…AND WORLD PEACE ☮️ IT’S FINALLY PANCAKE DAY 🥞 May your stacks be high and your toppings be plentiful! Happy St David’s Day to all my Welsh friends too 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 There’s so many devastating developments going on in Eastern Europe at the moment, it’s hard to find the words to say anything or the motivation to post for fear of seeming insensitive or tone deaf. But for those lucky enough to have warm homes and peace in their lives today, enjoy it & cherish it, because Ukraine is burning & its people are suffering at the hands of a warmonger 😢 Sending so much love to Ukraine & if anyone knows of a drop off point for supplies in East London, please let me know in the comments 🇺🇦 . . . #pancakeday #slogantshirt #pancakelove #shrovetuesday #crepes #pancakestack #stdavidsday #lovetoukraine #ukraine #westandwithukraine #ukrainecrisis

Everyone: What’s your love language? Me: Bread 🍞🥨🥖🥯🥐 ❤️ Happy #Valentines Day you gorgeous lot! Whether you’re single, dating, loved up or none of the above, wishing you a day full of love, happiness and carbs because you deserve it ❤️ This heart-shaped olive bread is from @e5bakehouse in #LondonFields, which I highly recommend for brunch, coffee, pastries, fresh bread & artisan produce! . . . #valentinesday #heart #love #galentines #galentinesday #hvd #happyvalentines #happyvalentinesday #lovelanguage #breadismytruelove #carbsforever #carbsoncarbs #breadlover #breadaddict #heartshapedbread #olivebread #chooselove #mylove #truelove #romance #vday #iloveyou #loveistheanswer #e5bakehouse #freshbread

Sunday nights are for hot baths & pampering. Mask that hair, hydrate that skin, light a candle & top up your cup with a good book. Who’s with me?! Here are some of my current faves for bathtime… @livingproofuk restore repair hair mask @renskincare glycol lactic radiance renewal mask @rituals_uk zensational foaming gel @katesomervilleskincare goat milk moisturising cleanser @florena_skincare_uk hydrating face cream Not forgetting the all important bubbles… @champneysspas calm bubble heaven My bamboo bath board is by @calmclubldn at @asos & I’m reading The Source by neuroscientist @drtaraswart Share your Sunday night rituals with me in the comments 💕 . . . #bathtime #sundayselfcare #bathing #bathrituals #bathroominspo #beauty #sundayvibes #hairmask #facemask #beautyproducts #cleanser #candles #bubblebath #bathspa #bathsoak #lovebathtime #selfcare #wellness #selflove #sundaymood #lazysunday #goodbook #readinginthebath #beautyproducts #beautyblogger #bathrituals #nighttimerituals #sundayrituals

#Hellweek - completed it mate! As an “all or nothing” kinda person, I love a challenge. My fitness was at an all-time low after Christmas so I threw myself in the deep end with 7 classes in 7 days. I’m not gonna lie, after that first class with 6 left to go it felt like I had a marathon stretching before me. My body ached in places I had forgotten existed & I needed so much sleep! Slowly but surely though, as I scratched off each day & each class, I started to feel stronger, the treads felt more familiar, the speeds felt more manageable & the end goal felt more within my reach. By day 5, 6, 7 my legs were heavy, but training just felt like a daily habit, a non-negotiable, a lifestyle choice. It’s hard to explain the satisfaction you feel after digging deep every single day consistently & coming out feeling stronger than before. It’s safe to say I’ve caught the @barrysuk bug again & there’s no going back 💪🏼🔥👊🏼 . . . #fitness #barrys #barrysbootcamp #barrysuk #barryseast #barryshellweek #downtohellsoyoulooklikeheaven #fitnessgoals #fitnessjourney #fitnessgirl #fitnessblogger #girlswholift #girlswhorun #girlswhotrain #barryslondon #londonfitness #fitnesslondon #gymgirl #gymmotivation #gymlife #gymrat #gymbabe #icompletedhellweek

