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Hey hey hey!
Today I have a long post since it's the Easter Holidays and I hope you spent it feeling happy and filled with hope (and chocolate)!

Easter is a time of hope and celebration! And I just love listening to good music, especially music I remember my mother used to play when I was a child.  Stephanie Mills knows how to get the party started at the Apollo! I feel goooood! I feel good alll over! I feel so good yeah!!

This Easter it was great to ShareTheMiracle with so many people! And attend Easter Service..some of the talks can be found here
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Sharing the Miracle at Molton Brown, Canary Wharf

I uploaded a video on YouTube of my new healthy morning routine!
it's very simple and effective. ..
For face cleansing I use Raw Honey with some tea tree oil.

Honey is anti fungal, anti bacterial, and a natural humectant which means it will help your skin retain moisture.
For toner I used a non alcoholic toner - Sense skincare.
And swish my mouth with sesame oil which helps detox.
I moisturise with Rosehip oil which i am in love with as its great for repairing the skin, and gives a natural glow.

Talking about glowing I've been inspired to do some hulahooping!
According to a study by the American College of exercise, hula hooping can burn seven calories per minute, as much as a grueling bootcamp class, plus it looks really cool!  I hope to get to this standard...that would be amazing.

I had my blow dried straight and got to try some new styling products, particularly leave in conditioners, which especially as I am wearing my natural Afro hair, it is a necessity!

I really liked how AntiSnap by RedKin, made my thick Afro hair so easy to blow out.  Unfortunately I can't use anymore as it contains parabens which I prefer not to use in my hair.  So i have ordered some Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner, which uses natural raw Shea butter and other natural ingredients.

This time last year my hair had all but fallen out, so I am very strict on what I will use.

My hair blow out, by Trisha at Redken Canary Wharf


Until next time, got to go as I have to check out the new BBC1 series Jamaica Inn on at 9pm. Its nothing to do with Jamaica as I originally thought though..:D
I recently came back from Jamaica, and there isnt anywhere in the world where you can get patties like the ones in Jamaica, until today!  There's a new restaurant in Covent Garden, opened 3 weeks ago called JamaicaPattyCompany.  The owner, Theresa Roberts, is originally from Jamaica, hailing from St Elizabeth parish, my grandmothers hometown.  Big up!  The restaurant is petite, stylish and modern.  Very upmarket Caribbean takeaway catering to the International customer.  You can get authentic Rum Cake, and a nice cuppa peppermint tea as well as freshly baked patties and soup.
Me with Theresa Roberts (founder)


Whilst you're in Covent Garden, also check out the new Aesop shop, which has been there for seven months.  The shop design is pretty cool.  It has a very Mediterranean / North African feel to it which is very nice.   Since I've been wearing my hair 'au naturel' I've been on the lookout for some good hair products so I tried Aesops Violet Leaf Hair Balm.  Its a great alternative to pure shea butter, which I don't know about you but, I find it too heavy for everyday use in my hair.  But this one is light, with a lotion-like consistency. It also contains lots of natural ingredients such as Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter, Carrot Oil, and Lavender. Worth a try!

As you know I'm a Believer, and since it's Easter the name 'Resurrection', is so in tune with this time.
The cream is captivating, and one of the best hand creams I have ever tried! It really is a miracle for the hands and is definitely the 'wow' factor, shame about the price though! If I were to buy it I would have to get the large bottle which is £60 but it looks so aesthetically pleasing. It would make any bathroom look chic! Smells good, looks good, feels good!
if you register with Whatsinmyhandbag.com you have the opportunity to try one for free! (limited supplies so hurry!)


Speaking about bathrooms, I'm really inspired by this interiors blog EightHundredSqFt which is specifically for smaller apartments.  If you live in London, you will know houses aren't particularly spacious, so I find this blog realistic and really useful, I especially like the 'Small Space of the Week' tag.  I love this design! And this one too!

What's your thoughts? Have you tried any of the products?