Augusts monthly favorites 2015

August's favorites..

This month was been great for me, there has been some new books, stationary, clothes, beauty products and much more. Here is a list of all the things I have been enjoying this month...

Licensed by competition's organisers, the International Rugby Board, the Rugby World Cup 2015: The Official Tournament Guide is the must-have companion to world rugby's biggest event. England is the tournament host, and this book contains everything fans will need, from venue guides to detailed information on every team in the finals, key players, playing strengths, coaches, past form and a prediction of teams' hopes of   success. In addition to reports on the qualifying tournaments and the fill-in Rugby World Cup 2015 fixture schedule, famous games are recalled in special features, together with biographies of the men most likely to light up the tournament. The Rugby World Cup's glorious history and tournament records are also fully covered making this essential reading for all fans interested in RWC2015. Available at WHsmiths for £14.99

Official Scotland Poly Home Rugby World Cup 2015 Shirt Made by Macron. This regular fitting rugby shirt is a replica of what the players will be wearing when they take to the field in the Rugby World Cup. This shirt comes with a FREE Scotland 5ft x 3ft flag. This is from Rugby Store and it is priced at £64.99 But for me it was well worth it!  I have also bought the Scotland Classic Home Shirt for £26.99. Lastly from the RWC shop a Scotland Rugby Jersey £40.

Moving away from Rugby related things, is beauty items, which include Johnson's Make Up Be Gone Nourishing Wipes for Dry Skin x25 £1.49, Garnier Ultimate Blends Silky Smoother Shampoo/Conditioner £1.92 and these are all from Superdrug.
Again my favorites will also include the range of Sanctuary, candles, chocolate and everything in between! For stationary, you can look back at the blog posts already submitted for the previous months....  

Sanctuary Products of the Month (August 2015)

Image taken from heart.co.uk

As you may be aware from years gone by I love this brand, maybe it's just the smell, the packaging or something else, but when people ask which brand I go back to or would like to buy its this one. Over the years I have tried everything but after a long day at work, the products I most use are as follows: (All descriptions are from Sanctuary.com)

Luxury Signature Candle £10.00 

Now in beautiful new packaging, this utterly gorgeous scent is perfect for creating your own Sanctuary.

Fragrance stimulates one of the most powerful of all our senses – an aroma can uplift us, relax & delight us.

We have developed a unique, sophisticated fragrance with sparkling notes of citrus, bergamot & jasmine, followed by a sensuous combination of vanilla, patchouli & sandalwood. 

Luxury Bath Float £10.00 

Clouds of bubbles, irresistible skin-softening ingredients and a sensuous oriental fragrance for the perfect long, hot soak.

Cleansing Burst Body Wash £5.50

Baths should be a relaxing treat and this much-loved bath float combines decadent clouds of bubbles with the exquisite beauty of fresia flowers, moisturising Baobab and vitamin E.

So your skin will feel hydrated and silky-smooth no matter how long you soak. 

Whether it’s 30 seconds or 30 minutes simply take a breath & enjoy your sanctuary.

Close the door, leave your towel warming on the radiator & step into a hot, inviting shower.

An aromatic cleanser infused with essential oils & bursting with moisturising capsules for silky feeling skin

Afterwards I use the Luxurious Body Butter £10.00. If I have time to look after my feet, I will use the Intensive Rescue Heel Balm £7.50, and the Moisture Rich Foot Butter, £5.50.

Its a fantastic range, well worth the money......... Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

August Stationary Haul 2015

Well, as the blog post title says I have been hitting the shops to stock up on my favorite supplies and seeing what new items there are. The month of August is the best time to stock up because it is back to school time and everywhere the are roll backs on all my favorite brands. This year I headed to Staples: http://www.staples.co.uk/Content/Static/promotional/flyers/pdf/BackToSchoolFlyer.pdf to do an online shop because as a rewards member there was a deal on spend £30 and get free delivery. The products below are what I got with my own money, and the pictures are from the websites listed:

Staedtler pen set 

Stabilo highlighters 

Pritt stick original

Stabilo Pen 68 Colorparade

Faber-Castell Eco-Pens 12

 

