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After reading the most that I have ever read in one year in 2021, 75 books in total. I can't wait to keep reading in 2022. As per previous years, my aim is to read at least as many books as the age that I turn this year, which is 30. But I've got a
Today marks the end of my 2020 Goodreads Reading Challenge. If you didn't see what I read in January-March, April-June and July-September when it comes to my Goodreads Challenge, you can click through to see the 24 books that I'd read up until this point in the year. Before we knew just how much of
At the tail end of last year Lush opened their new flagship Scottish store on Glasgow's Buchanan Street. Set over four floors and around 20,000 sq ft, I was blown away when I visited on the eve of the opening. I shared a couple of snaps over on my Instagram but if you're ever in
After two years of preparation our day had finally come. Check out our Fairytale Aussie Scottish Wedding at Coo Cathedral in the Highlands of Scotland.
Today marks the end of my 2020 Goodreads Reading Challenge. If you didn't see what I read in January-March, April-June and July-September when it comes to my Goodreads Challenge, you can click through to see the 24 books that I'd read up until this point in the year. Before we knew just how much of
It's my first Goodreads Reading Challenge update of 2024 and what a start to the year it has been for reading. After struggling a little bit at the end of 2023 to hit my 52 books in 52 weeks target (which I ended up doing over Christmas), I thought that I would give myself a
It's the final Goodreads Reading Challenge roundup of 2021 and I still can't quite believe that a whole year has passed. And I ended the year with some brilliant stories, as well as some new books that will be out in 2022. If you haven't already seen them, my January - February, March - April,
I try to do something special or memorable every year for my birthday, even though I'm not too fussed about the actual day itself. When I turned 30 I had the most incredible VIP stay at House Of Gods Edinburgh. Other years I've booked in for a massage or spa treatment. But this year I
Even though I still can't quite believe that it's 2024 already, this is my final Goodreads Reading Challenge update for 2023. And what a year it's been when it comes to what I've read. There have been plenty of 5 star reads, as well as a few big disappointments. But overall, it was another great
I try to do something special or memorable every year for my birthday, even though I'm not too fussed about the actual day itself. When I turned 30 I had the most incredible VIP stay at House Of Gods Edinburgh. Other years I've booked in for a massage or spa treatment. But this year I
Now that things are starting to get a bit more back to normal, I took the opportunity to enjoy shopping in person again with a little mother daughter shopping day to Braehead in Glasgow. And it was so nice to just take our time, browse and of course, pick up a few things too.
These hearty, meaty cabbage rolls (holubtsi) are Scottish -style Ukrainian Cabbage Rolls stuffed with ground beef, rice, mushrooms, and smothered in tomato sauce! The cabbage is cooked in the microwave so these stuffed cabbage rolls quicker and easier!
Slow Cooker Scottish Beef Stew is hearty, fall-apart tender and braised in a fragrant herb broth that is succulently delicious. An easy, hearty meal for brisk fall days or snowy winter nights.
Every time that I mention GOSH on here, I have to stress, again and again, that they are one of the most underated, innovative and exciting beauty brands on the High Street. And their latest collection confirms just that. Following on from their Spring/Summer collection, which I reviewed earlier in the year. The GOSH Autumn
Even though I was really lucky to visit NYC this summer, I managed to book a little mini break to London at the start of August. And it was such a great couple of days. Me and my mum hopped on the train - which only took 4 and a half hours each way -
Even though I still can't quite believe that it's 2024 already, this is my final Goodreads Reading Challenge update for 2023. And what a year it's been when it comes to what I've read. There have been plenty of 5 star reads, as well as a few big disappointments. But overall, it was another great
Somehow we're already at the midway point when it comes to 2021 and my Goodreads Reading Challenge. And given that I'd already read 25 books towards my goal of 29 up until this point, I wasn't too surprised that I managed to reach 29 and then exceed it during May. If you haven't already seen
I try to do something special or memorable every year for my birthday, even though I'm not too fussed about the actual day itself. When I turned 30 I had the most incredible VIP stay at House Of Gods Edinburgh. Other years I've booked in for a massage or spa treatment. But this year I
This year I wanted to focus on my top ten Christmas gift ideas across a range of different categories to hopefully give some inspiration, particularly for those who are tricky to buy for. Below you'll find everything from fashion and technology, to haircare and fragrance, homeware and gift vouchers that people will actually want to
May and June were pretty exciting months for me. In May I travelled to New York City, Miami and Orlando with my family on a holiday that was originally planned for 2020. And another trip that was scheduled for April 2020 finally happened as I went to Rome for four days. Both holidays meant that
If you've been reading Ellis Tuesday for a while now you will no doubt have seen the Rare Birds Book Club feature before. I am a big fan of their monthly book club subscription. But if you're visiting Edinburgh anytime soon or in the future and you are a reader, there is somewhere that you
A lively American nurse brings joy to a decrepit Scottish castle used as a hospital during the First World War. Beauty Among Ruins by J’nell Ciesielski is a lovely historical romance between …
Thankfully I got a bit better at balancing work and reading over the months of July and August. What really helped was some free time that I had while travelling. Four hours waiting at my hotel in NYC between check out and catching the train to the airport helped me get through a good chunk
With £30 of Boots points burning a hole in my pocket. This week I decided to finally dedicate a good hour or so (I wish I was joking) to shopping in Boots, instead of sauntering or rushing about like I usually do. To say I got a little bit carried away would be a bit
Ireland is a magical country filled with history, culture, and yes, lots of beer. Here are the top 20 things to see and do on your trip to Ireland!
