Review & Giveaway: When Does Autumn Start? John Lewis Giveaway It’s almost Autumn and with the sudden change in the weather it pays to be prepared. Officially Autumn doesn’t begin until 23rd September, but you can almost guarantee it’ll be sweater weather before then. But officially when does Autumn start? There are two ways of determining when autumn starts. It ...
Review: Prestige Hampers Online Gift Service When you search for the best gift to buy a newborn, it can be overwhelming. There’s so much out there to choose from. Or maybe you’ll stroll into a store and snap up a super-cute romper; and the new parents might love it – or might have three the same. Or maybe you’ll think ...
Is it Really Too Early to Think About Christmas? As August is starting to feel Autumnal and my central heating has just clicked on, we look forward to September. The month will bring crisp mornings, leaves falling, back-to-school and Christmas prep? Well, yes. Summer’s end is the perfect time to think ahead to Christmas; start Christmas planning now, and you’ll ...
Review: Prestige Flowers Online Flower Delivery Service You know it’s going to be a good day when flowers arrive. My day changed in an instant. How amazing is that? Such a simple gesture can change your whole day. Which got me thinking, why do we only wait for special occasions to buy someone flowers? Or any gift for that matter? ...
Review & Giveaway: Lumene Valo Vitamin C Glow Boost Essence with Hyaluronic Acid We love this product here at Vivre Le Rêve, it has really made a noticeable improvement to the look and feel of our skin. Vitamin C essence from Lumene will revive fatigued and dull-looking skin and increase skin hydration for a smoother, plumper complexion. It’s a clear ...
How To Fake Thick & Expensive Looking Hair A Good Haircut The biggest mistake is not investing in a good haircut. If you have fine hair it can be tricky to keep it looking healthy. Lots of layers can make strands appear thinner, making it harder to achieve volume. A good hair cut will make it feel weightless rather than ...
Reading charity launches ‘Back to School’ campaign to reach more struggling readers across England than ever before As the new academic year approaches, national reading charity Beanstalk is stepping up its search for volunteers to help reach more children than ever before with its potentially life-changing reading support programmes. More than 1,000 volunteers are needed nationwide to join Beanstalk’s network ...
Our Top Tips For A Clutter-Free Life Change your mindset In a consumer-driven culture, a lot of us have too much stuff. We tend to squeeze as much as we can in our space so unnecessarily. If you are someone who finds it hard to let go of things, then changing your mindset will help you immensely. You really need ...
Review & Giveaway: DHC Olive Essentials Set We’re excited to be featuring this wonderful olive essentials set from DHC. This set contains botanical-based formulas for all skin types. It features four of their original and bestselling skincare items. We think that it’s a fantastic introduction to the Japanese 4-step routine and anyone seeking simple, complete antioxidant skincare. Including in the ...
Giveaway: Beautiful Dartington Crystal Handmade Vases We’re super excited to be featuring Dartington Crystal again here at Vivre Le Rêve. If you’ve not experienced Dartington glassware before, then you’ve been missing out. It exudes quality and luxury and if I’m honest, by far my favourite thing about it, is the fuss guests make when you host with it. Every single ...
Are Carbs Really THAT Bad For You? Whether you watch your weight or not, you’ll most likely have heard about how bad carbohydrates are for you. It all started with the arrival of the Atkins diet in 1972. While initial studies suggested all carbohydrates are transformed into fat in the body, more recent research has revealed that if you’re eating ...
Our Favourite Multi-Tasking Cleaning Tips Cleaning the oven To keep on top of this unpopular job, place an oven-proof bowl of water in the oven when you have finished cooking and heat at a high temperature for 20 minutes. The steam will help to loosen residue. Once the oven has cooled, wipe down the oven interior and shelves with a ...