Category: favours

RECIPE: Chocolate Bark

by Zane, posted in autumn, baking, children, chocolate, cooking, favours, food, Halloween, halloween chocolate, halloween sweets, holiday, homemade, inspiration, Ireland, kids, Learning, Northern Ireland, parents, party, pumpkins, recipe, tutorial

Definitely one of my quickest and easiest Halloween baking recipes and absolutely perfect for the kids.  The only real adult involvement is the melting of chocolate, then let the kids go wild with the rest.  You can also decide on what ever chocolate or toppings you want, there is no right or wrong, but I … Continue reading RECIPE: Chocolate Bark

Belfast on a budget

by Zane, posted in alcohol, beer, Belfast, celebrate, cocktails, drink, drinks, favours, food, food and drink, gin, inspiration, Ireland, jewellery, life, Local, local business, Northern Ireland, restuarant, restuarants, review, small businesses, tourism, tourists, wedding

It’s not often Phil and I get a day off together, with me working and him doing shifts and normal day to day life things it’s nice to get out and just have some fun together. I can’t remember the last time we headed ‘out-out’ never mind during the day. On Friday we had a … Continue reading Belfast on a budget

for her

by Zane, posted in accessories, annual, bath, beauty, chocolate, favours, food, gift ideas, jewellery, love, pamper, romance, valentine's day

Looking for the perfect gift this Valentine's for your other half?  I've selected a few of my favourite gifts that have caught my eye and range in prices.  And for any of you girls out there, this is the perfect post to share with your other half to drop some not so subtle hints!   HOTEL … Continue reading for her

The Dainty Bow Bakery

by Zane, posted in art, baking, Bangor, birthday, celebrate, children, chocolate, cupcakes, facebook, favours, food, handmade, interview, Local, mini cupcake, new, wedding

The Dainty Bow Bakery is a home-run business, based in Bangor County Down, owned by Baker and Cake Designer Ruth McKibben. Ruth has recently turned her dream into a reality by taking the plunge and opening up her business. I decided to ask Ruth a few questions about her business.  THE INTERVIEW Where did your … Continue reading The Dainty Bow Bakery

boomf!

by Zane, posted in art, celebrate, facebook, family, favours, food, friends, gift ideas, instagram, kids, life, love, new, photography, pinterest, review, twitter, valentine's day

Last week was Valentine's day and this year I spoilt my wifey and bestie Sarah.  I bought the card and then I decided that I would get her something personal, so when I seen boomf magic mallows I knew for sure that was what I wanted to get her! WHAT IS BOOMF? Turn your memories into … Continue reading boomf!

The Wedding Fair No2 – Clandeboye Lodge

by Zane, posted in accessories, baking, Bangor, beauty, Belfast, bride, bridesmaid, children, clothes, designer, facebook, family, fashion, favours, food, friends, groom, handmade, Ireland, jewellery, life, Local, love, music, organising, photography, planning, review, romance, style, twitter, vintage, wedding, Wedding Fair

Sunday was wedding fair No2 for myself and my trusty side kick Sarah.  This time it was a bigger fair than last week and was hosted by The Wedding Box at the Clandeboye Lodge.  At the moment I have a few friends planning their wedding and a couple of other who are newly engaged and I have … Continue reading The Wedding Fair No2 – Clandeboye Lodge

The best way to a man’s heart is through thier stomach . . .

by Zane, posted in baking, children, favours, food, gift ideas, handmade, kids, life, love, recipe, valentine's day

Fancy making these easy little beauties for Valentine's day?! Über easy, kids can make them, people who can't bake can make them! Men take note that special lady in your life will love them!  Last year these went down a treat, the kids loved making them, even on Monday in work the kids loved them … Continue reading The best way to a man’s heart is through thier stomach . . .