Festive loungewear

Does anybody else come home from work, realise they have a night in and reach for the comfy PJs instead of actual clothes? It can't just be me surely? For those of you who are done with adulting for the day at 6pm, here are my best picks of festive PJs this season: 

Left to right: Joules / Fat Face / White Stuff / FF Clothing

Our ceremony

It went by in a flash. Seriously. One second I was arriving outside the Church and the next it was time to walk down the aisle and everything kept rolling along and I felt swept along on the tide. It was a great feeling though. After all of the months of planning and stressing over details, the day itself seemed to be taking care of itself (obviously with a lot help from family and friends!). It was such an intimate ceremony which was conducted by my parent's friend (who is a minister and has known me since I was a baby). I walked down the aisle on my daddy's arm to Yiruma 'River Flows in You' and we signed the register to Einaudi 'I Giorni' - perfection. 

My beautiful flowers

How cute are my flower girls?!

My handsome pageboy doing an awesome job

That joy mixed with my dad's 'trying not to look sad about giving his daughter away' face

You may kiss your bride!

My brother doing a reading

My mum witnessing our register signing (in a kick-ass hat might I add)

Signed, sealed, delivered

Leaving the Church an hour later as man and wife!

Our wedding : before we said "I do"

Our ceremony was at 1pm on the big day giving us plenty of time to prepare and beautify ourselves! I woke up around 7.30am (after an almost sleepless night) and had a leisurely breakfast with my niece and dad. My hairdresser arrived at 9am and my hair and nails were started...

I sort of imagined lots of people around on the morning of the wedding. What I failed to realise was that they all had to get ready too! So I did my own make-up on the floor of my parents' spare room and listened to some worship music. Final bridesmaid arrived and they got me into my dress - then the nerves really started to flood in! We had some first look photos with my dad and were on our way to the church. The morning had flown by and I felt like I was being carried on a stream of people moving me from one place to the next! 

Now for some before the ceremony photos...

The walk down the aisle felt so short, it wasn't long before I had to let go of my dad's arm and stand at the altar with the entire room looking at us *nerves*

Mango & Apple Smoothie

So i'll start with a confession and then we can all move on from there...I'm lazy in the kitchen. No, I know you're shaking your head, but really I am.

We got given a blender for our wedding and since then i've failed at making salsa (it was more like soup) and tried to make smoothies from frozen fruits which just turned out to be really sour. Not good. Husband is disappointed to say the least.

On my weekly wander around Aldi (because i'm cheap and not going to spend a fortune on expensive food), I found mangos. Hmm...they're exotic I'll buy them. But being so cheap I then had to use them and not just ignore them on the counter until they died a miserable fruit death and got chucked out.

Then the blender caught my eye. Ah ha! I shall blend the mangos. If Jamba Juice do it, so can I! Guys, it was amazing...

Foodie bloggers share a recipe. I won't be patronising here but I'll tell you how to make your own awesome smoothie. Chuck a mango, an apple, handful of ice cubes and a half cup of milk in your blender. Press the button. 

Is your mouth watering yet? Go forth and blend!

Bloomin' beauties

This post was not sponsored or endorsed by Bloom & Wild and all opinions are my own. 

Flowers around the house are such a simple way to bring life, beauty and sweet smells to your home. My husband does buy me flowers but I also enjoy choosing them myself and others. When my friend missed my bridal shower because she was ill the biggest surprise came through my letterbox a couple of days later...

Bloom & Wild flowers!

They're flowers which are selected and sent to you in a box slim enough to fit easily through your letterbox. This is perfect if you want to send flowers but are unsure whether the person will be at home to receive them. Or, if like me, you're sad creative enough to send them to yourself and you're out at work all day. 

They come with the heads of the flowers wrapped in protective netting and a helpful little guide to introduce you to flower care etc. 

I chose the 'Sophia' bouquet which was full of purples and creams. They smell amazing in my living room!

If you live in the UK and want to give Bloom & Wild a try click here to select your flowers...(and become a flower addict who sends flowers to themselves!)

September casual

jeans / top / bag

Isn't that bag gorgeous? It's on my birthday list now. Do I need another handbag though? Probably not but a birthday is a birthday...

I'm a bit of a sucker when it comes to jeans, i wear them 90% of the time. So different colours to hide the fact i'm wearing jeans again are a must. Slimming ones which taper at the ankle are great for tucking into boots for the autumn weather. 

That top has cute little bows on the shoulders and it's such a soft colour to break up the dark colours of the jeans and handbag. 

This is a perfect weekend casual outfit for going out with friends!

Borrow my dog?

Okay I kid, I don't have a dog. If I did, I'd maybe think about lending him to you but probably would be a little too attached to let go. People do though; they lend out their dog to people who don't have one. How great is that?!

A couple of months ago I heard about a friend of Mr's who was going to Spain and couldn't take their pup because they hadn't got him a passport yet. The thought of a dog passport photo-page cracks me up everytime! I digress.

So this family was going to Spain and I offered to look after their mini dog (it's a cross Dachund/Terrier something...). Problem is I live in a house where the Landlord won't let me have pets. Spoilsport. Wasn't going to let that stop me. So that got me thinking, who would like a dog for 2 weeks, who lives near me and would let me play with said dog. My parents!

So they had him, i walked him and played ball with him, win win!

Here he is looking out of the window at work (it was one of his favourite places to hang out).

Want to look after a dog (actually look after, not palm off to your parents)? Head to Borrow My Doggy where you can pet sit, walk dogs and generally enjoy pet care without the cost. You're welcome!

(This post was not sponsored or endorsed by Borrow My Doggy and all thoughts are my own).