High tea: Eteaket Edinburgh

Hey my loves, 

Today's post is one for the tea lovers out there, or the high tea, afternoon tea lovers among us.
During a little meet up with a friend, we love to wine and dine and do loads of afternoon teas and things. So we decided we would try Eteaket's an Edinburgh based tea company, with an online store to buy different teas, vouchers and even a monthly tea club. 

But back to business here and a little review of this adorable little tea place, in the heart of Edinburgh, based in Fredrick Street, Erica the owner opened in 2008. She supports many different charity causes, including Aberlour Childrens trust, Education for children of Assam India, as well as many other local charities. 

Myself and my friend, Jade. Went in at around twenty past one on a Sunday afternoon. The place was busy but not too busy, they couldn't squeeze us both in. We both chose to have the high tea, as we wanted to taste their food but weren't hungry enough for a full on afternoon tea. So in the high tea, you get half sandwich, scone (including, jam and clotted cream) and a mini patisserie cake and a pot of your own chosen tea. I went for the pesto chicken sandwich and white peony tea. Yes I went out of my comfort zone and went for a random tea, that I wasn't even sure if I would like it or not. But there is loads of teas to chose from.. Check the tea menu alone.

We got served our teas and got told to leave them infusing for 3 minutes and had a little egg timer to tell us when it would be infused enough. We got given super cute teacups and saucers for our tea. Then our high tea, was served on a cute little platter plate for one.
The tea its's self was enjoyable, fresh tasting and was refreshing on the palate. Sandwich was tasty, although the pesto was bright green, but yummy none the less. The scone was huge... But tasty. I got a citrus patisserie, which would have been nice if you liked citrus flavours. But it wasn't my favourite. For £8.95, which is amazing value especially in the Edinburgh area, as any sort of high tea, afternnoon tea, which is still only £15.95. Which is incredible for some locally sourced food and getting to chose your own tea. As in other places, you get the normal tea. I think getting to chose your own tea, makes the experience all that more enjoyable. 

So if you are a tea lover, high tea, cream tea, afternoon tea lover or just a lady who likes to lunch and find yourself in Edinburgh. I would definitely go and check out Eteaket. Or check out their online store and buy some of their amazing tea. I need to go back and try their chai latte or their tea based cocktails.. Yes you heard that right. 
Where is your favourite places to go for afternoon tea? 

Glossybox Jan 2016

                                       Hey my loves, 

Its that time of the month again..It's glossybox time. Woop Woop. It has been a while since I last got a Glossybox, but since things are going well I thought well why not treat myself again to one.
I'm glad that they are still the same price and my box seemed to full of full sizes or just very good deluxe sizes.
In my box I was very lucky to get four full sizes and a deluxe size. I am yet to properly play around with what is in my box, but when I do I will be sure to post some feedback on them.




I will start with the luxury size product. Madara Cellular Repair Serum. 
I have never heard of the brand Madara, so I am excited to try it. I am all into the skincare part of my daily routine, just because Scotland is getting beaten up with some cold and frosty weather, not skins best friend. From what I can find on the Madara website. It is more of an anti ageing serum, with the added benefit of it being an organic and natural product. I got a 15ml sample which is worth £19 as it is half the size of the full size and you can get that for £38.



Sticking with skincare, Unani dermo Defense face mask, full size product worth £11.36. Again with this I can not wait to use this, as my skin is playing up with the weather. It is a herbal based mask which is good for sensitive skin. It keeps your skin hydrated and nourished in this winter days we have here. You can purchase it here. I will be sure to get a post up on this ASAP.








Next up is the Teeez Cosmetics Oasis Gem Lipstick, £11.93. This is another full size product. I have swatched this and it is a beautiful colour. As I don't have it to hand, I can't remember what colour I have, but it is a lovely coral, orange tone. It is a satin finish, with the added benefit of coconut oil for keeping the lips hydrated. You can buy something similar here.










