ADULTING // BETTER SLEEP TIPS & TRICKS

Some people can just put their head on the pillow and fall asleep instantly, and I am so jealous of those types of people.  For me sleep is something that I never take for granted because my sleeping is rather sporadic to say the least.

Basically I am a classic over-thinking worry wart who when stressed fails to sleep and wakes up multiple times for many hours, resulting in a dragon lady with massive dark bags under her eyes and a temper that can barely last ten seconds.  

Anyway I digress...over the years I have found some things that help me nod off and stay asleep and I thought I would pass them on for anyone else who is finding it hard to get into good sleep habits too.

LOVING LATLEY // CANDLES

It seems the weather has suddenly become really autumnal.  There is a chill in the air in the mornings and the light starts fading that little bit earlier every evening.  All this makes me smile as Autumn is one of, if not, my favourite season.  So much so that we did consider calling one of the girls Autumn at one point.

ME, MYSELF & I

"How would you describe yourself in three words?"

When I hear that question being asked immediately: my heart rate quickens; my foot begins to twitch; and my palms begin to sweat.  

I know it brings out the best in me.

And at that moment I feel like replying with "At this moment?  Wanting to run!"

A WEEKEND IN LONDON

My intention was to go down to London see my friends and do a really good job of documenting it.  

Well, two out of three isn't bad.

I went down to London had an amazing time and was enjoying myself so much that I forgot to take photos.

I know worst blogger ever.

However I have noted down some places to check out if you are down in London yourself, so it wasn't a total loss.

HAPPY LIST #4

Having had a really good weekend I kind of have the Monday blues.  So I thought a happy list would be a good place to start this week.

SCARF LOVE

Scarves have been everywhere recently and they are the easiest way to inject a bit of colour, print or designer glamour into my wardrobe.

This is my favourite scarf of the moment which means I want to wear it as much as possible cue me spending a lot of time trying tot hike of different ways to wear scarves.

ROGUE LAWYER // JOHN GRISHAM

I love John Grisham books so couldn't resist picking up his latest one to add to my reading list.

John Grisham writes books that predominantly involve the law in some way, and that is what first attracted me to read his books.  I studied law, what can I say I am a law geek and proud of it.  

LOVING LATELY // SKINCARE

It has been a while since my last Loving Lately post so I thought it was about time to do another one.

Although I love making myself look pretty--pass me all the shimmery eye shadows--no amount of shimmer will make my skin look blowy, healthy and wrinkle-free and so skincare has become my new obsession.

GETTING OUT OF A RUT // HACKS & TIPS

So I did that really annoying thing of saying I will post regularly and  then going AWOL.  

I know great blogger in the making....

But things have been happening in my offline life I assure you, just not things I can or want to share on here.  I am still trying to figure out exactly what I do or don't want to share especially when it comes to the girls but big school starting milestones have been this week so my attention has been focussed over there.

LADY IN RED

I am not really someone who wears bright colours rather sticking to neutrals but every so often I seem to come across a dress that challenges this and makes me step outside my comfort zone.

THE LAKES // THE SWAN HOTEL

The Lake District is somewhere I have been visiting since a very young age.  It is a place that I have taken for granted and probably never really appreciated until recently, until my last trip a couple of weeks ago.

KIND OF CRUEL // SOPHIE HANNAH

The book starts off with insomnia and then before you know it there is a murder investigation and a mystery to solve.  I don't really want to write much more about the plot because i don't want to give anything away or spoil it for those who think they might want to give it a go.