Heading to Monaco

The easiest part was boning the flights and the tickets, if you don’t this in a package the only thing I will say you can never buy the flights early enough. Nice airport is guaranteed that passengers will be arriving as its The Monaco F1 Grand Prix.

Now if you can afford to stay in Monaco that weekend – fair play. They estimate that cost price on accommodation goes up 150%. So we were staying in Nice.

As silly as this sounds I thought we could just drive into Monaco on the day. Now I know they convert the main road into the race track but I thought there would be some sort of parking faculty. I was lucky to find out from my Aunt & Uncle (who have been there numerous times) that this was not the case. Suggestions were made to go by helicopter from Nice to Monaco but of course this was booked up. I looked too get a boat from Nice to Monaco but all this was all sold out. I then decided to go for the train but you are not able to book in advance for more than 265 days. So I waited and waited and waited and amazingly got my train tickets and not that expensive at all. €11 was never going to break the bank.

The day finally came and we were off to Monaco, the train ride was perfect – a little cramped towards the end but it was manageable. We followed the clear instructions to get to ‘La Rocher’.  As we were walking through the streets, the dirty clouds started to worry us but sure all it could do – was rain.

We found the area where all the merchandise was being sold (surprisingly it wasn’t as expensive as I thought it would be)and where Red Bull had a F1 Car set up to see how quick your team could change the wheel. The concert stage was set-up with a big screen so that you could see the racing throughout the day. Once the racing was finished they had a singer and band on to entertain all.

We entered the que to get up to ‘La Rocher’. We were there from approx. 10 am till 4pm standing. I won’t lie it was hard at times but due to the all mighty rainfall we weren’t even able to sit down on the wooden stands (that were built for the racing day). I found out my rain coat wasn’t rain proof and got drowned. This didn’t put a dampener on the day as Monaco and the F1 was truly spectacular.

One of my favorite parts had to be the boats/ships sounding their horns just as the race was about to begin and at the end. One boat/ship’s horn was the F1 song – amazing!

I know I will definitely be going again.

Hells Bells

Xxxx

Water Colour Tattoo

Looking at some tattoo’s that have a water colour effect. I have to say I think they are so pretty. Here’s just a few that caught my eye;

Decision, decisions!?!

Hells Bells

Xxx

New glasses

With only one pair of glasses and the fear that some freak accident will occur or worse I loose them. I’d be lost without them.

I decided that I needed a spare pair (a similar look to what I have now), with the summer coming in I also thought I’d pick up a pair of sunnies too (so that I can see clearly in the sun).

So I went online to Specsavers and started to browse the selection. You are able to save your favourites and then this list is emailed to you.

When I went into Specsavers in Newbridge I found it so easy brining up my list and then went browsing to see how the glasses felt on and see how the look.

I picked my favourites (which were three) and then made the tough decision of which one I wanted.

Sadly they didn’t have the sunglasses I wanted so maybe closer to the sunny summer I’ll have another look.

Delighted with my new pair of glasses.

Hells Bells
Xxx

Obsession with Makeup Holder

So the amazing clear makeup drawers and holder. Penneys have restocked again and if you haven’t got it now you may be out of luck.

However, here is an alternative. If you are like me have a load of glossybox boxes and wanted to put them to good use and wanted somewhere to store your Makeup etc – this is for you.

I used 4 glossybox boxes to make my new storage system. I had no normal DIY glue all I had was ‘No more nails’ and a Stanley knife.

I cut two lids for the sides and another lid for the back.

I used the lids ends to give the base additional support and used a full box for the top.

Then for the drawers I used full boxes without the lids. To make a handle I used the ribbon that you get in the Glossybox’s.  Using the Stanley I cut a slit in the middle and fed the ribbon through and tied a knot.

I put the drawers in and now only have to decide what to full them with.

It gives you so much space and really didn’t cost me anything as had everything all ready in the house.

Hells Bells
Xxx

New year, new car

As the new year roles in, I’m sad to say it’s time to buy a new car. Why is it sad? Well each car that I have ever owned has been with me through the good and bad times. So its easy to see why you get so attached, plus it’s amazing that my car brings me from A to Z and back again without complaint.

Giving up my mini is a hard process as she was really really wanted. She was my dream car. I wanted a car that had that ‘Barbie’ look to it, a car of my dreams.

Looking back at all the cars that I have had and what we went through, a smile is now on my face. As they bring back memories of the lessons I learnt when I started to drive and how my progress continued on, some scary moments but as always alot of fun.

Do you find it hard to part with your car?

Hells Bells

Xxx

A bit of D.I.Y

D.I.Y Goddess is some what hard to achieve,  but all you have to do is start with baby steps.

I’m quite addicted to Pinterest and when I came across this idea I just had to try it out.

I contacted Wall Art – Ireland to see if they would be able to provide such a printout fir me as I thought to myself doing a stencil would be alt more time consuming and possibly a little more difficult. They were more than accomadating, from the picturethat i sent they got an idea ofwhat I wanted. I was in their hands and they knew what I wanted, so I placed my order (delivery included). When my parcel arrived and I opened to find exactly what I wanted.

So off to Woodies I went and picked myself some Woodstain, a paint brush and sandpaper (in the shape of a square sponge – which was very handy indeed).

I sanded the kitchen table down first and three coats later of Woodstain my idea started to come alive.

I delicately placed the sticker onto the table bit by bit.  I used a sponge to apply the sticker by rubbing up and down the sticker slowly and carefully.

Here are the final results:-

So delighted with the finishing touches.

Thank you again Wall Art – Ireland . I highly recommend using this service, always get what I need.

Hells Bells
Xxx

Links; Wall Art – Ireland , Woodies

Star Wars – The Force Awakens

Firstly don’t worry this is not a post that is going to ruin the movie on you,  I won’t be spilling the beans on the plot. However, I will say is that the movie is a must see. You won’t be disappointed.

I went to see the latest Star Wars movie in the Cineplex to watch on the IMAX screen. When we arrived there were no ques which wasn’t surprising as it was still early in the morning. I never watched a movie on a IMAX screen so couldn’t wait to see what the difference was.

The next big decision after collecting tickets was to decide what treats to eat. I always need popcorn when I am at the cinema, so I had this for my breakfast. Delicious!

Dublin has gone Star Wars crazy, with one part of Arnotts window Star Wars theme, the spire dressed up as a lightsaber.

My only disappointment was that I didn’t get to see the Dublin Spire (aka needle) in all it’s lightsaber glory as it was quite early in the morning and you need darkness.

Will you be seeing the new Star Wars movie? Where will you be going to see it?

Hells Bells

Xxx

Links; Savoy

Lack of Domestic Skills

I don’t know about you but when it even comes to sewing a button back on to a jacket or cardigan I’m hopeless. So when it came to my lovely winter parka xip breaking I was devastated knowing finding a similar jacket would be so difficult.

I was recommended to go to my local ‘The Zip Yard‘ in Newbridge. I brought my coat in, I was greeted by the lovely ladies who were so helpful and reaffirmed that replacing the zip would be no hassle at that they would move the pleather parts of the broken zip to the new one.

When I collected my coat I was so happy with the results and it couldn’t come at a better time as the weather is so cold and wet at the moment.

By having the zip replaced I saved so much money than heading out to the shops and splashing the cash out on a new coat.

Thanks Zip Yard.

Have you had a similar experience? Have you ever thought of getting your damaged clothes repaired instead of replacing them?

Hells Bells
Xxx

Links; The Zip Yard