Sunday Summary

I've been wanting to write this blog post for a while now. I've been so so busy for the last month however that I just havn't had the time to sit down at my laptop. After working overtime every week night for the past three weeks my weekends have been devoted to spending time with my other half and cramming in everything I need to get done. So in short here's what I have been up to.

This weekend aside we've been having some lovely weather lately so I thought it was about time to do a spot of gardening. First up we decided to give our battered old garden bench a bit of a makeover. It was so simple to do and I absolutely love the finished result. I was thinking about doing a blogpost on how I did it if anyone would be interested?

I also bought some pretty garden flowers including this gorgeous hydrangea after seeing Jo's on Instagram.

Next up I accompanied Craig on a 30 mile charity bike ride last weekend. A couple of guys he had planned to do it with let him down at the last minute so I said I would go along with him instead. Now considering I havn't been able to do much exercise over the past few weeks because of my long hours this was quite a challenge. I was absolutely shattered by the end of it - but so proud of us for doing it. Craig is super fit anyway, and although I do cycle every week this is by far the longest bike ride to date! The weather was gorgeous and the route we took was beautiful, and all in all I had a great day. Sore wasn't the word though for the next 2 days!

I've also been trying to get back to cooking more meals from scratch. I've been doing this for a few weeks and thoroughly enjoying it. If any of you have followed my blog for a long time you will know I'm a big fan of cooking and baking, maybe you will remember my "Cooking with Kelly" videos on Youtube? Those were the days haha! On the menu have been home made chilli, my favourite salads, apple pie, sweet potato fritters, roasted veggies, Love Audreys chocolate banana loaf (a firm favourite for a long time now), and spanish chicken, to name a few! I was thinking about sharing the recipes on here too so maybe I will start doing that?

Finally, I am sorry that I dont get the time to blog and tweet as much as I used to. It is something that plays on my mind alot and I really really do miss blogging. The only thing that stops me is time. I am such a busy person, a lot has changed in my life in the past 12 months and some times life just gets in the way. I will try harder though - promise :)

Warehouse Dash for the Sun

After what feels like the longest winter for a very long time, the moment we get a little bit of sun us brits whip out the summer wardrobe, flock to parks for picnics and head round to friends and families house for bbq's. Warehouse's new campaign is very tongue in cheek and captures the moment where we throw on our pretty summer clothes the minute we get a bit of sun with their fun new video campaign #dashforthesun.

Clinique Moisture Surge Colour Corrector

*Sponsored Post*

Promising to give us gorgeous glowing skin this spring, Cliniques Moisture Surge CC cream is a treat for the skin that hydrates, protects and perfects. This latest offering is both oil and fragrance free and transfers dull tired skin into radiant glowing and healthy looking.

"Clinique introduces a new, lightweight formula that immediately creates natural, glowing skin. NEW Moisture Surge CC Cream SPF 30 Hydrating Colour Corrector is an instant complexion perfector designed to enhance skin’s natural radiance while leaving it hydrated and protected. In fact, clinical tests prove Clinique’s new CC Cream formula provides immediate and long term hydration, while renewing skin’s natural radiance. "

Infused with lots of lovely hydrating ingredients including Hyaluronic Acid provides refreshing hydration for the skin whilst water binding agents protect against the changing humidity we encounter on a daily basis. The all important UVA/UVB protection is also incorporated into the formula, providing all day hydration and protection.  

Clinique's Moisture Surge CC Cream is available at Clinique Counters nationwide.

Pastel Power

With the arrival of the spring lambs, blue skies and longer days comes the arrival of the pastel polishes. I have somewhat of a penchant for anything pastel coloured, and the time has arrived once again to wear them with complete reckless abandon. Here are a few I picked up recently.

FYI the scented polishes really do smell rather lovely!

Barry M Dragon Fruit, Models Own Blueberry Muffin and Strawberry Tart,

 Rimmel Mary Mary Quite Contrary

Details

A few accessories I picked up over the last week or so. The handbag and gold and turquoise statement necklace are definitely the front runners of the group.

Handbag - Topshop
Purse - Primark
Necklaces - H&M
Navajo print snood - Primark

Boots Hauling

La Roche Posay Solution Micellaire Physiologique, Avene Skin Recovery Cream and Extremely Gentle Cleanser, No 7 Beautiful Skin Hot Cloth Cleanser, Soap and Glory Flake Away, Butter Yourself and Heel Genius, Denman Strawberry Scented Brush and Detangling Comb. 

A few products repurchased, a few newbies, I've been thoroughly enjoying using all of the above, particularly the strawberry scented Denman brush. Oh yes, I went there! I will post full reviews for a few of the products over the coming weeks, but a few firm favourites so far are the La Roche Posay Micellaire water and the No 7 Hot Cloth Cleanser, both welcome new additions to my skin care routine.

I hope you all had a nice extended bank holiday weekend? Mine was well overdue and it was amazing to have a few days off. I spent it mostly relaxing, watching movies and spending time with loved ones, it was lovely.

Here's to a 4 day working week. Yay!

Shoes are Boring - Wear Sneakers

I know I'm not alone when I say I love Converse. I would never be without a pair of my trusty Chuck Taylor All Stars. Converse have recently launched a new campaign, Shoes are boring - wear Sneakers which I think really captures the spirit of the brand. Living for the moment, ditching the heels, throwing your converse on and heading round to your mates for some fun times. I think the campaign video sums this up perfectly.