Hanging out at Sarah's House

I don't often have a reason to go to Ventnor I must admit, based on the southern tip of the Isle of Wight, but recently stumbled across the delightful shop, At Sarah's House.
If you ever find yourself nearby, it's definitely worth dropping in to see what is offer. Most importantly, if you are a keen baker or a lover of beautiful homemade cakes and bread, then this is the place to get them!
I have come into the shop a couple of times and not only have been tempted by the wonderful baked goods, but also the cute popcorn holders, rustic seaside style decorations and beautifully designed cushions.
Today not only did I buy a couple of christmassy snowmen cupcakes, but also bought a string of red 'Chilli' lights for my kitchen, which I plan to adorn my blackboard with.

Further details can be found below:

http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/atsarahshousecom/136002296410923

Why I Love L'Occitane Hand Cream

I can't recommend the hand creams by L'Occitane highly enough, they come in various sizes and I particularly like the small versions for my handbag or to keep in the car. They are non-greasy, easily absorbed but very moisturizing and are reasonably priced! 

http://uk.loccitane.com/l'occitane-uk-natural-beauty-products-from-provence,83,1,28669,323292.htm

L'Occitane Hand Creams for Dry Skin and Limited Edition Date Bouquet,
nail varnish in Mavala Rouge Rubis 385 from YOU Advent Calendar.

Frosty morning!

Festive boudoir, Yankee Candles & Clinique Chubby Stick Ton Tomato/Liz Earle Cream Blusher

Welcome to my festive boudoir! Well the fairy lights are about as crazy as I am going to get in here!
I have put a few pics below for you!:

Tailor's dummy with fairy lights, oversized teacup, buddha, patterned screen, Yankee Candle bird candle holder.

Beautiful rabbit snowglobe from www.iloveretro.com

You can also get them from Graham & Green

Self-portrait at my dressing table, the candle is Sugar Apple (I think!), a festive

sampler from Yankee Candle, I absolutely adore these candles and have them dotted all over the house! You can buy them at Garden Centres and online, for example, Busy Bee Garden Centre.

Also wearing my addictive Clinique Chubby Stick in a light red called 'Two Ton Tomato', if you haven't tried these out, you must! They are easy to glide on, sheer, and last! I have mentioned them in an earlier post. The cream blusher is from Liz Earle, not much on my eyes here! 

West Bay Spa (Yarmouth) & ESPA Beauty Goodies

ESPA
West Bay Spa had had an Open Evening earlier this month and I had dropped in, having (rather shamefully I may add) never been to a spa before! This was when I was first introduced to the ESPA beauty line, a UK based company. Pictured in the image above is the shower gel and facial beauty products that are currently on offer, if you buy a product you can choose from four samples from the ones available. Having rather sensitive, combination and problem skin, I find that their products are gentle enough for me to use, in particular I adore the Balancing Foam cleanser which I recently purchased (not pictured) which is fantastic to use in the morning! The products are softly scented with a smell rather addictive and are not tested on animals. Price range is roughly from about just over ten pounds upwards. The products seem to be aimed at an older market so perhaps in the future they may produce a slightly cheaper line aimed at younger skins. I loved the restorative oil set that I bought for £12.50, the body oil is non-greasy and easily absorbed with that fantastic smell!


West Bay Spa
Reflexology Treatment
This was the first time I have received a reflexology treatment and the second time I have visited the West Bay Spa located in Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight.
Staff were courteous, friendly and professional at all times. The reflexologist spent 55 minutes on my feet and picked up on various health aspects that I had not even disclosed, by pointing out the tender parts on the foot. I was quite surprised at this and very impressed. Unfortunately, through no fault of her own (bless!) I still found it very hard to relax, but don't for a minute regret the treatment. They also stock all the ESPA goodies if you don't fancy ordering online.
The price for the treatment is currently £38 for 55 minutes.



ESPA products shown in the picture above:
Samples
Super ActiveTM Lift & Firm Eye Serum
Cleanse & Exfoliate Refining Skin Polish
Super ActiveTM Lift & Firm Moisturiser
Super ActiveTM Lift & Firm Intensive Serum
SpaFresh Balancing Herbal Spafresh Toner
Energising Shower Gel
Restorative Bath & Body Oil

http://www.westbayclub.co.uk/isle-of-wight-spa/isle-of-wight-spa.asp
http://www.espaonline.com/

Please note: I am not sponsored or paid to give the above reviews by ESPA or West Bay Club, opinions expressed are entirely my own and I always try to be constructive and fair in my reviews.

New Beauty Site, Labyrinth/Topshop Sleep Set and Pearl Lowe

Just stumbled across this lovely beauty site: http://www.baobella.com/ it hasn't launched yet but is due to be next month. Can't wait to see it!

On another note, couldn't resist this cheeky Labyrinth Top and Shorts PJ set, check it out at:
http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&productId=7974081&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=labyrinth&resultCount=1&geoip=home

Another very stylish lady that I have always admired is Pearl Lowe, I particularly love her Vintage Home site: http://www.pearllowesvintagehome.com/ and can't wait to view her book which is published next year.

Garlic & Pumpkin Soup

With a dash of creme fraiche on top and elephant garlic courtesy of Garlic Farm, http://www.thegarlicfarm.co.uk/
Yum!