Next is a glossybox own brand and formula eyeshadow. I got the colour glossy mauve. Which I love, its the sort of colour I have been wearing all over my lips this winter. Just because it makes my eye colour pop. These aen't available to buy unless you find one on Ebay. These are worth £7.10. Again I will have a review in the coming days. 










Lastly is my favourite product by far. Nicka K shine airbrush blending sponge. This is worth £6.50, it is a complete different shape to my beloved beauty blender, but I have high hopes for this. You can buy them in various places online but here is where I have been eyeing it up about. You are meant to use it the exact same way as the beauty blender or the real techniques sponge. 






My box is worth £55.89.

Did any of you get the Glossybox? What did you get in yours?
Message me below on your favourite products from this months box. 

Harry Potter tag

Hey guys, 

This week has been horrendous with the amount of well known people have sadly passed away. David Bowie and Alan Rickman being the most publicized. I was a bit gutted about David Bowie having grown up around his music. But Alan Rickman, he was the ultimate childhood villain, for me. So I was of course devastated. So I thought in light of my childhood villain dying, I would finally get around to doing the Harry Potter Tag. 

I first started to read the Harry Potter books when I was around 10/11 and I first got one to read heading on holiday. I also fell in love with the books from that very first instance. Even though it wasn't the most up to date book in the series but the first book I read and fell in love with is The Prisoner of Azkaban. But sadly to say I am still waiting for my letter over ten years later. 

1. What is your favourite book?

My favourite book has to be Goblet of Fire, It is the first one I read in chronoligical order after I had read Prisoner of Azkaban. I came home from my holiday and begged my family to get me the new one for my birthday. Which they did and I was in love from the onset. The plot got my imagination going and imagining how the triwizard tournament would have been like.  

2. What is your favourite film?

Favourite film would have to say is the Deathly Hallows part two, as I liked the amount of action in it and the fact that it concluded the stories well. But I do also love Chamber of Secrets.

3. What is your least favourite book?

My least favourite book is the order of the phoenix. I just didn't thimk it was as captivating and it was hard to get into. Even now as a fully grown adult, I still struggle. 4. What is your least favourite film?

Least favourite film is the exact same as the books. Order of the phoenix. Apart from the story taking a change in how light it had been. I did enjoy seeing the DA forming and the change that Dolores Umbridge gave to the school. 

5. Parts of the books/films that made you cry?

There are so many that made me nearly cry, I have too much of a stone heart to actually cry. But the scenes that give me a lump in my throat. The deaths, from Dumbledore, to Dobby and Hedwig. But also Snapes death obviously In The half blood prince, where Harry says, if he dies he would take a few Death Eaters and even Voldemort with him. So Dumbledore replies, "Spoken both like your mother and father’s son and Sirius’s true godson!" Also when Harry is asked to be godfather to Lupin and Tonks son. Neville Longbottom's speech towards the end of Deathly Hallows: Part II, what more could make someone want to cry. Also when Dumbledore asks Snape after all this time, he still loves Lily and he replies simply Always. 

6. If you could hook up with any character, who would it be?
Any of the Weasly boys except Percy. I really dislike Percy. I'd have a good laugh with the twins Fred and George, but who wouldn't want someone as loyal and loving like Ron. But you know Bill, who deals with dragons, what's not to love there.

7. Who is your favourite character?
I have four favourites, Luna as I think I am a bit like her. A bit out there wacky, but nice. Professor McGonagall.. She is just as passionate as you'd want any teachers to learn from. I love Snape as he is portrayed as the bag guy, but in reality he is a good guy and who doesn't love Dobby.

8. Who is your least favourite character?

Dolores Umbridge and Lockheart. I found they both had their obvious purposes in the books. But I thought Umbridge was just a right Bitch and Lockheart just fancied himself a bit too much and wasn't anything special or added anything. Lockheart was lacklustre and boring to me.

