Love means many things to many people. It means you fit together like two parts of a jigsaw. It also means you care for that person unconditionally. Yes, you may not like their actions sometimes but you still love them. You commit to them, invest in them, spend time with them. 

To me, it's the little things you do to make them happy that show you care. You search all the stores far and wide for that perfect gift because they will love it, you buy their favourite blu-ray although you really hate it because it will make them smile, and you bring them a cup of tea in bed, with their favourite biscuits... just because.

You feel lucky to be with them, to know them, to love them. 

The best relationships also have a strong friendship at the core. You try not to take each other for granted and take into consideration their feelings. You go along to support them in their favourite sport when you've no interest in it, something I always find myself doing with my husband. You listen to them when they need to talk, really listen and you are nice to them. Yes I know being nice can be thought of as an old-fashioned concept but being nice, saying they look good, smell nice, and that they have done well in work is very underrated in my opinion.

Love and friendship aren't always perfect. Both can be hard work at times, but love and friendship are always one hundred per cent worth it.

Showing you love that person can be as simple as giving them a hug, a kiss, being there for them when they need you. However, at other times only a grand gesture will do to show them that they mean the world to you. A grand gesture like an Ever Us diamond ring.



The Ever Us diamond ring is made of two sparkling diamonds - one symbolising your best friend and one symbolising your true love, The Ever Us meaning is the diamonds sitting together side by side are 'us' - you are each other's best friend and each other's true love. 

Recently my husband and I went to Bath to visit the Christmas market and soak up the atmosphere. Bath is one of my favourite cities ever. The mix of history, gorgeous architecture and shopping makes it, in my opinion, a great city to visit.

My husband knows how I love Christmas markets. Last year we went to Berlin and the year before Prague but this year we decided to stay close to home as we have a couple of big holidays next year, and to be honest we couldn't afford a short European break and the spending money that goes with it. So Bath it was, and I wasn't disappointed. 



I thought we were just going for the day but he surprised me with an overnight stay at The Francis Hotel, right in the centre of Bath.

We got to the hotel around 10am. We knew we couldn't check in yet but as the Christmas market gets very busy we thought we would get there as soon as it opens. 

When we arrived at the hotel we didn't know where to park but as we stopped outside the concierge, an older gentleman, came out and was most helpful. He said that we could unload here, as it was a Sunday and although he thought there was no parking space available yet he would double check to see. As we unloaded he tagged our bags and I went to see if I could fill in the registration details at reception. As I was doing so the concierge pointed out that a space had become available in the car park and my husband went to park. What great service! 
The hotel certainly has the WOW factor. The reception area is small but really lovely and you can see into the two lounges. On their website they say it is "Regency Rediscovered" and I can see why. This grade 1 listed building which originally opened as a hotel in 1858 has undergone many transformations, especially after being bombed in World War 2. In 2012 after a 6 million pound renovation project it changed into The Francis Hotel. Seven of the original townhouses have now made it into a luxury boutique hotel which is both modern yet traditional in its style and service. 



Walls are traditional regency colours but also mixed with stunning wallpaper adorned with birds and silhouettes. 



The room wasn't ready so they took our details and stored our luggage for later.

We then headed straight out for the Christmas market a five minute walk away where we enjoyed the atmosphere and later in the afternoon had a cheeky glass of mulled wine from one of the stalls. The Christmas market was very busy as it was a Sunday. I would recommend visiting on a day in the week if you could. Bath has some great shops so we also did some shopping and had lunch before heading back to the hotel for 2pm.

When we returned our room was ready.


The room was a decent size, not big but perfectly formed. The room was very stylish in the Regency style but with modern facilities such as a coffee maker, flat screen tv and fridge with fresh milk. How often do you see that in a hotel these days?

The bathroom was decorated in black and white with a feature wall of a scene from the Roman Baths just down the road.

A recent survey has revealed that one in three couples can't remember the last time they were intimate and one in ten admitting they are no longer intimate at all.

This study by The Fantasy Box shows how much us British are neglecting our sexual needs. Younger people citing work pressures are the cause of a lower libido whilst the older generation cite health concerns.

