Kiki's boutique in Christchurch is a great little boutique store for young women and girls, stocking only carefully selected, British brands and products.
I love their unique style choices, there's something for everyone from modern and tailored, to cute and vintage - a perfect gift shop!
Friends
If you're looking for a new look, Hayley Mirauer at Elite Hairdressing is your girl! Hayley is a dab hand when it comes to hair. You name it, she can do it!
I have had many a beautiful cut, colour and blow dry and as for "hair up!" well, Hayley is well known locally for her "masterpieces"
Hayley owns a popular salon in Bournemouth that specialises in the stunning Racoon hair extensions and also in wedding hair.
Family
Looking for something to keep the kids entertained this weekend? Moors Valley Country Park may have the answer. This fabulous venue in the New Forest has something for everyone. From golf for the grown ups, to adventure play parks, trails, star gazing, cycle rides etc. This Saturday, you can try out "The Gruffalo's Child Trail" and take the kids on a 1 mile route, making Gruffalo footprints, collecting treasures, looking out for animal tracks and listening for animal sounds.
Festivities
Tomorrow is Halloween. In the past few years, this holiday has grown and grown. Many local shops are now decked in decorations, costumes, sweets and treats for children and adults alike. Here in Dorset, Southbourne are having a family fun day with a Halloween Theme.
Faces
I neglected faces in my first post but I hope to use this heading to cover both beauty and also people that inspire. Today, I have chosen to talk about a beauty treat that I absolutely love - Eyelashes!
If, like me, you were cursed with short lashes, there are some great ways to fake it nowadays.
I love semi-permanent eyelash extensions and I favour a more natural, fuller look like those from Eyelashes by Jayd Kelly.
Personally, I have had many bad experiences with eye lash extensions, from "reputable" companies, I've had reactions to glue, sticky eyes, lashes sticking together and extreme moulting!
Jayd Kelly, however, is calm, professional and a perfectionist! She makes the customer feel at ease and not once have I ended up with glue in my eyes! My lashes always look very natural and last much longer than some I've had in the past.
Furnishings
When we moved into our house, we had no floor. We took ages to decide on flooring, due to our differing ideas.
Thankfully, The team at Bainton Flooring had just the answer. Bainton Flooring are a local, family run business who are well established and have contracts with many well known companies. Their friendly, professional manner and exceptional service made them an easy choice. The flooring they offer is of impeccable quality and laid with care and attention to detail.
Food
As promised, today's food favourite comes courtesy of local organic farm company, Riverford. Not only do they provide outstanding quality, locally sourced (where possible) seasonal fruit and veg,it is delivered direct to your door, in a reusable box containing recipes for the unusual finds inside.
Fitness
Dynamica Pilates - has opened in Bournemouth. I tried a few sessions with a friend not long ago. The coaches there were encouraging and supportive. I enjoyed the challenge of something new and switching my regime up a bit.
Fun
A few weeks ago, my friends and I stayed in a beautiful converted barn in the Somerset hills for the weekend. During our stay, the men went out to do some shooting. Some had not tried it before, but great fun was had by all.
Locally, The Big Shoot have some great deals on experiences, not limited to shooting.
Locally, The Big Shoot have some great deals on experiences, not limited to shooting.
