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Overherd Powdered Oat Milk Review

Overherd Powdered Oat Milk Review
Powdered Oat Milk... I can't say I've ever heard of it before. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm no stranger to oat milk itself. At my first marketing job, we exclusively had oat milk in the office, there was absolutely no dairy to be seen. I actually stopped buying oat milk this year (or all milk substitutes for that matter) as I found I just wasn't getting through it quickly enough, and unfortunately often ended up wasting it. 

So, when Overherd got in touch and asked to hear my thoughts on their powdered oat milk, I was very interested... Besides being able to just make the amount you need for a few days (and not committing to an entire carton) it's also handy just to have in the cupboard too. Elliot and I are often away over the weekends and there's nothing more disappointing getting back late on a Sunday evening to an empty fridge, aware that the working week is going to begin without a cup of tea in sight. 

Speaking of going away, how perfect is this for the campervan? Again, same problem. If/when we're off-grid and the sun isn't doing the solar panel any favours, without the electric fridge doing its thing, we're a little bit stumped. But, stocking a couple of scoops of this in the van ready? Sounds like a no brainer to me.

Overherd recommends making up the oat milk using one scoop of the powder per 200ml of water. I gave it a go in my tea but decided that two scoops was more my sort of thing. It tastes just like any branded oat milk you'd pour straight from a carton and only takes about 10 seconds to shake up. They recommend consuming it within 3 days, so that's one thing to bear in mind when making up a batch.

The bag I've got costs £6.99, and with my 'double-strength' preference, will make 2 litres of oat milk. Which, may not sound a lot, but as someone who only has it in their tea, will last me quite a while, especially with only needing to make a little at a time! 

So, the main question I suppose, why powdered oat milk? Well, according to their website, 'oat milk is 90% water'. So, by adding the water to the milk yourself means reduced packaging, reduced food waste, and a reduced carbon footprint. Wowzer. That's certainly something I can get behind. 

ps if you want to give it a try for yourself, the code: BECC15 gets you 15% off!

Are you an oat milk fan? Would you try a powdered oat milk?
Salisbury, UK

Overherd Oat Milk Powder Review*

12.9.23 • , ,

Overherd Powdered Oat Milk Review

Overherd Powdered Oat Milk Review
Powdered Oat Milk... I can't say I've ever heard of it before. Now, don't get me wrong, I'm no stranger to oat milk itself. At my first marketing job, we exclusively had oat milk in the office, there was absolutely no dairy to be seen. I actually stopped buying oat milk this year (or all milk substitutes for that matter) as I found I just wasn't getting through it quickly enough, and unfortunately often ended up wasting it. 

So, when Overherd got in touch and asked to hear my thoughts on their powdered oat milk, I was very interested... Besides being able to just make the amount you need for a few days (and not committing to an entire carton) it's also handy just to have in the cupboard too. Elliot and I are often away over the weekends and there's nothing more disappointing getting back late on a Sunday evening to an empty fridge, aware that the working week is going to begin without a cup of tea in sight. 

Speaking of going away, how perfect is this for the campervan? Again, same problem. If/when we're off-grid and the sun isn't doing the solar panel any favours, without the electric fridge doing its thing, we're a little bit stumped. But, stocking a couple of scoops of this in the van ready? Sounds like a no brainer to me.

Overherd recommends making up the oat milk using one scoop of the powder per 200ml of water. I gave it a go in my tea but decided that two scoops was more my sort of thing. It tastes just like any branded oat milk you'd pour straight from a carton and only takes about 10 seconds to shake up. They recommend consuming it within 3 days, so that's one thing to bear in mind when making up a batch.

The bag I've got costs £6.99, and with my 'double-strength' preference, will make 2 litres of oat milk. Which, may not sound a lot, but as someone who only has it in their tea, will last me quite a while, especially with only needing to make a little at a time! 

So, the main question I suppose, why powdered oat milk? Well, according to their website, 'oat milk is 90% water'. So, by adding the water to the milk yourself means reduced packaging, reduced food waste, and a reduced carbon footprint. Wowzer. That's certainly something I can get behind. 

ps if you want to give it a try for yourself, the code: BECC15 gets you 15% off!

Are you an oat milk fan? Would you try a powdered oat milk?
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Overherd Oat Milk Powder Review*

Paddleboarding Lessons in Poole Review

Paddleboarding Lessons in Poole Review
PR Invite

Anyone who knows me personally will know how much I love the water. Now, most of the time I'm in it swimming (rather than on it) but a couple of weeks ago I was invited to a group paddleboarding lesson in Poole with some of the Bournemouth Bloggers. For context, Elliot's family has a paddleboard so I have done it a couple of times and hence wasn't a *total* novice. That said, I certainly wasn't a professional and I would certainly use the phrase 'winging it' to describe my previous paddleboarding efforts. So, I was really excited to get stuck in and learn from the pros... 

Paddleboarding Lessons in Poole - Review 

We had our lesson with Shaka Surf who are based down at Branksome Dene in Poole. We were provided with all of the equipment we needed (wetsuits, boards, and paddles) so all we needed to take was our swimwear and a towel. 

The group lesson started off with a run into the sea to get wet and then a thorough warm-up and stretch on the beach. The guys then taught us the basics of paddleboarding: where to stand, how to paddle, the stages for standing up as well as how to be safe whilst in the water. It was then time for us to all get stuck in...

Now, I'll be honest, the sea was a little choppier than I was hoping for but I did manage to stand up a couple of times for about 8.2 seconds at a time! It was a real hoot and, as we were already wet, there was nothing to lose!

Once we'd all had sufficient time practising our paddleboarding we played some group games including a relay race in pairs (which AK and I actually won, woooo). They then brought out this huge paddleboard and the eight of us taking part in the session all had to stand on it at once. 

It was a really fun afternoon and the Shaka Surf team were all really friendly and helpful. They were also super knowledgeable too. 

Shaka Surf offers a range of paddleboarding sessions from one-to-one lessons to stag and hen dos, as well as surfing lessons when there are waves! A surfing lesson is on my list of things to do but I think that'll be one for when I'm down in Cornwall and the waves are a little more errr reliable.

Their paddleboarding lessons start from £45pp (for a group) and I'd definitely recommend! 


