24 Hours In Edinburgh!

I spent this weekend in Edinburgh, and although I was only there a mere 24 hours I had the most fabulous time, and I'd love to share with you, all that we got up to!

Basically we decided to go since my Mum was up in Glasgow on Friday visiting family, and since the drive back from Glasgow -->home would've been a good five hour drive, I decided to meet her in Edinburgh after work the following day.

My Mum and her childhood friend, Ann, met me off the train at Edinburgh Waverley and from there we went to All Bar One for cocktails to celebrate our reunion and my Mum's birthday, which was only last week! 

Ann and I!

Drinks in All Bar One

From there we headed to Filling Station for more drinks and food, which was so so yummy - I'd never been before but I'd recommend 100% trying it out if you're lucky enough to have one near you. The food was delicious!

Then finally we went to TGIFriday's for one last drink - 'The Ultimate' and yes, that is what they call it and my, oh my, it was huuuuge!

Cocktails in TGI's and yes, that is popping candy!

Overall we had a fabulous night on the town, it's such a beautiful city and thanks to Ann, I may be visiting again very soon.

The next day, we had breakfast at the hotel and left rather early to go the National Museum, where there was lots to see. The animal exhibition was my favourite - they had everything!

Next on the list was shopping!! And to say I was treated would be an understatement. But it all went to a good cause (me hahaha) but to be fair, I needed new jeans, right? I mean my old ones are worn and holey!! So really that doesn't count, right? Yes? Ok then!

After we were all shopped out we had a cold drink in Costa and a little snack in the café at John Lewis where we both had 'the biggest cream scone ever known to man.' I couldn't even finish it, it was so big. And now, looking back, I'm disappointed because mmmm it was delicious!

Hope you enjoyed this post! Do let me know how you'd spend 24 hours in Edinburgh, what would you get up to?

Love Rosie 

xx

Here Comes The Sun

Today was my last proper day in Sunderland. I mean, I have to go to work here tomorrow and I'll be here to move out on Monday, but it's crazy to think that this is it. I've finished my first year of university and to say it has flown by would be an understatement.

Evie and I went to the beach since it's only a short walk away. We had chips and ice cream on the pier and both were fab! It was a great way last day with Evie too, who I'll really miss over summer but it's only until September I guess.

I'm so thankful for all the friends I've made at uni because without them it would have truly sucked. Honestly I think coming here, to Sunderland, was one of the best decisions I've made in life, and although I'm not partixualry inspired by my course at the moment I have faith that it'll be much more intense next year, which I'm really looking forward to. 

But in the meantime I'm looking forward to the graduate show exhibition at the glass centre tonight, and for a weekend in Edinburgh.

Here are a few pictures from our cute day out, hope you enjoy!

 Love Rosie xx

P.S. Fun fact: in the North East, the strawberry sauce on your ice cream is called 'Monkey's Blood!' 

Day-Tripping in York

Yesterday my wonderful friend Lucy and I got up bright and early, and by early I mean 8am haha (!), and we hopped on the train from Newcastle for a lovely day out in York.

Before yesterday I'd never been to York, only through it, or to YSJ for netball, so I was really excited to go!

We started the day right with a cheeky Costa from Central Station. My new favourite is the Summer Fruit Iced Tea - it's so perfect for summer - cool and refreshing! 

We had such a fabulous day roaming around the city. The Shambles were my personal favourite: pictured below. We went to a tea room, for cocktails in Kennedy's, for lunch at The Golden Fleece; York's most haunted pub, and of course shopping, where I may have treated myself to a new Cath Kidston bag, oops!

Martini's at Kennedy's

York Minster

All in all we had a fantastic day, it was such a good last trip together before we don't see each other for a while, since I'll be going home this weekend.

York was beautiful. If you haven't been make sure you go. It's totally worth the trip! Everywhere is so so pretty and there are plenty of independent shops to visit! Next time I'll make sure to visit the museum, as it was unfortunately closed by the time we got round there yesterday, but hey-ho, as if I needed another excuse to return eh? :)

Hope you're all enjoying this magical weather England has gifted us with these past few days!

Love Rosie 

xx