Sunday, 4 March 2012

Birthday treats!

It was my husbands 30th birthday this week. He is a big food lover so I planned lots of food related treats! I should add these photos were taken over a couple of weeks! It started with brunch at Patisserie Valerie in Leeds.
 I then treated my husband and our friend to this fish pedicure at Appy Feet. Honestly, it was so funny. They both jumped out their skin as soon as they put their feet in and the fish started nibbling away! I spent the whole 15 minutes laughing and our friend just sat there with his hands on his face making strange noises.  
He also loves Top Gear so this birthday cake with the Stig on was perfect but it didn't last very long!
 I also did a Trip Advisor search and found amazing reviews for an Italian restaurant called Salvos. It certainly was worth booking in advance and requesting a certain table. The food and drinks were excellent and the staff were so nice.
I also compiled a photo album as a surprise. Inside there's a photo a year for every of his life so far!
 He really loved it and told me lots of stories.
1982!
 We also had a small gathering with some friends at a local pub. I decided to get everyone a 30 glass because all our friends are 30 in the next few weeks and some name confetti to sprinkle on the tables.
 Then today we went to another posh place! The Bon Restaurant and Wine Bar which had excellent reviews for Sunday lunch. It was delicious and such a beautiful and cosy place.
 This was the best sticky toffee pudding imaginable!
Right I think I've covered all the foody treats! I do have another surprise planned but that's under wraps because I don't want him finding out as it's a few weeks away! Well, you're only 30 once and he is super special. 

Saturday, 3 March 2012

Spring in your step

Well after several weeks of freezing temperatures, rain and snow, it's nice that things seem to be perking up a bit now! I was looking through some of my husbands old photo's and things the other day. I came across this poem he wrote when he was a child. It's too cute isn't it?!  



Friday, 2 March 2012

And breathe...it's Friday

Today I thought I'd try just 'be' without letting pressures, demands, thoughts and life take over. Of course, it's easier said than done so I set a small target of reading a little of my book. I love Sophie Kinsella's books and the Shopaholic series are my all time favourite.
I also must send a big thank you to Claire for such thoughtful mail! I loved your letter (we're spooky similar!) and pretty postcards. Plus, how did you know I'd always wanted to read this magazine?! Thank you very much. It was wonderful to have a nosey with my super-brew!
Did I feel bad about having some quiet time? A little! I do feel more refreshed now though...watch out weekend, I'm coming to get you!
xoxo

Tea's Up!

I must tell you about the new Russian Tea Room and Emporium in Skipton.
There's a wonderful shop downstairs where you can smell and read about the 159 varieties of tea, buy Russian food, home wares and accessories.
 The friendly staff are always on hand to offer advice and wow just look at all the Russian dolls!
 The tea room is upstairs and is nice and cosy. 
I tried the Russian Caravan black tea which was lovely.
 I couldn't resist buying this from the shop on the way out!