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Photo Diary: Bob, Bacon, Bling

Cryptic as that title may sound, it pretty much sums up my last couple of weeks.
It’s been a busy few weeks but I’ve been relaxing and treating myself now and then.
I went to Sundown Festival with my bestie Jemi and had my nails done by Effy Nails.
I’m now convinced that I need to hire Rachel to be my personal nail artist – I’m hooked!
I was sent some luxurious fruit gelato by Divino, which I promise I didn’t eat all at once.
I got my hair done at Bleach, as this week marks the start of something special so I had to look good.
I rocked the amazingly gorgeous Avantgarde tights that Renka sent me – see my package video here.
I ate out several times this week with friends and the fiancé…it’s my weakness, I must be stopped!
I also indulged in some new candles from Kringle and Oliver Bonas – gingerbread, and vanilla.
Finally on Sunday I had a day to relax to myself before the start of a hectic week.
I can’t wait to let you all in on my exciting news, so keep an eye on my Twitter.
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Video: Goodies from Japan

A week or so ago I received a special package from Japan.

It was from one of my best friends Renka, and she sent me some amazing stuff.

I was so excited to open it and share it with everyone that I decided to make a video!

Check it out here, or on my Youtube account.

Don’t forget to watch it in 720HD for the best quality.

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Photo Diary: Cream Cakes & A Dog Show

Last weekend I went home to spend some time with my family.
As about 99% of my close family have dogs we decided to head to the county dog show.
I hadn’t been to one before but was excited to be around so many cute pups and to test out my new camera.
It was a glorious day so I dressed up and donned my sunglasses and my new obsession…a head scarf!
Of course we also had to stop for tea, as we’re oh so typically English.
I met plenty of adorable dogs and couldn’t stop snapping away, so here are a few of my favourites.
Oddly enough I didn’t actually take many photos of my own dog at the show – I know I’m a terrible owner.
The little black cockapoo belongs to my Uncle though, and the bulldog to my cousin.
The rest are just doggies I couldn’t resist taking a snap of.
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Video: Say hello to my new camera

Here’s a short video filling you all in on a big purchase I made recently. 

I invested in a Samsung NX 1000 to replace my faulty Olympus. 

It’s amazing and you should check it out!

Remember to watch in 720p HD for the best quality.

You can follow me on Youtube here.

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Video: Hyper Japan 2013

I’ve made a small video with some footage that I took at Hyper Japan 2013.

Unfortunately this was after my camera died so it was all taken on my iPhone.

Even so if you watch it in 720p HD you will still get the full effect.

Enjoy!

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Where to Eat in London: Madsen

Madsen – Lunch, Dinner, Weekend Brunch – Kensington: Website
– reservations available –
Madsen is a Scandinavian restaurant that offers traditional and contemporary dishes.
They use fresh ingredients so that every mouthful is full of goodness and flavour.
“The emphasis at Madsen is on freshness, simplicity, purity and taste.”
I headed there on a Saturday evening with 3 friends.
We had made reservations but actually ended up wanting to move them forward an hour due to our schedule, and luckily the lovely people at Madsen were able to accommodate us. The setting was clean, stylish and modern – we were all impressed. I always order a starter and main, or a main and dessert, purely because I can’t eat anymore, so it’s always an internal struggle to choose between the two options. Madsen made this even more difficult for me as all of the dishes sounded delicious. Still, I was able to finally decided and ordered a Pear Rekorderlig as I waited for my veggie risotto dish to arrive, whilst the others ordered meat dishes; rump steak, pork belly and Danish meatballs. As our meals arrived we commented on how they had been presented so nicely – I like my food to look as good as it tastes, and taste as good as it looks….which thankfully these did. My risotto was perfectly creamy, and the Swedish cheese gave it a wonderfully strong flavour. The dishes may not look filling but they certainly were and I wasn’t sure I’d be able to tempt myself with a dessert, but the Swedish Waffle was calling to me and so I gave in. Thankfully it was very light, and tasted better than any other waffle I’ve had before. I think I may have also dreamt about it that night.
Madsen is a wonderful restaurant with delightful staff who went out of their way to help us. I’m not sure I would go back for dinner again though, purely because I feel that I’ve experienced the dinner menu, thanks to the 4 of us ordering 2/3 of the mains and desserts. However I am intrigued by their lunch menu and I would certainly pop in if I was in the area.