Life | End of May Bank Holiday

Note: This post is about a week late! I had no time for editing last week (blame the day job) but I still thought I would put it up, it's nice to reminisce about such fun times.....

Who doesn't love a Bank Holiday weekend?

In the past I have planned trips away to make the most of the extra day of holiday, but we headed into this one with virtually no agenda, and it's turned out to be a great one!

Friday night was completely chilled - pizza, salad, prosecco and magazines - heaven.

Saturday morning I met up with my good friend Annie and her outrageously cute baby Ralph for Brunch at Aqua on Whiteladies Road. The food was delicious and we had a great time giggling in the sunshine.

After brunch Dan and I walked to Clifton Village to have a couple of drinks in the sun. In the evening we met some friends for what I swear are the best burgers in Bristol, at The Lion. The reason why I know they are so good is because I've yet to photograph one - I just dive right in! Ah well, it's a good excuse to go again....

Sunday morning Dan made breakfast burrito's, d-lish!

First one to spot Mackie wins a prize (not really)

Later on we went to the Eat Drink Bristol Fashion event at Queens Square. We booked tickets for The Pony & Trap Carvery Lunch. Sunday turned out to be an unexpected scorcher and roast dinner is not the first thing I want to eat when the sun is shining, especially not in a hot tippee! We made the most of it though, and the food was amazing.

The day was finished off perfectly with a few rounds of delicious cocktails at Amoeba. I started with an Amaretto Sour but quickly moved on to Chanel No5's when I realised how amazing they are! A heady mix of vodka, fresh raspberries, elderflower cordial and prosecco....yum!

On Monday morning, feeling a little less than fresh, I went to a Spin Class with a difference in Milennium Square. It was a new type of class called Vibe. It basically works by ensuring you're having a LOT of fun whilst you cycle, doing different movements to the beat of some stellar tunes! Soral and I loved every minute of (and it's not often I say THAT after a spin class). Oh and the best thing was, it was completely free! The event was organised by Spogo. I think they're organising lots of free fitness events across Bristol this summer so check out their website.

I then joined Dan's family for a late lunch at Bill's. I went for the Chicken Skewers which were really tasty.

Another lovely weekend in the bag! Sometimes impromptu is the best way to go.....x

Life | This Weekend I.....

I can't believe it's Tuesday evening already.....the last two days at work have gone by in a blur! And my lovely weekend seems but a distant memory...

Friday night, Dan and I chilled in. Neither of us could decide what we wanted to eat so we settled on "Mezze" which totally hit the spot.

Caprese Salad, Anchovies, Olives, Salami, Parma Ham, Avocado, Sunblush Tomatoes and Grilled Chicken Salad with Spinach....a Mediterranean Feast!! I think we were subliminally dreaming of sun-kissed days.

On Saturday I had my friend Beth's Hen-Do. Her bridesmaids Katie and Charlie organised an amazing day for us. Brunch, followed by Clay-Pigeon Shooting and dinner in the private room at Jamie's. We were so lucky that we had a really sunny day, it made us want to sink a few Prosecco's and get our dancing shoes on for after dinner.

We were at Rosemarino in Clifton Village. I had fresh Elderflower and Green Tea.

And Eggs Florentine, seriously good.

The Hen. This was Part Deux as she did a weekend in Valencia as well, lucky thing.

Beautiful people.

(I was terrible to begin with, but then I got my groove back and now I'm a little addicted....)

 Onto Jamie's Italian....

Prawn Linguine

I could not be more sad that my camera wouldn't fit in my clutch bag and I decided to "make-do" with my iPhone. The lighting is terrible and they're out of focus.... You get the gist though, lots of yummy food, wine and girls having fun.

On Sunday Dan helped me move the rest of my stuff into storage, we went out to lunch and then for a long walk around the harbourside in the sunshine.

This is Mackie, Dan's family dog. Isn't he a cutie?

Sunday evening was topped off with watching the balloons float past at sunset. Beautiful.