review: The Theory Of Everything.

Posted in Entertainment by Jenna Louise

Friday night date night saw us embark on the journey of the most talked about Movie of the year so far.

The Theory of Everything is something else. It was heartbreaking. Beautifully heartbreaking.

We have all heard of Steven Hawking. The famous Physicist, right? But what do we actually know about the man himself?

In 1963, Hawking was given two years to live. In 2015, at 73 years old, he remains one of the most fascinating men alive.

The film explores the relationship between Hawking and his wife of 30 years, Jane.

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English actors Eddie Redmayne (Stephen) & Felicity Jones (Jane) were absolutely flawless. The chemistry between them and the story in which they told in 123 minutes was a privilege to watch. They have cast a spell over me which has become almost impossible to remove. They took my breath away.

I found the love between Jane & Stephen overwhelming. From meeting at University, to the roller coaster ride they embarked on, the compassion and unselfishness of Jane in the early days of Stephen’s illness was unbelievable.

Bringing up a family & looking after Stephen just goes to show that after all of the equations, science and facts, love is the strongest emotion you will ever experience.

The breakdown of their relationship, and ultimately their marriage, makes me quite teary just thinking about it. The real life struggle between the two is something I cannot fathom.

The film really hit home a few messages. As long as you’re breathing, you’re living. Make the most of your loved ones and the life in which you lead. Take every breath with appreciation. Run with your ideas, dance in the moonlight, kiss under the stars. Do not regret anything. And most importantly, stand by who/what you believe in.

Overall, this film is remarkable. I demand everyone who has ever felt love for someone go watch this film, immediately. It will take your boundaries and multiply them by ten. It will make you think. It will make you cry. It will make you smile. It will make you appreciate.

18Jan2015

Movie Night

Posted in Entertainment by Jenna Louise

Name: The Fault In Our Stars

Written by: Based on the Novel by John Green

Release Date: 3 November 2014

Duration: 126 Minutes

Verdict: I cried at the book, & I cried at the movie. An overpowering story of love & loss. Watch with a box of tissues.

Buy from Amazon here

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