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Laduree, Easter

by Steph Fox 20th March 2017

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Kork wine & deli 🍷🧀 This lovely spot is on

Kork wine & deli 🍷🧀

This lovely spot is on Whitley Road and I’d been meaning to visit for so long. They’re an organic wine and deli bar and shop, so me and Arthur sat in for a glass of wine and some small plates last week.

🫒 I got the chorizo croquettes that just melted 🤤 some giant olives and then doubled up on the chorizo with the iberico sobrassada (like a chorizo pate) with honey on sourdough which was also divine.

🧀 The cheese boards also looked great I’ll be going back for one served with crackers and chutney, and they have most of what they serve available to buy from the deli counters and fridges.

🍷 A big selection of wines and they have a selection available by the glass too. A great spot I should have visited much sooner but will definitely be back again.

#whitleybay #northtyneside #deli #winebar #northtyneside #newcastleeats #newcastlefood #northeastuk #northeastfood

Newcastle after Dark 🪩 #newcastle #newcastleu

Newcastle after Dark 🪩

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #newcastlelife #newcastleunited #newcastlenightlife #newcastlenights #

SGC! 💕 How to be *that* solo sunday girl. A n

SGC! 💕 How to be *that* solo sunday girl.

A newly single friend said to me she finds Sundays the hardest, and as always regardless of relationship status if you live alone or spend a lot of time on your own or even not at all I’m sure everyone’s had a case of the sunday scaries at some point.

Sundays are my favourite day of the week, so this weeks post is about reclaiming your Sundays, enjoying them to yourself and turning them into your own personal power day.

The blog post to go with this has much more detail and suggestions for each one it’s linked in the broadcast channel.

So be the cliche, romanticise your Sunday, make it your own and start the new week strong x

#thatgirl #thatgirlaesthetic #sologirl #solosunday #sundaymotivation #femaleempowerment #womensupportingwomen

Hey…get up. Sundays are the best day of the week

Hey…get up. Sundays are the best day of the week 🌅

#sunday #sundaysunrise #newweek #tynemouth #tynemouthlongsands #tynemouthbeach #northtyneside

Cullercoats lately 🌊 lush but freezing!

☕️ Coffee: the OG @cullercoatscoffee
🫐 Breakfast: @cullercoatsboatyard

#cullercoats #northtyneside #whitleybay #february #sunrise #newcastle #newcastleupontyne

Long Friday, Jesmond 🍸 And they delivered one

Long Friday, Jesmond 🍸

And they delivered one of the best spicy margs in the Toon!

Not even joking, they were like smoky spicy margs. Delicious.

Can I also just say, the BBQ’d steak in shallot butter and bone marrow crumb was the stuff of dreams. Literally mouthwatering. I also had the cured mackerel with apple and dressing, and the grilled Northern Rye foccaccia on the side.

A very solid 10/10 solo lunch date 🤤

#longfriday #jesmond #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #newcastleeats #northeastfood #newcastlefood #spicymargarita #solodate

When it comes to Newcastle, you either ‘get it’, or you don’t 🖤🤍

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #northeastuk #tynebridge #geordies #nufc #toontoon

Big game tonight! 🖤🤍 ad| and only one place

Big game tonight! 🖤🤍

ad| and only one place to go to before the match... @stjamesstack is the official NUFC fanzone and is the perfect spot to get amongst the build up and atmosphere before kick off.

They have sing a longs - all the usual favourites, football quizzes and best Toon goals ever on the big screen, team announcements and plenty of food and drinks to choose from. It’s family friendly and a good laugh with plenty of seating.

My go to is always @brackburger and a pint of Aspalls, (not that it ever calms the nerves 😳)

There’s been some amazing nights under the lights at St James’ the last few years and I’m praying tonight is another one 🙏🏼 I’ll be saluting every magpie I see today 🫡

Hope everyone’s backing the lads tonight and they get to Wembley. Howay the lads!!! 🖤🤍

#nufc #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #geordies #newcastleunited #toontoon

Mini Itinerary: Park View Whitley Bay 🛍️ I

Mini Itinerary: Park View Whitley Bay 🛍️

I miss living round the corner from here! But I’m not too far away and always love a mooch along my faves. Pay them all a visit, but I’d probably suggest going on a Wed-Sat as they aren’t all open on Sundays - Tuesdays.