Have you ever had paddleboarding lessons?
Branksome, Poole, UK

Paddleboarding Lesson in Poole - Review

7.7.23 • , ,

Paddleboarding Lessons in Poole Review

Paddleboarding Lessons in Poole Review
PR Invite

Anyone who knows me personally will know how much I love the water. Now, most of the time I'm in it swimming (rather than on it) but a couple of weeks ago I was invited to a group paddleboarding lesson in Poole with some of the Bournemouth Bloggers. For context, Elliot's family has a paddleboard so I have done it a couple of times and hence wasn't a *total* novice. That said, I certainly wasn't a professional and I would certainly use the phrase 'winging it' to describe my previous paddleboarding efforts. So, I was really excited to get stuck in and learn from the pros... 

Paddleboarding Lessons in Poole - Review 

We had our lesson with Shaka Surf who are based down at Branksome Dene in Poole. We were provided with all of the equipment we needed (wetsuits, boards, and paddles) so all we needed to take was our swimwear and a towel. 

The group lesson started off with a run into the sea to get wet and then a thorough warm-up and stretch on the beach. The guys then taught us the basics of paddleboarding: where to stand, how to paddle, the stages for standing up as well as how to be safe whilst in the water. It was then time for us to all get stuck in...

Now, I'll be honest, the sea was a little choppier than I was hoping for but I did manage to stand up a couple of times for about 8.2 seconds at a time! It was a real hoot and, as we were already wet, there was nothing to lose!

Once we'd all had sufficient time practising our paddleboarding we played some group games including a relay race in pairs (which AK and I actually won, woooo). They then brought out this huge paddleboard and the eight of us taking part in the session all had to stand on it at once. 

It was a really fun afternoon and the Shaka Surf team were all really friendly and helpful. They were also super knowledgeable too. 

Shaka Surf offers a range of paddleboarding sessions from one-to-one lessons to stag and hen dos, as well as surfing lessons when there are waves! A surfing lesson is on my list of things to do but I think that'll be one for when I'm down in Cornwall and the waves are a little more errr reliable.

Their paddleboarding lessons start from £45pp (for a group) and I'd definitely recommend! 


Have you ever had paddleboarding lessons?

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Paddleboarding Lesson in Poole - Review

Murder Mystery Evening at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
Murder Mystery Evening at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Murder Mystery Evening at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Murder Mystery Evening at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Press Invite

On Saturday night, Elliot and I were invited to try something a little bit different... Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm were hosting another of their popular Murder Mystery Nights and we were offered tickets to go down and give it a try! 


Essentially, as the name suggests, a crime has been committed and you need to work out whodunnit. There is a back story, all of the suspects (actors) are introduced and then the rest of the evening is spent interacting with or eavesdropping on the suspects. 


On our night, the story was all based around a medical clinic called Zephyr. A member of staff had been murdered and each of the characters had some sort of link to the clinic and to the victim. 


They each took it in turns visiting the different tables throughout the evening and we had the opportunity to ask them any questions we had. There were also some arguments to watch between the characters and, spoiler alert, maybe a couple more deaths too.


Also scattered around the room were 5 whiteboards displaying different pieces of 'evidence' and you essentially had the whole evening to work out who did it and why…


As well as the evening of entertainment, we were also served a three-course meal! We had:

  • Bruschetta 
  • Hog roast with salad 
  • Eton Mess
For me, the standout course was the dessert, in the summer there is no better dessert than Eton Mess, am I right?!

Back to the murder... Now, I’m going to be honest, we were miles off with our guess. I don’t think Poirot will be wanting me on his team any time soon.

We had such a fun time on the night so if a Murder Mystery event is coming to a location near you, I’d definitely recommend checking it out! 


Thank you Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm for the invite! 
Cholderton, Salisbury SP4, UK

Murder Mystery Night at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm - Review

19.6.23 • , , ,

Murder Mystery Evening at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
Murder Mystery Evening at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Murder Mystery Evening at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Murder Mystery Evening at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm

Press Invite

On Saturday night, Elliot and I were invited to try something a little bit different... Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm were hosting another of their popular Murder Mystery Nights and we were offered tickets to go down and give it a try! 


Essentially, as the name suggests, a crime has been committed and you need to work out whodunnit. There is a back story, all of the suspects (actors) are introduced and then the rest of the evening is spent interacting with or eavesdropping on the suspects. 


On our night, the story was all based around a medical clinic called Zephyr. A member of staff had been murdered and each of the characters had some sort of link to the clinic and to the victim. 


They each took it in turns visiting the different tables throughout the evening and we had the opportunity to ask them any questions we had. There were also some arguments to watch between the characters and, spoiler alert, maybe a couple more deaths too.


Also scattered around the room were 5 whiteboards displaying different pieces of 'evidence' and you essentially had the whole evening to work out who did it and why…


As well as the evening of entertainment, we were also served a three-course meal! We had:

  • Bruschetta 
  • Hog roast with salad 
  • Eton Mess
For me, the standout course was the dessert, in the summer there is no better dessert than Eton Mess, am I right?!

Back to the murder... Now, I’m going to be honest, we were miles off with our guess. I don’t think Poirot will be wanting me on his team any time soon.

We had such a fun time on the night so if a Murder Mystery event is coming to a location near you, I’d definitely recommend checking it out! 


Thank you Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm for the invite! 

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Murder Mystery Night at Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm - Review
Romeo and Juliet by The Lord Chamberlains Men

Romeo and Juliet by The Lord Chamberlains Men

Press Tickets

We spent our Friday evening watching an outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet in Rack Close and it was truly brilliant! Put on by The Lord Chamberlain's Men, as part of Salisbury International Arts Festival, the all male cast performed the Shakespeare classic with Salisbury Cathedral in the background.


With a picnic and a blanket packed, we were transported to Verona for two hours. The characters were all brilliant and they had us laughing in the scenes between all of the violence and death. The whole play is all performed from one set and there are no special effects or other gimmicks, which in my opinion, shows the talent of all of the actors involved. The time absolutely flew by and before we knew it, we were at that tragic ending scene...


This production is only on in Salisbury twice more today at 2pm and 7pm and I’d highly recommend booking a ticket if you’re looking for something a bit different to do with your Saturday! If you do miss out on getting tickets for the Salisbury performances, they are currently on tour and are performing at different venues for the rest of the summer.
Salisbury, UK

Romeo and Juliet by The Lord Chamberlain's Men - Review

10.6.23 • , ,

Romeo and Juliet by The Lord Chamberlains Men

Romeo and Juliet by The Lord Chamberlains Men

Press Tickets

We spent our Friday evening watching an outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet in Rack Close and it was truly brilliant! Put on by The Lord Chamberlain's Men, as part of Salisbury International Arts Festival, the all male cast performed the Shakespeare classic with Salisbury Cathedral in the background.


