Good Afternoon Lovelies,
It’s a busy old afternoon on the blog today! It could honestly make you want to escape to a little cabin, amongst the hills, in a far away country. One where you can snuggle up all cosy inside or head out onto the snow to ski, snowboard or embrace some fresh air! However, it may not be entirely possible right now! So, it’s time to do the next best thing!
Put on the ski wear. Don the snow boots. Head to your local Côte Brasserie and be rewarded because from now until the 29th February, as you and eight friends will be given a free round of drinks if you turn up in your slope appropriate outfits.
To mark the re-launch of their much-loved Alpine menu, the restaurant chain, is allowing everyone in their skiwear to embrace the après-ski lifestyle, celebrating everything about the slopes without having to pay to get to them. All the diners have to do is order off the à la crate menu and say ‘après anything’ to receive the offer. They can then enjoy either the new Spiced Apple Spritz or non-alcoholic Spiced Apple Highball from the new Alpine menu. You can even choose to change it to a 175ml red, white or rose house wine, Meteor beer or any soft drink.
And if that isn’t enough, diners can also enjoy one of the Alpine dishes, with traditional French cuisine like Diots, which features smoked Toulouse sausage and cherry tomatoes sautéed in white wine with thyme, butter and caramelised onion or Tartiflette – a gratin of sliced potatoes, caramelised onion and smoked bacon lardons topped with melted Reblochon & Comté cheese being available to enjoy. You could also order the Tartiflette Luxe, to share, before ending the meal the Pear & Frangipane Tart or the Alpine Chocolat Chaud as desert!
This weekend is the perfect time to mark the end of the bleakest month of the year with a free drink, good laughs and lots of yummy foods! The slopes, I mean your local Côte Brasserie restaurant, are waiting for you to slide right in! Now, where did those goggles go?
Joey X
Hey Lovelies,
Christmas is my favourite time of the year! I love everything about it! When the big day ends, I start planning for the next one! So, when I was kindly offered the chance to return to the Big Christmas Press Show again this year, I couldn’t help myself.
Held at the Business Design Centre in London, the event is the biggest one in the UK when it comes to Christmas. PRs and brands from all over come along to share with journalists and influencers the items that they think will be huge this year. And boy was there some amazing items!
Stepping into the winter wonderland, we were instantly welcomed by the amazing CIJ Group, who are always lovely. Giving us our passes, which would be scanned all day, they helped us start our journey with maps and refreshments. Plus, they told us about the amazing Secret Spa that was on hand to give us a few treatments.
Heading into the main area, I didn’t know where to start. The Christmas lover in me was fit to burst. With Disney’s new card game, Disney Lorcana, hosting a big area, we headed there first. Delving into the game, I am now obsessed and will be asking Santa for a big batch of cards this year. Along with a whole host of Disney goodies.
Moving on, the room was filled with every item imaginable. From toys by the likes of Golden Bear and Gel Blaster to beauty items from Mad Beauty and Nicky Clarke, the Christmas features this year are going to be amazing. However, if you are a big kid, like me, it is the toys that are the real winners!
Bluey was on hand to make sure that we knew what to look out. You all know how I feel about Bluey! I ran into the big blue dogs arms last year and I am not afraid to say I did the same again this year. I also got madly excited by the new feature from Sesame Street, who made my childhood when I was little. Honestly, my mum would have to put them on to even be able to brush my hair.
After a while, my mum, who came along with me, started to feel a little hungry. There was plenty of samples on hand to try, but the main catering came from the brilliant Berry & Brie, who were also at the event last year. Grazing boxes to hand, my mum tucked into hers at the event, before enjoying mine for dinner that night. She also delighted in the many wines and drinks on hand, especially her coffee from Ravensburger.
It wasn’t all just games, food and drinks though lovelies! There were many house and beauty items on hand too. I adored looking at the gorgeous gifts that Baylis and Harding have coming out soon, whilst Dobbies are going to make our festive gardens light up beautifully. Russell Hobbs are set to be the heroes we all need in the kitchen and Kodak will help us all ensure we capture those special memories perfectly.
Just as we were leaving, we had an amazing experience, as my mum got to meet her idols. Ladbaby and Ladbabymum were at the event, wearing the most amazing outfits. I decided to approach them to thank them for making my mum so happy and they were honestly the most lovely, natural and down to earth people. I even got emotional meeting them!
Hopefully in the next few weeks, I will be able to share more details about the event and the brands that we saw in individual posts. There was so much good Christmas content that I am now buzzing with ideas. Ones to help you gift, play and eat all day!
I want to say a massive thank you to the brilliant CIJ Group, who helped me and my mum have a much needed special day. We are both feeling so incredibly festive and excited for the big event now. Everyone is always so amazing and this year they didn’t disappoint again. A massive massive thank you!
Look out for more news soon lovelies!
Joey X
Spending time inside at Christmas is something we all love. Whilst outside might be cold, snuggling up on the sofa under a cosy blanket with a festive film on is simply dreamy.
There so, it is important to do it right. Thankfully, Amazon’s incredible brands Umi and Eono have some fantastic products to make a home cinema night perfect. And I just had to share five items with you, which I think are the best at doing so…
Eono Waterproof Portable Speaker, £27.79: Great for helping to make that cinema surround sound effect, this speaker can be moved around the house. Making it easier to enjoy a film in bed, the office or on the sofa.
Umi Wireless Sensor Lights, £87.99: Change the lighting to fit any mood or any film with these easy to apply lights. Dim them for something romantic or turn them up bright to give off those Deck The Halls feel!
Eono Adjustable Laptop Stand, £29.99: If you don’t have a TV in your room or are streaming something from your laptop, then it is vital that you have the best stand for it. This affordable one makes moving the screen to suit your needs easy. Plus, you don’t have to worry about it falling about. It’s also great for those FaceTimes on the big day.
Eono Soundbar Bracket, £27.19: Recently brought a soundbar for those Christmas films? Make sure that you have the best bracket for it to be placed on the wall with, thanks to Eono. Definitely one to raise the bar for!
Eono Gooseneck Tablet Holder, £22.94: Using your tablet to show your films or TV shows calls for the best holder. This one can be moved around, fits into any room setting and can easily go into a suitcase or luggage for those festive getaways. Cinema nights never have to be compromised.
Amazon’s Umi and Eono brands have so much on offer at the moment that can make your Christmas a whole lot easier. From electrical items, travel equipment or bedding choices, they have thought of everything. Check out their pages on Amazon to see what I mean lovelies. You won’t just want to buy them for others but for yourself too! Trust me I know aha!
Joey X