Morning jog

Early start today. Half a cup of black coffee, then I set off to the park. Much easier than the last couple of days, which means my fitness is already improving, yay!

Tonight's din din

Yummy and healthy dinner (grilled chicken with peas & pulses salad) that we bought earlier today, from  The Natural Kitchen in Marylebone

Power Walk

A stunning London morning greeted me, and I set off for a run in the park. Turned in to more like a power walk, as I was gasping for air! 

Too long since the last time I was jogging, but hopefully now that that Spring is on it's way, I'll be back in the game :-)

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Easter lunch at Cecconi's

Cecconi's in Mayfair

Wise Words

Pretty much sums it up ;-)

Happy Easter lovelies!
 xxx

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Date night

In the 'Screen on Baker Street' cinema with hubby, about to watch Richard Gere in new movie Arbitrage.
Thanks to my lil brother Erik, who's combining studying for his medical school final exam, with baby sitting for his adoring nephew :-)

Sleeping beauty

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Hand massage @ Jo Malone

Today I booked my friend Ama and I for a (complimentary!) hand and arm massage at Jo Malone in Mayfair.

We also got a fragrance tailoring session, and I chose my three favourite scents (in pic below) - Twenty minutes of sheer bliss :-)

Spot the panther!

A fave arm candy is my panther bracelet cuff, which can spice up any outfit.  Here together with other accessories, but it's a beautiful piece to wear on it's own too :-)

H.A.P.P.Y B.I.R.T.H.D.A.Y

Waking up to some lovely gifts

My outfit for the evening was this LBD  with a baring midriff 

Dinner at the exclusive restaurant Nobu.  Sipping Sake from miniature bamboo cups 

We all agreed that the food was simply amazing there and we had a selection of sashimi, black cod and lobster salad

My brother looking sharp in braces

Andrea & I hanging with  Hollywood A-listers Ray Liotta (gorgeous!) and Danny Trejo :-)

Nouveau lashes

In preperation for my birthday (37th! Gah!) dinner tomorrow at Nobu, I'm treating myself to a lash extension at a local salon to give me thicker and longer lashes. They are applied one by one ( i.e hundreds!) lasts roughly 5-6 weeks and takes 90 minutes. Best of all? I dont have to put on mascara for the next month and a half! :-)

Singing concert @ school

Never fails to make my mummy heart burst of pride :-)

Natures beautiful ways- Icicles

Despite snow (i.e. temperatues below zero!) and a harsh whipping wind, I was determined to go out for a 5k power jog after the weekend's indulgences. This sighting in Regents Park, where the fountain water had frozen into beautiful icicles, made it all worth while!

Monday morning motivation

I’m not always good at taking my own advice, and I'm still learning, but it's vital that you make respecting yourself a priority! Love this pic and it's message!

Le Love

Ama and Sean :-)

Happy Mother's Day!

Continuing motherhood celebrations at Little House in Mayfair with our good friends Andrea and David. Two mums, four kids, two hubbies and Champagne & chocolate :) My kind of Mothers Day!

Bathroom Beauties

These pretty two tone roses are brightening up my bathroom at the moment  (together with my fave Jo Malone candle)

Buying flowers for your home is an affordable (yes, you can buy a pretty bouquet from the local supermarket Tesco etc, for no more than £3!) and uplifting weekly routine that I have.  Fresh flowers add beauty and cheer to any room, and in this case, my bathroom.  

It is the first place you go to when you wake up in the morning, so it's the room where your first impression of every day is.  I usually get a large bunch for the living room and then i take a couple of stems and trim them to incorporating them into my home.  They make me happy, and give me an emotional boost every time I go in to the bathroom. 

It's so true when they say it's the "little things', and let's not forget they make a grand impression for guests coming to visit too :-)

Spitalfields

Lunch at Liverpool St with Erik and Seany

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Low carb seed crackers

Before and after pics of tonight's baking session. These crackers are a perfect snack and apart from being very tasty they are high in fibre and crunchy. Best of all though - they are low carb!

To make them I used:  

sunflower seeds, milled chia seeds, ground almond, sesame seeds, linseeds, coconut oil, boiled water and last but not least, psyllium husk powder, to bind the moisture (although its often sold as a colon cleanser, it happens to be a great thickening agent!) and help make them less crumbly. Oh I mustn't forget -  I sprinkled pumpkin seeds on top. 

Simply delicious and at them same time nutritious :-) Sean and Bear gave them 5 out of 5, so it's a result! 

Endorphins release, Ellie Goulding & new trainers

'Hanging On' is the latest addition to my Power-Walk playlist on Spotify 

With sunshine pouring through our bedroom windows, I decided to start this Monday morning with a 5k power walk, getting the blood flowing. 

It's such a great way to amp up the energy levels!  Nonetheless, after four(!) years with the same trainers, I am now beginning to feel and see just how tired these running shoes are. Time to get new ones me think, and these pink and black ones are high on my wish list.

At the country club

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Lunching at Lemonia

Having a lovely relaxed lunch at Greek restaurant Lemonia, in Primrose Hill.
Fresh calamari to start with, and a cheeky glass of rose (well we did walk here from Marylebone, so have earned lol!) with Bear & Seany, is a just lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon :-)

Dinner n drinks

Out for an early dinner at the favourite local gastro pub (country/ski lodge style) with my girlfriend. Burger and chips is always a winner for us after intermittent fasting :-)

What's in the martini glass? Why, an espresso martini of course :-)

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Marylebone Village Mews House

"What time is it? Where is the estate agent?!"

With Bear, in what i think must be the prettiest mews' I've ever been to in central London.
We are about to view a house for sale, with both garage and terrace. Cld this possibly be it? :-)

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Off to the hygienist

This morning I finally dug out the two-tone wedge trainers (in black and cream/grey to match my latest handbag) with velcro strap detail, that I got ages ago. 

Yes its taken me forever to start wearing the ever so popular trend, and I'm not shy to say I've fallen victim to this fashion! 

How can u not love a hidden heel that gives you those extra couple of inches in height, yet with the comfort of regular flat soles? 

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Prague Pictures

A selection of pics from the three nights we stayed i Prague in the beginning of February.

We had a fantastic long weekend in the Czech capital, Prague recently. We went for Bear's birthday and met up with our friends, Vivien and Felix and their boys, Oscar and Dexter. 

Sean was at nursery school with Oscar when they lived in London and it was great to see them renew their friendship. 

We stayed at Kings Court Hotel which we can highly recommended! One night we had dinner at Viv and Felix's fantastic apartment (with picture postcard views of this beautiful city) and another night dined at Kampa Park, reputedly Prague's top restaurant - All in all a really memorable trip :-)

Best tune (and video) right now!

Happy Friday folks - hope it's a good un ;-)  We're going for dinner and cocktails at Benihana!

Not ur typical fast food

In Chipotle having gourmet Mexican for lunch with Erik. Fast food (as recommended by our guru Tim Ferriss) at its best :-)

New and noteworthy

Acrylic magazine rack for our living  room

Al fresco lunch in the sun

What a beautiful day in London today! Catching up with my brother over lunch, as he is currently working at the London Eye Hospital around the corner from me.

Nxt we're picking up Sean from school then a play date with my friend Anna and her boy Nick. Outdoors of course :-)

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Back to school

After last week's half term, Sean is very happy to go back to school today

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