With a picnic and a blanket packed, we were transported to Verona for two hours. The characters were all brilliant and they had us laughing in the scenes between all of the violence and death. The whole play is all performed from one set and there are no special effects or other gimmicks, which in my opinion, shows the talent of all of the actors involved. The time absolutely flew by and before we knew it, we were at that tragic ending scene...


This production is only on in Salisbury twice more today at 2pm and 7pm and I’d highly recommend booking a ticket if you’re looking for something a bit different to do with your Saturday! If you do miss out on getting tickets for the Salisbury performances, they are currently on tour and are performing at different venues for the rest of the summer.

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Romeo and Juliet by The Lord Chamberlain's Men - Review

Little Perth Bournemouth Review
Little Perth Bournemouth Review
Little Perth Bournemouth Review
Little Perth Bournemouth Review

As part of our long weekend plans last week, Elliot and I headed to Southbourne for a swim in the sea and a coffee. Little Perth has been on my list to visit for the longest time and the timings all finally lined up! They actually have two locations, one in Westbourne and one in Southbourne, and we visited the latter. It's about half a mile away from Fisherman's Walk, so we parked up on the beachfront and meandered down there before our dip.

As you can see, the decor is truly beautiful and everything that I'd choose if I had a coffee shop of my own. Pink walls, rattan lights, Ercol-style chairs, pink mugs, and an array of dried and fresh flowers and plants. I know I've said it multiple times on my blog, but this truly was insta-worthy! 

If you've not heard of Little Perth they're a florist and a coffee shop in one. Top tip, the flowers were all 40% off when we were there (we were there an hour before closing on a Sunday) so perhaps that's the best time to go! They had bunches of peonies for £18 as well as other larger bouquets and they were all individually priced. 

In terms of the coffees, they were great. We both just had a latte and had no complaints at all. The cake selection was a little sparse when we got there (you can't have it both ways, hey!) so we opted for a Passionfruit Meringue Tart and the last White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondie. They were both delicious but the blondie definitely pipped the tart to the post! It was sweet but not too sweet and certainly cured my sugar craving. 

Whilst we were there we also had a quick look at the menu and it turns out they also serve a range of brunch dishes as well as beers! That said, they do shut at 4pm most days, so it's definitely not somewhere to head for an after-work drink... 

In case I hadn't already made it clear enough, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Little Perth and will absolutely be going again! 


Have you ever been to Little Perth in Bournemouth?
Southbourne, Bournemouth, UK

Little Perth, Bournemouth - Review

2.6.23 • , , ,

Little Perth Bournemouth Review
Little Perth Bournemouth Review
Little Perth Bournemouth Review
Little Perth Bournemouth Review

As part of our long weekend plans last week, Elliot and I headed to Southbourne for a swim in the sea and a coffee. Little Perth has been on my list to visit for the longest time and the timings all finally lined up! They actually have two locations, one in Westbourne and one in Southbourne, and we visited the latter. It's about half a mile away from Fisherman's Walk, so we parked up on the beachfront and meandered down there before our dip.

As you can see, the decor is truly beautiful and everything that I'd choose if I had a coffee shop of my own. Pink walls, rattan lights, Ercol-style chairs, pink mugs, and an array of dried and fresh flowers and plants. I know I've said it multiple times on my blog, but this truly was insta-worthy! 

If you've not heard of Little Perth they're a florist and a coffee shop in one. Top tip, the flowers were all 40% off when we were there (we were there an hour before closing on a Sunday) so perhaps that's the best time to go! They had bunches of peonies for £18 as well as other larger bouquets and they were all individually priced. 

In terms of the coffees, they were great. We both just had a latte and had no complaints at all. The cake selection was a little sparse when we got there (you can't have it both ways, hey!) so we opted for a Passionfruit Meringue Tart and the last White Chocolate and Raspberry Blondie. They were both delicious but the blondie definitely pipped the tart to the post! It was sweet but not too sweet and certainly cured my sugar craving. 

Whilst we were there we also had a quick look at the menu and it turns out they also serve a range of brunch dishes as well as beers! That said, they do shut at 4pm most days, so it's definitely not somewhere to head for an after-work drink... 

In case I hadn't already made it clear enough, I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Little Perth and will absolutely be going again! 


Have you ever been to Little Perth in Bournemouth?
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Little Perth, Bournemouth - Review

The Tempest in Churchill Gardens Salisbury Review
The Tempest in Churchill Gardens Salisbury Review
The Tempest in Churchill Gardens Salisbury Review





Last Friday I was invited down to the press night of The Tempest in Churchill Gardens and, spoiler alert, it was fab! The play was put on by Wilts Creative and is a true community effort. The cast is made up of over 120 people, including local dance schools and youth acting groups, as well as a great main cast.

The Tempest is set up as a 'promenade production' and there are 8 individual sets dotted around the park. Without giving too much away, when I say they made the most of all of the features of the park, they truly did! The cast guides you from set to set with a stop at the on-site bar for the interval halfway through. There are also volunteers who direct you where to sit, it was all very organised! 

Recycled materials form the basis of the sets and costumes. Sustainability is something designer, Dan Potra was keen to highlight, and some of the sets are made of literal (now recycled) rubbish. Did you spot the bin lids and washing baskets on the ship or the carrier bag lanterns? 

The cast was brilliant, I thought Robert Bowman who played Prospero was particularly good, he didn't once step out of character and was very engaging.

Being a bit different to a typical theatre show, here are 3 tips if you're planning on seeing it: 
- Take a camping chair, it's 2 and a half hours long. Some people took blankets and others chose to stand, but having a camping chair made it a far more comfortable experience.
- Remember a jacket, by the end of the play you're in the shade and it's nowhere near as warm as when the play begins. Don't let the sun fool you like it did us...
- Swot up on the storyline if it's not one you're familiar with! We did, and it made it so much easier to follow the story and understand what was going on, particularly as it's in Shakespearean English. 

