Friday Hi-Fives: Burns, Warhol and The Devil Inside

Hola friends! Today’s post comes to you from the exciting location of…er, my bathroom. I’m writing this with a freshly mixed batch of Lush henna in my hair, and thought it would be much safer (for the rest of the flat!) if I just stayed in the one spot while it works its magic (clumsy, moi?). I’ve never used henna before, though I’ve been hearing great things about the Lush ones for years - today has been the day I finally get around to trying it!

How has your week been? I hope that you’ve managed to keep warm and dry in this crazy weather. After celebrating my friend Casci’s birthday at the weekend, it was the start of another week before I knew it! On Monday we enjoyed some veggie haggis from McSween before heading to catch the Cancer Bats show, not quite a traditional Burns Night but an excellent one all the same. The next night was the media event for The Devil Inside - a very striking and modern opera by Louise Welsh and Stuart MacRae. It’s always a pleasure seeing a performance from Scottish Opera (not to mention have an evening out in the gorgeous Theatre Royal), and after seeing Carmen a few months back, it was good to experience a completely different approach.

Later on in the week, I caught up with the lovely Pam while trying out some of the new menu at McPhabbs. With some yummy veggie options and decent prices, I’m sure it won’t be too long before I go back to try the truffle mac n’ cheese! I also spent some time with the team from Aveda, who took me through some of their upcoming launches. With hair trends, make up and even travel essentials covered (I’ve got my eye on their Daily Light Guard SPF30 - it’s light enough to wear with make up and has the dreamiest texture), there’s a lot to look forward to over the coming months!

A hop, skip and a jump later I had a juice date at Martha’s with Lori. I love our blogging chats (and our nonsense chats too!) and hearing all about her new African Pygmy Hedgehog. And now here we are, it’s Friday once again!

This week, I’m hi-fiving because…

…the new Warhol Special Editions prints, exclusively at King & McGaw, launched today! Featuring classic Warhol quotes from the archives created in bold colours, they make the perfect interior update. See the full collection here!

…there are two Minnie Mouse collaborations that will be released this Spring - with Kate Spade and Sephora. I’m swooning just thinking about these - bows at the ready

…the Sackler Staircase at Theatre Royal is S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G

…I got a little sneaky peek at some gorgeous homeware coming soon to New Look this week. Did someone say copper side tables?

…I can’t get enough of this divine pumpkin ravioli with charred leek and pistachio butter at McPhabbs

Here’s to an awesome weekend - I hope you have the best time!

Hi-five homework: make a list of the next three cities you’d love to visit. Where does your wanderlust take you?

With love,