fashion & beauty Limited Edition Summer Blossoms Collection unveiled by Jo Malone London May 29, 2019
Jo Malone London unveiled four of their new limited edition summer fragrances last week at their Harrogate store. Jo Malone London Blossoms Collection I went along to find out more and I’m sharing my stand out product from their brand new Blossoms Collection! The ...
for grown ups The Ivy, Harrogate – Cocktails, Floral Terrace and Jo Malone May 15, 2019
Spring has officially sprung at The Ivy Harrogate, as the brasserie hosted an exclusive party to unveil its new spring and summer terrace, in collaboration with Jo Malone London. Jo Malone London Blossoms Collection It was a gorgeous evening, which saw their terrace decorated ...
love our locals 10 Reasons We Love The Little Gym, Harrogate February 12, 2019
The Small Boy has loved going to The Little Gym classes in Harrogate for the last six weeks! It’s such a lovely nurturing environment where the Smalls get to run off some steam after school, learn some new skills all in an especially designed space which is great for ...
love our locals The Small Boy’s Birthday Party at The Little Gym, Harrogate January 21, 2019
The Small Boy celebrated his sixth birthday last week at The Little Gym in Harrogate! He’s been somewhat shortchanged with birthday parties over the years; a combination of a January birthday and being a third child so we thought it was about time he had a party of ...
for grown ups How to Control Frizzy Hair with KeraStraight at Harrogate’s Ford+Blacks December 11, 2018
As followers of the blog you’ll know how much I bang on about my hair! Until recently I’d never had much bother with my hair, but I think years of colouring it have taken it’s toll and it started to be really frizzy and a bit unmanageable. Well, that’s ...
love our locals Cath Kidston Christmas Lust List – Celebrating 10 Years in Harrogate December 04, 2018
Can you believe Cath Kidston has been in Harrogate for ten years?! Where did that time go?! They’re celebrating on Saturday 8th December by welcoming shoppers with a glass of festive fizz AND a FREE limited edition Christmas tote bag for anyone spending over £35 on ...
love our locals Arlo and Jacob; British Furniture Brand Opens in Harrogate September 26, 2018
There are only three Arlo & Jacob furniture stores across the UK; London, Bristol and now they’ve chosen to open in the north of England, right here in Harrogate! You can find the new store on West Park Stray, next door to the lovely Weetons and it’s opening ...
love our locals Kebabs for the discerning are coming to Harrogate! July 11, 2018
I love to hear from people who have a passion on the blog! The brilliant folk at I am Doner (yes, Doner kebabs!) in Headingley, Leeds, are coming to Harrogate and their entrepreneur owner has a great story to share. From Michelin Kitchens to Kebab Shops Founded by chef Paul ...
love our locals Harrogate’s Newest Indie Coffee Shop – No. 43 Brew Bar June 25, 2018
I love a coffee shop! The Small Boy and I often hang out in one after school whilst we wait for the Big Girls to finish their after school activities, I sometimes pop out for lunch to one with Harrogate Nana and quite often catch up with the Mamas over a cuppa and slice ...
fashion & beauty My New, Favourite LBD and Bias Harrogate Fashion Show Highlights June 13, 2018
I loved attending the Fashion Show by Bias Harrogate at the Mercer Art Gallery recently. Bias Harrogate opened in September 2016 aiming to bring new and unique labels to the area, with a focus on clothing and shoes. Along with it’s (recently closed) London store and ...
love our locals Harrogate Photo Shoot and Discount Offer for You May 25, 2018
Catherine Darby Photography In readiness for launching my new look blog I worked with the brilliant Catherine Darby Photography to create some branding shots to use on the new site. Catherine did an amazing job and I’m thrilled to be using the photos across the website ...
latest Extreme Tree Climbing and Adventure Parties Galore for the Smalls in Ripley April 23, 2018
Over the Easter Holidays we had the absolute pleasure of visiting Live for Today adventures in Ripley where the Big Girls were lucky enough to explore some of the amazing outdoor activities on offer first hand! Live for Today – Kids Parties and School Holiday Camps ...
love our locals Love Your Locals This Mother’s Day March 06, 2018
If you're hoping to be gifted something you'd actually like, this Mother's Day - alongside that PVA glued, glittered, yogurt pot - here're a few ideas that should be right up your street - in more ways than one!
dining All the Pretty of a Mama Doreen’s Afternoon Tea with the Smalls March 05, 2018
Such a warm welcome awaited us and we had the tastiest of treats that made my Instagram light up with likes, and the Smalls eye widen almost as large as one of their cupcakes.
