A.S Apothecary: Lush & Rosy

Even I surprised myself when I didn't end up getting many beauty products in Miami (I just couldn't find the American brands I was looking for!) So when I came home I treated myself to a few things including Lush & Rosy from A.S Apothecary.

The set (£30 plus p&p) is simply glorious. Amanda had recommended Tinkture Gin to me before so I'd already tried that (it featured in my August loves) and is quite honestly the perfect rose gin (oh and that packaging is just exquisite).

Also inside the set is Sussex Rose Aromatic Water #18 which is really something special. Spritz it on your face as a toner/refresher or over the body to calm and soothe.  It's got a gentle rosy scent and is truly beautiful.

And of course I had to try the gin with Fierce Botanics Apothecary Tonic No.1 (£3.50 a bottle) and it really is a match made in heaven.

The tonic has the perfect tangy-ness you expect from tonic. It's formulated with five different roses from floral to spicy, cinchona bark, fresh resin, citrus peel, juniper, spice blend, organic cane sugar, citric acid plus two bitter ingredients to add dryness. As with everything Amanda does the drink is exquisite and perfect with gin, rum or vodka or just as it is. Pick yours up HERE.

Lush & Rosy would make the perfect Valentine's gift or Mother's Day gift. Pick it up HERE.

Did you treat yourself to anything from A.S Apothecary for Christmas?

August: Lately I've Been Loving

So many August loves..

We attended Foodies Festival in Edinburgh at the beginning of August and enjoyed a day in the sunshine and ate and drank some delicious food and drinks. (my pictures all seem to be of drinks...hmm)

I've been testing out a selection of healthy treats from Clearly Scrumptious** which I've really been enjoying. They are great for the afternoon slump at work and save me reaching for chocolate!

My favourites have been crunchy dried apple wedges and juicy dried strawberries - I'll definitely have to source some more of these and they are one of your 5 a day!

I've been trying the glorious Be In Blossom Ocean Flower Multi-Complex Serum+Creme (30ml - £46.80)* which my skin is loving. Expect my review early in September.

I've got Amanda at A.S Apothecary to thank for introducing me to the exquisite Tinkture Rose Gin. I just picked up "The Little Guy" but a full size bottle will be mine and soon. It's the most delicious gin I've ever tasted and the packaging is makes me squeal with delight - isn't it so pretty (and reusable!)

Of course I couldn't not mention Skin Organics Clean Beauty Box for August. The theme was Refresh and inside were four new to me brands - this is what beauty boxes should be all about - it really makes my heart sing. See my initial musings HERE.

What have you been loving this month?

*sent to me as part of the Love Lula Accredited Blogger Program
**complimentary