*AD – This post features gifted experiences Anyone Else Suffer From Burnout? I think it’s fair to say that life has been pretty hectic recently. After leaving my job to become a full time freelancer I have thrown myself...
Luxury Archive
24 Hours in Durham with Hotel Indigo
*Collaboration (This post features a review of Hotel Indigo and MPW where we stayed and dined on a complimentary basis) The historic city of Durham attracts millions of visitors from all over the world each year, but luckily for James and...
An Evening at Nova Seafood Restaurant and Grill in Newcastle
*Gifted When I was a little girl I would enter the supermarket in the most dramatic fashion, with my eyes closed, my hands over my nose, and pretending to gag, all because we had to walk past the fish...
A Weekend Break in Whitley Bay
*This post is sponsored by We Are North Tyneside Although I love holidays to far flung destinations I’m also a huge fan of staycations. When you’re lucky enough to live in a wonderful country such as England, it would...
5 Ideas for Date Nights in Newcastle
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner I thought I would pull together a little list of some of my favourite places for date night. Newcastle is such a sensual city, full of beautiful buildings, romantic restaurants and big...
Fine Dining at Jesmond Dene House
The 19th century mansion house turned hotel that sits within the tranquil woodland area of Jesmond Dene is renowned for offering one of the most luxurious dining experiences in Newcastle. Its afternoon teas are often hailed as the best...
A New City Centre Spa for Newcastle
Working in the city centre of Newcastle certainly has its benefits, I have a vast amount of lunch options to choose from, I can enjoy a spot of retail therapy or after work drinkies whenever I fancy, and now...
A Sumptuous Spa Day at Slaley Hall
We all feel a little frazzled from time to time and when we do there really is nothing more therapeutic than a pampering spa day, don’t you agree? One of my favourite spa retreats is just a half-hour drive...
How I Get Glam for a Night on the Toon
It’s not always easy being a girl, especially during party season. Boys can just throw on some aftershave and rock up to a night out in jeans and a nice shirt, but a lot more preparation is required for us...
Spa in the City at Mineral House
We all have moments when we need to get off the monotonous hamster wheel of life, switch off our gadgets and just appreciate some ‘Me Time’. Well, now I have found the perfect place to do just that without...