These where the main items, most of them were in the sale hence I stocked up and got a couple of packets of each. There was on item that I didn't get from Staples and that was from WhSmiths, which I can't find on there website. It is the Bic Cristal collection, including Cristal original, Cristal fun and Cristal Stylus it was £9,99 down to £3.99! A real bargain!  These items will add to my all ready over-sized stationary collection and should last of few months. For prices on the Staples part of the haul please check out their website. Well I wounder how long it will be untill my next haul.... Take Care

Rugby World Cup Tour 2015

Well at the end of July there was a chance to do something I have dreamed about doing. As you may be aware I love Rugby, the sport as whole to me is amazing, and this year England are hosting the World Cup! Newcastle is a host city with 3 games been played at St.James Park. Well the build up started June 10th for a 100 day tour around England, Ireland, Wales and Scotland which will mean the cup will arrive at Twickenham on the 18th September for the opening match. Well it just so happened that on day 50 the cup landed at Alnwick Rugby cup, this opportunity could not be missed......

 It was amazing! Words can not describe how it felt and its only less than a month until the action begins!
Take Care

Round up of July 2015

Well hello friends, long time no hear! Again another month has passed by with a blur and things have been hectic in the month of July! (I know its now the middle of August!) Work has taken up most of my time, a long with attending two festivals, which were Rothbruy Traditional Music Festival and Newcastlton Music Festival. But it was also dad's birthday on the 14th of the month were he came home for the day.....

Family pic!

Mam and Dad

Me and Dad

Over all it was a fantastic day held by all,

Take care

Rothbruy Traditional Music Festival 17th-19th July

Well hello friends, it has been a fantastic weekend here in Rothbury. As you may have guessed it was the annual Traditional Music Festival! I for one, look forward to this every year as it is the chance for you musicians to shine and take center stage. Mind, not only that but every second of the festival is planned to give people an array of live music, singing, dancing and workshops. This year was no different, the weather was perfect and the mood was electric from start to finish. The website is: http://www.rothburymusicfestival.co.uk/ where you can keep up to date with everything that happens, and look through photo's of bygone years.
Things kicked of on Friday night with a Ceilidh in the Jubilee Hall; featuring Fiddlers Elbow: http://www.fiddlerselbow.net/ a fantastic ceilidh band that kept us on our feet all!

Fiddlers Elbow
(Image taken from their own website)

Saturday was the busiest of days with competitions kicking of at 9:30 in the church and lasting the whole day. The outside stage to was the main focus for the afternoon's entertainment starting at 12 with Rothbruy Highland Pipe Band: http://www.rothburypipeband.co.uk/ which they to are celebrating their 60th anniversary, then performances from:

The Andy May Trio
Photo taken from their websit

 

Absolutely Legless
Photo taken from their website

The Norcumbrians

Plus the "Keep calm and Carry on' ceilidh band which is young children from the local area, Tom O'Donnell and Rothbruy Hills. Every year Celtic Music Radio: http://www.celticmusicradio.net/ come down and record the whole festival. You can hear the recordings with Travels with Auntie Liz!  

Here are some of my photo's from the day:

Rothbruy Pipe Band

After the afternoon, a quick rest before heading to the mart for an non dancing ceilidh featuring all of the above artists and Kirstin Eastdale who sung with Lynn Tocker. It was a fantastic night that will stay with everyone for some time. 

Roll on Sunday, which kicked off in the Jubilee Hall for the Final Fling, and a chance to relax have a drink, food and listen to some of the best musicians around.......

Final Fling

Final Fling

Rothbruy Pipe Band

Loacal muscians having a tune..

A survivors session in the Queens pub

Well that just sums up a fantastic weekend, be sure to check out Celtic Music Radio http://www.celticmusicradio.net/ Travels with Auntie Liz to hear just some of what went on. Also check out:

http://www.rothburymusicfestival.co.uk/ for all the links to the bands/singers mentioned and their facebook pages/twitter

Take care and all the best

Fiona