9. What is your favourite quote? 

My favourite quote has to be Neville's at the end of Deathly Hallows. I just loved how he wasn't giving up. He wasn't surrendering no matter what they would face. But another one is when Ron finally says that Hermoine is his girlfriend, after Goyle tries to curse her. "That's my girlfriend, you Numpty." Then chases after him. But Nevilles is my favourite ever"It doesn't matter that Harry's gone. People die every day. Friends, family. Yeah, we still lost Harry tonight. He's still with us, in here *touches heart*. So's Fred, Remus, Tonks... they didn't die in vain. But YOU will. 'Cause you're wrong! Harry's heart did beat for us! For all of us! It's not over!" . Another one I love is when George loses his ear and comes around with a joke. "I'm Holey, Im holey Fred Get it." 

10. What is your least favourite quote?

I hate when Ron is giving up on Harry in the Deathly Hallows, when the boys argue. For Ron then to leave.It broke my heart when he left. I can't remember the exact quote but you all know what one I mean.

11. What would your Patronus be?

My patronus would be some form of cat, maybe a lion or just a simple house cat. Since I am a proper cat lady. 

12. What would your Boggart be?

My boggart would be the man of my dreams turning me down, but I don't know how that would work, 

13. What would you rather have - the elder wand, the resurrection stone or the invisibility cloak?

Id love the invisibility cloak, just because I could get into so many gigs for free, it would be unreal. 

14. Which house would you be in?

I have no idea, as I can see potential in all houses for myself but being a natural redhead... It would most likey be Gryfindor, as I would be some cousin or something to the Weasleys.

15. If you were on the Quidditch team, which position would you play?

I'd be a beater, just as I have fairly quick reflexes and it would be awesome to hit a bludger at a professor I hated. 

16. Which class would be your favourite?

I'd love to do potions. Or Broomstick lessons.

17. If you could bring one character back to life, who would it be?

Fred Weasley Dobby or Hedwig. I can't imagine a life without both the Weasley twins together. George would never be the same without him. 

18. What would your job be in the magical world?
I'd be a hit witch.. Someone to catch the bad guys. Or a quidditch played for Ireland or Scotland.

19. If you could meet any member of the cast, who would it be?

Alan Rickman, I would have loved to have met. He is just utterly the best casting job and he plays Snape how I had imagined him in my head, his voice, his sneer. Couldn't have been better.

20. Were you happy with the ending?

In short, no. I think JK could have made some sort of post Voldemort even if it was boring as now I am left wondering what happened. Did George end up in St Mungos, as life without Fred was unbearable.

21. How much does Harry Potter mean to you?
Harry Potter is my childhood, as hurtful and truamatic as it was I could always switch off reading the books or losing myself in the films. I have a tattoo on my shoulder representing Harry Potter, its the Deathly Hallows sign. Now it is just not as well known apart from people in their twenties. Younger generations will never know how if felt when the new film or book came out. I will never be without Harry Potter in my life, not until I die anyway. Without Harry Potter I wouldn't be the same person I am today, that is how much it means to me. 

Queens Arm Edinburgh Review; A Roast dinner of dreams

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Hey my loves, 

Starting to feel back in the swing of posts again, I have a list as long as my arm and after this weekend I should hopefully be fully organised again on being able to write and more efficiently. 

Now back to this post. Sunday 10th of January, I met up with family to enjoy a nice post festivities catch up. So my dear old Grandparents decided we would all try The Queens Arms on Frederick street Edinburgh. As we have heard wonderful things about their Sunday Lunches. Everyone I know loves a good classic Sunday lunch. It comes with being British. We arrived around 2pm and had a table booked for 2.15. But we had went for a booth, but we had ordered in advance the two of the Sunday roast dinner platters. Which I am glad we did, as I am a right sucker for roast dinners. The nice people at The Queens arms, had booked off a booth and a table for us so, we could chose where we thought would be best for our lunch. We ended up at the table, due to the size of the sharer platters. 
As you walk into the little pub, it is decorated in old school interior, little cute nick nacks everywhere and candles melted down liquor bottles. Bookshelves fill one wall, not sure if the books you could actually read. On a part of the ceiling there is dangling bottle, I don't know why but in my strange little head I loved the decor. We were told that there was no more sharer platters of roasts left, but we had already ordered ours, so the key here is if you fancy the roast dinner, book it before you aim to go.

