The countdown to Christmas Day is on and it's time to start ticking off names from the long list of gifts you need to buy. This year I decided to create a guide for Nottingham gifts and take the opportunity to shine a spotlight on some of the fantastic local independent businesses in the city. [...]
When I was younger, Halloween was my favourite time of year. Some of my best memories involve trick or treating with my dad and sister, and (several years later) getting drunk at fancy dress parties with my friends. Nowadays I still enjoy Halloween, but I prefer to embrace the spirit of the spooky season in [...]
Every Brit knows that the best way to enjoy the sun is with a bev in hand. Luckily for us Notts residents, there's no shortage of bars and pubs with outdoor seating to be found in Nottingham city centre. From relaxing in a good ol' beer garden to socialising on the waterfront, here's 10 of [...]
Life is all about balance, but recently my eating habits have been tipping the scales towards 'naughty and nice' more than nutritious. The problem is going out for food with my partner and friends is one of my all-time favourite things to do, which makes eating healthier feel like even more of a struggle. So, [...]
I can confirm that I’ve officially reached the age where coffee shops have replaced cocktail bars as my preferred location for a catch-up. Few things make my heart happier than a comforting mug of coffee and some cosy conversation. If I’m in a cute café and hot chocolate’s also on the menu, even better! If [...]
Considering that you're about to read a post on my food & drinks blog, it should come as no surprise that I enjoy dining out. A lesser known fact about me however is that I love dogs. My TikTok feed is full of dogs being funny, adorable or both and I am definitely that person [...]
It’s been a while since I shared a ‘Spotlight on’ post, but I knew from the moment I heard about Café Sobar that I needed to feature them on Luce in Notts. For any first time visitors to my blog, the ‘Spotlight on’ series focuses on different businesses in Nottingham that I feel deserve to [...]
Whether you've been together two weeks or two years, dates are a great way to spend quality time together away from the distractions of day-to-day life. Never one to turn down the offer of alcohol, I love going for drinks and food with my boyfriend but dining out for date night does eventually get a [...]
The only thing that makes me happier than having a cocktail in hand is having one in each hand, so I'd like to start this blog by extending a personal thank you from me and my bank balance to whoever invented the genius concept known as 'Happy Hour'. Happy Hour is any cocktail enthusiast's best [...]
Welcome to my latest 'Spotlight on' blog, a series where I focus on different businesses in Nottingham that deserve to be shouted about. After going to Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates for the first time last week, I honestly couldn’t wait to write this blog! Run by Luisa and her daughter Isabella, the team at Luisa's Vegan [...]
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