Don't mess with Texas!

James Turells Skyspace, at Rice University

The most scrumptious, moorish food!


A cactus light, that I NEED!!

So I'm back on the blog!
Just got back from my trip to Houston, Texas. Hopefully this is the first of many new adventures across America

The weather was glorious and after months of -20'C and intense snow! It was greatly welcomed, I got to wear my sandals and sunglasses.
Everyone was very friendly, they all had that 'southern charm', I could get really used to that lifestyle!

My week was mostly made up of drinking tequila based cocktails and eating amazing food, everything is bigger in Texas, including myself if I stayed any longer!

My favourite part was watching the sunset at the James Turell light installation at Rice University, the most relaxed I've ever been!

I'll definitely be back, totally worth another trip :-)

My only regret, not purchasing some cowboy boots.....

Feeling Festive!

Setting up the Christmas tree at the Rockefeller 

Preparing the ice rink 

Floating snowflake on 5th Ave

5th Ave Christmas windows 

Empire State Building

Radio City Music Hall

Thanksgiving at the 'Barraza' home

Festive inspired Birthday pressies from the fam, note handmade Christmas decorations from Jess and cup cosy knitted by my mum! They also slipped in that delightful magnet, which sums up how they feel about me, lol! 

Birthday present to myself!

Hi all,

It's been a a fun and festive couple of weeks! 

I took a trip to NYC, to see the Christmas windows at Bergdorf Goodman in 5th ave, the whole avenues looked really pretty with all the twinkly lights :-)

The Christmas tree wasn't quite ready at the Rockefeller, which is a shame, but I'm going to see the tree at the White house tomorrow, stay tuned for photos!

I got to experience my first Thanksgiving too, I was invited to my friend Sarah's house, along with my work colleague Mahesh, who's also from England,

The food was so yummy, and Sarah's family are so welcoming, I've been invited back for Christmas :-)

Also it was my birthday a few days ago, I got myself a fancy fur scarf and my roommates got me a bottle of champagne!

I got presents sent all the way from Manchester to DC from my awesome family, thank you so much! 

Also please note:

I put together these drawers all by myself!! Ta daaa....

I'm gonna stain and put new handles on it though (always a visual merchandiser!) 

Eastern Market

Please note, the georgous red coat with fur collar! It will be mine!! I just need the funds first :-) 

So I discovered my new favourite place in DC, Eastern Market, it's full of amazing goodies! Including vintage clothes, furniture etc 

If I had a million pounds I'd spend it all here! 

I had a lovely brew at the Vigilante Coffee Company, also best branding I've seen so far (take that Starbucks!)

I finished off the day with a margaritas and tacos at El Centro in Georgetown, 

I'm heading to New York tomorrow, stay tuned....

Summer in October?!

Houses in Georgetown 

Thomas Sweet ice cream parlour

Oreo frozen yoghurt

Pretzels at Jpauls

Fish n' Chips!

Lobster tempura sushi roll 

Free mini deserts from Maggianos italian

*note - everyone instagraming the deserts, naturally!

Another bad selfie, with my manager Michelle! Excuse the face, this is woman who hasn't slept for days!!

Rockin a hard hat!

It's finally open :-)

I finally have an actual workplace, instead of a hotel! And it's all mine, we'll sort of! 

I got to play project manager for a bit too,

Also it's October and it's weirdly still sunny and warm, I thought I'd show you some of the culinary delights I've been sampling throughout the month, my favourite being the Oreo flavoured

frozen yoghurt, yum :-) 

Maggianos Italian opened near my store and invited us for a free meal, obviously we said YES!! 

Fast Food

Whilst staying in Virginia I got to experience an authentic American diner, I was healthy at the beginning with a salad sandwich combo, then I go ruin it with a mocha milkshake, yuuum! And the biggest straw in all the land! 

Check this cool diner jukebox 

Also They love me so much here, they decided to name a salon after me! 

Wearing my new 'Stone Cold Fox' top and Topshop boutique trousers to go and eat some delicious all American food, in northern virginia!