Introducing Bruno

This is Bruno, also known as Bruce, Brucie, Brunz and answers to all - usually when food is involved! He is an 8 month old Jackie Bichon, this is a Jack Russell and Bichon Frise mix. He has the most adorable little face and the biggest personality.

Bruno couldn't wait to get his paws on his very first parcel from PetShop.co.uk* - a box full of delicious food!

Treat Box* contained - Huntland - The Natural Hunters Diet (Scottish Loch  Salmon with River Trout & Sweet Potato, PRO PLAN dry food & Pedigree Dentastix

PetShop.co.uk - Online Pet Shop

PetShop.co.uk is an Online Pet Shop and provides wide range of products for your pet (dogs, cats and other small pets) in one online shop from food, beds, medicines to poop scoops and bags. These can all be purchased online and delivered right to your door. The bottomless bowl service allows you to order your pets food online and automatically reorders as and when required to ensure that your wee pet never runs out of food.

As you can see Bruno loved his treat box from PetShop.co.uk and could't wait to dig in!

If you have a pet check out PetShop.co.uk for a wide range of items delivered straight to your door, handy right?

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Favourite Lipsticks - Spring Edition 2015

(Lipsticks from left to right - NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil - Iberico, Rimmel – Lasting Finish by Kate Moss - Shade 31, Bourjois Rouge Velvet Edition - 09 Happy Nude Year, L’Oreal Paris – Color Riche Matte  - 640 Erotique, Bourjois Rouge Velvet Edition - 04 Peach Club)

The first things that come to my mind in spring is the fresh flowers, the good weather (the hope of good weather) and the make-up! The seasonal change from dark lips and dark evenings to bright lips, fresh make up and longer evenings puts a smile on my face. I love to experiment with brighter shades of lipstick come spring/summer, using them with my pale skin tone or when I have a bit of a tan. This is a selection of what I have been loving this season.

(Swatches from left to right - L’Oreal Paris – Color Riche Matte - 640 Erotique, Rouge Velvet Edition 04 Peach Club, Rouge Velvet Edition 09 Happy Nude Year, NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil - Iberico, Rimmel – Lasting Finish by Kate Moss - Shade 31)

L’Oreal Paris – Color Riche Matte Lipstick - 640 Erotique

I was really impressed by the L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Matte collection. It is available in over 30 shades, but 640 Erotique has to be my favourite. The formula goes on smoothly, leaving your lips moisturised and feeling velvety soft. For a matte lipstick the formula does not dry out the lips and the colour pay off is fab. I can use this lipstick everyday; it’s subtle colour leaves it open to all types of scenarios. I can wear this lipstick to work or in the evening when I want a more subtle look for my lips.

Bourjois - Rouge Velvet Edition 04 Peach Club & 09 HappyNude Year

The pattern is now appearing, matte lips are definitely my favourite lip look for spring 2015. I just love the look of dewy flawless skin and a pop of colour on matte lips. I discovered the Bourjois Rouge Velvet Edition Collection this spring, the range of colours are exactly what I go for and Peach Club and Happy Nude Year are two of my favourites. I mentioned Bourjois Rouge Velvet Edition Collection - 09 Happy Nude Year previously here. I find that you can have a more subtle colour with these lipsticks or you can build up the intensity to suit your desired look. For spring I like peach tones on the lips, sometimes I like a more subtle look and more often than not I love a more intense peach lip and I find you can get achieve both looks with 04 Peach Club by building up the product. Although I find this formula to be quite drying on the lips, I find that prepping the lip with a moisturising balm prior to application helps keep the lips soft and moisturised.

NARS  Velvet Matte LipPencil - Iberico

I got this lip pencil in the NARS Lip Pencil christmas gift set, and now that it is spring I am loving using it. This product is combination of lip pencil and a lipstick; I find that this helps the colour stay for longer but can become quite drying toward the end. I really like the intense coral colour, with warm undertones and a matte finish. The colour is mostly opaque giving the lips even coverage that stays for hours.

Rimmel – Lasting Finish by Kate Moss - Shade 31

I couldn't resist keeping a trusty red in my favourites list, although I don’t wear it as often as I would have throughout autumn/winter I can’t let it go. Red is my go to colour for the evenings and the Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Collection in shade 31 is my favourite for spring. This pink/red colour works well on a pale completion as well as when I have a slight tan. I adore using this colour to finish of my evening look, this lipstick is moisturising on the lips and as it says in the name it has a long lasting finish.

What are your favourite lipsticks this season?

Bernadette

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Chillin' at the Ice House

After spending the night at the Ice House Hotel, I couldn't wait to blog about it. I wanted a short quiet break away, with good food and plenty of relaxation and on arrival to Ballina Co.Mayo I knew I had chosen the perfect location. The journey took us longer than expected, so we were glad to hear “you are now approaching your destination...”

On arrival to the Ice House we were mesmerised by the beautiful view of the River Moy stretching right across to the woodlands. The building was modern with aspects of the original 19^th century building. 'Contemporary chic meets traditional elegance' a statement I couldn’t agree with more. With a brief welcome at reception we were shown to our room where we were greeted with a picturesque view.

Sleep

We stayed in a Deluxe room, it was very spacious with a ceiling to floor window with a spectacular view of the River Moy. The room also had a shower and separate bath, as I am normally a shower person; I get very excited when a hotel room has a luxurious bath that I can take advantage of.

Eat

Food, my favourite part of any trip...of everyday. We went as far as down the stairs for our dinner at the Ice House restaurant, the restaurant was bright and spacious with a view of the wildlife, the river and the adjacent woodlands. I have to say that the food was delicious, accompanied by Pinot Grigio I didn’t want the meal to end – shout out to the best dessert that I have had in a very long time Almond and Orange Chocolate brownie!

Chill

We spent the following morning at the Chill Thermal Spa, what better way to spend your Saturday morning than in a hot tub with a great view? There was a steam room, sauna, outdoor hot tubs and a relaxation room. Relaxing in the hot tub overlooking the river, had to be the highlight of this trip (the hot tub and dessert was almost too close to call).

If you are looking for somewhere in Ireland to indulge, relax and rejuvenate check out Ice House Hotel & Spa. Also check out Living Social for special offers, as this is where I got my offer at the Ice House Hotel & Spa.

Where would you recommend for a short break away?

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Exploring the Markets - Belfast

This weekend my family and I decided to visit St.George’s Market in Belfast, this is an indoor market with all the authenticity of an outdoor country market. This is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions dating back to 1890’s and on Saturday it's host to the City Food and Craft market. What better way to spend a rainy Saturday than live music, great coffee and indulging in delicious food.

                 

City Food and Craft Market

The City Food and Craft Market is on a Saturday offers a large range of local, continental and speciality foods from around the world. It also represents local handmade crafts, flowers, pottery, photography, glass and metal work with local musicians providing entertainment throughout the day.

The beautiful building and great atmosphere was a welcome change to my usual jaunt around the nearby retail stores. You can easily get lost in your thoughts wondering around the market sampling food and coffee and listening to music, and that’s exactly how I spent my Saturday afternoon.

Belly Busters

Dolci Italiani

Suki Tea

Bailies handroasted coffee 

Jam and Olly's Country Stall

I would definitely recommend spending a Saturday afternoon browsing around St.George’s Market if you are Belfast, to sample the food and coffee, soak up the atmosphere and check out the local craftsmanship.

How do you like to spend an alternative Saturday afternoon?

Bernadette

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