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It has been the longest time since I've done a huge Lush shop, honestly it was very overdue - which isn't like me because I get into a bit of a frenzy if I begin to run out. I've finally stocked up, but I did a blind shop and went online and hoped for the best. I'm very impressed with my instinct because I'm so happy with everything new I've added to my collection!

Bath Bombs

Twilight

Pumpkin

Lord Of Misrule

Christmas Sweater

Sacred Lotus

Big Blue

Sakura

Golden Slumbers

Yellow Submarine

Over And Over

Jelly Bombs

The Big Sleep

Green Coconut

Bath Oils

Floating Island

Cloak Of Invisibility

Oil On Troubled Water

Happy Thoughts

Bubble Bars

Karma

Sparkly Pumpkin

As you can see, I splurged a little but it is so worth it. I cherish my bath times, and find them so relaxing. Lush really help in making it that little more peaceful (let's just ignore the fact that my dogs are always in the bathroom with me, sometimes even trying to jump in!). I re-ordered some of my all time favourites such as Big Blue, Karma and Lord of Misrule, but I was a bit adventurous and ordered some I'd never heard of - especially the new jelly bombs! The first one I used was the Big Sleep jelly bomb, and what an odd sensation?! It was amazing, and smelt divine. The top layer of the bath forms into a jelly. I used the jelly on my skin and it left it feeling so soft, and smelling incredible. So far, I'm really impressed with these new items! I really didn't want to purchase any Christmas products yet, but I couldn't resist when they were right in front of me (on my screen). I've vowed to not use them until December, but I may fold as i'm constantly lusting over their wonderful-ness. I had two order two Pumpkins, and the Sparkly Pumpkin, as one - Halloween is my favourite time of year, and they smell amazing. I wish they were available all year round!

I'll definitely be purchasing more over the coming weeks, as this is when the best products (in my opinion) come out. I've also never been one to try their other products, such as soaps, hair and body lotions so I'm determined to try them out, so please let me know your suggestions if you have any!

Until next time,

Loriana

It's been more than a year since I've had my baking equipment out... which is very peculiar as I usually find peace and solace in baking. Yesterday, I'd had enough... i'd exhausted Pinterest for some new recipes and was itching to get into it again. I decided on this wonderfully sounding, end equally as wonderfully tasting cake. It is filled with beautiful autumnal spices, and filled and topped with cream cheese frosting - perfect for these colder evenings!

The recipe is not my own (I wish I could invent something this delicious!) but you can find it right here. I left out the unsweetened apple sauce, purely because I couldn't find any. It didn't turn out any different or any worse, it was still beautifully moist and full of flavour. If you love this time of year and the ingredients and taste that comes with it, I would definitely recommend giving this a try. I couldn't even get a picture before my fiancé took a huge slice out of it!

I have a huge lineup of recipes to try next, and would love to document and review the recipes on here! So until next time...

Loriana x

For so long I have been an avid candle collector and burner, and even had my own little Yankee Candle business. As time went on, and as the prices increased and I found out more of what is put into your every day candles I was feeling a little underwhelmed and was actively looking for something new to fall in love with that left my home smelling beautiful. It didn't take long for me to find my new obsession and I haven't looked back.

I was given a few samples and a warmer from a local Scentsy consultant to try out, and within 30 minutes my house was overtaken by a fresh, strong but beautiful scent. It's the sort of scent that doesn't musk your house, it just genuinely creates a clean smell. Instantly I knew that I had to try more, and so my collection has increased - from warmers to car scent bars to laundry powder!

I was ranting and raving to everyone about my new obsession, and from day one I said to myself that I could happily work to promote these products. When the time came and a friendship blossomed with my consultant I decided to take the plunge and join. I said to myself if I can convert atleast a few people to these safe alternatives to candles (and receive a few discounts) I'd be one happy woman!

So, if you - like me are up for trying something new, and love all things candle related give my Facebook page or Website a browse! If you like what you see, give me a message on Facebook or in the comments and I can send you out some samples (UK & NI only) completely FREE.

I won't be posting much about this on here, I just wanted to log this here as I'm hoping it will be a high point of my current journey, and I wanted to mark it!

Loriana x

A few months ago, Jamie and I embarked on a completely new journey. We bought a van and decided to convert it into a camper. We are complete rookies but we are so proud of how far we've come on. We started out with nothing other than an empty van, some YouTube how to's and our imagination to make what will be our second home, on wheels.

We are nowhere near the finishing product. We want to take our sweet time to make sure the end result is exactly what we want. It was a serious investment for two people our age, but we haven't looked back... even on the ridiculously late nights learning how to wire circuits and maximising space ideas.