The play is running until 04/06 and tickets are £20 each, so get in quick if you'd like to see it! 
Salisbury, UK

The Tempest in Churchill Gardens, Salisbury - Review

1.6.23 • , ,

The Tempest in Churchill Gardens Salisbury Review
The Tempest in Churchill Gardens Salisbury Review
The Tempest in Churchill Gardens Salisbury Review





Last Friday I was invited down to the press night of The Tempest in Churchill Gardens and, spoiler alert, it was fab! The play was put on by Wilts Creative and is a true community effort. The cast is made up of over 120 people, including local dance schools and youth acting groups, as well as a great main cast.

The Tempest is set up as a 'promenade production' and there are 8 individual sets dotted around the park. Without giving too much away, when I say they made the most of all of the features of the park, they truly did! The cast guides you from set to set with a stop at the on-site bar for the interval halfway through. There are also volunteers who direct you where to sit, it was all very organised! 

Recycled materials form the basis of the sets and costumes. Sustainability is something designer, Dan Potra was keen to highlight, and some of the sets are made of literal (now recycled) rubbish. Did you spot the bin lids and washing baskets on the ship or the carrier bag lanterns? 

The cast was brilliant, I thought Robert Bowman who played Prospero was particularly good, he didn't once step out of character and was very engaging.

Being a bit different to a typical theatre show, here are 3 tips if you're planning on seeing it: 
- Take a camping chair, it's 2 and a half hours long. Some people took blankets and others chose to stand, but having a camping chair made it a far more comfortable experience.
- Remember a jacket, by the end of the play you're in the shade and it's nowhere near as warm as when the play begins. Don't let the sun fool you like it did us...
- Swot up on the storyline if it's not one you're familiar with! We did, and it made it so much easier to follow the story and understand what was going on, particularly as it's in Shakespearean English. 

The play is running until 04/06 and tickets are £20 each, so get in quick if you'd like to see it! 
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The Tempest in Churchill Gardens, Salisbury - Review

5 ways we are saving to buy a house

5 ways we are saving to buy a house

At the start of the year, Elliot and I started (very casually) looking at houses for sale. We weren't dead set on buying a house right now, but long story short, we found one we really liked and we're currently in the process of buying it (!!).

What was just a bit of innocent market research has since turned into quite a big life decision. In order to save as much as possible for all of the fees, stamp duty, and other costs, we've ramped up our day-to-day saving another notch. So, I thought I'd put a little post together of all of the things we're currently doing to cut costs to inspire or motivate anyone else who is currently going through the same process... 

5 Ways We're Saving To Buy A House


1. Not going in the shops or going out for meals 

Perhaps quite an obvious one, but if you're not out and about, you're not spending money. You don't need what you can't see, right? There might be some cute clothes on Vinted that would fit perfectly in my wardrobe or some cool homeware pieces that would look great in the house, but if I don't know about them, I don't need them. We've also only been out for a handful of meals this year so far and that has certainly saved us a lot of money. Burger Tuesday, I miss you and I hope to be reunited with you soon.


2. Creating a cheap weekly food plan 

Elliot and I have always been quite good at making a weekly food plan but we've taken it one step further. We're only making meals with ingredients we've already got in the cupboards/freezer or meals that don't contain lots of more expensive components. It's been suiting us just fine and we're slowly making our way through all of the meat we've got in the freezer. Regular meals at the moment include; kidney bean burgers, lentil curries, pork mince rice bowls, and mushroom stroganoff. With the prices of everything in the supermarket continually going up, this has really helped us keep our weekly food shop at a fairly consistent level to pre cozzie living times. 


3. Only using up old miscellaneous toiletries 

For someone who (occasionally) writes beauty and skincare content, having not bought pretty much anything this year is a bit of a weird one. I mean, not that I truly need to buy anything, I've got more than enough stuff already. Rather, when things have run out, I've been digging out old products I'd forgotten about and using them up too. Yes, I may not be using my favourite foundation or moisturiser, but it does feel good to be using things up. I've also been trying to avoid too many beauty TikToks - again, if I don't know about it, I don't need it. 


4. Elliot has been cutting my hair 

This is one that I know not everyone would be on-board with. But, since moving to Salisbury I haven't found an affordable hairdresser, and now that we're in hardcore saving mode, spending £60 on a haircut does bring a slight tear to my eye. So, let's welcome Elliot and the kitchen scissors to the chat. I think he's cut my hair 3 times now and I don't have any complaints. I just ask him to cut it all in one straight line and that's that. For anyone with pin-straight hair, I'll let you off if you're less keen on this idea... But, for my wavy hair and I, it's great. Every time it dries it looks slightly different and hides any signs of a DIY haircut. 


5. We've been going for walks as a fun hobby 

I know the saying is save the best for last, but this is definitely the worst one. Welcome to boring-ville. But, what's a free way to spend an afternoon when you're not keen on just sitting on the sofa? A walk. Just this past weekend Elliot and I went for a walk in the New Forest and another in Bournemouth. (Yes, the petrol to get there cost money, but the actual activity was free!) It also helps that I'm currently doing a charity walking challenge at work, so all of these walks feel productive and worthwhile (for me, at least). 


The best way to ensure success with all of this? Repeatedly tell yourself why you're doing it. It's no secret that Elliot and I love going out for dinner and on holidays. We're both definitely missing our old DINK (double income no kids) lifestyle that we'd become accustomed to, but it will all be oh so worth it in the end.

What are your tips for saving money?

5 Ways We're Saving To Buy A House

15.5.23 • , ,

5 ways we are saving to buy a house

5 ways we are saving to buy a house

At the start of the year, Elliot and I started (very casually) looking at houses for sale. We weren't dead set on buying a house right now, but long story short, we found one we really liked and we're currently in the process of buying it (!!).

What was just a bit of innocent market research has since turned into quite a big life decision. In order to save as much as possible for all of the fees, stamp duty, and other costs, we've ramped up our day-to-day saving another notch. So, I thought I'd put a little post together of all of the things we're currently doing to cut costs to inspire or motivate anyone else who is currently going through the same process... 

5 Ways We're Saving To Buy A House


1. Not going in the shops or going out for meals 

Perhaps quite an obvious one, but if you're not out and about, you're not spending money. You don't need what you can't see, right? There might be some cute clothes on Vinted that would fit perfectly in my wardrobe or some cool homeware pieces that would look great in the house, but if I don't know about them, I don't need them. We've also only been out for a handful of meals this year so far and that has certainly saved us a lot of money. Burger Tuesday, I miss you and I hope to be reunited with you soon.


