OVERNIGHT OATS | PINTEREST INSPIRED RECIPES

Hello everyone! So ever since the start of this year i have become obsessed with having overnight oats for breakfast, probably around 2 or 3 times a week (because i like to switch things up everyday) and i know quite a few other people also love to have them for breakfast too. Ever since first giving them a try, i have found a ton of different flavours/toppings to make them in and a lot of those recipes have come from Pinterest. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would do something a little different, by sharing some of my personal favourite overnight oats recipes and they are all healthy/can be modified to your own diet preferences but the most important thing is they taste good/are super quick to throw together...

1. pumpkin spice

| 2 tbsp pumpkin puree | 1 tbsp maple syrup | 40 g oats | 1/2 tsp mixed spice | 1/8 tsp vanilla extract | 1/2 tbsp chia seeds | 1 tbsp granola or nuts | 100 ml almond milk | 2 tbsp yogurt (optional) |

2. pumpkin + vanilla (super quick)

| 40 g pumpkin spice quaker oats | 1 tbsp dried mixed fruit | 100 ml aplro vanilla soya milk |

3. coconut latte

| 40 g oats | 50 ml brewed coffee | 2 tbsp maple syrup/honey | 50 ml coconut milk | 

4. almond + honey

| 40 g oats | 1 tbsp honey | 100 ml almond milk | 2 tbsp alpro almond yogurt | 1 tbsp almonds |

5. peach cobbler 

| 40 g oats | 100 ml almond milk | 2 tbsp vanilla or peach yogurt (dairy or dairy free) | 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon | 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg | 80 g peach diced |

6. espresso + salted date caramel

| 40 g oats | 1 tbsp chia seeds | pinch salt | 50 ml almond milk | 50 ml brewed coffee | 2 tbsp maple syrup | 1 tsp vanilla extract | 4 medjool dates (puree with water + pinch of salt) |

7. carrot cake

| 40 g oats | grated carrot | 1 tsp ground cinnamon | 1/4 tsp all spice | 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional) | 2 tbsp raisins | 1 tsp vanilla | 100 ml almond milk |

8. peanut butter (you can also add banana)

40 g oats | 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter | 100 ml almond milk | 1 tbsp honey | 1 tbsp vanilla |

9. vanilla, almond + blueberry

| 40 g oats | 75 ml vanilla soya milk | 2 tbsp almond alpro | flaked almonds | blueberries |

10. gingerbread cookie

| 40 g oats | 1/4 tsp ground ginger | 100 ml almond milk | 1 tbsp maple syrup | 1 tsp cinnamon |

11. cinnamon chocolate

| 40 g oats | 1 tsp cocoa powder | 1 tsp cinnamon | 100 ml almond milk | 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey | 2 tbsp chocolate milk/dark or cocoa chips | 

12. cherry bakewell

| 40 g oats | 75 ml almond milk | 1 cherry bakewell muller light or cherry flavoured yogurt |

Catch up on my quick/easy Pinterest breakfasts post HERE...

xo.

MY FAVOURITE WAYS TO FIND INTERIOR/DECOR INSPIRATION

Hello everyone! So when it comes to homeware/interior, i always tend to have a few places where i go to in search of that inspiration. I could also spend hours scrolling through looking for different ideas and by the end my camera roll or the particular app i am using is filled with images. With that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you, my favourite ways to find interior/decor inspiration. I also thought this would be a great way to share the ways to get inspiration, if you are looking to change up your decorations this holiday season.

1. online homeware/decor stores/apps

One of the best ways to begin to look for inspiration is probably to look where you can buy actually pieces from, whether that be the online store or app. One of my favourite places to shop for homeware is definitely on the h&m home app, what i love about the app is you can view the items how you could style them (such as how you could style your dining room table). I also love how everything is split up into categories, making it easier to search what you are looking for. Another great thing about downloading the app to your phone, is that apps tend to have more offers/deals on or discount codes than the website. 

2. visit department stores/homeware stores (such as homesense or h&m)

Sticking with the shopping for inspiration theme, this time actually visiting a homeware store and looking at items as well as how products in the store are displayed. By doing this it will give you a rough idea on ways to style different things, whether that be what cushions to add to your bed or armchair, or even how to colour co-ordinate things to match. Some of my favourite places for this are homesense, h&m, john lewis, next home, zara home and debenhams. Catch my four simple ways to switch up your home for autumn post here.

