MELLIES CORNER

This month I don't think we are after much actually.....well....let's rephrase that. I think we have been much more practical with our March choices.

The sun is finally peeping it's little head, so do keep your eyes peeled on my blog for some brighter and more Springish type wants.

Here are our March Wishes :

Hey hey ya'll.

I used to love pink nails....you guys know how I feel about pink :). But after a few failed mani's with pink polish I was not interested at all. Sometimes I find that pink nail polishes, especially for darker skin tones can be quite dull, and no body wants daisy-o-dull nails. I am a happy bunny to have found the following nail polish just in time for the brighter weather.

Even though the name of the polish is catchy, the polish is definitely more on the dusty pink side of the lavender rainbow.

Hey hey guys,

Hope you are all well.
Another Sunday sneak peek into our fortnight.

We haven't really got up to much this fortnight, spent time with family and getting things together following the passing of my Grandad.

Mal and I had a little reminisce evening with videos of Cai when he was a newborn and oh my goodness. Does anyone else do this and get super emotional?
He was the sweetest little thing - my heart was literally all over the place. It feels like a lifetime away and brings back so many mixed emotions and wonderful memories. His growth is just so fascinating to watch and we absolutely love nurturing him and teaching him all the little bits he knows. Makes for very proud parents. And one slightly broody mama [don't worry Mal you've got at least another 2 years before we extend the brood lol]. That is one of the reasons that blogging makes me so happy. Having this teeny corner of the www where I can document our lives, pictures of Cai, what we were up to, what we were loving. It's like a virtual time warp...or maybe virtual memory box would be a better sentence :).

Anywho do read on to see what we have been up to these past 2 weeks.  

Hey guys,

It was my birthday last month and I wanted to do a little post with some pictures from the festivities. Cue some pictures of me looking a little awkward and my beaut friends & family!

I had pre birthday dinner with my girlies at the gorgeous Mediterranean restaurant Mem & Laz and it was delicious. Their sauteed king prawns were just ridiculous.
I then on my birthday day had a lovely dinner with my mum and Poumy aka Zoe. It was proper mother daughter time and my mum certainly indulged in being with her two girls, where they made the most inappropriate jokes! I full on cringed but they were so sweet and so giggly it was infectious. We had such a laugh at Yum Yum and enjoyed the yummiest starters and cocktails.

This year I really do feel I have matured a little and have started to understand and learn myself more than ever. Such an air of contentment in my life even though many areas need work and developing. I am so thankful for the life I live and for all the amazing people around me. Love you guys <3 xx

I am all the way in love with this weeks Monday Mani nails.

Hey hey hey,

Spring is a-coming and I am all excited as it is one of my favourite seasons.
I wanted my nails to reflect my very pleasant mood and sunshine through my window (although it is freezing outside).

 I am really loving Beauty UK nail polishes at the mo. The formula, colour depth of their polishes are wonderful, and they are so price friendly too. This shade is so lovely a real creamy golden yellow, which applied opaque after 2 coats. I rushed to take these pictures as the sunlight was just in the right place hence why I haven't cleaned up my nails properly :) xx.

Hey guys,

I would like to wish each and every mummy, nanny, mummy in law & mummy to be a massive Happy Mother's Day.

What a glorious thing it is to be a mother!
The most life changing, love charged, overwhelming, tough, emotional roller-coaster job out there.
The absolute best thing to ever happen to me is my son. Cairo.
I thank God for him every single day and I still till this day cannot believe he is mine.

Being a mother is tough.
Being a mother is hard work.
Being a mother is being love.
Receiving love.
Sharing and learning love.

It is testing,
it has challenges,
so many sleepless nights,
you are exhausted!
being puked and pooped on.
Being a friend, a milk maker, a chef, a maid, a cleaner, a teacher, a singer, a dancer, a performer, a confidant, a human sling, a wrestler, a cry reader, a professional hugger and booboo-maker-better.
It is the BEST job in the world.


I want to thank my mummy dearest for being the most amazing mum and example to me.
Thank you for being my mummy.
Thank you for never giving up on me, for always being there for me, for always loving me.
For putting up with my moods, my tears, my many chat-your-ear-off-sessions, for being the best grandmother.
For adopting my friends and still loving them till this day.
For your special connection with my Mal too.
For every finger licking amazing meal made.
For all the knockyourheadofffromjustasniff rum punches.
For remaining calm where I am erratic.
For remaining understanding when I am on a impulse.
For remaining interested where I am so different.

You mean the world to me and I am so happy to be your Mel-Beth.

I hope all the mummies out there have a lovely relaxing day - that's what its all about relaxation and wine, and I shall be toasting a glass [or 5] to Motherhood. The best club in the world :) xx

Hey hey ya'll .

Mal and I have such a great love for Disney films and songs (who doesn't) and cannot wait to watch them all with Cai, with singalongs and memorised words too.
We all recently, finally, watched Tangled, and as the film developed, so did our conversations about the great Disney films.

We in particular talked about their villains and how deep and callous the story lines are. Although many of the stories in the Disney films were made into more light and happy ending adaptations from their predecessors. Mr Walt Disney and team made it their job to beautifully tell these sad and dark tales amidst all the fairy lights, amazing animations, dancing and epic songs. As I know when I was younger I did not care that Sleeping Beauty pricked her finger unwillingly or that Pochontas was a mere child of 11 running off with a man - Mr Snow to do who knows what.

So with that being said, Mal & I wanted to count down and share our Top 5 Disney Villains, so keep reading for the reveal :).

I am no nail snob and will pretty much test out/use most nail polishes if the colour is up my street. I saw this pretty polish on Asos in the sale and added it right to my bag. I have been on a search for my perfect red....but unfortunately, the search is not over.
This is a orange based red shade, but not exactly what I am after at the mo. The application of Pop Beauty's nail polish is great. Standard brush with a slightly thicker formula, which applies opaque after 2 coats. I will definitely purchase another Pop Beauty nail polish however in the sale as the are normally priced £6.50 and I'm not convinced (yet) that they are worth it xx

Hey lovelies,

With Mother's Day right around the corner I wanted to share a few gift ideas for the mummies in our lives.
Mother's Day is a special day for me as I am a mummy (2 years deep lol) and I love the extra appreciation for mums on this day. It has also become even more special for me now that I am a mum as I am even more grateful and appreciative, for everything my mum has done for me. I'm starting to get it now mumma :).

Although my family and I do not do anything extra special on Mother's Day it is still nice to know that there are some gorgeous gifts that will NOT break the bank as all my options are under £20.

I have used myself, my mum and nanny as inspiration for these gift ideas so hope some of them may prove helpful.

I love love love this nail polish, a pale mint green colour which really does not dull the skin tone. Applies like a dream and wraps the nails in minty goodness. A classic colour that I never thought I would like, but have been pleasantly surprised by. I wanted to add a little somethin' to my nails so went for the trusty dots down the centre of my nails; and I am pretty pleased with the finished look xx.

Hey guys,

Back for another sneak peek into our past fortnight.
The past two weeks have been all about chilling and reconnecting.

I celebrated my birthday and valentine's day and had such a lovely time. It was a birthday with a bit of a difference this year, but was filled with so much love and feelings of contentment I was one happy bunny.
I know many people dislike Valentine's day for the commercialised day it can be. But I definitely love it. Not for the gifts, or for having something Instagram worthy, but just celebrating love. Seeing others in their masses in love I think it is such a sweet thing too.
I am also feeling forever grateful to have such wonderful people in my life. Love you all <3

Our fortnight contained :