Travel | A weekend in Amsterdam | Top Tips

Earlier this month I was lucky enough to be whisked away on a weekend city break to the beautiful city of Amsterdam. Going just before Christmas made it even more magical and festive as the whole city was twinkling with lights and there were wreaths on every door. It was a short but sweet visit but we squeezed plenty and there sure is lots to see in Amsterdam.

It is the perfect European city for a short break and if you are planning on going why not read on for a little travelling inspiration and ideas for places to visit, eat and see.

Here's my mini guide to what to do in Amsterdam...

DIY | Wall Art | Tips for Brightening up White Walls

 Recently I finished a little project for my mum, a cute canvas to brighten up her kitchen. She has newly redecorated and made some beautiful blinds in lilac floral material to go in the kitchen, I thought I would create a unique piece of wall art with similar colours to those in the blinds. 

After some wall art inspo pinning on Pinterest, I decided to go with a simple lettered canvas that reflects our family well.  

Here's how you do it...

Travel | My top 5 things to do in Stockholm & how to do it cheaply

Last month I was lucky enough to spend a long weekend in the beautiful city of Stockholm, Sweden. I have always wanted to visit Sweden so when we found some really cheap flights we thought, why not!? 

We set ourselves a budget for spending money when we got there, as Stockholm can be pricey if your not careful, but surprisingly we managed to do ALOT in three days without blowing our budget! So here are my top five things to do in Stockholm & tips for saving money ...