Will an Ooh-arr face mask leave my face feeling fresh?

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Working from home generally, means that my ‘uniform’ consists of a fluffy onesie or pair of yoga pants and a cute little tee. It also means that as I work I can also spend my time pampering and preening. Obviously, it’s a whole different story if I’ve got places and events to go to. I […]

Luxury Spas in Newcastle; The Mineral House @ Crowne Plaza

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You know when you just need an afternoon away from everything. An escape. Serenity for the day with no interference? Well, yesterday I did just that. I took myself off for a well-deserved afternoon at Mineral House Spa. Which is located within the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Newcastle, and let me tell you, it’s absolutely […]

Is The Botanist a really great place to eat in Newcastle?

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It’s a Geordie Shore favourite haunt and a frequent feature on my Instagram feed so when I was to choose a place for a Wednesday Ladies’ Lunch I knew that maybe The Botanist was up there with a must. We arrived down the side ‘alley’ and the small shabby chic green door welcomed us. Stepping into […]