health & wellbeing What I learned from a Digital Detox at Swinton Bivouac September 30, 2019
This time last week I was tucking in to a hand prepared wholesome breakfast, that had been delivered in a basket to my wooden, rustic Tree Lodge at Swinton Bivouac that was nestled in the woods on the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate. I’d already been awake for hours, having ...
for grown ups Manahatta Harrogate – where the Cocktails are on Tap! September 14, 2019
Manahatta has opened in Harrogate at the site of The Pitt on The Ginnel, off Parliament Street. Inspired by the fast-paced cocktail bars found in downtown New York City, Manahatta has been billed as the place to eat, drink and party in Harrogate. Manahatta Harrogate Food ...
love our locals Wild Plum – Harrogate; Where the Food is as Stylish as the Interiors September 06, 2019
If you follow The Wild Plum Instagram account you’ll know just how very gorgeous their food is. It’s all flowers and colours and fresh and stylish and all over delicious. Wild Plum in Harrogate – Major Refurbishment It’s recently re-opened after a major refurbishment. ...
lifestyle On Tour with the VW Touareg June 13, 2019
Last week we were lucky enough to borrow a VW Touareg for the week from Harrogate Volkswagen! It was perfect timing as we were heading off to the Lake District as a family of five and took enough shizzle with us to live comfortably for several months! Ha! A Dreamboat The ...
for grown ups Hotel du Vin Harrogate New Bistro and Champagne Afternoon Tea June 07, 2019
Never was a Mama happier than when she had Champagne, Afternoon tea, chats with her sister and zero children in sight! The end. Ha! Hotel du Vin Harrogate – Afternoon Tea Bottomless Champagne I literally had The.Best.Time at Hotel du Vin recently catching up with my ...
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 ...
for grown ups What a Hyrdafacial is Really Like at Spa 810 in Harrogate March 04, 2019
Spa 810 opened it doors last month here in Harrogate, and they specialise in laser hair removal, skin treatments and massage. As part of their Skincare services they offer HydraFacials, Chemical Peels and Microneedling treatments and invited me in to try a HydraFacial with ...
for grown ups Q61 Studio – Harrogate’s New Beauty and Nail Studio February 06, 2019
Harrogate couple Helena and husband Micheal Linsky, have opened up their brand new Q61 Nail and Beauty Studio right here in Harrogate after their success of launching Q61 in Leeds city centre in 2015. Launch Event I was lucky enough to head down to their launch event last ...
for grown ups Eight Reasons To Take Part in ((Bounce)) Fitness Classes January 02, 2019
I was invited by the brilliant George Eustance who runs the ((Bounce)) fitness classes in North Yorkshire to take part in an eight week trial of the mini trampoline fitness sensation! The ((Bounce)) class is a (HiiT) high intensity interval training, choreographed cardio ...
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 ...
fashion & make-up Top Tips for Finding Your Style with Personal Stylist Anna Mewes December 05, 2018
Last week I had the pleasure of spending a few hours in the company of fashion stylist Anna Mewes. Anna’s friendly, warm and relaxed and always looks effortlessly stylish in a chilled and laid back way. She feels comfortable an easy to be around and that’s exactly ...
mama breaks Ye Olde Bell Spa – A Perfect Spa Experience November 28, 2018
Last weekend Harrogate Papa and I had the luxury of visiting the gorgeous Ye Olde Bell Spa, which is near Retford, about an hour down the A1 from Harrogate. It was only completed last year, so it’s still all shiny and new with loads of lovely little touches. Ye Olde ...
fashion & make-up Sistoria; Harrogate’s newest Fashion Brand November 12, 2018
Sistoria Sistoria are the latest fashion line to come out of Harrogate. It’s a collection of extremely wearable pieces curated by two Harrogate Mamas and is an independent UK brand. Plus they deliver FREE right across the UK! Contemporary and Unique Apparel It’s ...
