Category Archives: Monthly Update
HELLO AUGUST 2022
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. A weekend away in beautiful North Yorkshire 2. Some lovely lunch dates with friends 3. A fantastic girls cocktail night in my Summer House with two of my best friends 4. Belle had … Continue reading
HELLO JULY 2022
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Our new business Balloons and Dreams is going really well!!! 2. I got 99% for my last exam! 3. An amazing few days away in North Yorkshire in the stunning converted barn we … Continue reading
HELLO JUNE 2022
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. I took another exam – one more crossed off the list 2. Some lovely meals out with friends 3. I booked a holiday for October half term 4. I got an extremely high … Continue reading
HELLO MARCH 2022
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. A wonderful weekend at The Hilton hotel & spa in Chester for my best friends 50th birthday weekend 2. Being booked for adjudicating jobs 3. Fabulous exam results for a recent set of … Continue reading
HELLO FEBRUARY 2022
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. A gorgeous evening at Titanic Spa with my mum, Belle & my sister-in-law Kate 2. A lovely meal out at The Whippet & Pickle in Holmfirth with my brother & sister-in-law Kate 3. … Continue reading
HELLO JANUARY 2022
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Christmas! 2. Family Time! 3. Lots of socializing! 4. Time off work 5. Eating, drinking & being merry!!! LIFESTYLE, LEISURE, PLACES & HOME The I’m a celebrity challenge – Manchester My family & … Continue reading
HELLO DECEMBER 2021
HELLO DECEMBER 2021 FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Going to see ‘Everybody’s talking about Jamie’ the musical at Leeds Grand Theatre 2. A lovely lunch with a close friend at Harvey Nichols Brasserie in Leeds 3. My gorgeous … Continue reading
HELLO NOVEMBER 2021
Last month was my birthday month & as always my family spoilt me rotten! It was an amazing birthday this year as we were in Paris for a couple of days and had a wonderful time in this stunning city. … Continue reading
HELLO OCTOBER 2021
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. A wonderful day on the British Orient Express – the Northern Belle 2. A spa day at 315 Huddersfield 3. A trip to Daylesford Organic Farm 4. A lovely shopping trip to Meadowhall. … Continue reading
HELLO SEPTEMBER 2021
And so, as another lovely Summer comes to an end, I look back at some wonderful experiences my family & I have had and I’m so grateful for all the wonderful people, things & opportunities I have in my life. … Continue reading
HELLO AUGUST 2021
I adore August! I love work & thrive on my career but having the month of August off is always a godsend to me. A month to re charge, for pure family time, doing great things & going to lovely … Continue reading
HELLO JULY 2021
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Tony & I both had our second vaccines 2. I got another exam done towards my final qualification 3. A few lunch dates at one of my favourite places Harveys Bar & Restaurant, … Continue reading
HELLO MAY 2021
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Easter, my favourite time of year plus we can now meet with friends & family outdoors which was lovely. 2. 10 full days off work which after a full term teaching on Zoom … Continue reading
HELLO APRIL 2021
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Isabelle’s 16th Birthday 2. The clocks went forward – lighter nights whoop! 3. We were told we could go back to the studios in April! No more teaching on Zoom!!! 4. I’ve got … Continue reading
HELLO MARCH 2021
I love it when March arrives. Firstly, because the 1st March is my beautiful daughter’s birthday, she is my first born so it was the month I became a Mummy for the first time which is the best thing in … Continue reading
HELLO FEBRUARY 2021
It’s February at last!!! Gosh January in lockdown (whilst doing dry January no less!) was looooooong. It’s still cold but somehow things feel a bit more positive & I can’t wait for lighter nights & longer, brighter days. FABULOUS THINGS … Continue reading
HELLO JANUARY 2021
So we’ve at last said goodbye to 2020 and saw in the New Year quietly all with great hope that this year will be a far happier year for us all. FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Christmas … Continue reading
HELLO DECEMBER 2020
After another month of lockdown & having to go back to teaching on Zoom, I have never been as glad for a month to end in my life. I absolutely hate wishing time away, but November was a very testing … Continue reading
HELLO NOVEMBER 2020
How is it November already? In some ways this has been the longest year ever, everything pre lockdown seems a lifetime ago. Yet when you think this all started in March, I can’t actually believe we’re in November with long … Continue reading
HELLO OCTOBER 2020
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. A lovely leaving party (of less than 30 people) for 6 of my students that are leaving us to go to Dance Colleges & University (luckily just before the new lockdown rules of … Continue reading
HELLO SEPTEMBER 2020
Well it really is back to reality with a bump this month. Belle and Max are ready to go back to school, I’m back teaching in the studios & Tony is back in the office 3 days a week. He … Continue reading
HELLO AUGUST 2020
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. More relaxation of Lockdown rules which enabled us to go out more & see more people 2. Going back to one of my favourite restaurants in my home town ‘Harveys’ 3. Lots of … Continue reading
HELLO JULY 2020
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH 1. Lots of evenings in our new Lay z spa 2. More freedom to see family & friends 3. Glorious weather after a very wet start to the month 4. Family time family time … Continue reading
HELLO JUNE 2020
Two months in lockdown and although it’s a horrendous time for so many people I am definitely taking a lot of positives from it too. Learning new skills, family time and a slower pace of life definitely has huge benefits … Continue reading
HELLO MAY 2020
FABULOUS THINGS THAT HAPPENED LAST MONTH A lovely two days in London with Isabelle to see Waitress the musical – CANCELLED Drinks at The Shard – CANCELLED Dinner at The Ivy – CANCELLED Tony’s birthday – CANCELLED Dinner at Tattu … Continue reading
HELLO APRIL 2020
HELLO APRIL 2020 Spring & Easter is my favourite time of year and I’ve been so excited for some better weather, lighter evening, a few blissful days off work, family time and all the new beginnings Spring brings. I’m feeling … Continue reading
HELLO JANUARY 2020
HELLO JANUARY 2020 Happy New Year to all my lovely followers! Wow! 2020! A new year and a new decade! I wish everyone a wonderful and prosperous year ahead! I had an amazing 2019 but it was extremely busy. I … Continue reading
HELLO DECEMBER
??HELLO DECEMBER 2019 Woohoo!!! Tis the season to be jolly! I just love this time of year and the build up is just as good as the Christmas period. Putting your decorations up, making your house cosy, Christmas shopping, Christmas … Continue reading
HELLO NOVEMBER 2019
HELLO NOVEMBER 2019 After a crazy September and first half of October leading up to our show, I had a week off for half term and it was bliss! Tony could only get one day off so we had a … Continue reading
HELLO OCTOBER 2019
HELLO OCTOBER 2019 How are we already in October? My birthday month, cosy blankets, snuggles, candles, pumpkins, Autumn colours. There’s nothing nicer than a crisp Autumn day when it’s cold but sunny and your senses are awash with all the … Continue reading
