Cambridge Satchel Company Bags

Yesterday I celebrated my 30th birthday - tragic I know, but a big bonus of such a feat was the awesome presents I received, my favourite of which was a Cambridge Satchel Company Music Bag from my little brother therefore I have made this post all about my new bag.....thank you Gareth!

Sweetpea & Willow 'Sweet Amberley' Sleigh Bed

So I've recently become obsessed with home decorating programmes, to such an extent that I now worship at the alter that is Sarah Beeny, but a healthy second love has developed for finding amazing design and furnishing ideas on the net - this bed from Sweetpea & Willow (www.sweetpeaandwillow.com) is now on my 'must have' list.

It reminds me of the amazing bed Belle had in her flat in the second series of ITV2's 'Secret Diary of a Call Girl', although in being in the sleigh shape rather than the Louis style she had. I adore the pink blush velvet fabric of the bed - much more flattering than a cream on our skin tones, lovelies!

Personal Trainer Business Card

Recently a friend of mine has started her own business and has been tirelessly working on marketing and advertising strategies - this made me go on the web hunt for new or original methods being used to promote a brand or service, which is where I found this fantastic piece of advertising from a personal trainer.....the stretchy business card!

Eggs Benedict

The most fabulous Sunday breakfast in my opinions is Eggs Benedict - a dish consisting of a halved English muffin, topped with ham or bacon (I prefer thick cut smoked back bacon), poached eggs and smothered in Hollandaise sauce. There are several variations to this recipe, including Eggs Florentine substituting the ham for spinach or Eggs Royale with smoked salmon instead of ham, but I prefer the piggy version. This is the perfect breakfast if you have spent a night on the sauce, filling the stomach but not too greasy and in an ideal world would come with a side order of hash browns.......hungry now!

Azzedine Alaia Full Skirt Coat

Alaia is well known for pieces that focus on perfectly fitted fabrics that embrace the body and expose the chic and sensuality of his customers, a trait this coat highlights perfectly. As winter has been given it's second steam, more down south than here in Scotland surprisingly, this coat shows that warm and functional does not have to mean drab and bulky.....now to work on getting a waistline that shows the pieces to perfection!

Strada Custom Bike

Seems like Central Scotland is the only place not been it with snow over the past few days and on a crisp day like today, I love to go for walks just to get out the house and clear the cobwebs. However, I feel my attempts at a health kick would become much easier with a custom built Strada bike!

With bikes built to your specifications in a variety of available colour, including being able to chose the colour of the grips, chains and crank, the end rsult will be a unique and exciting piece. Check out http://www.stradacustoms.com/ and play about your own colour combinations on the 'build + buy' section!

Avtovo Station, St Petersburg

Everyone has a list of places they want to visit and I am not exception - top of my list is Russia and in particular Saint Petersburg. Often described as the most Western city in Russia, Saint Petersburg is home to the amazing Hermitage Museum, which I would visit to see the Golden Peacock Clock alone:

My main photo is from Avtovo Metro Station which features highly ornate feature columns covered in ornamental glass. Although glass was originally supposed to be used on all of the columns in the station, white marble was substituted on some due to time constraints. This marble was supposed to be temporary, but it has never been replaced. The beauty of the station is a great testiment to the opulent history of the city and puts the public transport stations of other cities to shame - I think the only comparible is that of City Hall in New York City, a now unused station but here's a tip......if ever in New York, go on the 6 train and stay on as it loops on its return journey. Passengers used to have to get off the train at the Brooklyn Bridge stop and hop on the adjoining platform, but if you stay on, you can view this amazing station as it turns around.

City Hall Subway Station, New York