3. pinterest

Pinterest is my go-to app for more than just homeware, i am constantly searching for food inspo as well as nail art patterns and you can even discover/shop prints from etsy on the app. That being said if you are looking for homeware then pinterest is where to look, you can save images to your camera roll, create your own pinterest boards and read blog posts/try out things. When it comes to my own pinterest boards i like to keep things in different categories (such as christmas decor, homeware inspo, dinner recipes, desserts, beauty) which is much easier to go back and find what you are looking for.  

4. we heart it

We heart it to me is an app which is a mix between a few different apps, such as tumblr, instagram and pinterest also. But that being said it is filled with so many beautiful images of homeware decor/inspiration, which you can save to your profile by hearting/liking the image (just as you would on instagram). You can use the search bar to search whatever you are looking for, as well as looking at different articles, channels and even discover image suggestions underneath any image you have clicked on.

5. interior magazines

Another great way to search for inspiration is the old fashion way and pick up a magazine, preferably dedicated to homeware/interior. Magazines such as ideal home, elle decoration, living etc and even free homeware magazines/catalogues from stores such as john lewis and next.

6. google search blogs/images

Finally probably one of the most simple ways to search for the inspiration you are looking for, is by typing it into google. By using google you can start off my simply typing something like "christmas interior ideas" and narrow down your search to the colour scheme you are looking for, whether you want a modern or traditional style or even how to decorate a certain piece of furniture/feather such as a fireplace. Also from the image search you can even view different interior blog posts, articles and also click the shopping bar to find similar pieces.

Catch my "how to save money/get organised for Christmas" post HERE...

xo.

AUTUMN/WINTER KNITWEAR PICKS

Hello everyone! When it comes to the autumn/winter months, there is nothing better than layering up in something cute yet cosy and knitwear is one of my favourite items of clothing to go for. This autumn/winter season there are so many really nice items available online and in-stores, with that in mind for today's post i thought i would share with you a selection of my favourite knitwear pieces at the moment.

1. boohoo beige mia all over pearl embellished jumper

Boohoo is actually one of my favourite places for knitwear and i own quite a few different pieces from jumpers to cardigans. I really like how this jumper is simple, cosy yet it still has something different about it with the pearl embellishment. This jumper also comes in blush, as well as grey and retails for £28GBP.

2. h&m light beige marl off-the-shoulder jumper

I love off-the-shoulder tops/jumpers and i really like this one because it isn't too much of a thick knit, yet it would still keep you warm but not over warm. I think this would look really nice paired with some simple black jeans and heeled boots. This jumper also comes in grey and retails for £17.99GBP.

3. new look camel faux pearl ladder knit jumper

As you can probably tell i am a fan of the natural knit jumpers, this camel coloured one from New Look (which also comes in grey) included. This jumper has similar detailing to the Boohoo pearl embellished but this jumper is a ladder knit finish, which is so easy to just throw on and you're comfy and good to go. This jumper retails for £27.99GBP and is available on both New Look in-store and online, as well as ASOS. 

4. topshop camel super soft crew neck jumper

Even though this particular jumper by Topshop is also a "camel" coloured knit, i feel like this one is warmer in tone to the one by New Look and also this one is a different finish of knit. These particular jumpers come in quite a few different colours and are a super soft knit, this jumper retails for £36GPB.

5. boohoo black erin cold-shoulder jumper

Another knitwear piece from Boohoo and another one of my favourite styles just like i mentioned above, i love a classic black cold shoulder piece as they go with everything. I also have a cold-shoulder cardigan which i purchased from Boohoo recently as well. This jumper retails for £20GBP, which is a bargain.

6. shein v neckline twist front sweater

I really like this particular style of jumper that seems to be on-trend this autumn/winter and that is this v neckline jumper with a twisted front, i like how it is simple yet different as i am not into patterns when it comes to jumpers. MissPap also have a really nice one similar to this one (available in three colours) but this one is a bargain, retailing for only £15.60GBP also coming in three colours. 

7. miss selfridge camel frill sleeve knitted jumper

Yet another "camel" coloured jumper, this time one with this beautiful sleeve detailing which is similar to the style of jumpers i love but with a frill detailing. When i was looking on the Miss Selfridge website, there wasn't too many sizes left but you can also get your hands on one from ASOS and it retails for £35GBP.

