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PLANNING OUR FRENCH ADVENTURE | QUEENBEADY

Photo by Jessica

Well pals, we’re finally going on a (little) multi centre trip in June this year and I am stoked. There’s so much we have planned during our 10 nights of dashing around France that I feel like writing it all down makes it seem a little less daunting. With it being the hub’s 30th Birthday this year, the trip will be all the more special celebrating the next decade of his life (cripes!) We’re also travelling with Mr C’s cousin and girlfriend too, so it’s going to be a LOL a minute, there’s no doubt! We have a Music festival, sightseeing in Paris, A day at Disneyland followed by a few nights relaxing on the French Riviera to cram in.

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February 7, 2018
3 THINGS TO STOP YOU FROM FAILING* | QUEENBEADY

It seems a very bold title, doesn’t it?

“3 THINGS TO STOP YOU FROM FAILING.”

I can’t offer you the exact answers to the above statement because the same rules don’t fit for all, but, hear me out. I want to shine a light on the reasons why you aren’t maybe being quite as successful as you want to be, whether it be your blog, career, to everything else in between. It’s so easy to get swamped with the dreaded “Imposter Syndrome” or feeling like you’re never picked for anything.

Let me break it down to you Hunnies, it’s not about luck, or the amount of money you have in your bank or looking a certain way. It’s about sheer hard work, a healthy mind-set and the determination to create opportunities for yourself that can benefit you on the regular. And, once people realise that things aren’t always handed on a gratuitous, golden, shiny plate, the easier it is to implement things in to our life on a daily basis, without it feeling like a chore.

And, shhhhh, they are really simple things too!

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February 5, 2018
VALENTINES DAY GIFT GUIDE WITH BUILDMYGIFT.COM* | QUEENBEADY

Remember back in December I was your saviour for last-minute gifts, okay, maybe that is just a little stretch from the truth. But, so many of you found some super cool gift ideas and managed to bag them in time before you could say “Nana’s drank too much sherry and fallen asleep on the turkey.” So, with Valentines Day just around the corner I wanted to bring another collaboration, a Valentines Day Gift Guide with BuildMyGift for when any of you had completely forgotten to buy a loved one a prezzie! (more…)

February 3, 2018
BAR & GRILL AT THE DAKOTA DELUXE, LEEDS | QUEENBEADY

When we had the pleasure of staying at the Dakota Deluxe Leeds last month (you can read my review here) we were also treated to a wonderful meal at their very own signature restaurant, the Bar & Grill which is situated inside the hotel. They have their very own bar, which is oh-so very elegant and was already quite busy at 8.30pm, so we decided to skip pre-dinner drinks and head straight downstairs to the cosy, speak-easy style restaurant in the cellar. (more…)

February 1, 2018
A LUXURY STAY AT THE DAKOTA DELUXE, LEEDS | QUEENBEADY

Oh hey there, it seems I took nearly a two-week break from the blog (and I so didn’t mean to do that!) You see things were (and still are!) very hectic, especially with the run up to my guest speaking slot at #BlogAtTheBeach last week. I was busy prepping and zoning my energy in to not getting nervous that it just kinda fell by the wayside. I was doing well with the nerves getting the better of me until a few days before, so when the opportunity came up to spend the night before the event at Leeds’ newest hot spot I couldn’t resist. After all, I was ready for a bit of R’n’R beforehand with a luxury stay at the Dakota Deluxe, Leeds. Having already become accustomed with this hotel after hearing all about it from a friend (who raved and raved about it!) I knew it was exactly the type of hotel I was looking for, even if it was in my city!Sit tight, because I’m pretty sure you’re going to add this to your bucket list for when you’re next in town…

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January 20, 2018