Earlier this year I took 3 months off work to spend some time solo travelling, something I’d wanted to do for a long time! In October last year I did my first solo trip to Porto in Portugal for 3 nights to test the waters and had a great time, which gave me the boost … Continue reading Tips For Solo Travel
In June my sister and I spent a long weekend exploring the Isle of Skye, from Friday to Tuesday. It was my first experience of visiting a Scottish island and I definitely want to return to explore more, along with more of the mainland too! We hired a campervan in Inverness and drove across to … Continue reading Vanlife around the Isle of Skye
A house without plants is a very sad house in my opinion. They really add life and warmth to a space. Many people have the misconception that plants can be difficult to look after – I used to feel exactly the same way! Whether you’re completely new to plant parenthood or looking to brush up … Continue reading Houseplants for Beginners
As is tradition, and without further ado, here are my 10 food highlights from 2024 of the best new (for me) places I tried in Bristol: Pasture, Redcliffe – this acclaimed steak restaurant was so good that we went twice. The first time we shared a fantastic chateaubriand, and the second time a Sunday Roast. … Continue reading 2024 Bristol Food Highlights
I was recently asked for some restaurant recommendations for a celebratory dinner. The brief was something a bit more special than a gastro pub environment, but they didn’t need it to be a fine dining experience. I’ve been asked similar questions to this more than once, so I’ve compiled some of my favourite restaurants across … Continue reading Top Bristol Restaurants for a Celebratory Meal
In May I spent a delightful weekend in Amsterdam with my mum and my sister. We strolled along the picturesque canals, watched the world (and the bicycles) go by from cafés, ambled around some striking art galleries and museums, and ate a lot of delicious food. I feel that Brits often stereotype Amsterdam into seedy … Continue reading Amsterdam Travel Guide
I love to bake, whether it’s to share with friends or as a way to unwind. I really got into baking once I started university, and one of the first things I made was chocolate brownies. It’s been my signature bake ever since. I’m not claiming to have written any recipes, however I thought it … Continue reading My 5 Favourite Baking Recipes
Bristol is a wonderful city and I love showing friends round. I’ve compiled my favourite places to show those who are new to the city and want to get a good feel of the place. To make this doable in one day I’ve kept things fairly central - luckily Bristol is a very walkable city! … Continue reading A Day in Bristol: Visitor’s Guide
Since buying my first home last year, I’ve really enjoyed sourcing unique second hand or vintage furniture and decorating each room. I thought I’d talk through five of my favourite finds so far. I think a home is so much more interesting and personable when it has a curated mix of old and new pieces, … Continue reading Vintage Furniture Finds
ALEXA ELIZABETH 