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Sleepover Guide For 1

Happy Sunday guys! I hope this week has been kind to you, and you're enjoying the weekend. Today I thought I'd share with you some ideas on how to make your very own sleepover for one! Yes that sounds like we're all about 12 again doesn't it? But sometimes it's really nice to indulge in a pamper session anyway, and I thought since Sunday is typically the day of rest and rejuvenation; we could chat about how you can really treat yourself one day a week, even if you're alone.
I have a boyfriend who works night shifts, and I work from home; this means I spend a lot of my time alone. Unless I purposefully make plans with friends or family, or my boyfriend is off work - it means I'm hanging out with the cat most days. This, paired with the fact that I'm my own boss, means I really have to make specific time off for myself. It's easy to imagine I get to do what I want all day long, but the reality is that I'm really strict with myself, and I have to work constantly to bring money in. Last month I really worked myself hard, and I ended up going to the doctors because of it. I was exhausted!

There's no better day to pamper yourself than a Sunday is there?! No matter what my schedule is, whether Sunday is a work day or a day off for me, I always see it as the one time of week when I need to make time for myself and get my pamper on.

It's that time of year where Santa is just around the corner, getting ready to gift us all with wonderful things that make us happy (Tsum Tsums, Gin, and Brian Molko for me thanks Daddy Christmas!) and everything just get a little more hectic. For me, I write this as I sit here planning the next four days of work and realising I don't actually have time to sleep. This may be a problem... I'm sure it'll be fine... *internal panic*.. anyway... yes, pampering! I could probably use a pamper evening more than anyone right now (Yes even you! Dont try fight me on this one. Because I'm too exhausted and will probably lose). So when I received some goodies in the post from The Library of Fragrance and Treacle Moon; I was rather thrilled to be honest. After all, I simply HAVE to take some me time now, right? It's for the blog.

DIY and beauty are both reoccurring themes on this blog, because I have a passion for both and love to share them with you guys. I have actually made an attempt before at my own home made beauty products (including this lip scrub) and found it so much fun!

Lush Bubble Bar; 'Dorothy'

Hello lovelies and happy Wednesday! We're officially half way through the week now, and what better way to break up the hectic schedule than take a little 'me time'. Whether it's pampering yourself, reading a good book, going out with friends or binge watching Orange Is The New Black, - go for it!

For me, a relaxing bath is the perfect way to spoil myself lately. I work around the clock almost everyday (as explained in my routine post) and spending some time doing nothing, enjoying the hot water and soaking my feet is the best feeling.
On these little occasions I always like to use something special I've picked up from Lush, and this week it's all about the Dorothy bubble bar. Ylang Ylang and orange flower absolute are combined to give a heavy floral frangrance, and if that's your thing then you will love this product. Imagine a garden full of wild flowers, with orange and tangerines nearby. The sweetest of scents, without being too overpowering.
You simply crumble this bar under running water and let it bubble away, turning the water a deep aquamarine colour. The uplifting scents, satisfying crumble and beautiful shade are bound to make you feel almost mermaid like. Plus if like me you are obsessed with anything colourful, especially rainbows; then this one will just appeal to you straight away for looking pretty in your bathroom. I almost felt sad to use it!
I loved this product, and will definitely be purchasing again.

What do you guys think? Have you tried Dorothy?

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