Nearly forgot to take a picture!

After ordering, the service is very relaxed. We got our drinks and had to wait, a good 30-45 minutes on our roasts coming out. Which for me, I am normally starving before I even head to a restaurant. It could've been quicker. But when it came. I was not disappointed. On a platter for two people, there was a massive chunk of meat, cut up and served up medium well. There was also roast potatoes and massive crispy Yorkshire puddings, two for each person. There was also another plate with some veggies for us to share.. And gravy you can't forget about the gravy. 
I was shocked at how amazing it tasted, how beautiful it was presented to us. The meat was some steak I think or that is what it looked like. It tasted phenomenal. It really was amazing flavours and juicy. None of the dried up meat here. The yorkies, where crisp, massive and just brilliant. My two favourite parts of a roast, just everything was so tasty. 

Sharer Dessert

Then to top it all, we got some sharer puddings to have as well. We got a crumble of some sort, there was all sorts of fruits, from peach, apple, berries and raisins. There was also a thick wedge of dark chocolate torte, with a little old school milk bottle full of custard. It was all so delicious. We finished off with some coffee and shortbread. 

All in all I think the wait, was most definitely worth it. As the food was almost as good as homemade roasts and for a price of £29.50. Absolutely worth every penny and I can't wait until I go have another family roast dinner. After looking on the website, the pub its self has malt whiskies, cask ales and a lot more to offer than just a gastro pub meal. But it is for sure my new favourite place to eat when in town. Already planning my next visit. Here is a link to their webpage so you can check them out.

If you have visited Edinburgh or indeed live here, where are your favourite places to eat? 

Marion

Candle coated bottle

Bar

Ceiling covered in bottles

Bookshelves wall

Random Decor

Benefit They're real tinted mascara primer

Hey my loves...
I know it has been a while.. I was thinking about changing it up.. Mixing it a bit. But my love of make up has prevailed again and I am back fully in love with some barely written about items. So I will for sure be updating this all again soon..
But for this post I will be speaking about the new Benefit They're real tinted mascara primer. This little innovative product is just amazing.. Let me just put that out there straight away. At first I had seen it in a magazine whilst flicking through a celebrity filled magazine. So I tried to get more information on it, but there wasn't that much. So I knew in my own crazy head that I had to get it and write a little review.

First of all, the primer is brown. How many mascara primers have we seen that are brown. None. Not that I can think of from the top of my head. How many of us have had those bright white primers, that turn mascara grey and not so black anymore. I know I have. No matter what mascara you use on top of this little beauty there is no fading of colour, because of the already richly pigmented brown colour. It also makes it an ideal from desk to party primer/mascara. As it has enough pigment to give off a lovely day look, but it also doesn't crisp up, so you can later in the day add on some more mascara. 

I have tried it with a few different mascaras that are in my collection and it works a treat with all of them even, the drugstore lower end one. For me personally, I find it works amazingly well with my loreal so couture mascara. It fans out my lashes, gives them volume and defines them, more than usual. Which I have fell in love with recently. I love that it works well with lower end mascaras, to make them as amazing as the they're real mascara. Totally worth the money. 

Benefit have it on sale for £18.50 and it is also £18.50 at Boots, where you can get various deals on it and gain those advantage card points. When I bought mine, if I bought two premium make up items, you were getting £5 back in points. Bargain in my eyes and I also got the Benefit they're real remover to try out. Which I will be sure to do a post on. 

Have you tried this out this little hidden gem? What are all your thoughts on it? Please excuse the scary eyes in the pictures below the first one has just the primer on one eye, then the other 2 are with the Loreal mascara on top. 

Thanks for reading ❤️