Party dress wish list*
Now it’s January it’s time to start thinking about what you’re going to wear for your occasions this year. I’ve got a couple of weddings and hen dos coming up plus my best friend’s...
Coco Travels Exploring the world one adventure at a time
Rome travel tips
We’ve just come back from my first trip to Italy which I surprised my boyfriend with for his birthday. We had the very best time sightseeing, eating lots of pasta and drinking plenty of...
How to beat the post-Christmas blues*
Christmas is over, it’s ages until payday and it’s freezing cold – yes, there’s not all that much to look forward to in January. However, it’s only 31 days so let’s take a deep...
Are you addicted to stress?*
Image by Tim Goux Stress is the new buzzword. Everybody’s stressed lately. Hell, it’s even cool to be stressed. It’s a sign of busyness, of activity, of success. Or is it? When you look...
Here’s why London is still the best destination for a staycation*
Staycations still seem to be most people’s preferred choice of holiday these days. Sure, you can now fly off on a European break if you book a cheap flight with a budget airline, but...
Sutlers Bar & Kitchen, York review
We spent this New Year’s in the lovely city of York. I was in charge of the travel plans and itinerary which included choosing a place for dinner. Being me, I left this until...
Some Uncommon Goods*
Christmas might be over but there’s always some occasion that you need to buy presents for (in fact, my boyfriend, his dad and his mum ALL have birthdays in January!). Recently I’ve found it...
Living alone: learning to savour your me-time*
Not everyone relishes the idea of living alone. It may be that you live alone because of circumstances beyond your control or through choice. It might suit you or you might be unhappy with...
Calling all foodies! 5 European cities with excellent cuisine*
What do we go on holiday for? Sun, sea, sand and relaxation are generally many people’s top choices. But for some of us, there are much more important questions that we ask ourselves when...
Lip fillers from HC Medspa review*
A few of my friends (and I’ll let you guess which ones from my Instagram pics!) have recently started having lip fillers. I’ve always felt a little self-conscious about my top lip (or lack...