Hi sweethearts, hope you are having a great Sunday! I’ve had a weekend of birthday celebrations as I turn 33 tomorrow. Yesterday James and I went out for a movie, meal and cocktails date which was very pleasant but more on that in a moment!
Eat
Apple cinnamon overnight oats
Chocolate cherry smoothie with toppings
Chickpea and feta salad
Broccoli and quinoa bowl with feta
Lentil and nectarine salad with feta
Thai red chicken curry with quinoa and steamed greens
My almond cacao coconut cookies (without cacao nibs)
When I was down in London last week I picked up a couple of sachets of purition protein powders including this pistachio flavoured one, definitely a thumbs up from me!
Move
Last Sunday I did my 6 mile run, then during the week I just managed to fit in some little yoga workouts then yesterday I did another 6 miles. I would have aimed for 7, but my Run Keeper app went totally weird so I had no idea what my distance would be, so I just stuck to the same route I did last week. Happy that I seem to be getting on ok with the running finally!
Wear
I went out for afternoon tea with friends on Friday and wore this maxi skirt which had previously been a strapless dress. I loved the print when I saw the dress in Primark on sale down to just £5 so I thought I’d buy it and just cut the top off and make into a skirt.
Love
This week I’ve just really enjoyed going out with friends and James and I going out yesterday. We went to see the new Mission Impossible movie at the Tyneside Cinema and booked a sofa for our seats, then we had a drink in the Tyneside bar before a meal at Dabbawal followed by a cocktail at No 28. Also…
Getting a big iHerb order // seeing Finley playing with his friends // lovely thoughtful presents from friends and family // looking forward to my me day tomorrow // spending time at the Tyneside Cinema, it’s one of my favourite places // listening to some old fave tunes // having myself an afternoon off to nap and watch a movie = bliss!
Link
- Giveaway for Simply Supplements pack
- Recipe for super easy chickpea, white bean and quinoa chilli
- Gizzi Erskine kicking ass – taking on the clean eating fanatics with her new book via The Independent
- 28 things worth getting in shape for via Buzzfeed – great to remember the stuff that has nothing to do with weight loss
- Why keeping only the clothes that spark joy is wonderful via Apartment Therapy – I’ve shared this before but wanted to again, especially as I’m about to embark on a wardrobe clear our!
How has your week been? Do you like cocktails? I had a delicious lemon sherbet cocktail and then a ginger lime one with bourbon, they are definitely a favourite treat! When was the last time you ate out? Where did you go?
Happy Birthday for tomorrow beautiful!
It looks like you had a lovely time celebrating so far :)
Eats look yummy as usual – that smoothie bowl – seriously amazing!!
Thanks Lauren!
Have a wonderful birthday Laura! You are just glowing in that last picture and I love the dress you made into a skirt – what a bargain!
Aww thanks Claire!
Happy birthday for tomorrow have a wonderful “you ” day. I’m loving the dress you turned into a skirt what a bargain
Jackie x
Thanks Jackie! xxx
Happy birthday for tomorrow! :D have a cracking time! I love big iherb orders, what did you get? :)
Thanks! I got some Quest Bars, coconut wraps, cacao nibs and Elf makeup powder :-)
Oooo I’ve been wanting to try that Puriton protein powder but thought it might be a little pricey. I think I’ve been persuaded though, the flavours just look amazing!!!
Wishing you a very happy birthday in advance, hope you have a lovely restful day :)
I have to say I was very impressed Pip! I have another sachet which is almond I think, should be yummy!
Happy Birthday Laura. Looks like you had a great weekend! How cleaver are you, cutting the top off of that dress- it looks great! Can’t wait to hear about the iHerb haul! xx
Thanks Elise! xx
Happy birthday for tomorrow ( or it might be today now?). Love the sound of the cinema, we have one nearby with sofas now so at some point will have to go ( so far only sat in the normal seats).
Thanks Maria, the cinema was lovely, it made such a difference and felt a little more luxurious!
Love that dress/skirt, what a great idea! Also love your necklace in the last photo – I’m really into big beaded jewellery at the moment :)
Lx
Thanks Louise, it’s a lovely necklace isn’t it, my friends bought it as a gift for my birthday bless them!
Ahh sounds like a lovely evening! And that’s so cool you made a dress into a skirt – such a pretty pattern as well.
And afternoon tea is just the best. I’m not a huge cocktail drinker I must say…probably aim for something very sweet!
The afternoon tea was so lovely – if I’m honest I think I prefer that to the cocktails!
Happy Birthday- hope you enjoyed your celebrations!
Thanks Lauren!
I’ve been tempted by that pistachio protein shake in Wholefoods – glad to hear its yummy! x
Ooh give it a try it’s yum!