🐾 All are dog friendly (Project Pizza until 4pm), all are local businesses run by lovely people.

🚗 Parking on Park View itself is limited to one hour, highly annoying especially if you’re there for food so then you have to go down one of the side streets and pay - Ringo location 5872

Have yourself a canny day!

#whitleybay #parkview #northtyneside #northeastuk #northeastdaysout #northeastdogs #dogfriendly #supportlocal #newcastle #newcastleupontyne

Newcastle in Purple! 💜 This one was hard, and

Newcastle in Purple! 💜

This one was hard, and has some dodgy editing because I had to slow it right down so just enjoy the song because it’s one of the greatest ever 🎶

😈🧞‍♀️💁🏻‍♀️🕺🌂🦄🪻☂️🍆🪁💷🔮💜♍️🚺🟣

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #northeastuk #purple #purpleaesthetic #purplerain

SGC 💕 - a frequent message in my dms, this one

SGC 💕 - a frequent message in my dms, this one was actually from one of my good friends who had been given a pass for a night or two away from the husband and little one for some ‘me time’. Peace, sleep, views, quiet, hot tub was the request so ask and you shall receive!

I’ve stayed at all of these bar one but it’s on my list:

1. @restatthenest they have luxury treehouses and waterside lodges all with hot tubs
2. @thetempus_charltonhall have a range of rooms with hot tubs including The Lookout pictured and farmhouse room 6, i’ve stayed in both they’re gorgeous and restaurant/bar on site
3. @westfieldhutsnorthumberland glamping huts, very cute and cosy, en suite, lovely views and they now have hot tubs
4. Sunset Studio @blossom_plantation overlooking the lake, some of their others also have hot tubs but this was one of the nicest
5. @runafarm_ have hotel rooms with hot tubs and the views over the countryside were beautiful
6. @whitekirk_hill_ this A frame lodge was fabulous in North Berwick I loved my stay here
7. @thesnugotterburn actually sleeps 5 but I had the cosiest weekend here and the hot tub sunk into the deck is private and so relaxing
8. Newton Walk Northumberland, I had a lovely stay here when they first opened but i’ll be honest I’ve heard some mixed reviews since
9. South Causey Inn Hot Tub- this one’s on my list they have themed hot tub suites
10. @woodlandchaseglamping cabins have wood fired hot tubs I really enjoyed my stay here it didn’t feel like glamping
11. Kielder Lodges have hot tubs and a bar and restaurant on site, as well as Kielder on your doorstep
12. Percy Wood Country Park have caravans and lodges some with hot tubs, as do a lot of other caravan parks including Felton, Seahouses etc

I will also say for a solo break hot tubs do drive the price up compared to other rooms or accommodations as you might expect, but you can’t beat plonking yourself in one with a glass of wine!

#solostaycation #soloescape #metime #solotravel #northumberland #countydurham #northeastuk #thatgirl

Sunday Sanctuary 💆🏻‍♀️ Most of my Jan

Sunday Sanctuary 💆🏻‍♀️

Most of my January looked like this if I’m honest, comfortable, cosy, chilled and at home. I’ve made the most of it before life gets very busy and lots of travel soon.

Here’s my tips for cutting out the overstimulation:

📱 don’t scroll, I never do this but I do set time to binge specific content I enjoy. Ive muted or unfollowed anything negative or salesy, I just don’t want to see it. And that may be a privilege because i’m able to block certain things out but that’s what I’m doing. I call it social media consumption with intent and it’s much healthier
☕️ don’t begrudge yourself your vices, coffee and wine, I did not do dry January but I have ate much healthier
📚 read, i’m trying to do more this year rather than just on holiday
🎧 noise cancelling headphones, literally cut out the noise one of my favourite purchases this month
🗓️ time planning and blocking, I planned my life on 1st Jan and it’s made a huge difference to my daily overthinking
🎨 be creative where you thrive, paint, draw, write, take photographs, music, whatever it is throw yourself into it

I’m also really enjoying the comfort creators on social media, the real ones though, people without perfectly styled homes, they dont have perfect feeds, they don’t buy the latest trends or viral purchases just normal life and you know what it seems to me they’re much happier people.

