How to Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever Be happier Don’t let the January blues get to you. Here are some simple ways to help make 2019 your best year ever!   Exercise 1: Count your blessings In an experiment conducted by psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania, subjects were asked to write down three good things that had happened ...

Here’s What You Need To Know Before Joining The Gym Think About What You Want From The Gym Firstly, If you need someone motivating you, sign up for classes or a personal trainer. Otherwise, you may want to try a specialised gym – these will have superior teaching and equipment for that specific activity. Don’t Be Afraid To Ask The ...

Mon Guerlain a Tribute to Today’s Femininity Mon Guerlain Eau de Parfum, the House’s new fragrance, is a tribute to today’s femininity – a strong, free and sensual femininity, inspired by Angelina Jolie. I was attracted by the lovely designed bottle and was delighted with the smell. This perfume has good base notes and lasts well. From the packaging alone, ...

The Christow Slimline Garden Shed Perfect For Small Gardens! This is a great space-saving storage solution. The Christow Slimline Garden Shed has an attractive, slimline design with three internal shelves and ample space for pots, tools and other essentials. Its compact sentry-box design makes it perfect for a patio, deck or smaller garden spaces. It’s certainly a sturdy wooden construction, ...

How To Start Your Own Business in 2019 Business plan I always do two versions – a worst case and a best case – and it usually ends up somewhere in the middle. Have a good accountant set up your accounts for you right at the start so you can start analysing what you are spending against what you are ...

It’s Time To Spend Your Gift Cards! Expiry dates Some – such as cards from John Lewis – have no expiry date, but many do and the validity period can vary enormously. Don’t assume there is no cut-off date if none is marked, either. Protect yourself For spends over £100, paying by credit card is the best way of protecting ...

New Year’s Resolutions For Self Improvement Volunteer Maybe one of your resolutions should be to do good for others in the upcoming year. After all, you won’t just be benefiting those you help; you’ll also be benefiting yourself. Volunteering can give you a sense of purpose, increase your self-esteem, and make you happier. In 2019, get a helper’s high by ...

Let’s Get Organised: Early Christmas Prep – Part 17 Though we love the process of getting ready for Christmas, it can sometimes be overwhelming and feel like one giant, stressful to-do list. But if you’re feeling swamped, fear not. We’re is on hand to offer up some handy early Christmas prep countdown organisation tips. To-Do Jobs Around the Home Minimum ...

Our Current Boden Favourites Boden always delivers, and with the New Year right around the corner now’s the time to stock up on staples. Visit Boden today and look for deals on their classical seasonal styles. Cara Jersey Wrap Dress, £90 Here we go again – the wrap dress keeps coming back for more (and we’re delighted that it does). ...

Here’s What to Do in THAT Week Between Christmas and New Year With the busyness of Christmas over for another year – and a week to go before the fun of New Year’s Eve – chances are that you may all be starting to get a bit bored. You’ve spent the past few days eating your weight in chocolate. You ...

Here’s How We Survive the Boxing Day Sales Christmas is over and shops nationwide are slashing their prices as mega high street price wars get underway. But with millions of people hitting the stores up and down the country, how can you ensure you get everything you need in the boxing day sales – and survive the chaos? Be organised ...

Merry Christmas from Vivre Le Rêve! Merry Christmas!   Here’s to hoping the Christmas season fills your home with the warmth and joyfulness that you and your family deserve. We know that our readers are amongst the very best. We hope that Santa brings you everything you’ve wished for and that your day is spent doing whatever makes you happy. ...