Lush Cardiff Mothers Event

Yummy cake, loose leaf tea, wonderful company and handmade skincare and ethical cosmetics - well I could think of worse ways to spend a morning. It was really lovely to be invited to Lush Cardiff for a local mummy blogger event at that combined pampering and socialising perfectly. It's been a while since I have had time to pop into Lush so it was lovely seeing some of their newer products as well as learning about what is great for babies skin as well as mums to be.  To start off the handmade chocolate and avocado cake was so delicious, really need to find the recipe. It was made by the wonderful people at Waterloo Tea Gardens who also had fresh peppermint tea on hand which was so nice and refreshing. I have to say the staff are really knowledgeable and went through all the different types of bath bombs and what they are good for - I loved the Ickle Baby Bot bath bomb which is perfect for kids and little ones as it contains relaxing lavender and chamom......

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Miss Patisserie Launch

Cardiff never seizes to amaze me with it's talent and creativity. Perhaps not the bohemian hub like cities such as London or Bristol but slowly and surely we are getting there in our own way. So I am always pleasantly surprised and excited to attend events in and around the city, especially went its supporting local businesses such as launch of the new shop and premises of the beautifully handmade bath and beauty company Miss Patisserie . Now I had actually seen Miss Patisserie products before and never knew they were made right here in Wales! Such cute and creative products, most popular being their cupcake bath bombs made to a very high standard, so much so that they are stocked in high end retailers such as Harrods and Fenwicks, plus loads of independent stores. The evening was a chic affair with an array of tasty nibbles from sushi to real cupcakes (almost mistaken for bath bombs) and lots of champagne. It was really great to have a walk around and see how......

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Floral feeling and Big Beauty Giveaway

So with little spots of warmish days fading away and sandals being swapped for boots, it's a lovely time of the year. I really enjoy watching the colours in nature change from bright summer flowers to deep reds and browns on fallen leaves. I feel even though I am wearing a dress, the shades are that of autumn and the outfit is simple so layers can be added to accommodate the temperature. I am also trying new things with my hair, as it's been many years since it's been this long (I have always been a pixie cut kinda girl) Laura wears - Dorothy Perkins Dress, HM boots, Guess Watch GIVEAWAY I have also been collecting a few bits and bobs over the past few months to put together a very special beauty giveaway for one of our readers to win, fulled with some amazing products to pamper yourself with. The giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere and the prize consists of A Lola Rose energising rock crystal bath soap Joules hardworking hands hand cream Oriflam......

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