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5 quirky beauty tips for tricky body spots in sun, sea & sand
If you are off to a sun soaked hot location for your summer break you need to be well prepared. It’s not just a case of a trip down to the supermarket for some cheap small air flight bottles of convenient creams etc. the day or so before you fly….oh definitely no! Nobody wants to look like a piece of al dente pasta on that beach towel. Perish the thought of your first evening out dressed to impress with red swollen patches on your skin and itchy eyes! No – there are certain things to be taken care of at least a week if not more -before you jet away.…
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Tips on How to Choose a Coloured Diamond for Investment
There are many advantages over choosing coloured diamonds for investment purposes compared to colourless diamonds. For example, you will increase longevity and demand whilst managing to dodge the fluctuations in inflation. If this is your first time investing in coloured diamonds, however, you will want to do your research beforehand to get the most from your investment. Firstly, it’s good to know how to spot investment worthy diamonds and weigh up the potential return with the threats. Finding reputable and qualified jewellers will go a long way to gaining valuable coloured diamonds. You will be able to find reputable dealers like Diamondqueensland.com.au. Not only are they an international diamond importer…
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Bardolino Opens in Birmingham
This week saw the opening of Bardolino, the latest in the line of restaurants that mark the takeover of the city by Marco Pierre White. Bardolino is located in the iconic Cube building at the back of The Mailbox, and has a gorgeous location canalside. This is the least formal, most relaxed of Marco’s City Centre offerings, with a real emphasis on Italian food, namely pizzas, pasta and Bellinis. I went along to a special brunch preview on Tuesday, and have to say I loved the location and relaxed, leisurely atmosphere, and this, combined with the delicious food, mean I will definitely be making a return visit very soon. Bardolino…
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7 Best Gifts for the Men In your Life
In most cases, finding the perfect gift for husbands, boyfriends, fathers, sons or any other men who matter can be difficult. Most men like cars and gadgets, but you cannot gift them these through all the years. Men get bored too. As a result, we must have a diverse knowledge set of the best gift ideas for the men in their lives. Some of the best gift ideas and stuff preferred by most men include: Books Books are among the best and the most invaluable gift idea for men; especially for a man who treasures books. You can even take this as the chance to inculcate good reading habits by…
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Kitchen Diners inspired by American TV
Sex in the City is my all time favourite American TV programme, but in second place I would have to put the first two series of Desperate Housewives. I loved the drama and intrigue and the glamorous wardrobes, but most of all I loved their homes, particularly the huge kitchen diners that were at the hub of so many episodes. These huge spaces were warm and cosy, a place to cook, to entertainment, and to drink wine and gossip, literally perfect spaces in perfect homes. For me, the perfect kitchen would be spacious enough for the whole family to be in it at the same time. I love the idea…