2. Creating a cheap weekly food plan 

Elliot and I have always been quite good at making a weekly food plan but we've taken it one step further. We're only making meals with ingredients we've already got in the cupboards/freezer or meals that don't contain lots of more expensive components. It's been suiting us just fine and we're slowly making our way through all of the meat we've got in the freezer. Regular meals at the moment include; kidney bean burgers, lentil curries, pork mince rice bowls, and mushroom stroganoff. With the prices of everything in the supermarket continually going up, this has really helped us keep our weekly food shop at a fairly consistent level to pre cozzie living times. 


3. Only using up old miscellaneous toiletries 

For someone who (occasionally) writes beauty and skincare content, having not bought pretty much anything this year is a bit of a weird one. I mean, not that I truly need to buy anything, I've got more than enough stuff already. Rather, when things have run out, I've been digging out old products I'd forgotten about and using them up too. Yes, I may not be using my favourite foundation or moisturiser, but it does feel good to be using things up. I've also been trying to avoid too many beauty TikToks - again, if I don't know about it, I don't need it. 


4. Elliot has been cutting my hair 

This is one that I know not everyone would be on-board with. But, since moving to Salisbury I haven't found an affordable hairdresser, and now that we're in hardcore saving mode, spending £60 on a haircut does bring a slight tear to my eye. So, let's welcome Elliot and the kitchen scissors to the chat. I think he's cut my hair 3 times now and I don't have any complaints. I just ask him to cut it all in one straight line and that's that. For anyone with pin-straight hair, I'll let you off if you're less keen on this idea... But, for my wavy hair and I, it's great. Every time it dries it looks slightly different and hides any signs of a DIY haircut. 


5. We've been going for walks as a fun hobby 

I know the saying is save the best for last, but this is definitely the worst one. Welcome to boring-ville. But, what's a free way to spend an afternoon when you're not keen on just sitting on the sofa? A walk. Just this past weekend Elliot and I went for a walk in the New Forest and another in Bournemouth. (Yes, the petrol to get there cost money, but the actual activity was free!) It also helps that I'm currently doing a charity walking challenge at work, so all of these walks feel productive and worthwhile (for me, at least). 


The best way to ensure success with all of this? Repeatedly tell yourself why you're doing it. It's no secret that Elliot and I love going out for dinner and on holidays. We're both definitely missing our old DINK (double income no kids) lifestyle that we'd become accustomed to, but it will all be oh so worth it in the end.

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Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review

Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review


Last weekend, Elliot and I headed to Somerset for the weekend in the campervan. We had a few things planned but the real reason for going was to go on a guided tour of Shepton Mallet Prison. I received the tickets for Christmas and, spoiler alert, we had a really good morning exploring the prison and hearing all about its (gruesome) history. 


Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review

We booked onto the Sunday morning guided tour and were with 6 others in our tour group. They do have a visitor car park on site but it's worth noting that it's quite small, not very obviously signposted, and also costs £3 to park. We had the directions to the prison in Google Maps but found it was easier when we had the car park's postcode (BA4 5PE) entered. 

We all met in the visitor's center (the old visiting area) and our tour began outside. (Take your coat, there was quite a lot of time spent outside in the cold!) Jason, our guide, explained the origins of the prison, what it had been used for over the years, and also what its plans are for the future. The prison itself shut in 2013 and a lot of it has been left as-is since then. 

The highest point of the walls is 75ft, which is quite impressive, to say the least. What's even more impressive is hearing the stories of how prisoners managed to get over them and down to the local pub, before getting caught by officers off duty and taken back! 

One thing that did strike me about the tour and the 'attraction' is that it hasn't been over glamourised or worked on. There are information boards scattered around but other than that, a lot of it has been left as it was. It isn't full of theatrics. That said, one of the wings of cells is actually used in a lot of filming (including 'Des') so it's a little more well-kept than the others. 

We also saw the wing where lots of important documents were stored during WW2 as well as the pretty somber hanging room. Jason told us stories of; prisoners escaping, its time as a military prison, fires in the rooves, the Victorians' 'hard labour' punishments, and some of the alleged ghost encounters. 

The guided tours are £22 each, and the self-guided tours are £15. In all honesty, I wouldn't even consider the self-guided tour. Without Jason and his enthusiasm and knowledge, we wouldn't have come away with half of the stories that we did. During the summer months, they also do sleepovers where you can book in to stay the night in a cell! This is £65 but you do need to take your own pillow, duvet, and mattress. 

If you're considering booking a Shepton Mallet Guided Tour, absolutely do it! It was fantastic and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who's interested! 

Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour - Review

2.2.23 • , , ,

Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review

Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review
Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review


Last weekend, Elliot and I headed to Somerset for the weekend in the campervan. We had a few things planned but the real reason for going was to go on a guided tour of Shepton Mallet Prison. I received the tickets for Christmas and, spoiler alert, we had a really good morning exploring the prison and hearing all about its (gruesome) history. 


Shepton Mallet Prison Guided Tour Review

We booked onto the Sunday morning guided tour and were with 6 others in our tour group. They do have a visitor car park on site but it's worth noting that it's quite small, not very obviously signposted, and also costs £3 to park. We had the directions to the prison in Google Maps but found it was easier when we had the car park's postcode (BA4 5PE) entered. 

We all met in the visitor's center (the old visiting area) and our tour began outside. (Take your coat, there was quite a lot of time spent outside in the cold!) Jason, our guide, explained the origins of the prison, what it had been used for over the years, and also what its plans are for the future. The prison itself shut in 2013 and a lot of it has been left as-is since then. 

The highest point of the walls is 75ft, which is quite impressive, to say the least. What's even more impressive is hearing the stories of how prisoners managed to get over them and down to the local pub, before getting caught by officers off duty and taken back! 

One thing that did strike me about the tour and the 'attraction' is that it hasn't been over glamourised or worked on. There are information boards scattered around but other than that, a lot of it has been left as it was. It isn't full of theatrics. That said, one of the wings of cells is actually used in a lot of filming (including 'Des') so it's a little more well-kept than the others. 

