2016

As we head into the last day of 2016, I thought I would share some of my favourite moments from the  blog and life this year. 2016 has been a year full of ups and downs and it hasn't quite finished in the way I would have liked it to, but I am taking away some memories I will treasure forever.

I managed to blog more this year than in 2015 but still not as much as I had hoped too. I did get the opportunity to collaborate with some amazing brands this year on the blog, including SheIn, Talking Tables, Romwe, Uncommon Goods, StyleWe, Tiny Prints and Victoria Emerson! 

On a more personal level I had a jammed packed year, I got to watch a few of my close friends tie the knot, we got to celebrate on their Hen Weekend's before and there are now some babies on the way too! I also got to travel to Sorrento (I just realised that I never wrote a post on that) with Sean, watched my first peonies bloom in my garden, attended Wimbledon for the first time with my sister and the highlight of my year, getting to be bridesmaid for my best friend! 

As for what 2017 will hold? Well I know that it is going to be a year full of changes and I am going into the New Year not knowing what will happen and full of uncertainty. But I am sure that what ever does happen, good or bad it will all be part of a bigger plan and I will come out of it stronger. 

I can share the two things I do have planned that I am counting down the days until. Afternoon Tea at the Ritz in London with my best friend (it was my thank you gift for being a bridesmaid) and we are also taking a trip to Athens in February with our partners, which I cannot wait for! 

I am not sure what 2017 holds for the blog either. My little sister is moving and she takes all of my outfit pictures for me, so I will have to figure out a new plan for that. I'm hoping that I'll be able to blog at least as much as I have done this year and maybe even more if I can better manage my time. Hopefully I'll be able to work with some more wonderful brands and continue on some current partnerships. 

Thank You to Everyone who has stopped by my blog, any of my social media accounts and liked a post or left a sweet comment! The friendships I have made through blogging are still without a doubt my favourite thing to have come from the blogger world! 

Wishing you and all your families a very happy, healthy and adventurous 2017! 

XOXO

Stacey

Mother, Daughter, Sister

It was Mother's Day yesterday here in the UK and I for one am very grateful for my Mum. She has always been there for me when I need her, even if she isn't feeling well herself, she'll always put me first. 

I am also very proud to have a little sister too! So I thought this year it would be nice to get my Mum & sister a gift that will always remind us all of the bond we share.

I wanted to get something a bit different so Uncommon Goods seemed like perfect place to search, I love how unusual all the jewelry pieces are. I decided to go for necklaces as they are the one piece we all wear on a regular basis and the selection (found here) left my stuck for choice.

I ended up going with these stunning handcrafted 'My Heart Within Yours' necklaces. They are a beautiful handmade lace dipped in gold and silver and I love how every single one is slightly different and unique. You can find the earrings to match here.

If you are looking for a piece of jewelry with something a little bit different you will be spoilt for choice. Not only will you find unique pieces like these necklaces you will also find many pieces made from up-cycled or recycled materials, how fun! Make sure to read about the maker of each piece too, they have the most wonderful stories to share.  Check out more unusual jewelry here.

If you live in the UK you've missed your chance to shop for your Mother's Day gifts but luckily most countries celebrate in May and Uncommon Goods have fast shipping all over the world, so you still have time to find endless gifts for you Mum here! 

Thank You to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.