When you think about places that have an Art Deco legacy, Dudley in the West Midlands is not necessarily the first place that comes to mind, but this would be a mistake, for the town is a treasure trove of beautiful and interesting Art Deco and Modernist style buildings. The 1930s must have been an exciting time for lovers of architecture in Dudley, as modern looking building after modern looking building sprung up in the town centre, a true contrast to the ruins of the castle and priory. Many of these buildings are still around today, although some are in a poor state of repair, or, in the case of…

I don’t love leggings. Or at least that was true until I was introduced to the range from Love Leggings. These are different from any sort of leggings I have worn before in that they actually fit properly. The brand specialises in leggings of all types, from those that are suitable for fitness and the gym, to maternity leggings, and even leggings for children. I have been searching for the perfect pair of black leggings that I could wear for all occasions, and I think I have finally found them. I remember leggings the first time around, the nasty 1980s versions that stretched with your body, but then never snapped…

On International Women’s Day, it seems the perfect time to start to think about what to give as a gift for those most inspirational women in our lives, our Mother’s. Mother’s Day is very late this year, falling on 31st March, so this gives us a few weeks to plan what to get, or at least start to get some ideas together, especially if you have one of those mom’s that is hard to buy for. Don’t forget  to look for discounts and deals from Bydiscountcodes.co.uk to save you some money when you buy. An Gift Experience From Red Letter Days So, what do you give to the mom who has everything, or at…

On Tuesday I enjoyed a much needed pamper session at Bay Hair and Beauty. The Walsall based salon established by Kim Dorman, offers treatments that go from head to toe, from hair and nails to facials, waxing and Botox, all within the confines of a luxurious, stunning building. I was there for a facial, a lash lift and a cut and blow dry with an Olaplex treatment, and left feeling like a new woman. The salon is a large spacious area, but has separate rooms for spa style treatments. My facial was with Hayley, and was an Eve Taylor facial that uses products that are described as affordable guilty free aromatherapy,…