We also saw the wing where lots of important documents were stored during WW2 as well as the pretty somber hanging room. Jason told us stories of; prisoners escaping, its time as a military prison, fires in the rooves, the Victorians' 'hard labour' punishments, and some of the alleged ghost encounters. 

The guided tours are £22 each, and the self-guided tours are £15. In all honesty, I wouldn't even consider the self-guided tour. Without Jason and his enthusiasm and knowledge, we wouldn't have come away with half of the stories that we did. During the summer months, they also do sleepovers where you can book in to stay the night in a cell! This is £65 but you do need to take your own pillow, duvet, and mattress. 

If you're considering booking a Shepton Mallet Guided Tour, absolutely do it! It was fantastic and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who's interested! 

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5 goals 20235 goals 2023

I'm not a massive fan of setting myself strict targets or New Year's Resolutions but it is useful to have a few loose goals to be working towards. 2022 turned out to be a very busy year and 2023 looks set to be even busier, but in this post I'm going to outline a few things I want to try and do... I've moved jobs (and am already so much happier) so that's one thing I don't need to think about this year. With that weight off my shoulders, here are my 5 goals for 2023.


5 Goals for 2023

1. Buy A House 

Straight in with the MASSIVE one. Yep. This year will hopefully be the year of the house. It's all sort of come around quite quickly and I'm SO excited at the prospect of painting 10 rooms sage green. We were meant to have a house viewing on Friday but that's already been cancelled as an offer has been accepted on it. So, morals of the story, don't get too excited and try and be one of the first viewers haha. 


2. Walk A Mile A Day 

We're doing a charity walking challenge at work and we each need to walk the equivalent of a mile a day if we want to hit the target. Now, I can't say I'll 100% be walking a mile each and every day (I'd describe myself as a fair weather walker) but I'm definitely going to get my 365 miles in. The thought of walking in the deepest darkest depths of rainy January? No, thank you. A sunny August day with a stop at the pub? Yes, please. 


3. Grow My Freelance Marketing Business

Towards the end of last year, I started getting approached about freelance marketing projects. 2023 is hopefully going to be the year of the side hustle (and working weekends) and getting that well and truly off the ground. Not only is it extra money that I can save but it's also even wider marketing experience and knowledge! 


4. Continue Cooking Loads Of New Things 

It's very easy to get stuck in a rut with cooking and eat the same 5 meals on repeat, am I right? Elliot and I are fairly adventurous when it comes to cooking new things and this year I'd like to keep that up (and then some). We've been making all sorts of fancy brunches and hosting dinner parties. It's been great fun. So, 2023, let's see what else is on the menu...


5. Write On My Blog More

Don't say I don't stick to my goals... Here I am. With everything else going on my blog is always the first thing to get neglected. But, this year, I really want to make a conscious effort to write more posts and spend more time growing my readers etc. If there's anything specific you'd like to see me write about, let me know, I'm all ears! 


And there we have it, my 5 goals for 2023... At the end of the year, I'll have to do an update and let you all know if I forgot about these after approximately 3 weeks or not. 


Did you set any goals for 2023?
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5 Goals for 2023

11.1.23 • ,

5 goals 20235 goals 2023

I'm not a massive fan of setting myself strict targets or New Year's Resolutions but it is useful to have a few loose goals to be working towards. 2022 turned out to be a very busy year and 2023 looks set to be even busier, but in this post I'm going to outline a few things I want to try and do... I've moved jobs (and am already so much happier) so that's one thing I don't need to think about this year. With that weight off my shoulders, here are my 5 goals for 2023.


5 Goals for 2023

1. Buy A House 

Straight in with the MASSIVE one. Yep. This year will hopefully be the year of the house. It's all sort of come around quite quickly and I'm SO excited at the prospect of painting 10 rooms sage green. We were meant to have a house viewing on Friday but that's already been cancelled as an offer has been accepted on it. So, morals of the story, don't get too excited and try and be one of the first viewers haha. 


2. Walk A Mile A Day 

We're doing a charity walking challenge at work and we each need to walk the equivalent of a mile a day if we want to hit the target. Now, I can't say I'll 100% be walking a mile each and every day (I'd describe myself as a fair weather walker) but I'm definitely going to get my 365 miles in. The thought of walking in the deepest darkest depths of rainy January? No, thank you. A sunny August day with a stop at the pub? Yes, please. 


3. Grow My Freelance Marketing Business

Towards the end of last year, I started getting approached about freelance marketing projects. 2023 is hopefully going to be the year of the side hustle (and working weekends) and getting that well and truly off the ground. Not only is it extra money that I can save but it's also even wider marketing experience and knowledge! 


4. Continue Cooking Loads Of New Things 

It's very easy to get stuck in a rut with cooking and eat the same 5 meals on repeat, am I right? Elliot and I are fairly adventurous when it comes to cooking new things and this year I'd like to keep that up (and then some). We've been making all sorts of fancy brunches and hosting dinner parties. It's been great fun. So, 2023, let's see what else is on the menu...


5. Write On My Blog More

Don't say I don't stick to my goals... Here I am. With everything else going on my blog is always the first thing to get neglected. But, this year, I really want to make a conscious effort to write more posts and spend more time growing my readers etc. If there's anything specific you'd like to see me write about, let me know, I'm all ears! 


And there we have it, my 5 goals for 2023... At the end of the year, I'll have to do an update and let you all know if I forgot about these after approximately 3 weeks or not. 


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So, you're looking for somewhere a bit nicer to go for dinner in Salisbury... Now, don't get me wrong I don't have any Michelin star recommendations for you here, just places we tend to head to if we're looking to spend a bit more. They're all in the city center and also independent businesses, so great ones to add to your list to visit in 2023....


Where To Go In Salisbury For A Nicer Dinner... 


3 places to go in Salisbury for a nicer dinner

01. Cafe Diwali

This is actually a new contender for the list as I only visited recently myself. It's located on Crane Street, a couple of doors down from The Salisbury Orangery, and not far from the cathedral. They serve a wide range of Indian street food including curries and sizzlers. 

I know this post is about dinners but on their lunch menu are 'Thali Platters' which consist of a choice of one of three curries, rice, vegetable dal, pickle, naan, and pappad. These are between £12.95 and £14.95 and are a great way to have a taste of the menu without spending too much. For reference, when Elliot and I went to Cafe Diwali for dinner we had a curry each (which came with a naan), a rice to share, and a beer each and spent a total of £50. So, it's certainly on the pricier side but the food was truly delicious. 

