Recently, Mr Tramp and I paid a long over due visit to The Blue Bell Inn. Situated half way between Stanley and Beamish, in close proximity to the Museum, the current owners took the reigns in March this year.
The Blue Bell Inn – Stanley, Durham
Recently, Mr Tramp and I paid a long over due visit to The Blue Bell Inn. Situated half way between Stanley and Beamish, in close proximity to the Museum, the current owners took the reigns in March this year.
Last weekend, we visited our favourite little country village, Blanchland for an afternoon tea at the renowned White Monk tea room.
Situated in the rolling countryside not far from Derwent Reservoir, Blanchland is a picture perfect village which is popular with walkers, bikers and people just passing through on a day out. Previously situated in what could be called a scout hut, the White Monk tea room now reside in an impressive central village location ensuring you pass it whichever way you hail from.
Hello Lovelies,
Have you all had a good week? I’ve been busy as usual, no rest for the wicked they say! I’ve taken on a couple of new clients this week so it means i’ll be busier for the short term but it’s all good isn’t it!
Friday saw myself and Kathryn of Miss Kathryns Miss takes being whisked over to be VIP guests of Jacamo at their store launch in Gateshead where we got to meet the ever so lovely Freddie Flintoff and Steve Harmison who are both top notch cricket players. As usual with these kind of events we had a great opportunity to view the store and meet the wonderful staff who work behind the scenes and of course the branch staff who were all so sweet. Of course it wouldn’t have been a trip to a shop without spending some pennies and this time the very lucky Mr Tramp for a bag full of new shirts. Mr Tramp probably isn’t in the Jacamo main demographic but he is long in the body so I am very pleased to be able to buy him M/L shirts in longer length!
Saturday then saw me zooming down the motorway to Middlesbrough with Daniella to visit the girls at the new Benefit counter in Debenhams and be their guest for the day. We had a grand old time with them all, it was a great concession stand and I hope they did well in trying to beat their world record of most waxes done in one day across the whole Benefit company.
Not only did we go on a little car adventure to see Benefit, we were also lucky enough to have our brows tackled. My pathetic blonde eyebrows were waxed, tweezed and dyed to within an inch of their life and after having our make up re-done we left the store feeling like the best looking ladies in the Boro!
Nice quiet week ahead of me thankfully. Just as well as i’m smashing on with my C25K journey and it’s going well!
On with the pictures!
If you missed it this week, I reviewed a Taillissime Blazer, I changed the ways you can follow me, reviewed some lovely Hairtrade Hair Extensions as well as MUA’s fantastic new Lip Booms.
Have a lovely week ahead of you and I will catch you all next Sunday.
Hello Lovelies,
Have you all had a lovely day?
We have had a chilled week in Tramp Towers. Lots of new projects starting that haven’t picked up speed yet so we’ve enjoyed some quiet time – YAY!
Today, when most people are gorging on chocs, I took myself off for what I planned to be a run along the coast but as I have a randomly mysterious calf injury (don’t ask – I don’t know how I’ve done it!) I decided on a nice long walk. We did Whitburn to Sunderland Glass Centre and back (6 mile). Don’t tell anyone but we stopped for a coffee and a scone at half time. After I ran up all the steps at Sunderland Marina I think I deserve it… and on the upside, I avoided those lovely seaside chips I love so much! mmm chippies!
As for posts on the site this week, here’s a little round up :
KMS Flat Out Spray – HERE
MUA & Love Hearts Lip Balm – HERE
What I’m Wearing – HERE
Gok Wan inspired shoe find with Kurt Geiger – HERE
Easter Wishes – HERE
Catch you all during the week!
I follow the Extra Easy plan so this is totally free.You can vary this recipe for italian style, indian, mexican or plain.
What you will need :
Dried lasagne sheets (each sheet makes 6 crisps so judge how many you want to use)
Salt
Fry Light misting spray
Seasoning of choice.
Pre heat your oven to 200 degrees.
Depending on your brand of pasta, you can play around with timings and whether you use Fry Light or not. It’s entirely down to you.
