Free British Flag Print

I was browsing the internet the other day looking for a blog worthy, royalty free photo of a British Flag to use. New to blogging, I've made it a point to educate myself on the possible perils in 'borrowing' images. Believe it or not many other sites don't follow the same rules (yes, even the really flashy, successful ones!)

While I have some great sources of free, keep-yourself-out-of-trouble photos here, here and here, this time I still couldn't find quite what I was looking for. So with a little help from photoshop, I made my own. 

If you're at all familiar with my blog, you'll know I'm from the UK. I moved to New Jersey to start a new life with my lovely husband almost 4 years

How to Create Bee Stung Lips | Make Up Tutorial

There's something so classy and chic about perfectly precise red lipstick. Although I've replicated this look on my make up clients many a time and admired it from afar, unfortunately I don't feel that I myself, can quite pull it off. I wasn't blessed with full, defined lips like Angelina, so instead I came to create my own version of a subtle red lip with a more natural, smudgy finish. 

'Bee Stung' lips, so they're called, are a great alternative for those who love the rich color of red, but tend to always gravitate towards a much safer, neutral gloss instead.

The goal of this easy tutorial is to create the illusion of full, youthful lips, without the need for a defined outline (or filler!)

French Apple Tart

This French Apple Tart has got to be one of the easiest dessert recipes out there. It's impressive to look at and is lovely to make for guests over for dinner. I personally like to serve it warm for dessert, with a scoop of Häagen-Dazs vanilla bean ice cream. In short, I like to think of it as the sophisticated cousin to the delicious all American apple pie.

Unfortunately, I can't take all the credit for this delicious tart. My recipe is derived from Ina Garten's recipe on the Food Network website. You may have heard me mention my interest in all things Ina. To me, she's quite the culinary goddess. Her recipes for homey comfort food, cakes and pastries in particular, can always be relied on to be nothing but delicious!

Introducing Honey: our dog who's not really a dog

Time for a more light hearted post me-thinks. If you read my last post here about my struggle with anxiety, and you too are in need of something more lighthearted, this is for you.

Let me introduce you to our dog, Honey...

I must say, it feels very weird to call her a 'dog'

She's my angel and has given more to me than I could ever imagine. I truly believe she has the soul of a human being. If you've read a little of my background, you'll kind of get an idea of why she's so special for me. In a nutshell, she's literally kept me going during tough times and so her displays of intelligence, and hilarious goings-on are quite entertaining in times of need.