It was very busy when we arrived so I'd definitely advise booking in advance. The staff are all really friendly and whilst it doesn't look like the most eye-catching place from the outside, trust me, the food is delicious. The Butter Chicken was a solid 11/10 and I've tried a fair few in my time. 


3 places to go in Salisbury for a nicer dinner

02. Nole

Perhaps a bit predictable for this post but their pizzas are just that good.  If you've been around a while you'll have seen me mention Nole previously, and for good reason. They have a restaurant in the Market Square in Salisbury, a kitchen at The Pembroke Arms in Wilton, one in Hindon, and one in Neveravon too. Elliot and I have been to the one in the city center as well as Wilton. 

Their pizzas are delicious and we've always had great service whenever we've visited. This pizza featured here was the meat special when we visited; a sourdough pizza topped with pepperoni, roquito peppers, and honey. Deeeeelish.

For reference, at the Wilton branch (The Pembroke Arms) a discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to the bill. So, when we visited 2 pints and 2 pizzas with the charge came to a total of £45. 

To the best of my knowledge, they don't take bookings but we've never had any troubles when we've turned up. Also, if you don't already follow them on Instagram, give them a follow, their posts crack me up. 



3 places to go in Salisbury for a nicer dinner

03. Tinga

If you're a fan of Mexican food then Tinga absolutely needs to be on your list of places to visit. Their menu is made up of lots of different small plates but they do also have a couple of traditional main meal sized options if that's more your thing. They recommend ordering 2-3 plates per person so we opted for 5 between us. 

The food was all brilliant and the grasshoppers need to have their shining moment. Yep, you can order 'Guacamole con Chapulines' which is avocado with red onions, coriander, and tomatoes topped with crunchy grasshoppers. I can't say they were the tastiest thing I've ever eaten, I can distinctly remember their 'earthy' taste. But, as something new to try, it's something you've got to do once. 

Reservations are strongly advised and they're often booked up weeks in advance (for weekend evenings etc). They also host bottomless brunches which consist of 4 courses, free-flowing Prosecco, Beers (and mocktails/soft drinks) for £50pp which could be a great way to get to try out a few dishes (and a few drinks)...


So, there we have it, 3 places to go in Salisbury for a nicer dinner... Aka the places we don't visit on a regular basis, rather they're where we head when we want something a bit more special. This is the first of my Salisbury Food Guides so if you have any burning Salisbury foodie questions or want to suggest which I do next, don't hesitate to message me on Instagram!


Where is your go-to place for a nice meal in Salisbury? 
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3 Places To Go In Salisbury For A Nicer Dinner...

8.1.23 • , , , , ,

So, you're looking for somewhere a bit nicer to go for dinner in Salisbury... Now, don't get me wrong I don't have any Michelin star recommendations for you here, just places we tend to head to if we're looking to spend a bit more. They're all in the city center and also independent businesses, so great ones to add to your list to visit in 2023....


Where To Go In Salisbury For A Nicer Dinner... 


3 places to go in Salisbury for a nicer dinner

01. Cafe Diwali

This is actually a new contender for the list as I only visited recently myself. It's located on Crane Street, a couple of doors down from The Salisbury Orangery, and not far from the cathedral. They serve a wide range of Indian street food including curries and sizzlers. 

I know this post is about dinners but on their lunch menu are 'Thali Platters' which consist of a choice of one of three curries, rice, vegetable dal, pickle, naan, and pappad. These are between £12.95 and £14.95 and are a great way to have a taste of the menu without spending too much. For reference, when Elliot and I went to Cafe Diwali for dinner we had a curry each (which came with a naan), a rice to share, and a beer each and spent a total of £50. So, it's certainly on the pricier side but the food was truly delicious. 

It was very busy when we arrived so I'd definitely advise booking in advance. The staff are all really friendly and whilst it doesn't look like the most eye-catching place from the outside, trust me, the food is delicious. The Butter Chicken was a solid 11/10 and I've tried a fair few in my time. 


3 places to go in Salisbury for a nicer dinner

02. Nole

Perhaps a bit predictable for this post but their pizzas are just that good.  If you've been around a while you'll have seen me mention Nole previously, and for good reason. They have a restaurant in the Market Square in Salisbury, a kitchen at The Pembroke Arms in Wilton, one in Hindon, and one in Neveravon too. Elliot and I have been to the one in the city center as well as Wilton. 

Their pizzas are delicious and we've always had great service whenever we've visited. This pizza featured here was the meat special when we visited; a sourdough pizza topped with pepperoni, roquito peppers, and honey. Deeeeelish.

For reference, at the Wilton branch (The Pembroke Arms) a discretionary 12.5% service charge is added to the bill. So, when we visited 2 pints and 2 pizzas with the charge came to a total of £45. 

To the best of my knowledge, they don't take bookings but we've never had any troubles when we've turned up. Also, if you don't already follow them on Instagram, give them a follow, their posts crack me up. 



3 places to go in Salisbury for a nicer dinner

03. Tinga

If you're a fan of Mexican food then Tinga absolutely needs to be on your list of places to visit. Their menu is made up of lots of different small plates but they do also have a couple of traditional main meal sized options if that's more your thing. They recommend ordering 2-3 plates per person so we opted for 5 between us. 

The food was all brilliant and the grasshoppers need to have their shining moment. Yep, you can order 'Guacamole con Chapulines' which is avocado with red onions, coriander, and tomatoes topped with crunchy grasshoppers. I can't say they were the tastiest thing I've ever eaten, I can distinctly remember their 'earthy' taste. But, as something new to try, it's something you've got to do once. 

Reservations are strongly advised and they're often booked up weeks in advance (for weekend evenings etc). They also host bottomless brunches which consist of 4 courses, free-flowing Prosecco, Beers (and mocktails/soft drinks) for £50pp which could be a great way to get to try out a few dishes (and a few drinks)...


So, there we have it, 3 places to go in Salisbury for a nicer dinner... Aka the places we don't visit on a regular basis, rather they're where we head when we want something a bit more special. This is the first of my Salisbury Food Guides so if you have any burning Salisbury foodie questions or want to suggest which I do next, don't hesitate to message me on Instagram!