Over a third also admitted to hiding their sexual fantasies from their current partner, stating that they just don’t talk about sex anymore.

If you are one of these people or just want to add a little spice into your life, The Fantasy Box may be just what you are looking for. Mariah Byrne, the co-founder of The Fantasy Box created the company with her partner Chris with one mission - to bring back people's happy sex lives. This luxury service helps people explore in a safe, stress free and fun environment.



With this service you have four main theme in which to explore - Sensual, Control, Costume and Playful, and also a Honeymoon gift box. If you're looking to explore multiple types of play, the subscription option is your best bet because they include all the theme categories. One off boxes are also available to buy if you want a taster of the service. A classic introduction box is a good start if you want to try it out.

Installing a new kitchen can be an expensive business but if you are short of money some new accessories and some carefully chosen small appliances can give your kitchen a new lease of life and improve your home, giving you a gorgeous kitchen in no time.

With Christmas just around the corner every self respecting fashionista will be thinking of their jewellery needs for Christmas parties or for that very special Christmas present from a loved one.

What if I told you, you could win your jewellery wishlist from Fraser Hart jewellers this Christmas to a value of £1500 for free?

I thought that would you get your attention!

The Competition

Fraser Hart jewellers is one of the UK leading jewellers, with over 37 stores nationwide. This Christmas they are giving you the chance to win your jewellery wishlist in three easy steps. 

Firstly find the item you love and click 'Add to Wishlist'.


Secondly sign in or register with Fraser Hart to create your account.



Thirdly, share your wishlist via email. 


It is as easy as that, and you could win all the items on your list up to £1,500. Even if you don't win, your loved one could get the hint and buy you what you love so it's a win-win, situation anyway!

My Wishlist

I have to admit, it took a while to decide what to put on my wishlist, as I found the choice exceptional and I could have chosen almost everything there, but decide I did and these are my choices.


With some of my favourite brands such as Thomas Sabo, Michael Kors and Tresor Paris, and a range of affordable jewellery as well as stunning platinum creations, Fraser Hart is the jewellers you go to for quality, expertise and excellent customer service. Standard delivery is also only £3 and free if you spend over £50.

Glasses can be so expensive. As I've needed glasses since I was a child as I am short sighted, I would consider myself an expert in the 'buying glasses' field.  As I am getting older, my eyesight appears to be changing at every eye test. It is becoming more difficult to read and my long distance appears to be improving. Needing to change my prescription on a more frequent basis than previous can be expensive. This is where Firmoo comes in.

Firmoo is an American company that sell glasses online. They say they are the world's most popular eye glasses store, and pride themselves on offering a fashionable range of frames at budget prices.



Frames can be bought from £12 and with such a wide range to choose from there is something for everyone.  Frames are made in a range of materials from plastic and metal to stainless steel and styles available include classic, vintage and designer frames.

The ordering process was surprisingly simple. After browsing through the range of frames and selecting your favourites you can upload a photo of yourself to 'try on' the frames. 


I feel this is a brilliant idea as helps you visualise exactly how the frame would look on you. Once you decide on the frames you want, the next part of the process is uploading a photo of your current in date prescription or filling out the prescription details on the order. You need to get your PD measurement. This is your pupillary distance or pupil distance, from the centre of one pupil to the other when looking straight on. If your optician won't give you this you can measure it yourself. It is helpful though if someones does it for you. Instructions on how to measure your pupillary distance are on the Firmoo website. UV and anti reflective coating can then be added if you want it. Then you just pay and the order is complete.


The order arrived in about a week, super quick I thought, considering they are not based in the UK.  They are a larger style frame than I normally go for but they looked great on. The strength was accurate, and the lenses were thin enough. I have a strong prescription and the thinner lenses 1.57 were perfect, although you can buy thinner lenses again at an extra cost. 



The glasses came with a hard case, a glass cleaner, a soft case and a screwdriver for minor repairs.

I am very pleased with my glasses. Firmoo have a great range of frames, and for a budget pair of glasses you really can't go wrong. They are fun and fashionable and glasses are changed daily. They also have a great offer for new customers at the moment which is 15% off.  If you are wondering how they keep costs down they dispense the glasses from Asia.