Check out these top things to do in Crieff, including Crieff Hydro, horseback riding, and wonderful walks through the castle walls.
For this month’s American Expats series, we’re talking to Camila, a Canadian travel writer who lives in Stirling, Scotland. (P.S. I may need to change the name of this series.) Here, she talks about c
Even though I was really lucky to visit NYC this summer, I managed to book a little mini break to London at the start of August. And it was such a great couple of days. Me and my mum hopped on the train - which only took 4 and a half hours each way -
Over the years Ellis Tuesday has given me so many incredible opportunities. I've worked with some of my favourite brands, discovered new ones, landed several internships. And even been in a couple of magazines. But nothing has quite matched the excitement and sheer delight that I experienced this Thursday meeting Charlotte Tilbury. It's been a
Over September and October I made good use of a Kindle Unlimited trial and somehow found myself drawn to quite a few steamy books. So it was a mix of romance, rom coms, the new Sally Rooney release, Dr Richard Shepherd's latest book, a thriller and a slasher horror story in terms of the books
Despite straightening my hair to within an inch of it's life as a teenager, I'm now more than happy to embrace my natural curls and waves. So when John Frieda got in touch to ask if I'd like to be part of their Curl Collective, I was immediately intrigued and excited to take part. And
During March and April, I tried to switch up what I was reading, instead of just opting for romance after romance. That's not to say that there aren't romances below. But I did make an attempt at varying things up a bit. I'm also making pretty good headway when it comes to my Goodreads Reading
I'm not entirely sure how I managed it but over July and August I managed to read seventeen books. And that's even with taking a week off at the end of August, when my eyes were more than a little bit tired from long days at work. Again, I tried to vary the types of
At the tail end of last year Lush opened their new flagship Scottish store on Glasgow's Buchanan Street. Set over four floors and around 20,000 sq ft, I was blown away when I visited on the eve of the opening. I shared a couple of snaps over on my Instagram but if you're ever in
I actually can't quite believe it but over the months of March and April this year, I've managed to read SIXTEEN books! A few years back, I struggled to even read one or two books a year. So I'm honestly stunned that I've already read that many and that I've made such a big dent
I went off of facial oils for a good while earlier this year as I felt that they didn’t suit my skin anymore and made it greasy and feel clogged. However, I have totally reversed this opinion now- I think that maybe I was using too much at a time and also that my skin […]
I try to do something special or memorable every year for my birthday, even though I'm not too fussed about the actual day itself. When I turned 30 I had the most incredible VIP stay at House Of Gods Edinburgh. Other years I've booked in for a massage or spa treatment. But this year I
It's the final Goodreads Reading Challenge roundup of 2021 and I still can't quite believe that a whole year has passed. And I ended the year with some brilliant stories, as well as some new books that will be out in 2022. If you haven't already seen them, my January - February, March - April,
At the start of July I started another part time job, which essentially meant working full time hours. So I haven't had as much time as I have had in the past to dedicate to reading. But I didn't let that stop me from discovering and devouring some great books over the course of July
Traveling to Scotland is like something out of a fairytale. Historical sites, medieval ruins, epic battles, and legendary quests are just some of the amazing things that make the country unlike any…
May and June were pretty exciting months for me. In May I travelled to New York City, Miami and Orlando with my family on a holiday that was originally planned for 2020. And another trip that was scheduled for April 2020 finally happened as I went to Rome for four days. Both holidays meant that
This year I've really enjoyed sharing some of my actual itineraries for the likes of New York, Miami South Beach and Edinburgh, instead of just general guides to the cities in question. And this month I visited London for the very first time, for an overnight shopping trip with my Mum. So here is my