I’ve got another #brunch recco for all you South Londoners... If you don’t know @julietsqualityfood in Tooting, then get to know. Serving delicious brunch dishes with a side of retro wig-shop interior vibes and fantastic coffee, Juliet’s really hits the spot! ☕️ The menu is no average menu, it has some really interesting dishes and lots of classics with a twist. I went for the Young Betty Salmon: poached cackleberry farm eggs on wood-fired sourdough, thick-cut Faroe island salmon & secret recipe espresso & fermented chilli hollandaise - it bangs! The black cardamom chai was also lush. Sid had the spicy shrimp patty bun and we couldn’t resist the sides: hash browns smothered in cave-aged Lincolnshire poacher cheese & for the sweet tooth, cornbread with in-house made blueberry jam and nutzilla. Divine! 🍳 All I can say is GO THERE! They don’t take bookings but we wondered in on a Sunday around lunchtime after a walk round Tooting Common & got a table no problem. You’re welcome ☺️ . . . #brunching #brunchinspo #londonbrunch #brunchclub #brunchlover #brunchtime #brunchlondon #foodie #londonfoodie #brunchaddict #brunchideas #brunchspot #brunchislife #londonrestaurants #brunchtastic #brunchofdreams #brunchinspiration #brunchfun #brunch #tooting #tootingbrunch #thatseventiesvibe #tootingcommon #southlondon #tootingfood #tootingrestaurants

TGIF and we finally made it to the weekend! I don’t know about you, but I rely on good #coffee to power me through the working week. It’s become a huge part of my morning routine and I just don’t function in the same way without it ☕️ I’ve recently started sourcing my coffee from @piqant.co which delivers the very best beans & grounds from independent UK coffee roasters to your door. Think of it as your virtual coffee sommelier! I love it because I can order samples of different coffees from an array of different brands safe in the knowledge that I’m supporting small British businesses! ☕️ #Piqant offers subscriptions so you never have to run out of your favourite coffee again and there’s even a handy coffee-match quiz on their website www.piqant.co.uk Head over there to find your perfect coffee match & have a great day! Vanessa x . . . #gifted #coffeeaddict #coffeelover #coffeetime #coffeesommelier #coffeesnob #caffeinefix #coffeematch #coffeebeans #coffeegrounds #caffeinated #independentbusiness #shopsmall #shopindependent #piqant #piqantcoffee #coffeeroasters #independentcoffeeroasters #smallbritishbusiness #londoncoffee #ukcoffee #supportsmallbusiness #caffeinedaily #caffeineaddict

Brunch at @bistrotheque in #Hackney, offering up chic warehouse vibes, top cocktails & food that blows your taste buds away! 🥞 I had a juicy stack of pancakes topped with crispy duck, sriracha, candied chilli peanuts & a fried egg. Sounds random, tastes epic! Its the perfect combination of sweet, sour and spicy, filling but not heavy 🍑 Meanwhile Sid had the peach melba French toast with cream & almonds. Whatever dish you choose, get a side of the crispy layered potatoes - guaranteed heaven in your mouth. Save this one for your to-do list guys & have a great Sunday ✌🏼 . . . #bistrotheque #brunching #eastlondonbrunch #hackneybrunch #pancakestack #frenchtoast #brunchtip #brunchporn #brunchreel #londonbrunch #brunchlondon #boozybrunch #brunchrestaurant #londonrestaurants #brunchtime #eastlondonfoodie #brunchofdreams #foodiesofinstagram #brunchgoals #foodblogger #londonbrunchguide

We love a neon here at Brunch n Grind, so we’re super excited for this unique event which fuses mindfulness, wellbeing & stretching from @kellyokogwu & @kellybrooksyoga with super-cool immersive art exhibition by @halfaroastchicken! 💫 It’s happening next Wednesday 7pm-9pm at 1 Canada Square & tickets are just £15, so make the most of this unique opportunity to invest in yourself & check out a very cool exhibition, too! Link in bio ✌🏼 . . . #uniqueevents #popupevents #yogaevent #yogaclass #kellybrooksyoga #londonyoga #londonevents #londonwellness #wellnessworkshop #londonpopup #halfaroastchicken #welbeing #mindfulness #immersiveart #neonsigns #norainnoflowers #neonart #canadasquare #canarywharf #intothelight #wellbeingevent #wellnessjourney #wellnesscoach #wellnessthatworks #wellnesswednesday #stretching #artexhibition

When your Monday lunch at the office doesn’t quite live up to the weekend’s brunch settings... #instagramvsreality amirite?! All the more motivation to book in your brunch for the upcoming weekend... one of my top recommendations is @bourneandhollingsworth in Clerkenwell 🌱 Botanicals & bottomless Bellinis - what more could we wish for?! . . . #bottomlessbrunch #brunching #brunchinspo #londonbrunch #brunchclub #brunchlover #brunchtime #brunchlondon #foodie #londonfoodie #brunchaddict #brunchideas #brunchspot #brunchislife #londonrestaurants #brunchtastic #brunchofdreams #brunchinspiration #brunchfun #bourneandhollingsworth #bourneandhollingsworthbuildings #clerkenwellbrunch #veggiebrunch

