Christmas...

I have always been one of those people that hate it when people start celebrating Christmas right after Halloween- it's everywhere; in homes, shops on the tv. I'm no Grinch, I love Christmas, but celebrating a whole 2 months ahead will just lessen the excitement and increase the disappointed for when the time does come, no? No! This year I have been converted to a Christmas lover/celebrator/believer before December. It's November 15th and I feel like a child again counting the days till the big 25th. Maybe it is because I am far away from home, maybe it's because I am in London and celebrations are over the top here, and maybe it is because I saw Selfridges windows and couldn't help myself from smiling. Christmas is so beautiful and I love that this time of year it is about, more than anything, love. No matter what worries and problems are in your life just spending that one day with the ones you love make everything worthwhile. So let me be the first this year to wish you a very Merry Christmas for the weeks to come! ♥

Miller and Carter...

 A favourite meal that this family has are Steaks, so when the opportunity to have a free meal arrived- we sure as hell took it! And what a lovely meal it was. As I've never been to Miller and Carter before, it was nice to see around Birmingham Broad Street for a cocktail before dinner. I do like steak, but not a huge fan- and if I've not already told you guys, I am a lover of burgers and try to find an amazing one whenever I can. Unfortunately I forgot my camera this night, so hope the phone pics will suffice. Thanks Miller & Carter ♥

The Cotswolds Countryside...

A few weeks ago my family and I decided to walk the dogs in the Cotswolds area near where we live, lots of green basically! The dogs loved it and it was nice to be outside in the fresh area looking over fields- especially as I know in a few weeks I will be looking at concrete and buildings and very little countryside! ♥

 

Happy Father Day...

To my dad...
 the teacher, the handyman, the comedian and the carer. Thanks for always being there for me and helping me out in every situation. I am, and always will be your little girl ♥

A Day at the Races...

...well, car races- duh!
For my dads birthday last year, my brother and I got him a 'experience day' driving in a car of his choice as well as being driven in a fast car. For an absolutely freezing day in MAY!? (WHAT?!) It was a really good morning and I'm glad he enjoyed it. Next birthday; a real Aston Martin? Okay ;) ♥

-Dad was very happy about testing his future car.

2012 for the last time...

It's officially 1st January 2013. I can't quite believe it as it still feels only half a year in to 2012. As every year has ups and downs 2012 has been one to remember for a lifetime, especially being a Brit it sure is special. While I look forward to this year ahead, the new challenges, differences and scary changes it's exciting to know how my life is developing but also very fightening to know how fast I'm growing up- that's life I guess. One important thing I'm thankful for and looking forward to advancing this year is my little special blog. There may be thousands of them, some more popular than others and some never even looked at, but as a document of my life and the little world around me I thank you for looking, liking and sharing it with me. Let 2013 be an amazing year for you and open you to new experiences and life worthy excitement. 

Tailored Days creator, Natalie ♥

Celebrating New Years with my best friend and our close friends, one of which I have spent the past 3 NYE's with her and her boyfriend- "Kind of romantic" he told me.

I turned 18; officially an adult and legal to do the things I had already done for a few years before...

12 girls, one unforgetable fun holiday with my favourites.
Goodbye meal to the girls going off to University and not seeing each other every week like normal. This was a dinner with lots of tears.
My big brothers graduation was a very proud moment, for him to succeed so well of course makes me look up to him as someone to follow.

The last December home led to a quiet time with the family.

Hope 2013 will bring you much joy and happyness, but most of all; Love ♥

The good, the bad, and the crazy...

...this pretty much sums up my previous week and the weeks up to Christmas as I can imagine. I'm really sorry for the lack of posts- I am just as irritated to not have the time or inspiration to have made amazing posts for you this last week. However, my week was filled with good moments; had a successful inteview and open day at one of my University choices- which means I won't be working at my local supermarket next year definitely at a University! The bad; my mother is very sick these last few weeks and in lots fo pain so have been taking her to doctors appointments and running aorund for medicines etc. And the plain, right crazy; had to train someone as part of my college course, lots of depressing thick assignments and everyday I haven't been at college I have been at work dealing with the Christmas customer rush. So - this is my apology post. Stay tuned this week though and i promise to finish my aready started posts of Christmas, Celebs and fashion AW12 trends - the usual really?♥

Eating in style...

Last week was my brothers graduation, and we as a family as well as my brothers girlfriend and her family had dinner together in a beautiful restaurant/club called 'The Grand Café'.

Although dinner was average and overpriced, I think the decor and environment made up for it. It was very lovely. Unfortunately I forgot my camera that evening so you'll have to make do with my phone pictures- sorry! ♥

Happy Birthday Dad...

So this a complete personal post to my father.
Yesterday he turned 50 and has spent 18 of those years bringing me up and I have cherished, laughed and loved every day I spend with him. 
He is the dad that does anything for you, comes to every school play, sports day, parents evening, open days and more! Will help you with any errand, homework, DIY and more! And makes you laugh, learn, live and more!
I look up to you, inspire to be like you and love to be around you.
I love you Dad, here is to another 50 years that I get to spend with you!