Our end goal will be to have our bed, a bed for my brother, space for the dogs, a kitchen and an awning that we will be able to use in the hotter months and in warmer countries. My other half is an avid mountain bike rider/racer and getting his bikes in there was a priority (much to mine and my OCD's dismay) We want to be able to take off for a couple of nights to a couple of months, travelling to new destinations and creating some everlasting memories.

Recently we set off for Ireland (my home) and travelled the North and South in 10 days. The freedom is a feeling beyond any other and stumbling upon the unknown and unplanned give us such a rush of life. Within that small amount of time we knew we made the right decision and our passion towards travelling grew.

I'm hoping to update on the progress of the van as we go along, and our journeys and destinations we have on the way. I'll be collecting all of our Ireland photos and footage and will create something to put up, as it's beauty was like no other.

I hope you like the photo's and how far we've come. We're so proud of the progress we've made and can't wait to see how it will all turn out!

Lol x

Who would have thought that what was supposed to be a few month's break would lead to it being 2 whole years since I've been active on my blog. I've thought about it very often, and have missed being able to spill my thoughts into my little internet space but the break was sorely needed. I didn't realise it at the time but a lot of my life was completely jumbled. My personal life, uni life and career prospects suffered as a result of my ignorance to care for myself, and I needed time to grieve, pity myself, fall on my face - ready to pick myself up and dust myself off. After the death of my Mum, the future I had wanted dwindled away and for so long I tried to grasp on to things I knew could never be. I've learnt to set myself new goals and walk along this new path and embrace the uncertainty. Although I am nowhere near where I want to be, or knowing what I want to be - I know I'm getting there and I want this blog to come along with me. I have some exciting things coming up (I'm getting married!) and I'm joining a well known company as a sales consultant (working from home). I'm finally starting to invest in my life and what I want to leave behind, and one thing I want to do is have this space as my little mark in the world.

It's time to return, with a vengeance, with new ideas, with a new outlook.

Lol x

This is my favourite time of year to bake, because of the amazing spices available to use. My absolute favourites are ginger and cinnamon and you can make a whole array of things, but cupcakes have and always will be my favourite things to bake. I woke up in an inspired mood and decided to make my own Cinnamon Spiced Cupcakes with a Cinnamon and Salted Caramel Buttercream icing. It sounds like a huge mess of random ingredients but it tastes absolutely amazing, and so Autumnal!

For the Cupcake mixture:

110g of Butter
110g of Caster Sugar
110g of Self Raising Flour
2 Medium Eggs
1 tsp of Vanilla Essence
1-2 tsp of Milk
1 tbsp of Ground Cinnamon

For the Buttercream Icing:

140g of Butter
280g of Icing Sugar
1-2 tsp of Milk
1 tbsp of Ground Cinnamon
Salted Caramel drops (I got mine from Tesco)

These are so straightforward to make, if you know how to make a simple cupcake recipe and buttercream recipe, you just add some little extra's to make them taste more autumnal.

I saw these golden metallic foil cases in Tesco also and decided to pick them up as they give a little more of an autumnal look to the cupcakes. I am really happy with how these turned out considering they were just a 'use what you've got' sort of bake. I also used a little cinnamon sprinkled over the top to make them look extra pretty. The salted Caramel crunch pieces work perfectly in adding a little something else, and the salted caramel and cinnamon really compliment eachother.

Please do let me know what your favourite Autumn/Winter inspired bakes are, as I am always open to trying new things!

Lol x

I'm not really one for armwear at all, although I love so many different bracelets and watches on the market nowadays, it's just not something I'm very good with... Until I come across this beauty. I have had my eyes on this for so long and finally gave in, and I am so happy with my choice.

This is the Daniel Wellington Classic Sheffield watch in Rose gold. It is a large, simple watch with beautiful rose gold detailing. For so long I was indecisive about which watch to go for, as they aren't the cheapest but I think I made the right choice. This watch goes with every piece of clothing I own and it fits in well with my gold rings and other jewellery.

The quality is beyond my expectations and I can see this watch being a favourite piece of clothing/ arm wear for a very long time. It is very minimalistic but the size of the face allows it to stand out beautifully.

This is what I am currently wearing 'arm wear' wise at the moment. Funnily enough my Aunty bought me a beautiful Rose gold Emozioni bracelet for my birthday which matches perfectly with the Rose gold detailing on the watch. I am really happy with this combo and think it goes really well.

You can buy this watch here, but be sure to have a browse through the different designs they offer as they are all absolutely beautiful. So much so I will definitely be considering Daniel Wellington again if I fancy another watch someday.

Lol x

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