Today’s prompt for Blogtember states, “Share links to your favorite online shops, preferably with a few photos of your favorite items in each shop.”   Do not get me wrong, I love to shop.  Especially if it means I am shopping without the kids and with either my husband or friends.  I could spend hours... Read More »

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It is time for the next month’s installment of Expat to Expat: Q&A with Belinda and Bailie. Every month they put together a series of questions for expats to answer from around the world. Have a question? Make sure to contact them with your ideas for next month!  1. What is your favorite food store... Read More »

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I was very honoured to be chosen by British Style Bloggers for the ‘Day in the life of a catwalk reporter’ competition.  This was my first fashion show to attend here in England.  The last fashion show I attended was Tucson’s Fashion week in the US  and covered fashion shows in Hawaii while I was... Read More »

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This past week I had the opportunity to go to my first farm shop, since relocating back to England. Dick Willows is forty minute walk from our house making it quite convenient. Sadly Dick Willows is leaving its location just as I find this gem.   The silver lining being that while they are here everything is currently... Read More »

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I have been asked ‘What and why would be the best gift idea’ for Valentines Day?’  For me days such as these are another excuse for me to have my DSLR out and my iphone camera ready to take photographs of memories to share and cherish.  The most important aspect of my life is my... Read More »

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Looking for date night outfits, I was inspired by the dress I wore at a wedding five years ago. Keeping with the blush and pinks with the fascinator for the English in me.  Sweetheart Floral Dress | Nude Heels | Swarovski necklace | Rouge Coco Shine | Fascinator  On the second of August, 2013 my husband and... Read More »

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I would like to take you back a few years to when I was living in Hawaii, USA courtesy of the United States Air Force.  When it came to eating and food Ryan and I found ourselves in the melting pot of asian cruisine from the Phillipines, Vietnam, Thailand, and China (to name a few). Our... Read More »

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