Where is your go-to place for a nice meal in Salisbury? 
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Neutral Home Decor Gift Guide
Neutral Home Decor Gift Guide
So, it looks like I've reached a new level of adulthood... Putting together a home decor gift guide before clothes, skincare, makeup, or anything else. If you follow me over on Instagram you'll know that I've been having a bit of a beige/neutrals phase. So, I thought I'd put together a little gift guide full of aesthetic decor bits that don't cost an arm and a leg. 

As much as I love a good gift guide, there's nothing worse than clicking an item to find out that a simple candle is £189. All of the products in this guide are £25 or under and available to buy online in the UK... Happy Shopping! 

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Neutral Home Decor Gift Guide (£25 & Under)

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Neutral Home Decor Gift Guide
Neutral Home Decor Gift Guide
So, it looks like I've reached a new level of adulthood... Putting together a home decor gift guide before clothes, skincare, makeup, or anything else. If you follow me over on Instagram you'll know that I've been having a bit of a beige/neutrals phase. So, I thought I'd put together a little gift guide full of aesthetic decor bits that don't cost an arm and a leg. 

As much as I love a good gift guide, there's nothing worse than clicking an item to find out that a simple candle is £189. All of the products in this guide are £25 or under and available to buy online in the UK... Happy Shopping! 

* This post contains affiliate links*

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Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters

Thursday 17th and Friday 18th of November saw 3 contestants from series 3 of Interior Design Masters back in Salisbury. Why? To work on 3 new window displays for 3 other independent businesses. Now, unlike the actual show, this wasn't filmed and was more of a passion project in collaboration with the city. The three businesses involved were Maul's Wine and Cheese Bar, Allum and Sidaway, and Captive Worlds. On Friday evening I was invited down for a tour of the windows as well as a Q&A with the designers themselves to hear them discuss all things interiors, the show, and their plans for the future...


Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters
Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters

Maul's Wine and Cheese Bar by Fran 

The first window we saw was Fran's festive creation at Maul's. I mean, is there anything more Christmassy than a massive wreath and fairy lights?! The design is simple yet SO effective. I love the little touches you notice only when you get a little closer. Take the little presents made out of wine bottle corks - what a fab nod to their business and a great example of using what you already have. We love a bit of sustainability! Fran also mentioned in the Q&A that she'd suggested switching out the baubles on the wreath for Easter decorations etc meaning it can get more than a month and a half's use per year. 

If you'd like to take a look yourself, Maul's Wine and Cheese Bar is located at: 3 Fish Row, Salisbury SP1 1EX



Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters

Captive Worlds by Dean 

Being a specialist aquascaping and terrarium shop, the very green and natural design fits perfectly for Captive Worlds. Each of the hanging baubles contains greenery and a few of them also have fairy lights in too. The lanterns and logs along the bottom of the window were also new additions and will absolutely work all year round. I love what Dean did with this shop window, it's a total change from what they had previously!

If you'd like to take a look yourself, Captive Worlds is located at: 83-85 Crane St, Salisbury SP1 2PU




Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters

Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters


Allum & Sidaway by Amy 

Amy, who was a finalist in the series created the display for Allum & Sidaway. Each of the paper trees along the bottom of the display she made by hand as well as the tasseled cushions. But, the star of her window display has to be the wallpaper. With the arches from the cathedral as well as the brand's colours, Amy designed this bespoke wallpaper herself for this project. I mean, the jewellery sat in the window was already more than pretty enough but I love this classy but festive upgrade! 

If you'd like to take a look yourself, Allum & Sidaway is located at: 20-22 Minster St, Salisbury SP1 1TF


And there we have it, a whistlestop tour of the Festive Windows created by designers from series 3 of Interior Design Masters. Now that the Christmas Market and all of the other festive activities have opened in the city, it's a great time to head down and check out everything that is going on as well as all of the windows! 

Salisbury's Festive Windows by Interior Design Masters

19.11.22 • , ,

Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters

Thursday 17th and Friday 18th of November saw 3 contestants from series 3 of Interior Design Masters back in Salisbury. Why? To work on 3 new window displays for 3 other independent businesses. Now, unlike the actual show, this wasn't filmed and was more of a passion project in collaboration with the city. The three businesses involved were Maul's Wine and Cheese Bar, Allum and Sidaway, and Captive Worlds. On Friday evening I was invited down for a tour of the windows as well as a Q&A with the designers themselves to hear them discuss all things interiors, the show, and their plans for the future...


Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters
Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters

Maul's Wine and Cheese Bar by Fran 

The first window we saw was Fran's festive creation at Maul's. I mean, is there anything more Christmassy than a massive wreath and fairy lights?! The design is simple yet SO effective. I love the little touches you notice only when you get a little closer. Take the little presents made out of wine bottle corks - what a fab nod to their business and a great example of using what you already have. We love a bit of sustainability! Fran also mentioned in the Q&A that she'd suggested switching out the baubles on the wreath for Easter decorations etc meaning it can get more than a month and a half's use per year. 

If you'd like to take a look yourself, Maul's Wine and Cheese Bar is located at: 3 Fish Row, Salisbury SP1 1EX



Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters

Captive Worlds by Dean 

Being a specialist aquascaping and terrarium shop, the very green and natural design fits perfectly for Captive Worlds. Each of the hanging baubles contains greenery and a few of them also have fairy lights in too. The lanterns and logs along the bottom of the window were also new additions and will absolutely work all year round. I love what Dean did with this shop window, it's a total change from what they had previously!

If you'd like to take a look yourself, Captive Worlds is located at: 83-85 Crane St, Salisbury SP1 2PU




Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters

Salisbury's Festive Windows Created By Interior Design Masters


Allum & Sidaway by Amy 

Amy, who was a finalist in the series created the display for Allum & Sidaway. Each of the paper trees along the bottom of the display she made by hand as well as the tasseled cushions. But, the star of her window display has to be the wallpaper. With the arches from the cathedral as well as the brand's colours, Amy designed this bespoke wallpaper herself for this project. I mean, the jewellery sat in the window was already more than pretty enough but I love this classy but festive upgrade! 

If you'd like to take a look yourself, Allum & Sidaway is located at: 20-22 Minster St, Salisbury SP1 1TF


And there we have it, a whistlestop tour of the Festive Windows created by designers from series 3 of Interior Design Masters. Now that the Christmas Market and all of the other festive activities have opened in the city, it's a great time to head down and check out everything that is going on as well as all of the windows! 
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