so close now

FINALLY, we've had a couple of decently sunny-ish days and it feels like the end of Winter could be approaching,
don't you just love those first signs of Spring? They fill me with hope!

Got some colour going on for Yesterday's outfit in honour of the burning yellow ball in the sky.





Do I look tired and haggard?



Necklace says yes!

Fairly chilled out day, amongst the invasions of four 20 something males taking over the house. They are a nice, if somewhat...quirky bunch of guys and super talented.

Today is going to be all about chilling out, I think. I've a fairly busy week ahead, so I shall just potter about and go and see my Grandparents.

((the money spending continues..I bought *gasp* trousers!))

(((this is the best stuff EVER)))



trust me.

Anddddd, last but most certainly not least

WINNERS!

Thanks to everyone who took part in my giveaway, I love holding them so look out for more soon!

The winners are
*drumroll*

MARIA for the main UK prize

and Blue Eyed Night Owl will receive some edible goodies as my overseas winner.

Happy Sunday All xxx

Sunday Randoms

Here we go, my "I'm wearing nothing of interest so have some random photos" post! I hope everyone is having a great weekend,
those of you at LFW...I hope your not too exhausted! I'll confess, I've barely looked at the collections online, fashion week seems to pass me by in a haze, it's too soon to think about A/W when I barely know what I want to be wearing tomorrow, but Paul Costelloe has captured my heart!



Photo from The Telegraph



This is my latest recipe book purchase, I've seen it mentioned on several foodie blogs I follow and although I'm not vegan, or even vegetarian I have an interest in elements of the vegan lifestyle, especially baking and I can't wait to give it a go! Next purchase will be the cupcake version.



Popped in to see my grandparents yesterday and was greeted with "We're glad your here, we have a present for you" and they proceeded to present me with this cushion. Good taste for older folk don't you think?





Snack of the week! I purchased this on Monday after meeting B and pursuing M&S for something for dinner. I bought a multipack but wish I had thought to get more. I'm going back...there were other flavours too. I LOVE popcorn. Randomly we found a popcorn maker in one of our kitchen cupboards, so I will experiments with creating my own combinations.





And finally, a couple of postsecrets that caught my eye this week. I might try the first one!

xxx

(and because I'm an idiot and forget things, my giveaway is actually open for another week! We won't talk about the state of my memory!)

Snack Attack

Thank you for the well wishes for yesterday guys, sadly the meeting got cancelled at the last minute due to one of the team being ill, but I'll be re-scheduling Monday and hopefully won't have to wait too long!

Yesterday I reverted back to my comfort zone, and to one of my favourite dresses. I added a black jacket until I realised just how cold it was...it was hastily swapped for a chunky cardigan!

Jewellery (hideously out of focus)









Actually, all the photos are a bit out of focus...apologies!

This week I was challenged to branch out of my comfort zone (a.k.a. rut) with snacks and add in something I haven't had before/for a while, I chose a fruit and nut mix because it is easily portable and perfect for keeping on my desk at work. I was quite un-inspired looking in the shops, everything was dull and samey (not to mention full of peanuts, which I don't especially love).
Waitrose came up trumps with these babies...



I'd seen Nature Snacks appear on Twitter a few times but wasn't consciously seeking them out as I didn't know where to get them. Originally it was the special offer sign that drew me over to them as well as the eye catching packaging.
There are four varieties from the brand:

Fruit, nut and dark chocolate mix

Berries Mix

Fruit, nut and yoghurt mix

Fruit and nut mix

And none of them contain peanuts, score! Give me Almonds any day. More details + stockists here

As you can see from the photo above, I went for the fruit and nut mix, which contains pistachios, golden sultanas, almonds, Chilean raisins and dragon fruit. I've never had dried dragon fruit before, or knew it existed for that matter. OMG it is amazing. I'm on a hunt for a whole bag of the stuff!



No dragon fruit pictured here, I'd snagged the last couple of pieces!
This mix is SO good. Sweet, tropical and the nuts are super fresh. I'm going back to Waitrose today to stock up on some other varieties whilst it is still on offer!

Have you tried Nature Snacks before?

What are you favourite snacks? I need new ideas, especially for work...

Would you like to see more food adventure related posts?

Have a great weekend xxx

P.S. Tabio and Shopbop giveaways are now closed. You can still enter the Girls With Attitude one until tomorrow,
all winners will be announced tomorrow!