The past few months have been some of the most overwhelming, yet most exciting times of my life – I can proudly say that I have become a first-time buyer. Making that first step on the property ladder brings with it many hurdles – from mortgages and legal paperwork to choosing the perfect colour scheme... Read the Post The post 10 First Time Buyer Interior Tips with CALA Homes | AD appeared first on KIRSTY JARVIE ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Aberdeen Restaurant Week is back. Running from 2nd until 15th November 2020, the initiative run by Aberdeen Inspired offers the chance to try the local restaurants and cafes throughout the city at a reasonable price. With over 30 locations to choose from, you are spoiled for choice.... Read the Post The post Sophisticated Dining at The Esslemont on a Budget| Aberdeen Restaurant Week (ad gift) appeared first on KIRSTY JARVIE ..read more

Coming out of lockdown means supporting local eateries and one that I always have and will continue to support is FreshMex so when the team at FreshMex challenged me to create a tempting recipe using their new seasoning kits I knew I was in for a treat. About FreshMex Fresh Mex is an Aberdeen based... Read the Post The post Cook FreshMex Lasagne with Me | AD PR Product appeared first on KIRSTY JARVIE ..read more

It’s been a hot minute since I last sat down to write a blog post Life has been in overdrive recently for many reasons which I won’t get into but one huge reason is the arrival of our new puppy! A month ago now, just before COVID-19 lockdown in the U.K., we took an early... Read the Post The post Meet Our Puppy Casper | Pupdate #1 appeared first on KIRSTY JARVIE ..read more

If there’s one place to try this Aberdeen Restaurant Week, then it’s Cafe Harmony. I had the pleasure of attending Cafe Harmony for a sneak preview of their Aberdeen Restaurant Week menu ahead of the foodie week commencing on Monday 24th February 2020. Cafe Harmony is a quaint restaurant situated on Bon Accord Terrace in... Read the Post The post Cafe Harmony | Aberdeen Restaurant Week 2020 [AD] appeared first on KIRSTY JARVIE ..read more

If you don’t know about Aberdeen Restaurant Week (ARW) yet, where have you been?! This fantastic foodie week has been an initiative held by Aberdeen Inspired and delicious, local Aberdeen restaurants for the past few years now and it’s BACK! And as an ambassador for the event again, I’m delighted to tell you about the... Read the Post The post The Foodie Week in Aberdeen you NEED to know about | Aberdeen Restaurant Week [AD] appeared first on KIRSTY JARVIE ..read more

January… a month where people give up alcohol after overconsumption during the Christmas period, the health kick and gym routines begin after eating 5 meals a day and a newer addition to the January schedule is Veganuary. Veganuary is a monthly challenge that occurs each January where people give up animal products like dairy and... Read the Post The post Veganuary Top Pick: Roots appeared first on KIRSTY JARVIE ..read more

The ballet. I don’t know what the word means to you but to me, I was never 100% what my definition of ballet was. Part of me pictured the ballet as this opulent event that was out of reach to everyone bar the wealthy, that it wouldn’t fulfill my mind and I’d find myself drifting... Read the Post The post A Night at The Scottish Ballet | The Snow Queen [AD Gifted] appeared first on KIRSTY JARVIE ..read more

You may have already caught my Travel Guides for Beijing and Xi’an, if not go give them a read. But today, it’s all about what to do in Chengdu, China. Chengdu, the home of the playful pandas and mouth-numbing Sichuan peppercorn, was probably one of our favourite places to explore in China. It’s the capital... Read the Post The post Travel Guide: 6 Things to do in Chengdu appeared first on KIRSTY JARVIE ..read more

The new restaurant on the block, Tango Turtle, is a must-try for the foodies out there. Located on Little Belmont Street in Aberdeen, Tango Turtle brings Caribbean inspired food to the city that Aberdeen has yet to experience. I headed along to the restaurant with Holly after conveniently stumbling across it on the hunt for... Read the Post The post Caribbean Cuisine at Tango Turtle Restaurant, Aberdeen appeared first on KIRSTY JARVIE ..read more