Pampas and Pearls

"The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other." - Burton Hillis The festive season can be one of the most wonderful times of the year, but it can also be stressful. With family gatherings, gift-giving, and traveling, it's easy to become overwhelmed. However, there are ways to stay stress-free during this Christmas and truly enjoy the festive season. Here are a few ways that you cold incorporate into your festive wellness reminder: First... Make a plan for your festive activities. This will help you stay organised and avoid last-minute rushing around. Make a list of everything you need to do and prioritise your tasks. This will help you stay focused and feel accomplished as you check off each item. Second... Set realistic expectations for yourself and others. It's important to remember that the festive period don't have to be perfect. Don't try to do everything yourself and don't feel like you ...

"Y.A.N.A."- Doctor Who Christmas is often a time when people feel the most anxious when it comes to money and happiness. You often feel the need to present yourself as happy when inside you might not be. It is considered to be a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for many people, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and worries. You are not alone and other people feel these things to  So here are five common anxieties that many people experience around Christmas: Financial concerns: The festive season can be an expensive time of year, with many people feeling the pressure to buy gifts, decorate their homes, and prepare elaborate meals. This can lead to worries about overspending, debt, and financial insecurity, especially in the current climate that we live in. Family conflicts: While Christmas is often portrayed as a time for families to come together, the reality is that family dynamics can be complex and fraught with tension. People may worry about ...

"Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together." - Woodrow Wilson I’m the type of person that’s mainly been part of smaller circles. Throughout my life my friendships have always been intentional.  Of course I’ve had my share of bad friends too but there have also been friends that really stuck around. I’ve always believed that within every friendship there is always something to learn from and gain. It’s a bit of a romanticised perspective but I find it kind of beautiful. Connection is so vital in life, it helps your energy to flow and to feel other energies all around. When I connect with my friends, I feel so much happier. It finally feels like things align well in my life. It’s always much needed. Your friends have the power to make your life complete. Connecting with friends can often cure you from burn out or feelings of loneliness. When I’m with my friends I often have to pause and just look at them for a second, I do this because I’m in awe of t...

"Just remember, the true spirit of Christmas lies in your heart"- The Polar Express Christmas is a time full of various traditions and often traditions are different for each person and each family. For me Christmas traditions have a purpose, I don't just do them because its festive and it's Christmas, although there are a few that just are because it is Christmas.  These meaningful traditions often relate to late family members or good memories.  My first Christmas tradition is baking on the 23rd December. This is usually when I bake the Christmas cake and anything else I plan to bake for Christmas. This happens to be the date my step-grandad passed away, so it have become an annual tradition. This year I plan on making biscuit trees and a chocolate fruit cake so be on the look out for them over on our Instagram account. The second Christmas tradition I have been doing for the last few years is baking a Chocolate fruit cake (of which I will be sharing in December) I ...

“I’m going to make everything around me beautiful - that will be my life.”   - Elsie de Wolfe I’m in my late 20s and I’m still so confused about what my purpose is.  As I’ve been reflecting on my life and my choices, I’ve been thinking that there’s no way I’m in this alone. Speaking to my friends about it, turns out no one in their 20s knows what they’re meant to be doing. Heck, there’s people in their 30s that are still going with the flow. We’re all a little lost and it’s okay. It’s okay to not be certain of which direction you want your life to go. It’s okay to not know what you are supposed to be doing and it’s okay to not know what to do. There might be a chance that you’ll never know what to do in life, but one thing that is certain is everyone around us is in a similar position. The best thing we can do is be patient with one another. It might be worth noting that even though you feel lost in life, the people you do life with are important as they can either make or bre...

“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”– Lucille Ball So, Christmas is vastly approaching, it's blooming cold outside and the snow is (hopefully) on its way. The festive lights are here there and everywhere and it is safe to say I love it!  Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year as it is often a time, from my perspective, that brings people together. I adore the festive feelings and drinking all the hot chocolate and spending time with friends and family, and just the whole lot. For me Christmas is my self-care, and here are three things that I do that I count as self-care: Going for a walk around a Christmas Market . Now being a Birmingham girlie we all know the Frankfurt Market is the place to go, and especially at night when the festive lights are on and there singing is the loudest. You cannot beat it.  Snuggling up on the sofa with a blanket and hot chocolate . Now this one...

"Sweater Weather. Better Weather." - Unknown Now that it’s starting to get cold. It’s officially time to bring out the high necks and scarves. I’m a summer girly so I love being able to leave the house without a jacket. However, don’t you think there is something so aesthetically pleasing about a coat and a scarf paired together, with matching boots.  I’m sorry if you’re not into fashion. But as someone that grew up on Barbie, Bratz and MyScene. I have a passion for fashion. This passion has never left and will never leave. Here are some cold weather essentials: Sweaters: there are so many different styles of sweaters you could own. From Cardigans to High necks. All of these would be help keep you warm but looking and even feeling stylish. It’s a bit like the Gilmore Girls aesthetic. For a minimal wardrobe you can make do with about 5 different styles of sweaters. Scarves: 4 scarves is all you need. 1 black, 1 grey, 1 white and 1 brown. These are colours that complement many...