8. boohoo diana cold shoulder moss stitch jumper

Last but not least we have the bargain of the post and another cold-shoulder/Boohoo combination. This jumper is a classic piece that would go with pretty much anything you paired it with, it also comes in not one, not two but thirteen different colours and retails for only £12.

Catch up on last weeks posts here:

tips & tricks on how to save money/get organised for christmas

music at the moment

  six beauty tricks that actually make a difference

xo.

PINTEREST HALLOWEEN TREATS INSPIRATION

Hello everyone! So for today's post i am back with another Pinterest inspiration/recipes i want to try post, but this time things are getting a little spooky *inserts evil laugh here*. Halloween is just a couple of weeks away now and i always like to do some form of treat making, so i like any other time i took to Pinterest to look for inspiration and i just couldn't not share with you all some of the amazing creations/recipes that are on there.

halloween OREO candy bark

So i love love love candy bark/rocky road when it comes to a no-bake dessert and when i saw this Halloween themed OREO candy bark come up on my Pinterest feed, my eyes immediately lit up. The great thing about candy bark or a rocky road, is you can completely customise it however you want, whether you want it to look super scary/glory or light hearted and fun looking if you are catering to younger children.  

pumpkin cheesecake truffle mummies

For me these cheesecake truffle mummies look like the perfect treat for a Halloween party, whether that be for adults or children and the recipe also seems super simple. What i love about this recipe is not only the finished product is Halloween themed, but also the taste/flavour is also as it is pumpkin infused.

halloween OREO pops

When i saw these OREO pops i thought to myself, why have i never thought about doing this? Using OREOS on a stick and dipping/decorating them is literally as simple yet effective, as if it would be when you opt for a huge marshmallow. Personally i know i would prefer to eat an OREO pop and i will definitely be giving these a try out during or on Halloween itself.

halloween pumpkin/autumnal cake

This cake is another dessert that as soon as i saw it it, i was practically dribbling, i mean how amazing and moist does this cake look? Yes i just used the word moist, but it does! I actually did something a little similar last year, but in the form of cupcakes and they tasted amazing. You can check out that blog post, if you didn't catch it the first time here. 

frosted vegan pumpkin cookies

Sometimes i like to opt for the more healthy choice in the dessert area, which always ends up being a vegan/dairy or gluten free option. This pumpkin cookie recipe really caught my eye, as they look seriously indulgent without being and yet again it is pumpkin flavoured, which i love. If vegan/gluten-free desserts are more your thing, then i also did a blog post on amazing pumpkin brownies, which you can catch up on here.

halloween cauldron cupcakes

Finally we have a more on the fun/technical bake in the form of a cauldron designed cupcake, which looks amazing. This recipe is another one from a blog called apumpkinandaprincess.com and honestly there are so many amazing baking/dessert recipes on there as well as DIY's for Halloween, which i will be looking for more personally in the future. It will not be Halloween if there isn't some form of cupcake created in my house, so definitely stay tuned to find out what theme/design i decide to go for soon!

Catch up on my previous post HERE...

xo.

PINTEREST RECIPES I WANT TO TRY: AUTUMN BREAKFAST EDITION

Hello everyone! So when autumn comes around there is nothing nicer and warming than something hearty and delicious to eat, am i right? For me there is no better place than Pinterest to give you a helping hand on food inspiration and deciding what to eat, whether that be for breakfast, lunch or dinner but one of the most delicious recipe types perfect for autumn is breakfast. With that in mind for today's post, i thought i would share with you some of the Pinterest breakfast recipes i want to try is autumn.

quinoa bircher muesli with pistachios and blueberries

I am usually always down for anything nutty, but if it included pistachios i will not be able to resist because they are just simply heavenly. I don't think i have ever had quinoa muesli before (homemade) anyway but it sounds so delicious, especially with the added blueberry flavour.

baked peach almond oatmeal

Porridge (oatmeal) is an autumn/winter breakfast favourite of mine, it is just so filling/warming on those cooler weather days. That being said i also love peaches, so i bet adding the two together would be so tasty especially with the added nutty texture of the almonds.

chai spice gluten free granola

Sticking with the whole nutty texture theme, as you will know if you have seen any foodie post of mine in the past granola is another breakfast favourite of mine. So if you add the chai spice to the mix, is perfect for an autumn mornings breakfast with either cold or warm almond milk.

