Indulgent days courtesy of Coworth Park Hotel!

I haven't had a holiday for some time, by that I mean proper break of 1 week or more pampering, relaxation and mind mute.   For the past two years this type of time off has been something I have almost ached for but it just hasn't happened due to a busy schedule of life changing events.  Don't get me wrong, I've not been wallowing in heaps of misery, I can assure you life is good though once in a while our bodies need to hibernate in a luxury cushion of calm to recharge.

Last week I made it happen with my best friend, Vic for two nights at The Dorchester Collection's sumptuous, Coworth Park in Ascot; just a quick train ride out of London and short, sweet scoot around to the spectacular grounds of Coworth Park, a former Georgian Country Manor.  

I chose to treat myself and bestie to this hotel as it oozed indulgence!  We had discussed the known 'spa weekend' options seen on many a coupon but they had nothing unique to offer.  At Coworth it simply whispered,'it's your time to indulge, ladies!'  And we did!!

Stable Superior Room

Our twin room was of clay hues throughout which were soothing and actually made you want to hang out in there (not only because it had a Nespresso Coffee machine, honestly).  The well thought-out design of the room had the bonus of over looking what was the original stable area, which now holds other stable superior rooms and cottages.

Copper Bath

Roll top Copper bath, need I say more, pure decadence!

Drawing Room in the Mansion House

We fed and drank well in the Drawing Room on the last night (previous night was spent filling our boots in The Barn Restaurant) and delighted in the fact there was live music.

Breakfast served in the 'a la carte' Dining Room of the Mansion House

Breakfasts tend to disappoint me muchly at hotels and I have been to quite a few worldwide, however, we poured over exquisite decor and natural light as well as the 'proper' coffee, the specially made Gluten Free bread to suit my dietary requirements and perfect Eggs Benedict.
The staff were always on call and most helpful even when we constantly requested the Coworth Park Hotel buggies to and fro - which meant we could be super lazy, oh yes we could.  And in addition this, we completely cushioned our bodies and mind into our treatments.  Vic had the Target Tension Massage and I the CP Signature Treatment for Face and Body  plus a chill out in the Relaxation Room and light meals in the Spatisserie.  

We spoilt ourselves for 48 hours and if you'd like to know more then you'll just have to book yourselves in.  Time to indulge, me thinks!

Butter London makes you up!

It was a welcome surprise, not just to be blessed with more beauty gems but to receive Butter London cosmetics, a brand I've always considered to be one of the Great British ones and I had a handful of there products to play with!

I will fill you in on my biggest loves, the apricot shades from the Cheeky Cream Blush in Honey Pie and  Lippy Tinted Balm of Apricot Sunray which are simply smooth and comfortable for my fussy face.  However, they get far more exciting than my comforting colours - they turn a party into a fiesta with an intense splash of colour with staying power; purely playful, see for yourselves.

WINK COLOUR MASCARA IN PISTOL PINK

WINK EYE PENCIL IN PISTOL PINK

WINK CREAM EYESHADOW IN INDIGO PUNK

BUTTER LONDON COSMETICS

I am itching to try the cream eyeshadow for a night out, I just love the subtle reflections and texture.  Better still I should give all try, why not?

I love the 80's and anything that conjures up those days is surely a good thing. What do you think, would you where Pistol Pink eyes?

The biggest year of a little less!

If you're not catching my drift from the title then let me explain further.  This year I am re-evaluating me, work, home, yes, my multi-facted self and what better way to do that than by stepping back (no, not back in time, the opposite) to be present and look at the bigger picture then take my own time to discover what's working for me - or not, then make sensible changes.
Unfortunately, this may mean less blogging  but I'd like to reassure you I'm never too far away...often on  Twitter, my Facebook fan page, guest blogging and writing or presenting for blogs and brands. See what I mean?
We are becoming so afraid of getting bored or underachieving that we fill our lives to capacity then wonder how we got there and miss the old days of having time to meet friends for coffee and a catch up.  Instead of complaining I'm going to make a start and I hope you give yourselves a little time out too...but keep eyes peeled for some beauty greats here and throughout the net!!

Thank you for reading.
Nadira x