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #whitleybay #tynemouth #sunday #weekendvibes #northeastuk #littlethings

February in Newcastle! 💌 - loads happening! #

February in Newcastle! 💌 - loads happening!

#february #newyear #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #northeastuk

Im all ears👂 … ☕️ 📍 Pure Knead, Whit

Im all ears👂 … ☕️

📍 Pure Knead, Whitley Bay, and it is looking good after its mini makeover I love the new layout and big high coffee tables

#whitleybay #northtyneside #whitleybaybakery #bakerylove #coffee #newcastle #newcastlefood #newcastleeats

Tynemouth Market’s had a glow up ✨ In my opi

Tynemouth Market’s had a glow up ✨

In my opinion anyway, it’s still the same market but I’ve noticed there’s some good new stalls and food spots since the start of the year - including the crumble pots!

@crumbling_uk are there every Sunday and this is a big win if you ask me, they’ve got more toppings than the stall did at the Christmas market 🤤

There’s some new jewellery, homeware and art/photography traders too. It’s always a good vibe walking through and there’s a definite spring/Valentines theme at the moment.

One of my favourite ways to spend a weekend morning at the coast 🩵

#tynemouth #tynemouthmarket #northtyneside #february #crumblepots #streetfood #northeastuk #weekendmarket

My 6 picks for date night restaurants in Newcastle

My 6 picks for date night restaurants in Newcastle 💌

I am always asked this question in my dms and I think it’s so nice when guys message because they want to surprise their girlfriend how CANNY 🥹 Effort 👏🏼 is 👏🏼 attractive 👏🏼

Anyway, obviously it depends on personal taste but if I was wine-ing and dining on date night, these would be the venues I think deliver a consistently good experience—excellent food, impeccable service, and a good atmosphere for this kind of date night 🍷

So forget the Valentine’s Day gimmicks and special set menus for marketing clout under foil red balloons and overpriced roses, these places are all about quality, for a great date night any time of year, whether it’s your first date or your fiftieth, or of course a galentines or solo date night with yourself, these are my picks 🖤🤍

There’s a full blog post on this on site with some bar recommendations too.

#datenight #valentinesday #newcastle #newcastleupontyne #northeastuk #newcastleeats #newcastlefood

Nothing like a North Sea coastal battering for a r

Nothing like a North Sea coastal battering for a rosy glow 🩷🌊

#skincare #northeastuk #bamburgh #bamburghbeach #northumberland #wellbeingwalk

It’s the last Monday of January! I had a lovely

It’s the last Monday of January!

I had a lovely weekend pottering and is it just me or does life feel a little bit brighter knowing we are almost through? There are definite signs that more colourful days are coming 🌥️

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #tynemouth #whitleybay #northeastuk #signsofspring #mondaymotivation

This weeks solo Sunday post is tackling what peopl

This weeks solo Sunday post is tackling what people find the hardest to do alone - eat out solo 🍽️

I’ve shared the link to the full blog in the group channel (it’s a long one!) and its called ‘Solo By The Sea’, because it has recommendations for every meal of the day and where I think is good to do this solo specifically along the North Tyneside Coast 🌊

It covers breakfast, coffee, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, sweet treats, dinner, Sunday lunch and drinks. Here’s it in a nutshell and swipe to the end for tips for how to do it and building confidence.

Like Carrie Bradshaw said, ‘it’s time to take that fear to lunch!’ Hope you find it useful x

#solodining #solosunday #femaleempowerment #womensupportingwomen #northtyneside

Sunday Symphony 🎶 with a Toon backdrop 🖤🤍

Sunday Symphony 🎶 with a Toon backdrop 🖤🤍

#newcastle #newcastleupontyne #january #geordies #toon

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