blueberry oatmeal pancakes
I mean who doesn't love a good stack of pancakes? this recipe seems like a great one for when you want a naughty but without being too naughty, as they are actually gluten free and vegan. I also think if you are having pancakes then blueberry is the way to go.

pumpkin spice granola
This particular granola recipe seems like the most perfect type of granola, because i am literally that girl who loves anything pumpkin spiced flavour. This recipe is slightly less healthy than some other recipes as it contains brown sugar, but for a treat now and then it won't hurt.

gingerbread cookie overnight oats
I have always wanted to give the whole overnight oats a try, but i have never got around to doing so. This particular recipe is not only healthy and tasty sounding, it also seems super effortless to make with only a handful of simple/tasty ingredients.

grilled asparagus and poached egg on toast
Finally moving on to two more "savoury" style breakfast recipes, that would be good for either a weekend breakfast or brunch. This is actually a Jamie Oliver recipe which looks super delicious, you really can't go wrong with eggs on toast but adding a different flavour with the grilled asparagus just switches things up.

smoky cannellini beans on garlic toast
This recipe is a great and delicious spin on a simple "beans on toast" recipe but with a lot more flavour and i have had something similar quite a few times before. I also think this could be made for more than just a breakfast meal, but maybe for lunch/light dinner.

Want to see a different food post from me? Catch my latest "what i ate" HERE...

xo.

PINTEREST RECIPES I WANT TO TRY

Hello everyone! When it comes down to looking for good food inspiration, what better place to go than Pinterest am i right? There are thousands of great recipes from easy lunch ideas, to healthy recipes and my personal favourite ironically the opposite of healthy, the dessert recipes that i drool over as i scroll through my app. For today's post i thought i would share with you some of the recipes i have discovered on Pinterest and want to try/make myself. Also it came to my attention that i haven't shared a "what i ate in a day" type post for the longest time, so i am thinking one might make an appearance in a post sometime soon.

blueberry and coconut baked oatmeal by loveandlemons

I love porridge or oatmeal whatever you prefer to call it and i have seen a few different recipes for baked porridge and to me it sounds amazing, so add blueberry and coconut into the mix and i am sold with this particular recipes (except i will probably skip adding the banana).

cajun shrimp with tomato alfredo pasta by jocooks

How could i not want to give this particular recipe a try, as it has two of my favourite things in the dish prawns (shrimp) and pasta, the two just go hand in hand for me. I actually have a pasta/linguine recipe post on my blog, which you can catch here and trust me it is yummy!

coconut fish curry by sainsbury's magazine

I love fish but i don't think i have actually ever had it in curry before, which is odd as i love both things separately. This seems like it could be one of those really yummy yet healthy and quick dinner recipes, as it only has four steps involved (that ticks all of the boxes for me).

italian baked eggs by damndelicious

We actually already gave this one a try out but we didn't have the smaller ramekins like the recipe suggests and we also added a couple of different ingredients to it, but i will definitely have to get some and give this recipe a go the exact way it is meant to me served.   

stuffed sweet potatoes by laurencariscooks

I love love love anything sweet potato, especially baked sweet potato and i always make this particular Jamie Oliver one with cheese, chilli and garlic that i am obsessed with. That being said it is always good to try some new toppings and this lentil stuffed sweet potato, sounds amazing!

peanut butter snickers cookies by wellplated

I couldn't not included at least one naughty dessert even though i am trying to not look, but this peanut butter snickers cookies recipe looks and sounds too good not to try out. Yet again another two things i love peanut butter and cookies, so why not mix the two together and be extra naughty, i mean if you are doing it you might as well go all out right?

thai coconut curry butternut squash soup by hoastthetoast

Another coconut curry recipe but this time in the form of a soup, with one of my favourite things butternut squash in fact i think it is my favourite flavour soup. So add coconut and some spice into the mix and i am completely sold, this one also looks super simple/quick to make.

grilled hassleback fajita stuffed chicken by thegirlonbloor

Finally besides pasta dishes, fajitas are one of my favourite dinners and whilst i was browsing one day for different fajita recipes i came across this one. I think is is such a cool/different way to have fajitas, as you could cut them up, serve with wraps or leave whole and serve with some roasted sweet potatoes like the recipe. I will definitely be trying this one out sooner, rather than later.

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