We found the most delightful tea shop in Redland, Bristol when we were driving around at the weekend. Attic, situated on Coldharbour Road looks from the outside like a very lovely place to go and have a drink - and it is… but it just gets better and better!

Besides offering an incredibly vast array of teas, they also have the most equisite tea makers - that just really make your visit something different. Yeah, so it’s a plastic jug and an egg timer, but it’s a fantastic novelty and something I’d definately recommend!

You simply get served your tea in it’s pot, which sits on top of your cup, and then the time’s up, your tea will be perfectly brewed! Definately worth a visit next time you’re in North Bristol.

Did you participate in National No Make Up Day yesterday (26th March?)? I did! But then that isn’t that unusual for me - if I’m just busily typing away at my desk I do tend to not wear any make up.It doesn’t take many days of being presentable in public for my skin to feel dry.

I’m currently trialling a few different make up remover wipes… so I’ll report back when the results are in!

I’d heard Bristol’s new shopping centre was good - but when I first went there before Christmas I wasn’t expecting the beautiful shiny shopping paradise that greeted me when I got there! The architecure - considering it’s modern - is elegant and impressive, with a multi-curved roof and plenty of space for fresh air. The shop fronts themselves are sophisticated and inviting, and the Quakers Friars area, which is home to Brasserie Blanc, is a lovely “courtyard” which just makes you wonder what on earth was there before!

Anyway - I divulge. The reason for this post is that it was on my first visit to Cabot Circus that I experienced first hand the joy that is AWear -with clothes that range from fun to formal, and that are all seemingly much better made than across the street in various other highstreet fashion outlets. I particularly fell in love with (but didn’t get) a fabulous purse that was big enough for all the cards and photos you could wish for - whilst still only being £8! Nicer than my accessorize one that was £12, and much nicer than one I found later in UrbanOutfitters for £24. I get the impression their website isn’t as good as their shop - as in, they don’t always have as much good stock available online, but I’m sure they’ll get there!

Awear at Cabot Circus.

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Plus - Feb 09 saw the launch of their exclusive collaboration with renowned shoe designer Rupert Sanderson, bringing 4 new designs to the site.

The site, which also features accessories, jewellery and hosiery, gives you 10% off your first order and allows you to search for your shoes by size. The Ireland based company display all prices in Euros, and shipping to the UK is from €13.00. Clear your payment by 4pm and they aim to dispatch the same day, with delivery aimed for 24 hours.