I’ve been using the new @renskincare Bio Retenoid Youth Serum for a few days now & I’m obsessed! It has such a great moisturising texture, with a subtle scent making it a joy to slather on my sometimes dry skin before bedtime 💫 The best bit is has been clinically proven to reduce fine lines & wrinkles in 7 days. It’s powered by plants, so it’s a plant alternative to Retinol that firms, evens, smooths, plumps & improves elasticity in the skin. I’m here for all of it! 🌱 And as with all #Ren products, this serum is #vegan & kind to the planet. The brand is working really hard to use only recyclable materials such as glass, and reusing plastics taken from our oceans, and they regularly hold beach clean ups & other initiatives to further support the zero waste dream 🌊 I’m taking on the #PlantRetinolChallenge to see how it works for me. Stay tuned to my stories for the results! Vanessa x #gifted . . . #renskincare #cleanskincare #plantpowered #plantpoweredskincare #plantpower #retinol #beautybrand #bioretinoidyouthserum #cleantoskin #cleantoplanet #zerowaste #beautylaunch #nosingleuseplastic #cleanouroceans #retinolserum #naturalbeauty #naturalskincare #veganbeauty #veganskincare #noplanetb #reduceplastic #reducewaste

DEEP RELAX AUTUMN SESSIONS with @katybatemanyoga: Movement • Massage • Meditation 💫 This evening at 6pm and for select dates over the next few months, Katy is hosting Deep Relax Autumn Sessions that sound simply dreamy. I for one am all about the slow flow, unwinding, sound bathing vibes at the moment so can’t wait for this... 💫 As the nights get darker & colder it’s time to turn our attention inwards, rest, reset & relax. These cozy sessions at the beautiful Tooting Bec Lido Pavilion are an invitation for you to hibernate with a relaxing evening finding space physically & mentally through movement, self massage and mediation 💫 Each 90 min session will start with a Slow flow yoga class- working on mobility and easing common aches and pains focussing on the shoulders, neck & back, leading onto a little self massage & closing with Yoga Nidra, or guided meditation & crystal singing bowls. Leaving you both stretched out & totally zen. Hit the link in my bio to get your ticket Dates: Friday 8th October > 18:00-19:30 Sunday 24th October > 17:30-19:00 Friday 5th November > 18:00-19:30 Sunday 21st November > 17:30-19:00 Friday 3rd December > 18:00-19:30 Sunday 20th December > 17:30-19:00 . . . #katybatemanyoga #meditation #crystalsoundbowls #meditate #meditationstation #soundhealing #yoganidra #slowflow #yogaclass #yogapractice #yogaeveryday #flowwithme #healingvibes #deeprelax #relaxation #hibernation #guidedmeditation #tootingbec #streathamyoga #tootingyoga #tootingbeclido #tootingbeclidopavilion #tootingcommon #autumnyoga #southlondonyoga #southlondonevents #autumnsessions

⭐️ FBF COLLECTIVE ⭐️ Yesterday I was invited to have a personal training session with the lovely @floseabright at her brand spanking new studio in Marylebone! It was such a treat to train 1-on-1, get expert guidance on my technique. It has really given me a taste for strength training again & encouraged me to kickstart my fitness journey 💪🏼 This is @fitbyflocollective’s 2nd studio, nestled just behind Oxford Circus, it’s clean & welcoming & packed with new equipment & an adorable dog called Buttons! (Swipe for pics) 🐶 Flo put me through my paces in a full body workout, but her warm & friendly approach made it so much fun. And the burn... WOW I can really feel the burn from those single leg RDLs & barbell squats today... Hammies on 🔥! We ended on a nutritional consultation where she identified some key areas to focus on to help me reach my goals 🏋🏼‍♀️ @fitbyflocollective offers a holistic approach to health & fitness, with PT packages, small group PT classes, nutrition consultations & an online membership platform, so you know you’re getting expert guidance both inside & outside of the studio! Swipe through to check out the gym & book in for your free trial session up until 10th October by emailing [email protected]✌🏼 . . . #fitbyflo #fitbyflocollective #floseabright #marylebone #newgym #personaltraining #nutritioncoach #trainingday #londonfitness #londongyms #londonworkouts #fitnessblogger #thisgirlcan #fitnessmotivation #gymlife #londongym #freetrial #fitnessjourney #strengthtraining #londonpt #strengthworkout #girlswholift #strongereveryday