June: Lately I've Been Loving

We spent a rainy Saturday afternoon in Tonic having a few cocktails. I fell in love with the very delicious Porn Star Martini - so delicious I had to have two! It contains Stoli Vanil, Passionfruit, Caramel & Lemon served with a shot of Prosecco on the side - yum!

I enjoyed a fab afternoon tea at the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh (formerly The Caledonian Hotel) with my mother-in-law. It was gorgeous. If you are ever in Edinburgh I'd highly recommend!

I read Eeny Meeny by M J Arlidge and I can quite honestly say it is one of my favourite reads this year. Super creepy I raced through it. Matthew's second book is out in September - I seriously can't wait!

We spent a great afternoon at Savour - a foodie event organised by Sharon at Bite Magazine. We ate delicious food and drink.  

I especially enjoyed a pulled pork roll from The Hanging Bat, the delicious jams and chutneys and a cheese platter from The Edinburgh Larder, Pickerings Gin (served with tonic & lemongrass), Zukr Boutique (super delicious luxe teacakes), smoked salmon & gravlax from George Campbell & Sons  and the refreshing and fruity Idun's Elderflower Cider.

June's Souk Souk Beauty Box has been my favourite box...ever. It could have been made for me - I simply love it!  See my mini review here.

I tried the newly launched Dahliana Wildflower Youth Serum* and simply adore it - you'll see it's already a firm favourite (and halfway done!).  See my review here.

What have you been loving this month?

*PR sample

Dinner at The Skylark, Pampering & Pout

Last night we went out for dinner to a local bistro & bar - The Skylark.  This is only the second time we've been for dinner, we've also been for drinks and I've met a friend for coffee and (amazing) scones.  The cakes are fantastic too!

pan seared corn fed chicken breast on pearl barley & a red wine jus

Vibrant Summer Fish Stew

coffee and macaroons - nom nom!

I also did some pampering prior to going to Pout tomorrow (meeting a friend for lunch before going along to the preview event).

Here's what I used:

Jo Malone Grapefruit Bath Oil - I received this at my birthday from hubby.  Absolutely love and use it sparingly!

For my hair Naked Marula Fruit & Provitamins Revitalising Hair Treatment - single use sachet.  I got this in my Fayek Beauty Box.

Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask - this is one of my #Samples 3 - gorgeous! 

Rituals Wai Wang Exfoliating Body Scrub - got this a while back with a magazine as a freebie - lovely product.

Angela Langford Perfect Pores Serum & Balanced & Beautiful Facial Oil - testing these for review at the moment.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Body Cream - love this first reviewed it here.

The Skylark

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Pout Edinburgh

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Jo Malone

Naked

Tata Harper

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Rituals

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Angela Langford

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Elemis

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I also picked up some gourmet marshmallows from The Marshmallow Lady - they are simply delicious! I bought them at Lickety Splits.  I picked Vanilla Bean flavour.  Other flavours include Beer, Raspberry, Key Lime Pie and Irn Bru!  Apparently the cafe serves amazing hot chocolate - I'll have to pop by!  You can follow The Marshmallow Lady on Twitter @burghbakes.  There is also an excellent review in Bite Magazine.